5 Things You Can Do With Glitter

Need a little extra sparkle in your life? Do you go by the motto "everything's better with glitter"? There's a lot more you can do with glitter than you would think! Glitter nails, glitter shoes, glitter pumpkins, glitter lipstick, we could go on and on.

Grab your pumpkins it's time to get your home ready for fall while not giving up your glam lifestyle! For the glitter DIY you're going to need a pumpkin, some glitter, and mod podge.

• Wipe down your pumpkin and make sure it has a clean surface.
• Use a paintbrush to apply mod podge to the pumpkin in any shape or design you want.
• Liberally sprinkle your glitter onto the pumpkin.
• Wipe excess glitter off of the pumpkin so you are left with your desired glitter design.
• Enjoy!

Another example of why mod podge and glitter make a greater pair than peanut butter and jelly! After you watch this video, you're going to wanna glitter up your sneakers. Trust us. What'll you need? Just some sneakers, mod podge, tape, and glitter!

• Tape off parts of the shoe you don't want covered in glitter
• Apply mod podge.
• Cover in glitter.
• You're all set!

Photo from Kristen Nunez on ehow.com

Now that you've got the shoes, what about some accessories? These glitter earrings are a little more complicated, but well worth the time! For this one you'll need earring supplies (charms and hooks) as well as extra fine glitter and decoupage.

• Spread decoupage in the charms of the earrings.
• Pour in your extra fine glitter powder.
• Add another layer of decoupage to seal the glitter.
• Let dry.

Glitter lipstick is another popular glitter trend. You can go to the store and hunt down the exact shade of glitter lipstick you want, but if you make your own you can have any color combo you can imagine. The lipstick glitter video above will show you how to take your favorite lipstick color and simply add your favorite glitter for a killer look!

If you're into the whole mason jar fad then this glitter DIY is for you. And did we mention it's ridiculously easy to make? You'll need four things: glitter, mod podge, a mson jar, and tape.

• Tape off section of jar you want to glitter.
• Apply mod podge.
• Apply glitter.

Super easy! Feel free to break from the mason jar mold and try bottles, mugs, etc.

This list is just the tip of the iceberg. You can do so much more with your glitter. Who would've thought glitter could be so versatile? Give these ideas a try and share your creations with us!

XOXO,

Glitties

Using Glitter Powder and Hexagons Together

We've talked about hexagon glitter manicures, but what about hexagon with glitter powder? You should never have to choose between your favorite powder and hexagon! Combining the two creates an awe inspiring texture. Take a look at our favorite hexagon and powder mixed looks and how to make them yourself.

Brown #gradientmani with lots of #hexagonglitter #brownglitter https://t.co/Q0bYcGbrA5 pic.twitter.com/ZFFXn37Bz4

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) August 24, 2015

Here's a beautiful brown gradient mani with a combo of hexagons and glitter powder. We're loving this one because it's the perfect color for the upcoming fall season!

All You'll Need:

• Hexagon glitter
• Glitter powder
• Different shades of brown polish
• Blending sponge
• Sealing and Bonding Formula

Gold and pink #cheetahnails with #hexagonglitter #goldglitter https://t.co/oJKJzWdeVL pic.twitter.com/L7Csfed4WV

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) August 23, 2015

We're head over heels for this cheetah print made with glitter powder! Lots of cheetah print has been done, but we've never seen glitter used to create it. 

All You'll Need:

• Hexagon glitter
• Glitter powder
• Polish of your choice
• Blending sponge if you choose to create a gradient
• Sealing and Bonding Formula
• Charm (if you choose to)

For our final favorite of the week, we have silver glitter used on this popping purple mani! Glitter powder and hexagons are separated on different nails. Have to admit, this look is pretty cool to look at.

All You'll Need:

• Silver hexagon glitter
• Silver glitter powder
• Purple polish (or any color you prefer)
• Silver polish
• Nail tape to create the checkerboard nail
• Sealing and bonding formula

Below are some more looks that we just couldn't bring ourselves to leave out this week!

This blue geometric #mani looks great with silver #hexagonglitter!#silverglitterhttp://buff.ly/1VLOe9h

Posted by Glitties Nail Art on Tuesday, August 25, 2015

#Chevronmani with silver #hexagonglitter #silverglitter https://t.co/NBEfhnpHhP pic.twitter.com/hF2heyE0BI

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) August 22, 2015

Adding Charms to Your #Mani

This blog post goes out to all you attention getters! Sometimes a creative mani just isn't enough to stand out when it's one dimensional. Nail artists are using charms, studs, and beads to their nail art creations more and more often. Now you may wonder why anyone would want to add something to your nails that could just fall off the same day you apply it?! Well we've got some tips that will you can use to make sure your favorite nail art add-ons stay put!

What Will I Need?

You may not need everything on this list depending on the method of application you choose, but if the method you choose ends up not being what you expect it's best to be prepared!

• Nail polish
• Glitter
• Top coat
• Bonding formula (if applying glitter directly to the nail)
• Sealing formula (if applying glitter directly to the nail)
• If creating your own glitter polish, frankening supplies
• Studs, charms, beads
• Nail glue
• Gel polish

How Do I Apply My Add-Ons?

There are various methods of adding on your charms, studs, and beads. They range from easy to time consuming, long lasting to a little more temporary. 

The Top Coat Method

If you're wanting a quick and easy application we recommend applying directly to your top coat.

• Paint your nails with the polish of your choice.
• Add on a clear top coat that isn't quick drying.
• Using tweezers or an orange stick, place your add-ons to your wet nails.
• Once the coat has dried and your add-ons are secure, add one more clear top coat to seal the deal!
• Easy, huh?

The Nail Glue Method

Now this method takes a little more hand stability and a little more time. You'll want to use this method if you are working with large add-ons or want to make sure your charm mani lasts longer.

• Paint your nails with the polish of your choice. (Or glitter your nails :))
• Add a dot of glue to the area you want your add-on to be.
• Place your add-on on the glue dot.
• Use an orange stick to hold your add-on in place. (You will not be happy if your add-on slips and slides!)
• Allow glue to dry.
• Apply a clear top coat.

The Gel Polish Method

Gel polish also works well with larger add-ons without the stress of dealing with glue! You may want to try both out to find your personal preference.

• Apply two coats of gel polish to your nails and cure.
• Apply your add-on.
• Add a top coat of gel polish. (Make sure you apply it over your add-ons)

Which add-on method is best? Only you can decide that for yourself! Try these out and share your best works of art with us! We always love to share great nail art :)

Silver #glitterpowder mani with summer treat charms! #nailart #silverglitter https://t.co/9g1OlSP2wO pic.twitter.com/BWQCQ9c9FJ

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) August 1, 2015

DIY Hexagon Glitter Nails

Hexagon glitter transforms your nails to an all purpose look year round. It's not just a seasonal look. We've found some of the best hexagon glitter looks you can pull off with ease! Trust us, it's a lot easier than it looks ;)

Use pre mixed hexagon glitter, or make your own custom mix! This is where your creativity takes over and sets your look apart from the rest. You'll be dying to try out some hexagon glitter once we're through with you!

Colorful #gradientnails with silver #hexagonglitter #silverglitter https://t.co/1YoJxiclhv pic.twitter.com/Gyzcsp2OPf

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) July 26, 2015

This first hexagon glitter mani is the simplest to recreate! Perfect for the nail art beginner, but still fun for the more experienced nail artist.

What You'll Need:

• Hexagon glitter
• Bonding formula
• Sealing formula
• Franken formula (if you're creating your own hexagon glitter mix.)
• Nail polish

How To Create:

• Start out with the nail polish base you want. This nail artist used a colorful nail polish gradient and used the hexagon glitter to accentuate the colorful nails.
• Apply the bonding formula once your nail polish has dried.
• Sprinkle on hexagon glitter to your desire. You can use a pre mixed hexagon glitter or you can create your own custom mix.
• Once your glitter is applied, brush on your sealing formula and allow to dry for 3-5 minutes.
• Repeat last step once the first coat of sealing formula has dried.
• Share your creation!

Another design that's somewhat similar in creating as the first look. The hexagon glitter in this mani is used as an accent nail instead of the main event.

What You'll Need:

• Hexagon glitter
• Bonding formula
• Sealing formula
• Franken formula (if you're creating your own hexagon glitter mix.)
• Nail polish
• Nail tape

How To Create:

• Create the nail art look you want to sport. We love the chevron and solid polished nails used in this interpretation. 
• If you want to create a chevron nail, check out our DIY Chevron Mani blog post for directions.
• Prep your glitter nail with a thick wet coat of bonding formula.
• Apply your hexagon glitter to the bonding formula.
• Once your glitter is applied, brush on your sealing formula and allow to dry for 3-5 minutes.
• Repeat last step once the first coat of sealing formula has dried.
• Share your creation!

Turtles on #holographicglitter nails! #hexagonglitter #nailart https://t.co/1YoJxitW93 pic.twitter.com/hHu6F8YNVm

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) July 20, 2015

Yes we know that circular glitter is used on this mani, but just imagine it with hexagon glitter instead! Hexagons would create a very oceanic scale texture. Can't help but picture the beauty!

What You'll Need:

• Hexagon glitter
• Bonding formula
• Sealing formula
• Orange sticks
• Nail polish
• Nail polish sticks

How To Create:

• Create the ocean water look with a gradient nail polish base.
• Create a gradient nail by putting the two colors you want on a makeup sponge and blend the colors together. Then apply to nails.
• Apply bonding formula
• Use the orange stick to apply your iridescent hexagon glitter one at a time in the pattern you desire. You can place them to touch each other, or leave space in between each.
• Apply Sealing formula and allow to dry for 3-5 minutes.
• Repeat.
• Use your nail polish sticks to create your sea turtles. 
• Share your creation!

There are so many ways use you can make each of these looks your own! From the colors you choose, to the nail art designs you create to go with your glitter, your nails can always be one of a kind! Check out a few more hexagon glitter manis below!

Summer ice cream nail art with #hexagonglitter!#silverglitter #blueglitter #Summernailshttps://shop.glitties.com/color/metallic-glitter/silver-hexagon-.040
Posted by Glitties Nail Art on Thursday, July 30, 2015

Strawberry nails with red glitter for you sweet tooth!#redglitter #hexagonglitter #glitterhttps://shop.glitties.com/color/red-glitter/ruby-red-hexagon-.040
Posted by Glitties Nail Art on Wednesday, July 15, 2015

#WallE looks awesome with silver #hexagonglitter! #silverglitter https://t.co/1YoJxiclhv pic.twitter.com/9ZxZEf4wc5

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) July 19, 2015

DIY Summer Beach Nails

This week we're going to share the how to's on making your own Summer themed beach nails. You don't want to let the season pass you by without sporting this fabulous trend! We'll go over all the details in simple steps that anyone can pull off.

Ocean nail art with iridescent hexagon glitter#iridescent #hexagon #glitterhttp://shop.glitties.com/iridescent-yellow-p400.aspx
Posted by Glitties Nail Art on Tuesday, June 30, 2015

There are a lot of fish scale looks in beach nail art designs, and just as many ways to pull off the fish scale look. This unique look uses hexagon glitters strategically placed to create that scale texture! And the best part, it's super easy to create:

Things You'll Need:

• Hexagon glitter
• Orange stick
• Sealing formula
• Bonding formula

How To Create:

• Apply a thick coat of bonding formula to your nails.
• Using your orange stick, place your hexagon glitter one at a time so they touch each other in the pattern shown.
• Apply your sealing formula and let dry for 3-5 minutes.
• Apply a second coat and let dry for 3-5 minutes.

Another way to add some spice to your beach nails is to just add some glitter powder:

Things You'll Need:

• Glitter powder
• Sealing formula 
• Bonding formula

How To Create:

• Pick one or two accent nails to apply your glitter to.
• Apply a thick coat of bonding formula to your nails.
• Pour glitter powder to the nails.
• Apply your sealing formula and let dry for 3-5 minutes.
• Apply a second coat and let dry for 3-5 minutes.

This #mani is all about #RainbowFish! Loving the #glitterpowder #goldglitter https://t.co/omWGFRLucM pic.twitter.com/tzUrqLbigu

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) July 8, 2015

This more complicated look can still be pulled off with the right tools. Who wouldn't be mesmerized by a fish scale mani that resembles the rainbow fish? 

Things You'll Need:

• Nail polish
• Circular nail tape
• Glitter powder
• Sealing formula
• Bonding formula

How To Create:

• Create a base color with the polish of your choice.
• Using the circular nail tape, add more colored polishes in a scale pattern.
• Once polished scales have dried, choose a select few to cover with bonding formula.
• While formula is still wet, sprinkle glitter powder.
• Apply bonding formula and let dry for 3-5 minutes.
• Apply a second coat and let dry for 3-5 minutes.

These are just a few of the gorgeous looks you can rock this Summer! Here are a few more beach manis that will definitely attract some envious eyes :)

Missing the open sea? You'll die for this sailor mani!#blue #hexagon #glitterhttp://shop.glitties.com/cobalt-blue-hexagon-p78.aspx

Posted by Glitties Nail Art on Saturday, April 11, 2015

Gorgeous #beachnails dusted with #goldglitter! #glitterpowder http://t.co/oJmPMW3FHN pic.twitter.com/zTsV3bB9Sd

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) July 7, 2015

Another stunning take on #beachnails with #goldglitterpowder https://t.co/omWGFRLucM pic.twitter.com/pxKesDRvTW

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) July 3, 2015

Gorgeous sea inspired #mani with green #hexagonglitter! #greenglitter https://t.co/CkYhssICp7 pic.twitter.com/qzuj5DyGug

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) July 2, 2015

Adding a Glitter Accent to Your Mani

One glitter mani trend that is just as gorgeous to look at as it is easy to create is the accent nail design. You can create any consistent nail art pattern and alter one nail by covering it with glitter. One nail can completely change your look!

What You'll Need:

• Base polish
• Nail polish
• Glitter
• Bonding Formula
• Sealing Formula

This one is pretty simple:

• Start by polishing your nails an even coat with the color of your choice (blue is used in this example).
• Paint a second coat, and make sure to get the edges of your nails to prevent chipping!
• Create the chevron look by placing nail tape and painting with your second color.
• Create your glitter accent nail! We love the use of silver hexagon glitter on this. You can do this one of two ways:
• Apply glitter directly to your nail!
• Create a glitter polish!

Here's a fun one:

• Once again, polish those nails!
• Give your nails a second coat and paint the edges.
• To create the colorful polka dots, use a dotting tool. Don't have a dotting tool? You can actually use a Q-tip, but your polka dots with be a larger size.
• Create your glitter accent nail by following the same guidelines as shown above.

Warm #ombremani with #silverglitterpowder accent nail https://t.co/uTuIcf0a9M pic.twitter.com/91XtWpZRaR

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) June 20, 2015

The perfect look for an ombre lover:

• Create an ombre effect by putting the two colors you want on a makeup sponge and blending with a brush.
• Take the blend on the sponge and apply it to your nails
• To create the glitter accent design, tape off the sections you don't want the glitter on with nail tape.
• Apply glitter. We recommend applying glitter directly to the nail with this one!

Still want more? Here a few more glitter accent nail looks we're in love with!

4th Of July Glitter Mani

It's about that time to get those red, white and blue nail polishes out and ready! But why stop with simple polishes when you can use glitters of all shapes and sizes to spice up your patriotic nail art? We've found some amazing 4th Of July nail art inspirations that show how you can utilize your glitters for the upcoming holiday!

What You'll Need For These Looks:

• Base polish
• Red, white, and blue nail polishes
• Glitter
• Bonding Formula
• Sealing Formula
• Orange stick

• For this Independence Day look you'll want to start with a base of the color of polish you'd like for each individual nail. We see some variations of reds and blues, it works really well!
• Use nail tape to create clean cute lines needed for the flag accent nail and for the stripes on the blue nail.
• Create a silver glitter polish or apply the silver glitter directly to the nail.
• Don't forget to add that star glitter wherever your heart tells you to!

This 4th Of July mani is perfect for any lovers of hexagon glitter! 

• Follow the same basic steps as above for the polish and glitter powder nails
• Use your own creative glitter mix by following the instructions here
• Place white (or any color) hexagon glitter on your blue polished nail by using an orange stick

Don't worry, that's not all! We've got plenty more looks for you to check out and recreate down below! You've got plenty of time to practice any and all looks catch your eye before July 4th arrives. Which nail art design are you dying to try? 

Make Your Own Chevron Glitter Mani

Not sure what to do with your nails this weekend? Well look no further! We're going to show you an easy way to create your very own glitter chevron mani. The best thing about the chevron designs is that it doesn't look like they will be going out of style anytime soon. :)

What Will You Need?

• Base polish
• Bonding Formula
• Sealing Formula
• Nail polish 
• Glitter/Glitter polish
• Orange Stick
• Nail tape/scotch tape

Start With Glitter

You can apply the glitter to your nails one of two ways: a glitter polish, or directly to the nails. Don't have a glitter polish and want to make your own? Our Gradient Glitter Nails blog post has all the details on making your own glitter polish.

So if you choose the glitter polish the application is pretty self explanatory. Apply a base coat, allow to dry, apply glitter polish. Not too difficult, right?

However, if you want to apply glitter directly to your nails it's gonna take a few more steps:

1. Apply base coat to prevent discoloration and let dry.
2. Place hand on heavy piece of card stock to catch excess glitter.
3. Apply Bonding Formula.
4. While Bonding Formula is still wet, sprinkle a generous amount of glitter onto your nails. With your finger, push the glitter gently into the bonding coat. Repeat the process until all 5 fingers are complete. Shake excess glitter onto the paper. Using an orange stick, carefully remove excess glitter from around the nail.
5. If the glitter doesn't stick to a small area, or you desire your glitter color to be darker, repeat step 2 and 3 to the entire nail
6. Complete the steps above on other hand and let nails dry for 3-5 mintues.
7. Apply a second layer of Bonding Formula over the top of the glitter. Again, include the front edge.
8. To save excess glitter, fold the paper in half and let the extra glitter slide into its jar.
9. Apply Sealing Formula and let dry for 3-5 minutes.
10. Apply second layer and let dry for 3-5 minutes.
11. When nails are dry, brush or wash off any excess glitter.

Get Your Chevrons On!

Now that your nails are "glittered" it's time for the fun part! This is when you'll want to pick out whatever color combos your heart could possibly desire!

1. Apply nail tape (or scotch tape) in a "V" shape as many or as few times as you want.
2. Paint your nails! 
3. Remove nail tape from nails
4. Love your nails!

Pretty simple, huh? Now you and your nails are ready for the weekend!

XOXO, 

Glitties

Glitter Eye DIY's

As glitter nails and makeup continues to grow in trend, we are seeing a lot of glitter eye looks! We're sure you've seen them too. Have you been wondering how you can pull off the glitter eye? Or do you just assume it would be too hard to create the look? We've got some pointers that just might help you out!

Cosmetic Glitter- First things first, you have to make sure you're using cosmetic glitter! Why? Well, why would you want to use glitter that was designed to be put in nail polish or on crafts for your skin? Using the wrong kind of glitter can give you a rash. Yuck!

Now How Do You Apply It?

DO NOT apply your glitter directly to your skin! Applying directly to your skin increases irritation to the skin and the glitter just won't stay put the way you want. 

A very simple and easy way to apply glitter to your eyelids is by mixing your glitter in a creme-based eyeshadow. You can use any color eyeshadow your heart desires! A flesh toned eyeshadow will make your glitter stand out more, but you can always match your glitter color with your eyeshadow for a more subtle sparkle. This is a great way to create your own unique eyeshadow!

Choose Your Eye Glitter Style!

Now's the fun part, deciding what look you want for your eye makeup!

You can completely cover your eyelid for a straight forward in your face look. This is definitely for those who are bold at heart.

Not so in love with the completely covered look? Maybe lining your eyelid the way you would with eyeliner is more your style. Much more subtle, but just as eye popping!

Removal

Unfortunately, wiping with water on a damp rag will not remove your glitter makeup. If you're planning on getting into the glitter eye look, it would be a good idea to invest in an oil based makeup remover.

We hope your glitter eye endeavors are a success! Don't be afraid to experiment to find the perfect look you can love! :)

XOXO,
Glitties

How To: Gradient Glitter Nails

Gradients are a big trend in nail art so we've got a fun and simple way to create a gradient mani with polish and glitter! Intrigued? We thought so ;)

Blue nails with gold glitter powder and hexagons. Pinterest find#gold #hexagon #glitterhttp://shop.glitties.com/metallic-sunburst-p192.aspx
Posted by Glitties Nail Art on Tuesday, May 5, 2015

So what will you need?

• A base coat to protect your nails from discoloration
• Nail polish (whatever color you want your base to be)
• Solvent resistant glitter
• Franken Formula (to prevent glitters from sinking)
• Orange stick
• Franken Ballz
• Jar

Create A Glitter Polish

So first thing's first, we're going to start by creating the glitter you want to use. 

1. Use any color and shape combo your heart desires (although we suggest starting out with a simple powder if this is your first time) in an empty jar.
2. Place a few drops, or a small amount of suspension base nail polish on a paper plate. Don't be afraid to use a little portion of the nail polish to test. Shake in a bit of the glitter combo you've already created into the few drops of polish
3. Use your orange stick to mix the glitter and polish together. After mixing, do a test swatch on paper or a nail. Feel free to experiment until you get your perfect look!
4. Place a funnel into the top of the Franken Formula or polish bottle. Slowly add glitter into the bottle. 
5. Add a couple of Franken Ballz, and shake! Test your mixed glitter polish on a nail. Add more glitter as needed.

Nail Time!

Okay, now that we have our glitter polish created we can get to our nails!

1. Start by applying a base coat to your nails to prevent and color from bleeding through and staining your nails. (Stained nails ain't pretty!)
2. Once base coat is dry, apply 1-2 coats of the colored polish you've chosen for your look. 
3. Once your color has dried, apply a light coat of your glitter polish on the tips of your nails in a "C" shape. Make sure this coat is only lightly glittered.
4. Now lay on another coat of the glitter polish in a "C" shape closer to the tip of the nail.
5. Repeat this getting closer and closer to the tip of the nail until you get the gradient effect that you want.

Now that wasn't too hard, was it?! Now you've got the perfect gradient glitter nails! Here are some examples of what you can do with this look:

Pink cheetah print mani with silver glitter powder #silver #glitter #powder http://t.co/kpvfanKH7s pic.twitter.com/lJy4z297nL

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) May 18, 2015

Pink nails with silver hexagon glitter #silver #hexagon #glitter https://t.co/1kesOM2pKd pic.twitter.com/AHf6YIsDcl

— Glitties Nail Art (@rockstartoes) May 21, 2015

#FridayNight, Glitter Night

#FridayNight plans?

There's a lot to do on a Friday night, so why not add a little glitter to it? You can use any amount and type of glitter for any occasion.

The Glitter Mani

Why not start with the basics and sport a glitter mani to your Friday night dinner? Our Gold Rush custom mixed glitter won't disappoint wether it's date night or a simple get together with friends!

Gold Rush not your style? We have a plethora of gorgeous custom mixed glitters to make the start of your weekend a little more exciting!

Of course there's always a simple hexagon glitter like Cobalt Blue to accentuate a polished mani! Plain polished manicures are simply too dull for a fun Friday night.  

Glitter Eye Makeup

If you're looking for something a little more eye catching, you can never go wrong with a glitter eye! You can use any type of glitter for your glitter eye look, but we personally think you can't go wrong with a fine glitter powder. Especially if you're going for a low key approach!

Accessorize With Glitter

You can utilize glitter while keeping it casual. These cute and functional glitter sneakers are living proof for all you simple gals with simple tastes. What type of glitter could you imagine on your footwear?

With all the options available, you'd have to be crazy not to try to spice up your #FridayNight with a little (or a lot) of glitter!

XOXO,

Glitties

Feature Friday

What time is it? Feature Friday time of course! Once again we are collecting our personal favorite nail art looks we've come across this past week and creating the ultimate Friday blog post! And we want to know which of these looks is your favorite, of course. As always :)

You can't help but fall head over heels for a black and silver chevron mani with plenty of silver glitter :)

This zebra print mani got quite a bit of traction on our Google Plus page! Wether it's the animal print or the purple gradient, the people have spoken!

Negative space is being used a lot in nail art designs, and it's not hard to see why. What could be cooler than this negative space heart mani?

If you're dying for Summer and the beach, there's a good chance this look will be your instant fav! But seriously, who isn't waiting for a Summer break at the beach?!

Now this one is going to make us drool! Just about everyone loves Nutella, so it's only natural that this Nutella would get quite a bit of love as well. Now which of these manicures is your favorite of the week? Don't be shy, we want to know what you think so we can continue to find and share the looks you love! XOXO, Glitties

Feature Friday

TGIF, right?! We want to start your weekend off right with our favorite nail art from the past week. So much to choose from, but we'll make it work! Hopefully some of these designs can give you some weekend nail art inspiration!

Looks like another hot '80's mani! Pinterest find#retro #nailart #manihttp://buff.ly/1LSsvGW
Posted by Glitties Nail Art on Monday, March 23, 2015

Add some hexagon glitter to your mani to spice things up!#white #hexagon #glitterhttp://shop.glitties.com/diamond-dust-hexagon-040-p469.aspx
Posted by Glitties Nail Art on Thursday, March 26, 2015

Which of these gorgeous manicures is your favorite of the week? We'd love to hear what you think in the comments below! XOXO, Glitties

Best Glitter DIY's This St. Patrick's Day

To start the week off right, we've gathered together just a few of the best ways to add some glitter to your St. Patrick's Day! From creative nail art to fun DIY decor, you're sure to have a pinch free holiday. Because no one wants to be pinched, right?

Creative use of gold hexagon glitter in this St. Patty's Day manicure! Why paint pieces of gold when you can use glitter and create a more realistic look?

Cute, cute, CUTE! Who would've thought you could improve an already adorable green shamrock bow just by adding glitter? You could easily use green hexagon, square, flitter, or powder glitter to make any shamrock pop! (You'll probably want to invest in Mod Podge for this one too) We've got lots of green glitters to choose from at http://shop.glitties.com/green-glitter-c36.aspx

Believe it or not, you can actually make this glitter shamrock onsie for your little one in as little as five minutes! You just need some green glitter powder and the How-To instructions http://www.practicallyfunctional.com/diy-st-patricks-day-baby-onesie/

No one will be able to pinch you when you're sporting this glitter powder eye! And you're sure to stun in the process, that's what we call a win win :)

Have you noticed that gold glitter goes with just about any holiday mani? It's the perfect glitter color for any festive look so don't shy away from it with your shamrock nail art designs! The only question is, are you going to go with hexagon or powder?

What kind of glitter look are you planning to pull off this St. Patrick's Day? With so many great ideas out there, it's going to be hard to choose! 

XOXO,

Glitties

Feature Friday: Disney Inspired Nail Art

This week's Feature Friday goes out to all you Disney Lovers, and we know there's a lot of you! We've gathered up some of the best Disney inspired nail art designs for you to covet. Which of these magical manicures is your favorite?

Mickey Mouse with polka dots? Yes please! This is the perfect Disney mani for those "classic" Disney fans.

Okay, how can you not fall head over heels for this absolutely stunning Beauty and The Beast nail art design? Don't forget to show some love for that metallic hexagon glitter included! Perfect, perfect, perfect!

Of course we have to include Frozen nails! We'd be crazy not to share a mani inspired by one of the best selling Disney movies to date!

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This Winnie The Pooh nail art is pretty much the cutest thing we've seen! Can't go wrong with that honey comb detailing either :)

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What little girl didn't wish she was Ariel at one point? If you can relate we're sure this Little Mermaid mani is bound to be your fav! You definitely can't go wrong with a little blue glitter powder either! All of these Disney nail art designs are so awe inspiring, how can you choose a favorite?! Let us know what you think!

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We're not surprised at all that a Disney themed manicure made the list. And with an addition of some beautiful purple glitter powder, it's no wonder this Ursula nail art is so popular! Doesn't that purple glitter really set this Disney mani apart from the others?

Fall nail art is the big trend we can always rely on this time of year. After a season of sunny bright colors, it's nice to see some reds and greens! We absolutely love this Fall tree nail art design, but can't help but imagine it with some glitter powder.

Even a simple single color of polish can win over a crowd! Let's be honest though, the silver hexagon and powder glitter definitely helped. Anyone can spice up a simple mani with a touch of glitter and look like a pro!

We had to share our most popular Halloween movie mani! Who can be surprised that Hocus Pocus won the title?

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Now this mani was one of our absolute favorites of the week! We see so many soft and sweet nail art looks that it's a real treat when we see something completely bold and dangerous! If this mani isn't scary good, then who knows what is? The brilliant use of holographic silver hexagon glitter makes it even more bold. We're happy to see plenty of holographic glitter this week!

We don't often see nail art completely without polish. When polish is absent, typically glitter is present, but of course this mani is a completely fun surprise! While this look probably isn't the funnest to create, looking at it is a blast.

Of all the glitter we see used in nail art, glitter powder is by far a nail artist's favorite. This silver glitter powder looks absolutely beautiful against this black sleek polished mani. It's always great to see the contrast of glitter against polish taken further with color.

Silver glitter powder used in a brilliant chevron styled mani. Chevrons are one of the biggest nail art trends that will probably last a lifetime. And as always, it's great to see these trends enhanced with a silver holographic glitter powder. What is it about glitter that makes any mani better?

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Check out our favorite nail art from the past week! Which of these awesome nail designs are you in love with?

Our Favorite July 4th Glitter Ideas!

We were expecting to see some pretty great things this 4th of July season, and we were anything but disappointed! From nail art to crafts, we saw glitter used in amazing ways to show our country some love!

This 4th of July themed mani has a beautifully crafted American flag made of red, white, and blue hexagon glitters! Not too shabby, right?

We're pretty sure no one will ever get tired of all the cute mason jar crafts you can create! It's only natural we would find a mason jar glitter craft made up of the good USA colors! Pretty perfect for BBQ table decor!

Balloons and glitter are pretty much a match made in heaven! We can just imagine keeping the kids busy with these glitter filled balloons! (Best used outside to keep the mess out of the house!)

We see a lot of glitter letter decorations year round, so it's very fitting to see them made just for Independence Day! ANY kind of glitter for can be used for this work of art! Hexagon, square, flitter, star, even powder glitters!

This is the perfect way to go for the classic manicure lover who wants to show some patriotic spirit! This classic french manicure turned USA glitter mani has blown us away!

So, what do you think of these 4th of July glitter projects? If you like what you see and want to recreate it, check out all the glitters you'll need here!

 We hope you have a fantastic holiday with your friends and family! Remember that we're not celebrating fireworks and parades, we're celebrating our freedom as a nation!

XOXO,
Glitties

Flower Dazzling

There’s so much trending in the world of glitter right now. So many different techniques and styles that nail art is becoming not just a craft, but an art. One type of glitter that is getting bigger and bigger is flower dazzling! Yep, flower dazzling.

But why is that a surprise? Flowers have always captured the eyes of us gals! So why wouldn’t you want to add a little flower power to your nails?

Flower dazzling is most popularly used during the spring and summer. Of course you can keep that rebellious attitude of yours and add some flowers to your nails any time of the year, you’ll want to get those nails ready for the spring. Who doesn’t want to see their nails covered with dazzling flowers when everything is blooming all around? So sweet, right?

While covering your nails with a glitter type like powder or even hexagons, covering with flowers might be a little much. Now this is just a general rule, now there’s always someone out there who can find a way to pull this off. Just keep in mind that

sometimes less is more! You don’t want to overload your nails or eyes with flowers, flowers, and flowers. Adding a fair strategic amount and placing your flowers in just the right way is what is going to pull your nails together. Go half covered or even
dipped tips. These are just a couple ideas for using you flower dazzling sparingly.

But hey, no matter how you dazzle with your flowers, have fun with it and love your outcome!