Inspiration Board: NYX Bridal

I'm beautifying a bridal party soon. NYX will definitely be making an appearance. 

Inspiration Board: NYX Bridal by carolynjbraden featuring an eyebrow kit

NYX beauty product
amazon.com

NYX eyeshadow
target.com

NYX blush
amazon.com

NYX eyebrow kit
target.com

Nyx lipstick
nordstrom.com

NYX eye makeup
target.com

Carolyn Braden: Party Dress by Urban Outfitters

I love tutus. I love overalls. When I saw this dress by Urban Outfitters, I about passed out. 

This dress combines both of my loves and makes them fashionable enough and grown up enough to wear to a Christmas party. It's part of their Urban Renewal collection. I love the idea of taking an old piece of clothing and making it new again. I do it myself sometimes. I bought the dress in a size small and it does run a little big. Overalls fit that way though. I plan to wear it with sparkle fishnets, my fun Christmas sweatshirt and probably my Ugg motorcycle boots. I will be comfortable and stylish....a perfect combination. 

Carolyn Braden: My 2013 Christmas Sweatshirt

A Christmas sweatshirt?

Why yes! Instead of an ugly Christmas sweater, I chose a kitschy sweatshirt. The quote: "Merry Christmas ya filthy animal." It's from Angels with Dirty Faces and, of course, featured in Home Alone. 

Carolyn Braden: Roy Lichtenstein Inspired Nail Art

By me! Pretty good considering I had to write and draw with my left hand when painting my right. 

Carolyn Braden: Bowl Full of Cherries #nailart

Here's my latest design. Cherries....the perfect summer addition to nail art!

Carolyn Braden's Strawberry Flower Nails

Just experimenting......cute, summer, fresh!

Carolyn Braden's Latest #Pinterest Nail Inspiration

My latest mani attempt: Sparkle cherry blossom #nailart inspired by #Pinterest

Sephora Inspired: Pinterest #nailart pin

Here is my version of Sephora's Shades of Spring nail art. I used gel polishes so my mani would last through all the clay projects I am teaching right now.

Carolyn Braden: The Glitter Fade, #nailart

I saw the glitter fade trend in Lucky Magazine and tried it in my own way. I used gel polishes. It's a fun look!

Carolyn Braden's Easter Pretty #nailart

I used Gelish and Shellac gel polishes for this spring and Easter inspired nail design.

Carolyn Braden: Go Cards Nails #nailart

I created these team spirit nails for the Louisville Cardinals. I used RCM gel polishes. Congrats Big East champions!

Carolyn Braden's Leopard Nails

I used CND Shellac and Red Carpet Manicure gel polishes to create this leopard print design.

Carolyn Braden's Creative #hair #fishbone #style

Here is a creative fishbone hairstyle I created for a night at the ballet. I wanted a little height so I teased the front and pinned it back before creating the fishbone braid.

Carolyn Braden's #gelpolish #nailart

A new design by me. I used Red Carpet Manicure gel polishes It's Not a Taupe, Ooh La Liscious and Black Stretch Limo.

Carolyn Braden: Getting Creative with #gelpolish and #nailart

I've been feeling very creative in the nail department lately. Here are some designs I created with CND Shellac, SensatioNail and Red Carpet Manicure.

Pinterest Pin: Carolyn Braden's #InStyle Mani

Here's my feature in Inspired By InStyle, February 2013. I really loved that mani!

Carolyn Braden ... "Eye See You" Nails: Pinterest Inspiration

Here's my take on some eye embellished nail art I saw on Pinterest. I love them! I added a little sparkle with RCM gel polish "Glitterazzi".

Carolyn Braden's "Over the Moon" #Holiday Gel Polish Mani

My first attempt at a moon mani. I used Shellac and RCM gel polishes. It was easier to do than I thought and I love how it turned out.

Carolyn Braden's Snowfall Gel Mani

I saw this "Snowfall" manicure in my December 2012 issue of InStyle. I used my gel polishes to recreate it my own way. I think it turned out pretty good!

Carolyn Braden's eHow Article "What Does A Bridesmaid Do Before a Wedding Ceremony?"

http://www.ehow.com/info_8695624_bridesmaid-do-before-wedding-ceremony.html


Carolyn J. Braden
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