Carolyn Braden's Experimenting With CND Shellac Hot Pop Pink

This color matches my sunshine yellow colored toe polish. I used CND Shellac Hot Pop Pink and then regular polish for the designs. I always apply Shellac base coat, 4 coats of polish (instead of the recommended 2 coats.... 4 coats works best for me and my hardworking artist hands), and then the Shellac top coat. After using 99% alcohol to get the sticky remaining top coat off, I apply whatever designs I like and then repeat another Shellac top coat layer to the nails with the designs. I'm sure there are other ways of doing it but this routine works for me and does not chip.


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Carolyn Braden's Avon Yellow Nail Polish

Hot summer polish: Sunshine
Yellow! I bought mine from Avon and did the nail art myself. The color looks great with my spray tan!



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Carolyn Braden's Side Braid/Bun Wedding Hairstyle

My stylist's friend was able to duplicate exactly what I explained. I wanted my hair out of my face for my bridesmaid duties over the weekend. I wanted it fun and not too formal. I have almost shoulder length hair but it all went up perfectly. Love it! She did a four strand braid on each side of my head that looked like a pretty weaving. That's what I call hair art.

 And the style stayed put all night....

even through all my vogue-ing!

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Carolyn Braden's Neutral Lucky Brand Wedge

Love these wedges! They go with dresses and jean cut-offs.


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Carolyn Braden's CND Shellac French Manicure

Super easy to do! I just put 2 coats of Negligee (2 minute cure in between each coat of course), one coat of Cream Puff on the tips, and one more coat of Negligee. Don't forget the base and top coat! I used gold glitter (regular polish) along the white nail tip. These will work great for the wedding I'm in on Saturday!


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Carolyn Braden says "Rock the animal prints!"

I am loving this animal print suit from Victoria's Secret. The mix and match options helps you get the right size and colors!



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Carolyn Braden's June Style 2011

The color green is really standing out to me in so many ways this month. Also leopard print things. I am trying to find the perfect leopard print heels but they are becoming a undaunted task.

I am loving Victoria's Secret duffle bags. I just bought a huge one on eBay since they aren't anywhere to be found. It will be perfect for my annual Sanibel Island vaca!


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