Beyonce's Emerald Green Earrings: #Inaug2013

Beyonce got the memo: Emerald Green is the color of 2013. The earrings, vintage-esque, sparkled and shimmered with her black gown. Her nails were painted in a blood orange; a wonderful contrast to the earrings.

Kelly Clarkson: Pretty in Pink #Inaug2013

It seems bright colors were everywhere today at the inauguration. Michelle wore pink gloves, her daughters wore shades of purple coats and Kelly Clarkson added even more beautiful colors to my television screen with a magenta scarf. It was the perfect addition to a cold winter day. And.........she rocked the microphone.

Michelle Obama's Leather Gloves #Inaug2013

I'm loving the bright colored gloves Michelle Obama has on today at the inauguration. I couldn't find any photos of the gloves yet so I took a photo of them on my television. She's clapping so they are blurry but you can see the color. USA Today describes them as wine colored but I think they look like a dusty rose pink. Sasha and Malia were in shades of purple coats. Why does everyone always think of black for the winter? Let's take note from these ladies and add a little color to our cold winter days!

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.

Carolyn Braden: Ballet Wedge

I've finally found the perfect ballet wedge! I've been trying to find this shoe for months. I love the style, how it's low enough to wear at school and how they can be paired with so many outfits. I purchased these at Broadway Show Warehouse and they are Franco Sarto.

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".