We have the most fabulous nanny. Â She waltzed in the other day in her cute gold sandals with this spot-on perfect pedicure. Â It’s not white, but certainly not beige, and it’s just the most sophisticated, modern pedicure I’ve seen in a while. Â I’m completely hooked.
Gwen is wearing OPI’s My Vampire is Buff with her gold sandals (which happen to be on sale at DSW for $19).  I’d pair this polish with Topshop’s gold gladiator sandal, $65, or Franco Sarto’s greek-style Gia sandal in metallic gold, $68.  The Sartos have a really soft gold finish – beautiful with a creamy, pale pedicure.  (Both sandals also have a ton of reviewers raving about comfort.)
Does anyone else have a go-to sandal/pedicure pairing?  Choosing nail colors is so hard for me – I tend to waffle, driving everyone crazy – so I’d love more inspiration!
xo,
S
ps. Â I’m back from summer camp – we had THE most amazing time. Â More details later.
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I like a nacreous finish so my nails look like the inside of a shell.
Bonus points to Allison for using “nacreous” in a sentence!
RIGHT????
🙂 word geeks unite!
Allison – I love this idea. Do you have one in particular you love?
I had a great slightly pinkish pearly one, but it has disappeared into the black hole that is our bathroom cabinet, so this year I’ve been using Revlon’s “pearl”, which is okay, but not great. It is so white based that uneven application really shows and it’s not as nice with a warm undertone skin. I’d love some recommendations for others to try. .. Maybe Scotti would be in the know?
I found my old polish and it is Rimmel’s Magnolia Pearl.
The Formula X sheers might fit the bill. I have fair skin and like Tenacious.
I lean towards any color that is neon. Bright colors always work with all my sandals and they make my feet look extra tan. My fear with that beige color is that it would yellow from all the sun and chlorine. Sally Hansen’s Miracle Gel polish in “Creme de la Creme” is a beautiful opaque pale pink, that is my go-to neutral.
Thank you!
I’m all about the neons. Rachel is right about them making you look tanner, or in my case, less “White Out” white.
Neon pink is my favorite but it’s really hard to find a true neon pink. Lately I’ve had to go with neon orange, but it pairs well with my bamboo green sandals, even my neon yellow sandals don’t feel like neon overkill.
I have luggage tan Corso Como sandals with gold colored buckles. I’ve been wearing SpaRitual “Solid as a Rock” nail polish. It’s a slightly shimmery sandy bronze color with a rosy undertone. It really accents the sandals but it doesn’t pop, which I prefer. It also accents my lightly tanned skin.
Just googled it – GORGEOUS. Thank you!
I’ve been wearing white, Aqua, green, orange (hell-o tan feet!) but I will never ever paint my toes again without Essie’s new Gel Setter top coat! It’s amazing! Usually my pedicure is a disaster after a few days – sometimes just one! – between the gym, beach and pool but this one has lasted a week and looks like I just painted them!
Oooo…I need this.
THE best pedicure color is Essie’s classic pale pink color–Ballet Slippers. A beautiful light pink that looks so clean and natural. Every time I don’t get that color I immediately regret it 🙂
I totally agree, Jamie! I’ve tried bright, neutral, pastel – only Ballet Slippers feels right!
I usually stick with a classic red. Seems to go with everything.
I got Formula X party bucket on sale at Sephora and am in the middle of trying different colors. My current favorite is “Invincible” – I never expected such a calm color to look so good on me. With light-gold Born concept wedge sandals. 😉
If I want a pretty, natural look I wear Mimosas for Mr. And Mrs. By OPI. Been wearing this since 2005! For a pedi that pops I either wear Essie’s Geranium or Deborah Lipman’s Video Killed the Radio Star.
I love this nail color! It looks so clean and put together. I just got a similar one at Sephora – Ciaté in “pretty putty.” It’s 5-free, too.
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Hi Shana! I wasn’t sure how to email you so I’m gonna post my question here. 🙂 I bought this dress http://m.asos.com/mt/www.asos.com/au/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=5221792&un_jtt_application_platform=newPlp&un_jtt_redirect
For my sister in laws wedding in the mountains the end of August. I’m not sure about the open back. I can’t go braless unfortunately but I’m not sure if I should try to find a backless bra or go for some kind of lace back bra and let it show. I would love your opinion!
Also I have 3 boys ages 7, 3 and 18 months. When styling for a wedding would you try to do matching? Or similar with variations?
Thanks!
I’m currently wearing Essie’s urban jungle on my toes and it’s the perfect neutral for tan feet! Not quite white, but just the right amount of beige-y pink. Love it. When I’m not wearing this, I go with a poppy red type color. But that’s because I have a large cherry blossom tattoo on my left foot and I don’t like my reds to clash! Serious problem, right? Ha!