Nailing It ~ Writing and Photography by Andrea Maria Sims

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Nailing It

Ask any woman: nothing kills an outfit quicker then chipped nail polish or broken fingernails. Hands get noticed, conceivably more than clothing, as woman use them constantly when communicating. During the 1950s, bright colors were considered promiscuous, and all nail polish had to be removed on Sunday before church services. Today, rules are more relaxed, but pale colors still work best for formal occasions and everyday elegance. Though, as some Aspenites show, a fingernail can function as a mini-canvas, too, extending an outfit’s creativity right down to the cuticle. ~ Andrea Maria Sims