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Top 9 Favorite Mani’s from 2016

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There has been a “Best 9 of 2016” feature running around Instagram for the last couple weeks, you’ve probably seen it. The problem with it is the results are all skewed from IG changing their algorithm 5-6 months ago. Everything it pulled up for me was from the beginning of the year, and I feel like it didn’t give an accurate portrayal, so I’m doing my own!

Favorite Manicures of 2016 *includes press samples

I waded through all my various albums to come up with these, and I may not remember much if anything about them. So you’re mostly just going to get the pictures, but I know you don’t mind! 🙂


Black Dahlia Lacquer Watermelon Punch. Stamping is an UberChic plate.

Watermelon Nail Art by PolishandPaws


I think this is LynB Designs Rio. Stamped in dark brown.

Pink and Brown Roses Nail Art by PolishandPaws


This is Painted Polish Rainbow Reef, Waves & Wanderlust, and Tide Pool Teal.

Turquoise and Teal Nail Art by PolishandPaws


This was a challenge mani for ‘When Colors Collide.’ I truly love how it turned out.

Negative Space Nail Art by PolishandPaws


The 2 middle nails are water decals from Nicole Diary. The blue is Sinful Shine Most Sinful.

Sea Themed Nail Art by PolishandPaws


The coral polish is from the Essie spring line I believe. Stamping with an UberChic plate, and matte top coat.

Coral Matte Roses Nail Art by PolishandPaws


AEngland Spirit of the Moors with stamped roses and script.

Blue Roses Nail Art by PolishandPaws


This mani was designed around the nail charm, which came from Honey Bunny Lacquer. Pretty & Polished Frozen in Time, Zoya Solange, and Piaf.

Navy and Yellow Sun Nail Art by PolishandPaws


Reverse stamping using all the colors from the LynBDesigns Staycation Collection.

Reverse Stamping Floral Nail Art by PolishandPaws


Do you have a favorite from these? I couldn’t pick one favorite, otherwise it would be my Top 1 Favorite manis. 🙂

Admittedly I have had a hard time getting excited about the New Year, but I am very excited to see what blogging adventures are in store for me. May 2017 bring lots of beautiful polish and nail art!

Until next time, stay polished!

  • Tracey

    All beautiful mani’s but my favourite is your blue and white roses ♡

  • Jenalyn Pirosch

    Is it creepy that I remember you posting these as you did them? I think the watermelon stamping is my favorite!

  • These are all lovely! I think that blue and yellow negative space design is my very favorite!

  • ! loved blue n yellow negative spaced nailart most then last reverse stamping . Great picks 🙂

  • Ehmkay Nails

    The reverse stamping is so bright and fun. It reminds me of rainbow sherbet.

  • Shawna Harrold

    Your “When Colors Collide” mani is still my favorite you’ve done yet – I just really love the look of it and the colors you chose!!

  • You had a great nail art year for sure! I can’t wait to see what you come up with this year.

  • Your stamping is always spectacular! I love all of these.

  • Goodness yes, all of these looks were amazing! I can’t wait to see what you create in 2017!

  • Jen Sky Walker

    These are all lovely, but the blue and yellow negative space mani is my absolute favorite!

  • Those are all gorgeous! My favorite is the Painted Polish one!