As the United States of America gears up to celebrate its 238th birthday tomorrow, I felt it was time for a new, rather patriotic manicure. I love all shades of red, being a July baby and having the ruby as my birthstone, but for some odd reason, I’ve never really painted my nails red. Red is an incredibly sensual color, evoking warm energy that can be exciting and carnal.
For my manicure I chose “Gangsta Boo” by FLOSS GLOSS, a true, classic red that would be appropriate on sirens of yesteryear and present. The color is a special edition between FLOSS GLOSS and the southern rapstress of the same name, Gangsta Boo, most known for her unapologetic attitude, and lyrics that even make the manliest of men blush. The polish stands out on my hands, similarly to how the perfect red lipstick stands out on my lips. For this reason, I decided to let the color flourish on its own, not pairing it with another “color pop”, this demands its own attention. I used three coats to achieve the look you see in the photos above, but two works just as well.
If manicures can be sexy and patriotic at the same time, I believe I have achieved both with this color. Enjoy your 4th, and jam on to some gangsta tunes below.
A Life in the Day of Andrea 