Get this Look for Less!: DIY Candy Striped Nails

DIY Candy Striped Nails

In Cosmo's June 2014 issue, I happened to come across these awesome Candy Striper nails!  I fell in love with the colors so I had to try it out for myself.  I've learned however, to let the lacquer completely dry before going onto the next color, this is why my lines are not straight!  Any who, the brands mentioned in the article include Michael Kors, Rimmel London, Channel and Opi Nail Lacquers but I wanted a more budget friendly version!  Why pay high dollar prices for products when you can get the same results with more affordable products!?  Get these awesome DIY Candy Striped nails for less! 

See how below:

The Expensive Version for Candy Striper Nails: 

• Michael Kors nail Lacquer in Charmed 
• $8 at Macy's

• Rimmel London 60 Seconds Nail Polish in Blue-Eyed Girl 
• $2 at Drugstores

• Channel Le Vernis Nail Color in Pink Tonic 
• $27 at Channel

• OPI Nail Lacquer in Sorry I'm Fuzzy Today 
• $9 at Ulta

Expensive Version Grand Total: $46

The Budget Friendly version for Candy Striper Nails:

• Wet N' Wild Megalast in I Need A Refresh-Mint (218A) {the mint color}
• $1.89 at Walgreens 

• Pure Ice in French Kiss (538CP) 
• $1.97 at Walmart {the dark blue color}

• Wet N' Wild Wild Shine in Lady Luck  (461) {the dark pink color}
• $0.99 at Walgreens 

• Wet N' Wild Wild Shine in Tickled Pink (402) {the light pink color}
• $0.99 at Walgreens 

The Budget Friendly Version Grand Total: $5.84


In conclusion the Budget Friendly Version is saving you $40.16!! Not too bad considering it's almost exactly the same color as what is shown in the article, not to mention that you wont fork out all that money on nail lacquers that might go out of style in the near future!