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Nail 1D opener Manika's awesome mani


 

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What’s one thing we were wowed by (aside from the killer performance) when we recently caught up with One Direction’s opening act, Manika? Her crazy nail art!

 

“I just love to express myself any way,” the singer says. And what better way to express your fun side than having a rainbow of colors on your fingers? “I’m really into funky stuff like zebra and cheetah prints, just bright neon colors, hearts, music notes.” Manika proves you can wear all of your fave styles at once—she’s wearing five different patterns on each hand!

 

Sure, it can be overwhelming to look at your nails as a blank canvas and not know what to put on them. That’s why Manika pulls her inspiration from mags: “I grabbed different magazines and found one nail [design] from each,” she says.

 

Don’t have the steady hand needed to paint your nails? No prob—neither does Manika. “I can’t even paint on a clear coat on without making a mess,” she jokes. If you’d rather have a professional do them (a la this kick-butt singer), make sure to cut out pictures of the nails you want and bring them with you to the salon.

 

Manika wears her nails with complete confidence, and encourages you to do the same: “Always mix it up. Who says you can’t have two different nails than the rest? Just do it,” she tells us.

 

 

 

Are you bored at home, lookin’ for something fresh and fun to do with your BFFs this weekend? Grab some of your fave mags (don’t forget GL!) and pull inspiration for some sweet nail art.

 

Want more inspiration? CLICK HERE and HERE for more ideas.

 

Be sure to check out Manika’s new EP The Middle of Hollywood, out now!

 

CLICK HERE to grab the tunes.

 

Are you a fan of Manika’s nails? Which mani patterns are you digging right now? Blog about it, babes.
 
 

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BY KELLY GIERON AND PATRICIA MCNAMARA ON 6/9/2012 12:00:00 AM

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Hey! Do you love Fairy Tail the anime/manga?! Well join in on my club, Fairy Tail Lovers!!! This is by far my favorite show of all times! Come join the fun!! =) You can write your heart out about it

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by Gabriella123 on 6/13/2012 12:13:05 AM

 
 




1. Think of your crush
2. Make a heart with your hands
3. Kiss your hand heart
4. Put it where the real heart is
5. Your crush will ask you out tomorrow
6. This only works if you post it on your favorite article

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by flowergirl23 on 6/12/2012 3:37:48 PM

 
 

I am a fan of Manika's nails. The mani patterns I am digging right now are music notes, color blocking, and beachy scenes.

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by otter77 on 6/12/2012 11:55:50 AM

 
 

I love her nails! My favorite nail pattern right now is polka dots.

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by supersingershannon on 6/11/2012 5:30:23 PM

 
 

*ATTENTION ALL GL GIRLS*

Do you love good quotes? Well I have just the club in mind. Join Quotes 4 everyone and everything!!!! In this club you find all kinds of awesome quotes! Fun quotes, love quotes, friend quotes even a quote for that jerk in class. We have 'em all! Laughing Join Quotes 4 everyone and everything!!!!

See ya there! <3

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by Princess Keziyah on 6/9/2012 12:21:39 PM

 
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