A Coffee Inspired Mani Pedi
I know dark shades of brown are supposed to be for the Fall, but I’ve just been on a coffee-everything kick lately. Hence, my new claws this month. I chose the dipping powder color #100, which is a very dark brown called “Lonely girls fairytale.” When the nail tech asked me what shape, I went for the Almond shape since I’ve been drinking it in my morning coffee these days. Plus, I’ve always done the square or “squoval” (square + oval) nail shape, which I hear is going out of style. I’ll save you the grief of looking at my feet, unless you’re into that sort of thing. Lol. I chose a cream color for my toes, which is linked below.
As usual, I always recommend that you B.Y.O.P. (Bring Your Own Polish), so here’s the closest match to my Essie color— Rainwear, Don’t Care. It’s available on Amazon. If you’re looking for something a little more opaque, try Ballet Slippers instead. I don’t normally bring my own dipping powder, but if I find a neutral color I really love, I might consider it.
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Affina Nails & Spa
I had my mani-pedi done at Affina Nails Spa located on Church Street in lower Manhattan. It’s technically in TriBeCa, but it’s a short enough walk from the World Trade Center downtown. Here’s the price list that I found on the website, except it may be different now and I believe they charge a “Covid Tax,” so call ahead if you want to check prices before you go. Like many nail salons in Manhattan, there is a 5% discount when you pay cash. The cash incentive is kind of annoying, but if you have cash on hand, the discount is nice.
More Nail Inspo & Salon Reviews
Here are the deets on the pearly whites I was flashing last month. These Vanilla Chrome nails were the perfect neutral for every outfit I wore.