Mani Monday going up on a Tuesday! (so I might of forgot to hit “post” yesterday, oh well it was a Monday) Sometimes you just need a red nail, it’s classic, statement making in the right way and goes with just about everything.  I’ve just been noticing classic red nails all over the place lately on celebs, in ads on regular people so a good spring red just felt right.

This red mani was actually done by a professional!  I get my nails done once a year as part of my birthday week treats but mom’s in town so I splurged for 2 times a year… and we had a busy weekend and no time to do them and we we’re already going for pedi’s so… I was late, obiv, so I didn’t pick out my color so I told the nail tech I want a spring red.  Bright shiny true red is what she came back with and it looks great!  However I will say that the stereotypical nail art w was not at all what I meant when I said an accent nail in glitter… as in topcoat.  Whatev’s…

This was an OPI shade but I didn’t get the name, however a few of my favorite spring reds are OPI Big Apple Red, Essie Shall We Chalet, Avon Gel Finish in Roses Are Red and Julep Karissa.  What is your go-to mani shade?  Do you have a favorite red?  I think I love red even more as a pedi color, which right now you can get all the necessaries for an a DIY at home pedi FOR FREE with a $50 purchase at http://www.youravon.com/aliciahessinger  and/or comment on this post with your favorite mani/pedi shades and you could win a Foot Works set from me!