DIY: Neon Earrings

I have a major affinity for neon jewelry, neon rhinestone jewelry specifically. There are so many talented jewelry designers that doing this right now. And as much as I love their stuff, I can't necessarily afford it. But then I read Lauren's DIY Neon Earring post on L.A. in the Bay [Please tell me you read her blog...  If you don't, I highly suggest you do. She is fantastic!], I realized I could totally make my own. So as you may have guessed, I decided it was time to take matters into my own hands.

 What You Need

1. Fun inexpensive rhinestone jewelry - I opted for earrings from Forever21. Forever21 is a great place to find inexpensive and fashionable jewelry. [I used these & these]

2. Neon Nail Polish - This is where the fun begins. The color possibilities are endless. Illamasqua has some great neon options. For a cheaper neon nail polish that works just as great I suggest what I used - UO Nail Polish.

3. Top coat  - I swear by this Sally Hansen Double Duty Base & Top Coat.

4. Nail Polish Remover - Although it's totally okay to get nail polish on the metal parts of the jewelry [you can't tell from afar]. I am a major perfectionist. Zoya 3-in-1 Nail Polish Remover is the be all end all in removers.

5. Toothpicks - What can I say... I'm a perfectionist!

The process is pretty much exact to that of painting your nails.

Steps

1. Apply nail polish to stones

2. Allow a few seconds of drying time after each coat - I did 3 coats, but it's obviously personal preference

3. Apply top coat to seal - I did 2 coats

4. Let it dry

5. Show it off!

This was so easy & such a great DIY project.
[Even for the non-DIYer]

I think I might be addicted.

xo