Colored Tips with Essie - Master Plan and Zoya - Bevin

I've posted about Essie's Master Plan and Zoya's Bevin in the past, but never together! I love the look of colored tips (both bright and dark) at the end of neutral nails. Exhibit A. My favorite way to top off a chipping polish -- or one you are just bored of looking at -- is to add a simple tip on the end... so quick and easy. Now, isn't that a great tip ;) get it.. get it..? God damn, I love puns. I don't tape off my nails; though it's probably best to. Instead, I just place the brush on one side of my nail, hold it steady, and roll my finger. It works pretty well and only takes a few minutes, but you always run the risk of applying too large (or too small) of a tip. Just the tip, guys... just the tip. Next, I want to try out a clear base with a neon color. Which tip combos are your tried and true favorites?

Essie - Master Plan

Master Plan, by Essie, is a nice, simple grey. There is nothing special about it. No sparkles. No shimmer. No fuss. I feel as though I have become very simple and muted with my style recently and I want my nails to blend in with the rest of my neutral or black wardrobe -- winter does that to me. This polish lasted on my nails for days and days and days (about seven or eight days passed before I even saw one chip). I loved the color, it was easy to apply with just two coats, and the homemade manicure lasted for over a week. What more could you ask for?

 (with the flash)