July Nail Files: Oinks n Ombres

Growing up there are two iconic figures I've always marveled. You all know one; Betty Boop-that was easy. There's another I loved the moment we "met". She was confident, sassy and abrasive as needed. I always looked forward to watching her every week amongst her friends and she always stole the show for me. In my bedroom, I can recall a tall cereamic piggy bank of her stature that graced my dresser. Although long gone, the memory is stained and the older I got the more she stuck around-consistency! Glad to see her aesthetic and attitude never waivered. She is of style n class so no wonder my favorite color is pink, lol. Soon as I seen the shade during my fill-in, I knew I wanted to dedicate my set to her and all her glory:

As Miss Piggy once said, “Express your inner beauty—on the outside.” And this month, I’m doing just that—one polished pink fingertip at a time.

Debuting in the late 1970s on The Muppet Show, Piggy quickly rose from ensemble cast member to full-blown starlet. With her signature fluttery lashes, fierce side-eyes, and a fashion sense that screams “main character energy,” she’s been serving iconic looks (and legendary quotes) for decades. Equal parts soft and strong, Miss Piggy redefined glam with a wink, a toss of the hair, and a very pink point of view.

Naturally, this month’s mani is dipped in her signature shades—pink and purple, darling—with a little shimmer to seal the deal. I went for a swirled palette that channels both her femininity and flair, because Piggy never shies away from sparkle. These colors aren’t just cute—they’re confident. Think mood-boosting pinks, regal purples, and a polish combo that says “I’m fabulous, get into it.”

If Miss Piggy taught us anything, it’s that being over-the-top is a virtue—and that includes your nails. So whether you're channeling your inner diva, tapping into your sparkle era, or simply in the mood for moi-ment-worthy nails, let Miss Piggy be your muse. This month’s mani is more than a color story—it’s an attitude. Loud, proud, and dipped in pink perfection. Because as the icon herself says, “Express your inner beauty—on the outside.” And trust, these nails? Sharisse of Salon Couture understood the assignment. 💅🐷✨