By now you know that, for us, July is all about being bold, and nothing says it better than this month's eye-catching box design. (Except for maybe a bright lip, of course.) We can't get enough of its fearless mix of graphic prints and bright pops of colorand it looks like you can't either! After some seriously impressive snaps of manis inspired by the design popped up on Instagram, we knew we had to share. Here are some of our favorite works of nail art inspired by this month's box:

Stand out from the crowd and customize your mani by wearing a different on design on every finger.

The negative space trend is still going strong! Swap darker polishes for summery tangerine and berry shades like Jin Soon's Cherry Berry to make your mani pop.


 
##Trio of Triangles 
Try stacking your shapes in different directions to create an attention-grabbing accent on each nail.


 
##Colorful Chevron
In our minds, there's no such thing as too much chevron. Use white polish at the tips for an edgier take on the classic French mani.

Our July 2015 box design takes center stage in these graphic nail art creations.

Go Bold With One of These Birchbox-Inspired Manis

A little effort in the dcor department can go a long way. Sprinkle some confetti (we love the touch of metallic in Knot & Bow Party Confetti) on the counter or table where youre serving drinks. And designate a cocktail glass for each friend with a pretty personalized name card like these from Rifle Paper Company.

Taking your cocktail game to the next level doesnt have to be complicated. All you really need is a subtly  flavored simple syrup like the ones from Royal Rose, which come in lady-friendly flavors like raspberry and lavender-lemon. Mix up one of these easy recipes for drinks that will impress your guests.

Every pregame needs a great playlist. Instead of defaulting to a computer-generated one, create your own so you dont have to dash out of the bathroomand lose your spot at the mirrorto thumbs down a song. Here are some of our favorites to help you get (this party) started:

Waiting for wet nail polish to dry is for amateurs. Keep nail strips like Incocos Nail Polish Appliques on hand so no one has to worry about wasting valuable hairstyling time or smudging when changing an outfit last minute. The on-trend ombr design makes glitter look a little more grown-up.

Resist the urge to grab everything on your bathroom sink before heading outyou only need a few double-duty products. Stash a travel-size texturizer like Oscar Blandi Pronto Texture & Volume Spray to add body to your hair fast, and pack a blendable lip color that can also moonlight as a blush on your cheeks like Cynthia Rowley Creamy Lip Stain.

Our first-ever #BirchboxBFF weekend is happening soon! Make sure you stay tuned to our Instagram the weekend of February 27 to find out out how to win a slew of getting-ready prizes for you and your friends!

Ditch the Solo cups and upgrade your pregaming rituals with these more sophisticated tips.

SometimesOK, a lot of the timegetting ready to go out is the best part of the evening. (Comparing notes about your hair curling technique and sharing your favorite brick red lipstick with your best friends is a heck of a lot more fun than waiting half an hour for a cocktail.) A few Solo cup-free ideas for how to step up your party pregame:

The Grown-Up Guide to Getting Ready for a Night Out