Cheating!

I have a love hate relationship with nail polish!  I love the fun color options & getting manicures but when it comes to DIY I always mess up one nail & because I spend most of my day typing or making jewelry they chip easily. At which point I become obsessed with finding nail polish remover because I can't handle one messed up nail!  Please tell me someone else is this crazy?

Since joining the blog world I was introduced to what I thought was a new company, Essie! Turns out they have been around since 1981, like me!  So when I found some on sale at Trade Secret for $1, yes that's right $1.  I decided to cheat on my old faithful (easily chipable) OPI & buy a couple.

Should I feel guilty?

I picked up a light pink & this orange/red color Geranium & I am in love.  They are so smooth & easy to apply and so far so good with the chipping. 

I added a little Sparkle from the OPI Burlesque collection & finished with the Essie 'Good to Go" top coat, which drys the polish in minutes! Amazing for a busy lady! 


Whats you favorite nail polish brand & color of the moment?

June Birch Box

Last week was insane for me and I didn’t have much time to blog L I literally worked 70 hrs between both jobs plus went to see Blair at No Shame Theatre, celebrated two birthdays and of course fathers day.  I also received my new supplies for Stella Jewelry which I am very excited about, fascinator bases from Italy for a new project and my June Birch Box.

I am thankful for a quieter week so I can work on my online store for Stella and to be able to take the time to test the products from Birch Box and report back to you guys.  Again this month I am really impressed with the items I received for only $10.00. 

1. Blow Up ~ Volume Shampoo. I can always use help with making my hair fuller.
2. Laura Geller Baked Bronzer ~ I am really impressed with this “sample”, when I signed up I didn’t expect to receive full size items.
3. Sircuit Skin ~ I have heard this is an amazing face spray and can’t wait to try it.
4. Twirl by Kate Spade ~ who doesn’t love trying new perfumes?
5. Deborah Lippmann ~ stripped nail polish removers to go.  These are perfect for me.  Anytime I can’t repair a chipped nail my OCD kicks in and I have to either find remover or chip the polish off each nail.  So classy! 

In other news I lost my make up bag!  If found there maybe a reward of a nice cold can of coke in it for you! 

A do or a don't?

As mentioned in my first blog I am a 90's child who loved the Spice Girls and anything Pop really.  With my love of 90's Pop comes a love of glitter.  So much so that when I was 15 I would have done anything for a pair of Union Jack Glitter covered knee boots just because the Spice Girls had them.  Wow so glad I didn't waste my money on those lol.

Over the last year glitter has filled the catwalks and stores and I LOVE it.  I can't get enough sparkle its so fun.  I am seeing people everywhere with glitter nail polish and of course it always catches my eye.   I am almost 30 and hope I am still fun and trendy but I am not sure if it is a good look for someone my age.  My instinct is that it's a do but am to old to be rocking this look?  Is it something that only the teenagers should be doing?

What are your thoughts? A do or a don't?

* not a great picture from my blackberry or the best home manicure I've ever done!