Steady As She Rose

I have loved glittery  polish on other people but have been holding off because I wasn’t sure I liked it on me. I tried ‘Big Money’ by Sally Hansen & was really happy with it. But these got old really quick and they also chipped easily. So I switched to a french manicure.

The lines aren’t perfect but I’m not complaining. I applied Nail Envy as my first coat because it helps with nail strength & growth. Then I applied two coats of OPI’s “Steady As She Rose”. Be sure to wait before applying the second coat, I’ve noticed air bubbles in my base coat when I haven’t waited long enough. Then I used ‘Alpine Snow” for my tips. I used a toothpick and just put a drop of the color on a piece of paper. Less is more, if you get too much it gives the tip a weird form (my ring finger in the picture on the right did that)

Anyway, I think these are perfect for Valentines day. Simple, classy, and guaranteed to make you feel pretty.

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Nail Envy 

Steady As She Rose

Alpine Snow 

OPI Top Coat 

Big Money 

Snug As Bugs

I finished. This is real life right now – My article is finished! I still have some revising to do before I submit my final draft, but it is done. I am so happy! Slowly but surely I am learning that consistent hard work does pay off at school. Even if you aren’t sure how to do it, do your best. Asking for help never hurts either. I guess I’m just learning that now in my freshman year of college. Some people take a little longer to figure things out. I’m perfectly okay with that.

After I finished I took a long hot shower & busted out the makeup. I haven’t played dress up for the hell of it in a minute. Getting ready isn’t something I do often as of late because of work and school. I guess the ‘I don’t have to’ thing comes into play.

I believe in getting all dolled up for absolutely no reason other then you just feel like it. Plus, there is no harm in perfecting your cat eye. Notice my ‘Bailey’ necklace.. My amazing mum bought me a new one for Christmas. Thank you momma!

I can honestly say I have fallen back in love with my curls. Life is good when you can let your hair air dry & be good for the day. I’m sure the majority of you are fast asleep snug as bugs in lil’ rugs – So until next time, xoxo B

Lipstick: Fashion Icon by Lancome

Color Block Nails

I went into slight shock when I saw these fabulous color block nails on the blog ‘Gems in a bottle’ , written by a talented nail artist named Natalie. I have said it before & I’ll say it again, I have a serious nail polish problem. It is something that for some odd reason helps me relax & relieve stress. I will be attempting this as soon as I can scrub my current color/glitter off. Be sure to go to her site and check out all of her different nail tutorials. XOXO