My Toes Smell Like Butter...

But they look great!

Girls are often looking for a new, simple way to make painting their nails cleaner and easier. One I've just came across recently on Pinterest is using cooking spray. I never actually read the instructions on it, but figured out my way. I sprayed it over all my toes then wiped it away (it still leaves plenty behind). Then take a cotton ball with polish remover and go over the nail. Its good to do this regardless of the method, it just helps the new polish stick better.

The first layer was very thin and splotchy so I thought it wasnt going to work. But I did a layer on each toe then went back over them for a second after they had a chance to start drying and the second  layer did the trick. The spray made it super easy to wipe away excess polish that had bled off the nail with my thumb nail.

Another method I've used had been chap stick. Its the same principle: Coat the cuticle with chap stick and then you are able to just wipe any extra away.

To finish it off like they do at a salon, you can purchase a can of Nail Enamel Dryer at a drug store. (I got mine at Walgreens.)

So it's time to start painting those toesies, Spring is only weeks away!!

Be Beautiful!

Loves!
~Kels

Easy Valentine's Day Prep

Hello all!!

I hope everyone has a great upcoming weekend and holiday!

I'm really looking forward to Valentine's Day this year for basically the first time in an incredibly long time. I dont want some big to-do or diamonds or any of the typical V-day norms ingrained in our minds. Roses? Nope. Dont want them. Seeing Star Wars in 3D? Yes please!

As most of you know, I've got three kiddos. That really limits what plans can be made and definitely limits my ability to get all dolled up, so I've started a few days ahead!

Pink Argyle Nails!

Cute, Festive and suuuuper easy!! Last night while browsing through the store I happened upon these new Salon Effect cuties by Sally Hansen.

I tried these for the first time this past fall when I got the black and white Hounds tooth print ones. You get multiple sizes to choose from, peel off the polish strip, gently press onto your nail (start from the cuticle and smooth down to the tip of your nail.) then you just buff away the excess. Done! Do be careful not to try to rush through the smoothing part of the application. Try to do it slowly and evenly or you'll end up with some bumps or creases. One more note: Careful not to pull or stretch the strip because it can effect the pattern and cause small tears in it that look like white lines.

They're about $8.50 per set, but think about what you'd pay at a real nail salon to have hand painted detailing like this. I've paid $40 before and for far less detailing.

Never forget the small details such as your nails; it can make such a difference to your over all look and how you feel. =)

Now Sally Hansen, I'm gonna need you to make Nail Effects for toesies!!!


Be Beautiful!

Loves!
~Kels