Essie Nail Polish ~ Summer Collection

I love to indulge in "me time."  Who doesn't?  I deserve it.  I work.  I have kids, a husband, and a house to take care of.  So my one regular indulgence that I partake in is getting my nails done.  

I am apparently addicted to pink nail polishes.  I swear I must own like 15 different shades of pink.  They range from light to hot to deep.  

I usually have my nails painted in a light pink, like Essie's Ballet Slippers.  I save the "fun" pinks for my toes.  For some reason, bright colors on my hands make me nervous and I tend to put them in my mouth (former nail biter...I admit it).  

Recently, I purchased Essie's Summer Collection.  It's a box of four mini nail polishes from a collection.  Mini is the perfect size in case you get aren't sure if you like a color.  

The colors for this summer have really cute names, as all Essie's nail polishes do.  Each of these new summer colors have a slight shimmer to them.  There's Sunday Funday.  This tangerine coral crush polish helps me to veer from my normal pink.  Naughty Nautical is a marine blue-green color.  Full Steam Ahead is a medium toned lilac shade.  And then there's The More The Merrier; it's a lime green color...so fun!

These colors are so bright and cheery...they totally fit my mood this summer.  (Fun and carefree!)  My plan is to pick a different one of these polishes each time I get my mani & pedi.   

I started with The More the Merrier.  COMPLETELY out of my comfort zone!!  I'm loving it though and definitely adding new colors to my repertoire! 

Are you a nail polish dare devil or do you stick to the same shade every time?  What's your favorite Essie color? 




Alexis

Homemade Cuticle Creams

I have a wedding this weekend and I just got my nails done.  My cuticles are the worst part of my hands and I'm worried that they will be dry when I need them to look their best.

I have a special oil that I apply each morning, but if you don't want to spend the money,  here are some HOMEMADE CUTICLE CREAMS that won't break the bank:



1.  Mayonnaise
     You heard me...it's not just for tuna
     sandwiches anymore. 
     Pour some in a bowl and submerge your
     fingertips into the creamy white stuff. 
     Your cuticles will be soft.






2.  Olive Oil
     Dab some of this Italian staple on your
     cuticles when you get out of the shower.

     And in my opinion, it smells yummy!





3.  Lemon and Honey
     Mix 2 parts lemon juice and 1 part 
     honey.  Soak your fingers for about 10
     minutes.  
     Pair this with a cup of tea and your
     favorite cookie and you have yourself a
     great afternoon!




Do you have any homemade nail solutions that you love to use?  Please share!


Alexis