While perusing the beauty aisle at a local drugstore the other day, I noticed a little polka-dot nail kit. It consisted of two small bottles of polish, and a nail dotting tool. I had no idea such a tool existed, but I immediately wanted to figure out how to make my own. So I went […]
Starry Night Nails
Last night we took a break from packing to attend the holiday party at Steven’s job on his last day of employment there. In preparation, I decided to give myself a festive manicure, and this is what resulted. Unfortunately the venue where the event was held was so dark that I don’t think anyone could […]
Two-Tone Glitter Nails
If you read any fashion magazines or blogs, you would have hardly been able to avoid seeing these Miu Miu booties and their various permutations. Since I don’t have nearly $1000 to spend on these or any other shoes, I decided to give myself a manicure inspired by them, instead. I know I’ve linked to […]
DIY Gift Guide: For the Beauty Junkie
Since the holidays are fast-approaching, I thought I’d do a gift guide series. But instead of rounding up items to purchase, I decided to compile lists of relatively easy things to make for the various types of people in your life. Got any requests? Leave me a comment! Whether they soften, beautify, or perfume, these […]
Ten Fun Manicures to DIY
There are few things in life more girly and self-indulgent than fun manicures. Nail art seems to be enjoying a resurgence these days, so here are ten nail looks I love, all of which you can do yourself with supplies from the drugstore. Perfect for a rainy weekend, like the one we seem to be […]