Effie Trinket Inspired - High Impact Autumn Manicure

Hey guys!  Hope you're all doin' well!  Autumn is just around the corner so I thought I would kick it off with a really Fast & Easy manicure that had high impact. 

I just watched The Hunger Games, (yep I'm behind times!) and really loved Effie Trinket's bold color choices.

This nail art design is inspired by her cute nails however I have used a darker autumn plum base by NYC # 220B "Canal Street".  It has a metallic finish that has warm golden undertones perfect for the autumn months. 

NYC in a New york color Minute dries in 60 seconds.  I applied two heavy coats. This entire manicure literally took me approximately 10 mins MAX, including drying time for even the top coat! *cheers to fast manicures!*  So if you're on the rush to have a fast cute mani, this ones for you!

After your base coat and 2 coats of the Canal Street dries you simply sponge on your favorite gold glitter polish on the center tips.  Make sure to focus the gold more in the middle and allow it to fade outwards to the edges of your nails.  The perfect part of this manicure is it takes zero talent!  Just use any sponge.  I used a sponge wedge  that is for makeup applications. 

Tutorial on my YouTube channel so make sure to check that out and other fun nail art designs as well as some makeup :)

Fun oil painting manicures

Oil Painting Manicure

Inspired by the paintings we all adore and admire I decided to take it to my manicure.  I was feeling somewhat creative and wanted to paint but I didn't have canvas but thought how silly of course I have canvas.  I have my nails! 

You can easily make your own nails your own masterpiece with the right tools.

I used non toxic water based Acrylic paints, a few nail art brushes and a bit of creativity and topped it all off with a heavy clear nail polish top coat.  You can find the paints on eBay or at your local craft store.

What do you think of my sunset nails?  I think they're fun and very colorful.  Next time you're bored of same ol' same nails why not try it!  Good luck!

Goodbye Norma Jeane

Lemon Sugar Scrub-licious-ness!

Home-made Lemon Sugar Scrub!

I love those sugar scrubs that leave your skin silky smooth and smelling so fresh, but the price..not so much!  I decided to make my very own scrub and I must say, it is aweeeesome.

You will need

2 cups of white or brown sugar (I used white)

2 lemons

2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil (can you sunflower oil, grape seed oil or whatever you wish)

1 glass jar with fitting lid. (Purchased mine at Walmart for 2.00 "Mainstays" collection)

In a bowl mix sugar and break up any big clumps.  Using a grater or zester: zest about 1 lemon into the sugar.  This is mostly for the oils the lemon zest extracts into the sugar and the wonderful lasting scent.

I squeezed 2 lemons into my scrub.  If you have very dry skin skip this step. 

Then simply mix your oil!  If you skip the lemon juice step you will need to add more oil.  Just remember you want it to be wet enough that is doesn't dry out and isn't flaky. 

Pour into a glass container w/ a lid and you can store in the refrigerator for 3 weeks. 

*TIP* Sugar scrubs are much more gentle than salt and even soft enough for the face.  However test small areas before scrubbing entire face or body to make sure there is no irritation.

If you do store in the refrigerator: The day of your scrubbing I would remove and let come to room temp.  Make sure if you exfoliate to do so BEFORE Shaving.  And never use a scrub on any broken skin.  

Scrub skin down before your showers, and exfoliate the skin. Rub in gentle circular motions to remove any icky dry dead skin.  Your skin will thank you with a wonderful shine and softness! 

WARNING:  This scrub smells so good it will make you want to dive head first and bathe in it!  Refrain from doing so cause that is some STICKY stuff!  lol