Pretty Fingers, Pretty Toes

I love having painted nails.  When I was in high school I would do them about every other day, or as soon as they chipped.  I remember getting mad at my high school boyfriend because he didn't notice they were different than the day before (it was high school, that was apparently a way to prove if you loved someone).  I love to coordinate my nails with a fancy outfit or do them in a theme for a holiday.  I personally find this one of the easiest ways to express myself and the girliness that I just can't contain.  It's a cheap way to play around with a look without spending lots of time and money on yourself.  Someday when I have a baby girl I'll paint her nails (I joke with Lee that I would paint her nails in the hospital if we could get away with it.) 

Here's a peek at the tin I keep my nail polishes in:

I usually do them myself for a few reasons: 1) It's fun to do them 2) I'm cheap 3) After the yucky toe fiasco I'm scare of fungi.  I came across this adorable manicure on LoveMaegan.com and figured it was a fast, easy way to celebrate Valentine's Day on my nails.  (she frequently has cute manicures on her site).


Here are the colors I used:

The first is Essie Grow Stronger.  I try to use that as a base coat or use it when I haven't painted my nails.  My nails tend to peel fairly easily.  Then I used Ulta Lilac Chrome as the base color and NYC 131A Big Apple Red as the heart color.  I sealed it all off with Sally Hansen Miracle Cure as the top coat because apparently I'm out of top coat (I usually use Essie).

Here's my finished result:

Did you notice that I'm not wearing my wedding rings?  I actually frequently don't wear them....For a variety of reasons I won't bore you with here.

Hers turned out a lot cuter than mine, but this is an idea I would love to try again.  I would probably make the hearts bigger.  This was much easier than I expected, even on my right hand (which I think actually looks better than my left hand).

Caffeine Overload

I have had three sodas and a caramel latte today. I am wired!!!!!

The response to this hyperactivity is of course a post of me getting ready to go get coffee with my friend Laurie.

I have naturally curly hair. When I wear it curly, I get out of the shower and wrap it up turban style in a towel. I let it dry a little and then use a leave in conditioner and product in it. My favorite curly products are from Redken. I flip my head over and dry it on low about 80% dry with a diffuser.

Do I have any curly friends out there? What are your styling tips or favorite products?

Wet and clean (no products):





Do you know how hard it is to take a picture of yourself drying your hair upside down?




Hello!








Dry and volumized:




My arsenal for the day:


Degree DeodorantPhilosophy Hope in a Jar Spf 15 MoisturizerSunsilk Captivating Curlsgot2b Guardian Angel Blow Out LotionSoap and Glory Girligo Moisturizing MistVita Fusion Prenatal VitaminsBare Minerals Mineral Veil and Kabuki brushVictorias's Secret Fall Face Palette and Lip GlossMichael Kors Very Hollywood Perfume Also, do you like my shot glasses as bobby pin and jewelry holders?  Or my snowman who now has hair ties on his hat? 

The end result: