Sally Hansen Complete Manicure

Now that I'm pregnant, let me just tell you, I am in NO mood to sit around for 45 minutes doing my nails, so when I saw a commercial for the Sally Hansen complete manicure nail polish, I couldn't wait to run out and buy some. I found some on sale at Target this past weekend, and fell in love!

Pros:

• There's 5 steps in one bottle: base coat, strengthener, growth treatment, color, top coat.
• It has Vita-Care technology for advanced wear, more shine, and nourishing care. I put the color on Sunday night and it's now Friday evening and it's still on with no touch-ups needed and what's even better, NO CHIPS! 
• They have 42 salon inspired shades and are conveniently for sell at all major drug stores. The price ranges from $4-$6

Cons:

• The brush is a little awkward but once you get used to it, it's easy peasy. 

Here's the color I got - Model Behavior 

Kardashians Do Nail Polish

These ladies are taking over the world! In their newest marketing scheme, the lovely ladies will be releasing a nail polish Kollection by O.P.I that hit stores this holiday for roughly $8 a pop. This is marketing gold if you ask me especially with nail polish names such as:

Rainbow in the S-Kylie
Listen to You Momager!
My Empire, My Rules
Follow Me On Glitter
Kourt is Red-Y for a Pedi
Khloe Had a Little Lam-Lam
Wear Something Spar-Kylie
All Kendall-ed Up
Disco Dolls
Kendall on the Katwalk
It's All About the Glam
Sealed With a Kris
Kim-pletely in Love
Hard-Kourt Fashionista

Will you be checking for them?

Gel Nail Manicure

I went to get a mani and pedi this weekend and my nail tech talked me into getting the new Gel Manicure. It's similar to a regular manicure but the nail polish is supposed to last 2-3 weeks, so I thought "why the hell not?" I am always polishing my nails because they constantly chip within 2-3 days, so I thought this would be perfect.

First, your nails are buffed so the gel adheres more strongly. Next a coat of gel "polish" is applied to each nail, with 30 seconds of drying time in a UV light. A second coat  is applied and then allowed to dry again in the UV light for another 30 seconds. They do some other stuff and voila your nails are done and there is NO waiting for them to dry....they seriously dry just. like. that. The only downfall that I've noticed so far is they only have maybe 12 gel formulated colors to choose from.

I will keep you posted on how long the color lasts.

Here's a pic with no flash:

With flash:

My 2010 Beauty Must-Haves

I got this from Jenny and thought it was super cute idea, so I had to do one as well. Here are my beauty must-haves that I wouldn't have made it without in 2010; I'm sure I will be carrying many of them over to 2011 and looking forward to what other beauty items I will find in the new year!

1. Caress Evenly Gorgeous Body Wash - Smells like brown sugar goodness!
2. Johnson's Body Care Lotion in Lavender & Chamomile - I love how the lotion is non-greasy!
3. Diamond Shine Hair Serum - It's from Sally's Beauty and I heart the way it smells and leaves my hair looking shiny and not oily.
4. E.L.F. - Zit Zapper - Great for pimples and waxing
5. Michael Kors Perfume
6. Surgi Wax - It's a do-it-at-home hair removal that doesn't use waxing strips. It took awhile to get used to but I love how you just apply the wax, wait for it to dry, and then peel the wax and hair off! Super easy.
7. Obagi Professional C Serum - It prevents premature signs of aging, protects against future damage, lightens and brightens skin. Thanks, Summer for introducing me to it!
8. Lush's Lip Scrub in bubblegum - makes my lips super soft and gets off all the dead/dry skin.
9. Maybelline's Eye Studio Gel Eyeliner in black...glides on smooth.
10. Oil of Olay Daily Facial Cloths.
11. ELF Warm Bronzer - I think my fav beauty find of 2010 by far!
12. ELF - Eyebrow Kit
13. ELF Nail Polish in Navy and Bubblegum Pink.

I forgot two other products: The 360 Clean Face Wash and Dove Deodorant in Fresh

What are your beauty must haves?

Victoria Beckham is in London for Fashion Week and she tweeted this picture of someone's nails. I don't know if they're hers or a models, but either way, super cute!

Nails Did

Check out Melissa Osburn's blog.... mama has made it a hobby (which has paid off by the way, she was just featured on the Today Show) polishing her nails. She started polishing her nails last September continued creating new designs for 365 days. You heard me right, she changed her polish EVERY single day for a whole year...now that's dedication. Check her website out here. Tiffany , these reminded me of you!

Minx Yourself

Sephora has just started selling Minx nail prints. They're fairly easy to apply, just rub the strip of printed sheet, apply to your fingernails or toenails, file and trim and you're ready to go. 

The designs include stars, skulls. anchors, checkers, fishnet, chrome lace, tiger print, and black & gold geometric. 

A complete set sells for $15 at the store and online.