How to do a quick, easy manicure for a last minute Christmas gift idea!

I brought my dear little Grandma home from her assisted living place yesterday because she was in a dire need of a manicure which got me to thinking I should write out a few simple instructions for a quick, easy at home manicure! It makes such a fun little gift and everyone loves getting their nails cleaned up–even my husband was jealous of Grandma last night! 🙂

Now this really was kind of last minute for me but normally I would have cleaned my house spotless and created a relaxing spa …

Mani Monday! You can win the polishes used to create this look!

I got the most amazing gift in the mail last week from CosmoProf, my favorite beauty supply store. It was this cute box filled with tons of full size nail products!

Thank you CosmoProf!

I used the three regular polishes I got in the kit for this look which I am going to give to a lucky reader! Just comment on this post and tell me your favorite nail design/trend and you’ll be entered to win!

Comment on this post and tell me your favorite nail design to win …

Essie Madison Ave-Hue with Essie Pure Pearlfection, simple flower design, Instagram Nail Art Challenge, and Tabeso!

Essie Madison Ave-Hue with Pure Pearlfection and Nail Art

First off, I bought this Essie color yesterday and I love it! Madison Ave-Hue is a pretty pink/purple with a slight shimmer. The application was flawless with two coats. I applied a coat of Pure Pearlfection over it to give it a little more shimmer and love the results. I did this mani for an Instagram Nail Art Challenge, my first one I will have you know. 🙂 With an Instgram Nail Art Challenge it’s normally a daily challenge to …