PP & M

What a pretty pedicure and manicure done all by me. The great thing about this is that I know it will last longer than what is done at the local nail shop arond the corner in any neighborhood.

I used this as the base coat but it can also be used as top coat as well

"I'm So Jaded"

"First-Timer"

Top of the line Top Coat that gives the nails the same effect as Gel without the UV light.

For a pedicure I charge $30.00

Lasts for two weeks +

T to the second power

Today was definitely a traumatizing Tuesday from my experience at lunch which was not a pleasant surprise. From all the choices of places to eat I chose Tara Thai because of course Thai food is one of my favorites and this was my first time at this particular Thai place. I had to go with the Gaeng Jae which was the first on the Vegetarian part of the menu and very good, but the unfortunate thing is that there was a bug in my glass of water. Yeah, not that much of something to be excited but that is my surprise and luckily there was not bug in my plate but than again how is anyone to know that there are traces of critters in their food when they eat out. 

I am not trying to knock Tara Thai or anything, I just have to lay off of Thai food and stick to the fruits and veggie infused snacks and meals. If there is a any type of place to go and get a good vegetarian meal that would be a Thai restaurant or Indian. Perhaps this is a lesson that it is time to pay more attention to what I want and what is good for me. Really that is what we all must do, or maybe just a deeper philosophical look at life. " When you view life as having a glass half full there can be more bugs or maybe I wasn't looking into anything at all. After the tears I come to realize you can not let a bug take away your joy.

Besides from being traumatized I will get back to the beauty of skin, nails and hair some other time. For the first time I wore Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free in Translucent Light which leaves the complexion smooth and pretty. Although, my natural complexion is more tan I like the way the skin appears like a porcelain doll and this powder is made especially for sensitive skin. As cute and perfect porcelain dolls are they still are pretty creepy with those glass eyes just staring at you (yes these dolls are the cause for some trauma and the name of this phobia can be found here.) Bugs, Dolls and Dummies, oh my!.....they can be scary if they somehow learn to takeover or present themselves. 

On my nails is Dior nail polish in Safari Beige.

Making this or that last...

As humanly possible. I love a fresh manicure that is glossy with the right top coat and handled with care.

Recently, I went to the nail salon to get a manicure since it has been awhile since I have treated myself to one. Usually, I do my own manicures since I love my work and have plenty of colors to choose from but every once in a blue moon it is good to treat yourself. Than again it was just a long kind of day with the construction and improvements being made plus their was no getting away from the sun.

It was a busy Saturday in the nail salon of course because it is the weekend and the location was SE DC. I had to wait longer than I am used to. I love the colors that I choose and mainly because of the names that are quite delicious reminding me of Strawberries and hot chocolate fudge syrup (winning combination) with some whip cream of course. The highlight after all of that was running into a poodle named Chloe and I should have made some connection with the owner so I can see her again, who knows I may run into Chloe again one of these days.

The main thing though is how to make a manicure last long without the chipping or pealing of paint especially since I can be rough and tough sometimes. I deal with all types of skin types and actually find time to do some chores now and then. Now I will let the countdown begin of my shiny manicure before they chip.

According to Good Housekeeping if you do the manicure on your own, might as well do it the right way.

Six secrets from Shape.com on making manicures last.

Here goes the list:

1. Keep the hands and feet moisturized with oils or lotion.

2. When cleaning where gloves to protect the nails from harsh chemicals such as blush

3. Don't keep your nails too long which will be easier to break.

4. Make sure that the nails are dry completely after being soaked or wet.

5. Add topcoat two to three days after or when nails appear duller.

Dessert has been served

Wearing Revlon CustomEyes in "Naturally Glamorous"

(To relive that Saturday and see my long lost twin who was more hairier with a lighter color would be nice.) I shall find another poodle and we will be playmate's with her permission.

Already chip and it hasn't been seven days

Left hand was the first side to chip