Beauty

Every season I have a favorite nail color. Being a single mom to a second grader, I don’t have a WHOLE lot of time for salon visits and day spa excursions, but I DO make a point of getting in my weekly manicure. There’s just something about having groomed nails that completes any look. And doing my own manicure every Sunday also provides the additional benefit of having an excuse to plant myself in front of the TV for a few hours. For me, I like big bold colors, always have. Yep, they do require a little more maintenance because the chip factor can lead to the ick factor, so I’m also always on the lookout for a color that will a.) look pretty, and b.) Last. Top coats are wonderful for this, but you still need a good base that is quality. This is why for me, when it comes to nail color, I refuse to buy anything less than 5 bucks because well, let’s face it, you get what you pay for. I also am a big big fan of the Opi line, and have a ton of different shades in that line as well, because that is a brand with some serious staying power. In fact, I don’t veer often from Opi for that reason, so you can imagine my surprise when I ran across this fantastic new color that was a little outside the box for me. Wanna see which one it was? (more…)