It's Mani Monday!

Essie Spring 4-pack  

Essie is celebrating spring with its Spring 2015 Mini Four-Pack which contains a collection of fun and bright shades from the brand’s spring 2015 collection. 

Shades include: 

- Perennial Chic

- Blossom Dandy

- Petal Pushers

- Flowerista

Each is formulated without DBP, toluene or formaldehyde. Be sure to apply a thin layer of base coat or solution followed by two coats of nail polish. Add a top coat for a super-shiny, chip-resistant manicure that will be dry in a flash!

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Get Glam with Madam Glam Gel Nail Polish!

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Beautifully polished nails may enhance our appearance and make us feel glamorously spoiled, but sometimes finding the time for a mani can be difficult.  We are busy moms, students, business women, just trying to look our best in the least amount of time possible! 

Well, I'm happy to share an EASY way to keep your nails looking AMAZING! I was lucky enough to have a chance to try MADAM GLAM! Madam Glam is a super easy to use 3-step UV gel nail polish system consisting of a base coat, nail color, and top coat. Each step requires a short curing time: 2 minutes by UV Lamp, 30 sec by LED. Mada1m Glam offers the ideal solution for those seeking a well-groomed manicure without a visit to the salon. It's so fast, easy, long-lasting, and oh so shiny! Just look at the high gloss shine in the pics! (see below) LOVE! 

Suggested application: A few tips before getting started! 1) Use a cutical stick to wipe excess gel from around the nail plate BEFORE curing. Once the nail is cured, it will be difficult to remove from your skin. 2) When the base coat is curing under the lamp, check to see if you missed covering any area of your nails. (Base coat will glow under the light revealing missed spots). If this happens, simply re-apply the base coat over the area missing the base coat and cure.

Suggested application:
1. Prepare nails by pushing back cuticles with a cuticle stick.
2. Gently buff the shine from your nails.
3. Remove dust from nail plate with an alcohol wipe.
4. Apply a thin layer of the UV Base Coat Gel to nail plate
5. Cure 2 minutes by UV Lamp, 30 sec by LED. 
6. Apply a thin coat of Soak-Off Nail Polish. Don't worry if the first coat appears streaky. The second coat will offer better coverage.
7. Cure 2 minutes by UV Lamp, 30 sec by LED.
8. Repeat steps 5-6, if necessary. Some colors may need 2-3 coats.
9. Apply a thin coat of Madam Glam's Top Coat.
10. Cure 2 minutes by UV Lamp, 30 sec by LED,
11. Use an alcohol pad to wipe off tacky residue to reveal a high gloss shine!

That's it! No additional drying time is required! Your nails are ready for anything!  

I used three thin coats to get the results you see in the photos. The soft and feminine color is Madam Glam's Baby Pink #66 and I am extremely pleased with the overall quality and ease of use.  My mani is four days old, there are no signs of wear, and the shine is incredible! It's important to note that Madam Glam claims 3-4 weeks of durability on their site - very impressive! I will be back to update you on the soak-off removal process.

***View my video tutorial for Madam Glam Gel Nail Polish HERE!***

Madam Glam's UV Gel Nail Polish, Base Coat, and Top Coat retail for $17.95 each. Very affordable when you consider the price of a weekly manicure. Also, for a limited time, receive 30% off when you use Promo Code YGEL30OFF at checkout! 

To learn more about Madam Glam or to make a purchase, visit HERE.  They offer non-UV Nail Polish in an assortment of fun and beautiful colors too! You will want to check out the Trendy Collection while there. 

Don't miss a thing! Be sure to connect with Madam Glam on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates and promotions!

A Perfect At-Home Gel Manicure!

We all know having well-groomed nails enhances our appearance and makes us feel glamorously spoiled. Having shiny, polished nails, however, is not always feasible. Not all of us have time to visit a manicurist once a week to relax and pamper ourselves for an hour.  We are busy moms, students, businesswomen, just trying to look our best in the least amount of time possible! 

Well, I'm happy to let you know that I've found an EASY way to keep my nails looking AMAZING! I was lucky enough to have a chance to try NAILUV! Nailuv is an easy to use professional LED gel nail system. It not only has an ultra adorable LED heart light, but it is long-wearing, chip-proof, and super easy to use! Nailuv offers the ideal solution for those seeking a well-groomed manicure without visiting the salon. It's so fast, easy, long-lasting, and oh so shiny! Just look at the high gloss shine in the pics! (see below) LOVE! 

Which Nude Hue Is Right For You?

A nude mani is not just for weddings anymore! The subdued and sophisticated hue is flattering for any occasion. Did you notice the nude nails on the red carpet at the Oscars? The au naturel shade is not only elegant, it visually elongates the fingers. Choosing the right nude hue, however, can be a little tricky. Follow the easy tips below and you will find the right hue for you!

Kiss Everlasting Gel Polish Giveaway!

Add Subtle Style To Your Ensemble!

Add subtle style to your evening ensemblel 

Instead of choosing the right manicure for your outfit, why not match your mani to your clutch instead? It's all about creating a chic and well-matched look without overcomplicating things.

I can't wait to try this for upcoming Holiday parties! 

Easy and fun, right? 

Enjoy!

ALDO Silver Doroda Bag, $24.99; Floss Gloss Nail Lacquer in DimePiece, $5; 
ALDO Gallington Clutch in Red, $35; Butter London Come To Bed Red, $15
ILLAMASQUA Nail Varnish - Swinger Platinum Gold, $17

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OPI Launches San Francisco Collection in August!

OPI Launches the San Francisco Collection

For Fall/Winter 2013

4th of July Inspired Nails!

With the fourth of July just a few days away, I wanted to share these nail inspirations that would certainly add a festive pizzazz to your 

Independence Day style.

Enjoy!

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Summer's Gelish MINIs are All About The Glow! {REVIEW & GIVEAWAY} (ENDS 7/3)

OPI's Great and Powerful Wizard of Oz Nail Lacquer Collection!

OPI's Wizard of Oz Collection is back at Cut & Blow. With a mix of soft cream nail polish colors and warm glitter nail polish shades, the OPI Oz Collection is ideal for layering to create glamorous manicured looks. My favorite color, When Monkeys Fly is still available too! The first photo below uses Glints of Glinda as a base with When Monkeys Fly as the top coat. The second photo uses What Wizardry Is This as a base and When Monkeys Fly as a top coat! LOVE them both!

Glints of Glinda Base with When Monkeys Fly Top Coat

What Wizardry Is This Base Coat with When Monkeys Fly Top Coat

A Red Carpet Manicure Review!

Shiny, polished nails not only make a beautiful impression, they leave me feeling pretty and pampered. Unfortunately, not all of us have the time or money to visit a manicurist once a week. Luckily, I've found an affordable option to having nails done professionally. It's Red Carpet Manicure!

For those of you who have never had a gel nail polish manicure, it is AMAZING! Gel polish dries almost instantly and is long-wearing (over 2 weeks). Red Carpet Manicure Gel Polish Starter Kit allows you to get all of the benefits of GORGEOUS gel nails and the look of a professional mani, right in the privacy of your own home. 

It is sooo easy and I had a Red Carpet Manicure in less than an hour!

Here's how:

Dermelect's Nail Lacquer Is The 'Cure' In Your 'Mani'!

I will never look at nail polish the same way again! I've found an amazing collection of anti-aging, peptide-infused nail lacquer called DerMElect. The "ME" is the "Cure" in your "Mani"! Their incredible polish is infused with ProSina, a pure protein peptide extracted from New Zealand sheep's wool, along with a healthy "green" dose of vitamins! This special formula is designed to strengthen weak, brittle nails and restore nail flexibility. 

AMAZING Gelish Gel Polish MINI {REVIEW & GIVEAWAY}

We all know the importance of looking clean, fresh and put together. However, if you are like me, your finger nails usually tell a different story. Most of the time when I schedule an appointment to have my nails done, something comes up and I have to cancel. Then I'm left with ugly nails until I can reschedule! Until now!!!  

Prepare yourself! You are about to fall in love!

I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am to share a great new product I've discovered from Hand & Nail Harmony. It's GELISH Soak-Off Gel Polish MINI! A gel polish that you use in the privacy of your own home that gives professional results!! 

I reviewed six GORGEOUS colors from the Love in Bloom Collection! The rainbow of colors are bright, vivid, and glossy and have freshly picked names like Sweet Morning Dew, A Petal For Your Thoughts, All Dahlia-ed Up, He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not, Garden Teal Party, and a Mint of Spring.