This week I’m reviewing a remarkable lip gloss by Lolade - Pink Lady # 111. This lip gloss is a pleasure to use. I like the color. I love the scent -  I get just a hint of a sweet aroma which I find quite delightful.

We’ve all used a gloss that’s dry and you know all too well that it will literally drag across your lips during application (I can fee l the “ouch” just thinking about it)…….. Well Lolade is not like that at all!! The sponge wand holds an ample amount of gloss, so it glides smoothly across your lips. Application is easy and the results are amazing. The Pink Lady # 111 has just a bit of glimmer in the glossy shine which draws attention to your lips.     

Lolade has developed a great lip gloss formula that’s smooth, looks great, and is long lasting.

Remember take time to enjoy life!

Blake

This week is wild card week so I’m reviewing nail polished (would I do anything else?) I used the color Flushed from Cult Nails and fell in love with it! I applied 3 coats of the Cult Nails - Flushed and the results are truly remarkable. I ended up with a deep purple color that had a hint of reflection. When I move my nail in the light the resulting shimmer is both dramatic and entertaining! The wear time on the polish (I did apply a top coat) was extremely impressive.

Maria Morrison’s, founder of Cult nails, and her desire for the perfect color nail polish was one of the factors that lead to the creation of teh brand. While developing a very impressive color line would be hard enough for anyone, Maria has done that while keeping your health and that of our planet in harmony. Cult Nails polish has no Toulene, Formaldehyde, Dibutyl Phthalate, or Camphor. They do not test on animals and state that all polish is vegan friendly. My hats off to Maria for accomplishing so much in such a short period of time!

Remember take time to enjoy life!

I tried the Bamboo Moisture Seal Gloves made by Cleanlogic and was very pleased with the results.

I followed the directions by using my favorite moisturizing hand lotion and wearing a glove overnight.

I did the testing on one hand. The following morning I could see a difference between the hand that had a glove and the hand without a glove. I tested for 5 consecutive nights. At the end of my testing the differences between my hands were remarkable. My gloved hand was much softer and my skin was visibly smoother.

Like many of you, my hands crack and become very dry during the winter months. I’m looking forward to using these gloves so I can show off my remarkably soft hands all winter!

The benefits don’t end, there’s more…………. These gloves are made from “ultra soft, sustainable bamboo”. The gloves stretched to fit my hands perfectly and stayed on all night. They’re washable so you can use them over and over again and the price makes affordable.

This week’s topic of Winter Beauty Trends leads me to the subject of ombre nails.

The ombre technique is so easy and the results are absolutely fantastic, you just have to give it a try!

Things you need to create your own ombre nails:

            Your favorite base coat + two or three polish colors (your choice – mix, match, and have fun!)      

            Cosmetic sponges and scissors    

Hi folks the topic this week is nails and I’ve uncovered a gem of a polish! I purchased an e.l.f Essential Holiday 14-Piece Nail Cube-Limited Edition and it’s making me very happy.

It was such a treat to have 14 bottles of unused nail polish all at once. Well the treat lasted for a short time ………..I had the new polish on my nails in less than 5 minutes.

I’ve tried the following colors: Red-y or Not, Sea Escape, Green Machine, Violet Velvet, and Dazzle Diva.

Along with the profusion of color to choose from one of the special effects color is named Gold Star. This polish is clear with a massive amount of gold colored flakes. The effects of the flakes are positively fabulous when used over the Red-y or Not.

Another of the special effects color is named Chic Confetti. This polish is clear with an abundance of multicolored flakes. I used this polish over Violet Velvet. I just love the look of these colorful sparkles when the light bounces off them.

This week I'd like to share with you a few quick and easy ideas that you can use to help grow your nails.  We all want our nails to look great at the holiday parties right?  You don't have to buy anything to get the look you want!  All you need to do is follow these 4 easy ideas. 

Top 4 ways to grow your finger nails: 

1) Always wear gloves when working with water. This includes washing dishes, cleaning the bathroom, hand washing delicate clothing, and washing the dog. I could keep listing things but I think you get the idea. When your nails are in water they become soft and weak.  Keep your nails as dry as possible. 

 2) Keep your nails trimmed and filed. I keep a nail file in my purse as I never know when I’ll need it. The moment I break a nail the file comes out! If a broken nail is left unfiled, the break just gets worse. My world literally comes to a screeching halt while I file.

 3) Do not “rip” out those hang nails. We have all done it and we've all regretted………. so just don’t do it!! A hang nail needs to be cut. If you “rip” out a hang nail you’re most likely going to get an infection which will slow down the growth of your nail.