Glitter Hands!

By now I'm sure you've seen these new Sally Hansen Salon Effects  adhesive nail polishes.   I decided to splurge on a set for 9.99 last weekend.  The selection was pretty picked over at our Walgreens but I am very drawn to shiney things (like a fish) so it was an easy decision for me despite the limited selection.  Crazy multi color glitter it is!  Frock Star to be specific.... oh yes please!

I put them on Saturday night while we watched Inception (don't try this at home, this movie requires your complete attention so I suggest you put on American Idol or something instead while you bedazzle your nails). 

When it comes to nail care, I generally leave this up to the professionals.  I am terrible at it... filing and painting skills are not top notch.  I was afraid these would be a disaster but I found the application QUITE easy!  You just size them up, stick em on, and file them down!  It comes with everything you need in the kit (nail polish stickers plus a few extra in case you mess up - which I did not by the way :), a wooden sticky thing for your cuticles and to smooth, and a file - I thought the file was only so so, if I ever do this again I think I'll use my own nail file).

Here is my review in pro and con form - disclosure:  I paid cold, hard, cash for these.  Nobody sent me anything to review these and if for any reason they wanted to.... my arms are wide open. 

Pros:

• Easy to put on
• Nice "staying power" we're on day 4 and they're going strong.  Box claims they last 10 days
• I am not nibbling on my nails
• Polish feels soft and pliable at first but definitely hardens with time
• I was able to bedazzle Ms. C's nails too with the additional strips and left overs - she loved them for the whole 30 minutes she wore them before she peeled them ALL off
• Our librarian  gave me a lot of positive feedback over my (and I quote) "festive nails" 

Cons: 

• I feel the designs are little young for me although I must say after looking at glitter hands for 4 days now, I am starting to own it.
• while they fit me well at the cuticle line, a few of them are a smidge short on the side length of the nail
• When the sun hits them just right, I'm pretty sure I could get myself rescued of a deserted island (maybe that's a pro, I don't know)
• May cause you break out in jazz hands without any warning whatsoever

In conclusion, I think it was money well spent.  They're kind of fun and hey... my librarian thought they were fabulous!  xo, Brie

Say Hi to the Strangers

Do you enjoy small talk with strangers? I can take it or leave it, but if you love it.... buy these shoes and I guarantee you a million people will approach you and ask you if they really work!

I really need to prepare an answer for them but I'm still getting used to them and not sure! I am very tempted to tell the strangers that they helped me drop 200 lbs in 2 months. Some of my observations about my new Sketchers Shape Ups.

• I am definitely sore in my legs where I'm not normally


• they make me feel 10ft tall b/c they are like wearing lifts. Standing 5'8" since 7th grade, extra height has never held much appeal


• You will trip a lot when you first get them - take it easy, people are quick to attribute you clumsiness to alkeehol.


• start out wearing them around the house. I have had them for 2 months now and can only take them out for my 4 mile loop. Your feet definitely tire in these and that tire turns to pain right quick.


• Do NOT drink and shape up ;)

Anyone else own these? I'd love to hear what you think! xo, Brie

PS Patti - I hope you are reading this and get my "Going West" title - remains a favorite song to this day :)

Fun Find

I picked up a small tin of this at Sephora yesterday and it's awesome (it's lip balm)! Giving it my highest recommendations!! Thought you might like to know ;) xo, Brie

Progress is Good!

Don't buy stock in Dif just yet.... I have a new best friend!

You should see the headway I'm making! This baby is awesome. I still have the annoying back part of the border sticking but this makes the color part peel off in huge 3 feet strips which is a major improvement over what was happening last week. I still have a ridiculous road ahead of me in this project. Stay tuned :) xo, Brie