Freakin' Wrong, But Hilarious

Hilariously inaccurate.  Except for the square shapeness of it.  I hope this person wasn't employed by the psychic hotline.  He/she would have just been stealing other's money.  Unlike the other psychic hotline employees.  And who doesn't love the finger nail stylings on those models?  That is a nice timestamp in and of itself.  

Nail Art

What is that on my hands, you ask?  Too much time, perhaps?

Oh no - it's nail art.  I think I spoke on this matter before - back in high school - I did ladybugs, butterflies, etc.  I need to get back into practice (back into shape, if you will).  This is a good starting point.

What are your thoughts on nail art?  Like?  Dislike?  Am I outside the age limit?  Do I care?

Nail Preferences

I have to admit, I'm becoming more conservative in my 'advancing age', if you will.  In my nail polish color choices, that is.  I used to be all about the red and pink when I was really young.  Then I got into the blues and greens (hey, it was the late '90s).  I also stopped by nail art.  I might revisit that again soon.

Anyhow.  Right now, my two favorite colors are right here.

Beige and gray.  Well.  According to OPI, I believe they are 'Don't Feed the Hand Models' and 'Break a Leg Warmer'.  Anyhow.  What I know is I love them both.  A ton.  I'm really getting into the gray and beige families these days.  But don't worry.  It's not a permanent change.  Next week I'm (hopefully) planning for some nail art to mix things up a bit.  Variety is the spice of life.  

A Brief Touch of Irony

So I just got my Glamour Magazine in the mail the other day - as Jay Leno would say - my bible.  In in, there was an ad for the Kardashian line of nailpolish by OPI.  I have spoken before on how OPI perfectly names their nailpolishes.  Well, they really hit the nail on the head recently.  In the Nicole by OPI division, Kardashian line, in Kim's division - there is a lovely pink color.  The name, as can be seen here, is, wait for it....

Kim-pletely In Love.

I guess this was one detail she couldn't get around with her staged nuptials.  Although, this could be completely accurate, seeing that it does not specify exactly who she is 'kimpletely in love' with.  Perhaps it's her sisters, or her work, or fame, or, mayhaps, herself.  In that case, this is probably spot-fucking-on.  No judgment.  

Nail Art

So, according to Glamour magazine (where I get a lot of my important information), fancy nail art is in.

Here is the article with some various tips.

I have news.  This is not NEW news.  This is like, when, say, 8 years ago, there were articles about flare leg jeans being in style.  Maybe it was a current, accurate statement, but there was nothing 'first' about it.  Back in high school (which was, ahem, a few years ago), I did nail art ALL the time.  I painted ladybugs, rainbows, hearts, flowers, and butterflies on my nails quite regularly.  (Editor's note:  please keep any commentary on what you, dear readers, think I might have been like back in high school to yourself.)

I used paintbrushes that I cut down to a very thin size (so there were only a couple bristles of hair left) for the fine line necessary for the detailing.   People would compliment my nails all the time - even strangers.   Does anyone who knew me back then have pics of this?  And by anyone, I mostly mean mom.  And by pics of this, I mean my nails, not people complimenting me - although that's something I'd like documented as much as anything.

Anyhow.   Although the nail art is fun, it is time consuming and the end result doesn't last for long.  Does anyone know anyone who actually DOES the fancy nail polish designs on her own nails?  Most of my friends don't even do their own nails - they get manicures.  If anyone knows of anyone sporting nail art - please submit a pic to this blog.  Otherwise, I will walk around thinking I am the only one, or, at least, was the only one back, ahem, a couple years ago.  

Crackle Nail Polish

So I used the new China Glaze Crackle Nail Polish (picture above).  I'll let you all be the judge and jury - above is the final result. 

Really Slow News Day.

So, according to Cosmopolitan magazine, white nailpolish is the new thing for Spring/Summer.  It's supposedly popular amongst the goth peeps (as opposed to black nails we knew a couple years ago).

Your thoughts?

I personally really don't see anything too goth or rebellious about it.  I may take it for a test drive soon.  You?

My Secret Dream Job...

...naming the OPI Nail Polishes.  Let it be known that I am perfectly qualified for this job.  I like to think I have a way with words.  I like to think I'm good at the clever little Sex and the City style puns/plays on words.  And I most certainly know their product.  I'm an avid consumer.  Right now, I am wearing High Maintenance on my fingers and Ms. Can't be Wrong on my toes.   Someone does this job.  It exists.   How can I take over?   Anyone who wants to assist in this plot is welcome.

Tonight's Dinner

Tuna Steak & Rice.

Yes, I did pair seafood with red wine.

Yes, that's steam rising off the rice.

Yes, that's a caramel apple candle.  And nail polish.

Thoughts on Blue and Green Nail Polish?

So, recently, I received a text message from my mother, asking what I thought of the new green and blue nail polish out for spring.

Hmm.  Not sure.

I guess my original opinion of this would be that it reminds me of something I would have worn back in high school, but at this point, it might be a little juvenile or, mayhaps, alternative for the sake of being different.  So, I guess I'd say it would be something I'd have loved when I was younger, but not so much now.

However, I can't help but notice it's becoming rather prevalent - I see all of my favorite brands (OPI included) are releasing a blue and a green for summer.  I also see it in fashion mags.

Well, today I had a great coupon to good old Ulta 3.  I decided to take the plunge.

I'll be sporting this look either this week or next.  I'm curious what kind of reactions I'll get.

Update to come.

Christmas Cards

So, I got my first (and probably last :-( ) Christmas card (thanks to non blog reader Laura).

My family never did Christmas cards when I was younger, so, be it a cause of nature or nurture, I haven't either. However, I do love receiving them. Maybe I'm putting out bad card karma by not sending them out. I'm a taker but not a giver.

Anyhow. I particularly enjoy the cards that are family photos. However, what would I do for an X-mas card? (Cue for the old school Encore commercials.) A picture of me with my shoe collection? My nail polishes? Oh, I know - how about my wine glasses and wine bottles! Now THAT screams Christmas spirit!

Actually, upon further review, I have decided the best Christmas card would probably a picture of me and this blog. However, since that's not so exciting, please consider this post my Christmas card to all of you, my friends and blog readers.

Filters....

Ok, as I see it, there are some things women should only talk about with other women and men should only talk about with other men.   For example, I, as a woman, discuss issues such as shoe sales, nailpolish, and menstrual cramps only with other women (for the most part - aside from the fact that I just mentioned it here in this public blog).  

However, lately, most men I have met HAVE NOT used said filters.  I realize men discuss both bodily functions and their sexual interests at times, however, I think I can speak for a good amount of women when I say we don't want to hear about it!!  Know your audience!

Maybe it's just me.  Maybe it's a certain level of comfort that implies certain conversation can come into play - it can't.  We women are no less offended by this than you are offended by certain topics of discussion women bring up.  It's that old simple rule that you can't talk about everything with everyone - there's times you gotta filter things.  

All I know is that the next time I receive TMI from a guy, I'm going to begin discussing the pros and cons of various tampon brands.  And I, unfortunately, have a feeling that will be very soon.