DIY Pedicure

It has been a very lazy weekend, which has been so nice! I actually found time to give myself a pedicure this morning -- a very rare occasion, indeed.

Don't get me wrong, I love going to the salon and getting my nails done, but it is way cheaper to DIY! Plus, this way I was able to soak my feet for as long as I wanted while watching last weeks episode of Hart of Dixie (if you don't watch this show, get on it!)

I started by filling my kitchen sink (no plug in my bath tub) with warm water and a spoon full of Natural Garden Soap's Fizzy Foot Soak. This soak left my feet feeling super soft and silky!

I soaked my feet for quite some time, which is a simple treat in and of itself. I made the executive decision that I am going to try and do this at least every two weeks.

Next, I used Julep's Vanish Cuticle Softener and Remover and an orange stick to remove unwanted cuticles. This was my first time using this product and I was very happy with the results. My nails look neat and trim thanks to this fancy elixir. 

I moisturized my tootsies with Julep's Mint Conditioner Pedi Creme. This stuff is amazing! The mint scent was cool and refreshing. My feet have never felt so soft!

Lastly, I swiped my nails with nail polish remover to remove any oils. I wasn't sure what color I wanted to wear, since both were birthday gifts from girlfriends. However, I ended up going with the bolder hue -- Essie's e-nuf is e-nuf.

What a fabulous way to spend my afternoon! Do y'all do your own pedi's or is the salon the only way to go? Chime in with a comment below!

XOXO

Meg

Beauty Gifts for the Glittery Girl

I love Christmas time! The lights, the decorations, the traditions! I also love all of the sparkles! Glitter, twinkle lights, tinsel! Oh -- if only every day was as sparkly as Christmas time! If you love sparkles as much as I do, check out these fabulous beauty finds! 

Little Lights Nail Polish

Diamond Eyes Shadow Trio

Morning Glow Moisturizer

Glitter Eyeliner

Colorburst Lip Gloss

I'm definitely not brave enough to try those glitter eye liners, but I'm obsessed with the Morning Glow moisturizer and the lip gloss! I use both of those in my daily beauty ritual. 

XOXO

Meg

Julep Beauty Box Subscription

I love getting packages in the mail! It’s excitement, surprise, and fun, all wrapped up in a bubble mailer! Sometimes my Oma sends Hubby and me a package filled with banana bread and cookies, and every time we see the box by our front door, we’re like little kids on Christmas morning!

I’ve been hearing a lot about the various beauty box subscription services that are available right now, and the idea of receiving a box of goodies on my front porch sounds AMAZING!

I decided to give Julep a try because the first box is FREE! All I had to pay was shipping and handling, which was less than $4.00. SCORE!

Julep provides its subscribers with beauty products and nail polishes depending on one’s personal style, which is based on a simple style quiz. 

My first box arrived beautifully packaged, with the products nestled in a box of black crinkle paper and the nail polishes rolled in a hot pink paper bag – I felt like a little girl leaving a fabulous party with my party favors! The package was girly and modern and I was on cloud nine!

My package contained a full size tube of Mint Condition Pedi Crème! It smells like cucumber and mint and does a wonder on my tired feet after a day in heels. 

I also received two gorgeous fall-perfect nail color shades: Helen and Claudette. 

Claudette is a deep red and will look amazing on my nails this fall, paired with my tweedy skirt suit. 

Helen is a gray-ish lavender hue. I am traditionally not a big purple fan, but this color is sophisticated and stylish, and far more chic than that big purple dinosaur I detested as a child. 

Does Julep sound like fun to you too?!? Sign up today to receive your first box. It’s FREE! (just shell out a few bucks for shipping!) If you don’t like it, or don’t want to receive a monthly box, just cancel your membership! 

Click here to get started!

Cheers!

Meg