We have a summer-like weekend ahead of us and you already know what that means Ladies! Gorgeous dresses, cuffed jeans or shorts, tanks, sandals but most importantly, a nice manicure & pedicure.
Ever seen a pretty girl with some nice sandals on and her feet look busted?? This is probably one of the biggest fashion faux-pas because it definitely completes the look. Ok, so you got your Marc Jacobs tote and Rock & Republic Jeans with your Gucci sandals --- but did you make a visit to the nail salon? If the answer is no, then you might as well put on some sweatpants and your Coach sneakers or J's cuz it ain't gonna work.
And with the current state of the economy, of course you want to save some money! So, I have a few tips for you:
* Go to your nearest beauty supply store and buy the following: pumice stone, foot scrub and lotion, file, buff, and nail cutter for trimming, oil to soften cuticles, base coat, polish color (I like OPI the best!), and top coat.
* Begin the prep stuff at home - when you get a pedicure, you see the nail tech using pumice stone and foot scrub to make your feet smoother so you can do the same at home. Then you want to start trimming your nails to a desired length. You then buff before putting cuticle oil. You rinse and then proceed to the final step.
* Color - The three key steps to a perfect manicure/pedicure are base coat, polish, and top coat. You can't expect good results if you miss one. And make sure that you stroke upward when applying the noted key items.
I do all of the above before I go to the nail salon. And my sole purpose of going is to get nail art. I like the variety of colors and designs - it makes it more interesting & fun! I am so excited about this weekend because of the beautiful weather coming our way! I'm ssoooo tired of the cold!!
I guarantee that in doing this, you will save money because if you think about it, the other two seasons don't require such maintenance. Have a fabulous weekend everyone!!
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