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In honor of it being Fat Tuesday, I decked out my digits in some festive gilded glitter polish from Nicole by OPI in Brilliant Idea. After a dreary and bed-ridden Monday, this shiny yellow-golden nail polish perked up my spirits just in time to celebrate Mardi Gras (and perhaps get those last minute sins in!)  Filled with glistening microglitter and larger hexagonal chunks, Brilliant Idea, at only $7 a bottle, is a great alternative to pricier polishes like Deborah Lippman’s Glitters.

To get the most pop out of your glitter nail polishes:

1. Remember a sticky base coat is always your best friend. I use Nailtek II for strengthening reasons.
2. Dab on the polish instead of swiping; this makes all the difference.
3. Forget less is more… multiple coats make an impact. 3 coats produced the opaque look I was after.
4. For a sleek & shimmery shine, glide on the top coat over the glitter to avoid the gritty feeling.
5. When the party is over and you want the glitz gone, soak nails in acetone. If they’re really stubborn, cover nails with acetone soaked cotton balls then wrap with aluminum foil for 5 minutes.

So bust out those beads and show me some finger bling! OPI for sent over some new amazing new shades, and I can’t wait to share them all with you, so be on the look out for my new faves and craves.  Thanks Karissa!

This past Tuesday was the 6th anniversary of a friend’s death and instead of pulling the emo card and mourning, my dear friend Jessica and I spent the day together embracing life, paying homage and celebrating Jolene’s spirit. Each passing day reminds me of how precious people are and to never take anyone for granted. Even in a somber black and blue mood, I pulled myself together in a Geren Ford top, J Brand ‘Maria’ skinnies, a gifted Kensie ‘Permeation’ cardigan, and gifted Zodiac ‘Omni’ boots.

“Your beauty is beyond compare
With flaming locks of auburn hair
With ivory skin and eyes of emerald green
Your smile is like a breath of spring
Your voice is soft like summer rain
And I cannot compete with you, Jolene”
RIP Jolene.

If you or a loved one are looking for suicide prevention and crisis help, do not give up hope and please seek support at: Suicide Hotlines or The Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas.

This great day marks the celebration of when settlers in Mexican Texas broke off from Mexico and created the Republic of Texas on March 2, 1836. If you make it down South, you’ll find the pace a little slower, but the pride overflowing. Anyone in the mood for Tex-Mex, BBQ, margaritas, sweet tea, Tito’s, and stomping around in some dusty cowboy boots?  I love you, Texas!

Image Credit: Elle Italia 2010