A Little Something Different

Good morning, Dear Reader!

I don't have any pictures to show you today - I'm on Day 10 of the current mani while doing a massive Spring cleaning, so it's likely to stay for a few more days.  Since I'm not giving you much to entertain you lately, I thought I'd tell you about a new entertainment blog called The Front Row Chicago.  The "Chicago" in the title references the fact that some posts are about regional film and theater events, but generally released movies are reviewed and discussed as well.  There are links for Chicago sites, movie sites, music sites, etc.

It's exceptionally well-written, honest with criticism, and conversational.  The recommendations include suggestions along the lines of the taste a given film might appeal to, which is helpful.  The author is one of my infinitely many cousins, Nick, and his knowledge and appreciation of his subject matter has been impressive for as long as I can remember.  When I spend time at their house (with "them" being Nick's family of origin) , I've always felt a little inadequate about my pedestrian taste in entertainment.  My love of Army of Darkness seems shallow by comparison...

So that's what I have for you today, Dear Reader, just a suggestion to check out some good movie reviews.  Until next time, love and nail polish to you!

Stuck on Me

Did you know that Barry Manilow wrote the Band-Aid jungle? Today's nails were the product of a suggestion by one of my coworkers, Erik, who noticed that I had a bandaid on one of my nails (it's my quick broken nail temporary fix until I can fix it for real), and thought it'd be a fun nail idea. So, today's nails are my interpretation of the strip of fabric with a beloved jingle, Band-Aids!!

I used Zoya Helen as a base, with Urban Outfitters Nude 3 to highlight, and Zoya Helen and Zoya Dea to shade and for the dots. (as the perforated holes in the plastic type of bandages) Topped it all off with 2 coats of Seche vite top coat.

Are you stuck on band-aids?

Hoover DAMN!

So today when I set out to do my nails for the blog, I really wanted to do something totally unique and awesome, especially since I haven't been posting as much lately due to lack of time. I decided to paint one of Las Vegas's finest landmarks- the Hoover Dam! It may not sound thrilling, but the structure and it's artistic shapes, lines and design really spoke to me. I drove out there, because really, does a picture really show it all? Not even close. I wanted to get every detail, from the immense concrete wall barricading the billions of gallons of electricity producing water, to the wires, the steel, the rushing water... I think this design is one of my favorites, I spent a ton of time getting it precisely how I saw it with my own two eyes...

...too bad it was dark out.

;) Happy April Fool's Day!!

XO

-Melissa