Blogmas Day 3: Holiday Nails

Hello everyone!  Today I wanted to do an easy DIY holiday nail look perfect for any upcoming holiday parties or get togethers!  For this look, I also used for the first time the Nutra Nail "No Mess Express" gel remover pads to take off my existing manicure (THUMBS DOWN) and will be talking about them in my next post!

What you will need for this look:

I first primed my nails with Essie's "fill the gap" primer.  I really love this particular one because it gives my nails a nice smooth base for the polish.  It also fills in any ridges or uneveness that I sometimes get on my nails from doing the gel nails in the salon.

Next, let the primer dry before applying two coats of the polish of your choice!  I am using "Forever Yummy" by Essie, which is a gorgeous candy apple red!

I allowed the two coats to dry and applied one coat of silver sparkles to the bottom half of my nail!  I love this look and think its perfect for the holiday season!

Thanks for reading!

xoxo
linds&bells

Blogmas Day 2: Stocking Stuffers

Hello Everyone!  Welcome back to Blogmas Day 2!  Today I wanted to share some amazing gift ideas that are perfect for stuffing into anyones stocking (and perfect for any budget)!

Here are 8 gifts that I would love to receive in my stocking, and think you would too!

1.  Kate Spade Rollerball $24.00
2.  Forever 21 "I Need Mascara" Cosmetics Bag $8.80
3.  Essie Nail Polish Winter 2013 Collection in the colors "mind your mittens" and "toggle to the top" $8.59 each.
4. Bauble Bar 50 states necklace (available in any state) $48.00
5. Sunday Somewhere "Yetti" Sunglasses $210.00
6. Reason "Homies" Beanie $54.45
7. Juicy Couture "I'm So Posting This" phone case $28.00
8. Michael Kors Rose Gold Watch $275.00

I hope this post was helpful!  Let me know what's on your Christmas wish list!

Thanks for reading!

xoxo

linds&bells