Dead Give-aways

It's Saturday morning and I'm headed off for a manicure. Yes, I should have had it before that New Year's Eve party, but oh well!  I started thinking of some of the things that myself and lots of my friends did in the past that would only scream our ages now. One of them is artificial nails. I had them for 25 years of my life, from the time I was 20 - 45 years old! That sounds unbelieveable to me now. Sure, there were times that I took a break...when my son was born, hmmm, that might be the only break.

I've had my short, natural nails for four years now, and I love them.  Sure, they go through times when they look fabulous and times when I try to hide them. It took some time (probably 6 months) to get them strong after I took off my "pink and whites", but I swear by the Nailtiques line.  They have a protein strengthener  (Formula 2) that is fabulous. It's worth the wait. Now my nails look great (and younger!) in a soft pink shade or even the deepest of plums. I love deep colors in the winter and I've found that if you just put a coat of clear on every other day, your color can last up to 10 days.

Just check out the fashion magazines - you won't find artificial nails on any of the younger models. Same goes for celebs. Or, next time you are in a nail salon check out who is getting the power filing and most likely they are older than you!

MAC Peaceable

I love MAC nail colors, this one was fantastic for the holidays.

Chanel Jade

Ok, a little young, but doesn't this look great with the outfit?

Favorite Shades

Essie Mademoiselle - light pink

Essie Ballet Slippers - light pink

OPI Yes I can can! - perfect plum

MAC Shirelle - perfect Loubitan red