As some of you may or may not know, I have been on a personal journey to safer, cleaner, better beauty. I've done some reading and research and I just can't unlearn what I now know. After learning of all the harmful ingredients in most nail polish including chemicals that should be no where near us let alone on our skin, I just knew there had to be better options. During my search for a safer alternative I found Green Spa On The Go and decided to give them a try.  Not only was this the cutest nail salon I ever did see but the staff was so incredibly kind and friendly. The service was impeccable and best of all it was NOT rushed. They really take their time during your service and make you feel completely pampered. Green Spa uses products that are natural, non toxic, safe, and cruelty free including soy based nail polish remover, and non-toxic polishes. They also offer a line of their very own natural products which include scrubs, lotions, and candles. If you're in NYC or Long Island, Green Spa also offers at home services and corporate events. If you're not I recommend you look for a safer option in your neighborhood and treat yourself, you are worth it! As always thank you for stopping by!

Recently I switched to safer products in my daily skincare and beauty routine. It never crossed my mind to read labels or research ingredients. Like many of you, if I saw a product on a celebrity, model, TV commercial, or magazine ad I would more than likely go out and purchase it (within reason of course). After learning some important and astonishing facts about the beauty industry, I was shocked! Hence my 'Switch to Safer' attitude and new & improved self-care regimen. I could go on and on but for now let's talk nail polish. I was recommended Mischo Beauty by my friend Melanie and after reading up on the product and it's creator Kitiya Mischo King I was sold. Mischo nail lacquer is 8 FREE, which means it contains NO Formaldehyde, NO Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP), NO Toluene, NO Xylene, NO Formaldehyde Resin, NO Camphor, NO Ethyl Tosylamide, and NO parabens. Mischo is also Vegan and Cruelty Free. The formula is long lasting and comes in the most beautiful on-trend colors! I just want to take a moment to acknowledge the fantastic customer service. My post office never delivered my package, and in fact they lost it, then found it, never re-delivered to me, and finally sent it back to Mischo Beauty. I emailed Mischo Beauty and Kitiya quickly wrote back. She was so kind, apologized (even though it was clearly not her fault), and kept me posted when she received my package.  She offered to send it back to any address I choose, she then re-sent it at no charge to me. The package was beautifully wrapped with a handwritten thank you! I was so grateful especially in this digital day and age to receive such wonderful customer service.  You can check out the entire line here. As always, thank you for stopping by!

It's a rainy gloomy day in my neck of the woods so I thought this would be the perfect mani to bring a little sunshine and sparkle into your day & mine! This mani is courtesy of my beautiful newly engaged cousin Kristina. She's a nanny by day, a Stella & Dot Stylist by night, and a fashionista 24/7! You can follow her on Instagram @stylebykris 

To create this mani Kristina used Sinful Colors in Unicorn (only $1.99 in most drugstore chains), the glitter is Butter London in Westend Wonderland, and her favorite topcoat inm's "Out The Door".

Thanks for stopping by lovelies, as always your comments & feedback are appreciate!

Xoxo

This mani was created using OPI Liquid Sand: What Wizardry Is This? On index finger, OPI Euro Centrale Collection: Vant to Bite my Neck? I love the texture & look of the liquid sand. This color is dark & dramatic, perfect for a night out or a 'Rocker Chic' look. I added the purple on just one nail to change it up a bit. What's your favorite nail color combo? As always your comments are welcomed & appreciated! Please leave your thoughts below, thanks loves!

Xoxo

Polka dots & bows, cuteness overload! 
Is this adorable or what!!!! This mani was created using Essie Fear or Desire, Essie Blanc, The Polka Dots are Sephora Black Nail Lacquer and the bow is from Kiss Nail Art found at CVS or your local drugstore chain.

This mani-monday is courtesy of my fabulous friend Krystal C. Don't forget to follow her on Instagram @krystalpistolet

Three shades of grey

• Sally Hansen Insta-Dri in Slick Slate (R)


• Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Wet Cement (middle)


• Sally Hansen Advanced Hard as Nails in Stony Creme (taupe-like grey)

This week's Mani Monday courtesy of the lovely Nuriia B.
Go ahead try several colors at once. Mix it up & have some fun with your mani!

This week's Mani Monday is courtesy of my lovely friend Suzan. This mani is super fun. The base is a light beige and the top coat consist of gold flakes which give this mani a fun edge.

Suzan is wearing OPI Did You 'Ear About Van Gogh with Only Gold For Me Top Coat. What's your favorite OPI color combo?

Xoxo