Nailed It! Simple manicures for all seasons

Can you believe it's September sixth already? I can't. Labor day just flew by and we're closing the final chapter of summer 2017. I'm not worried though, because the heat this year has been unpredictable and downright unbearable at times, especially when hiking! Phew!


Needless to say, whether I'm outdoors or not, I always enjoy having my nails done. It's just my personal splurge. Some people overload on chocolate, buy too many kittens, or wash their car every Saturday (I know a guy), we all have our thing. Mine just so happens to be a bit more, well, girly.

So now that we're entering fall, the typical shades that come to mind are oranges, dark greens, dark reds and even browns. Although those colors may look nice for a certain day of the week, I change my mind too often.

And although I do love my hot pinks, purples and dark mauves, I've recently stuck to the basics. There's just something about French tips, French ombres, light pinks and nudes that look clean, sophisticated and go with any outfit. Just a few coats of these lighter shades with a touch of sparkle and clear coat, and your whole look is pulled together. 


As not to bombard you with a slew of manicure photos, I've pulled my top three to share. Use them for inspiration, alter to our heart's content, but whatever you do, have fun and enjoy your "me time."



YOSEMITE AND NATIONAL GREAT OUTDOORS MONTH

I HOPE YOU ENJOYED READING ABOUT THESE FOUR HIKES IN AND NEAR YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK.

WITH SO MUCH BEAUTY IN CALIFORNIA, IT'S IMPORTANT TO PRESERVE THESE PARKS AND SURROUNDING MONUMENTS. IT'S AMAZING TO VISIT THE OUTDOORS AND ENJOY THE FREEDOM THAT COMES WITH BEING OUT IN NATURE. 

JUNE IS NATIONAL GREAT OUTDOORS MONTH AND FOR THE WHOLE MONTH SEVERAL NON-PROFITS, NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND WILDERNESS LOVERS WILL BE PROVIDING FREE, OR LOW COST TRAINING CLASSES; COURSES ON BACKPACKING, SURVIVING OFF NATURE AND EVEN LEADING GROUPS ON HIKES. 

WHATEVER YOU DECIDE TO DO, ENJOY YOURSELF AND TAKE THE TIME TO BLEND YOUR SPIRIT WITH NATURE, WHETHER THAT'S FISHING, CAMPING OR TAKING A DRIVE THROUGH AN OPEN ROAD. 

YOU WON'T REGRET IT. 

Much Needed Vitamin Sea + Vitamin C

This past weekend, I cruised down to one of my favorite beach spots in the whole world for some much needed alone time. There's something special about watching powerful waves interlace with the shoreline in an extreme pattern that provides therapy and calm to a rough work week. Although comforting and providing a tranquil state of mind, I couldn't forget my sunscreen, water and a new favorite, the bodyceuticals Vitamin C + Calendula fruit stem cell AHA.  



I can't tell you how amazing this all natural product smells, and I can't even begin to share how good it felt on my face, I can only write a description, and let me just tell you, you'll want to lick the jar and touch your skin all day long!

The fresh, organic aloe juice whipped into this facial cream contains high potency Vitamin C and antioxidants designed to tone & even out skin tone. Um, hello? Where has this baby been all my life?!

Studies have also shown the ingredients in this cream do the following:

• Firm & plump tissue
• Assists with age & sun spots
• Freshen and soothes skin
• 90 percent certified organic. vegan

Full list of Ingredients: Vitamin C ester, Organic aloe vera juice, Organic coconut oil, Organic Calendula, Organic cranberry, Organic rose hip seed oil, Wild blueberry extract, Organic black willow bark, rosemary, neem, Vitamin E d-alpha tocopherol & mixed tocopherol.

 If you have an awesome product to share with me or want me to try, let me know, I'd love to check it out! Come say hi on my instagram page.