During January I like to decompress and detox from the holidays and convert to my ‘no makeup’ makeup look – think NARS’ “Orgasm” collection. I also detox with fresh juices, let my skin breathe and wear a pretty ‘neutral’ shade of pink on my nails. A neutral shade of pink wears longer because it doesn’t show chips as dramatically as a dark nail color and you can do touch-ups yourself with a bit of room for mistakes since the color is sheer. 

I am absolutely loving Essie’s nail polish in “Mademoiselle”. It is a classic sheer shade of perfect pink. I found it at my local nail salon and loved it so much, I bought a couple bottles for my collection at home. It is also a favorite of top nail manicurists, beauty editors and celebs like Madonna and Cindy Crawford. It is also the perfect shade to get me in the mood for Valentine’s Day. Think PINK!

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It is sandal weather my friends and I don’t know about you, but I cringe when I see people out and about with calloused, cracked, dry heels and unkempt toenails with the polish chipping off. Consider your feet an accessory to your wardrobe and make them look great! I’ve previously reviewed butter LONDON’s nail lacquer, so I am excited that they have launched a new pedicure collection. Feet will now officially be fabulous (and sexy!)

Powder Finish Foot Creme (Dry Creme for feet): Imagine a product that contains the same active ingredient found in your anti-perspirant, infused into Shea and Cocoa butter. Add a touch of Camphor for cooling, some Triclosan to prevent microbial growth, and you are looking at one special foot creme. This miraculous Powder Finish Foot Creme instantly hydrates, yet leaves a soft, powder finish to help keep your feet dry and odorless. You may never wear socks again!

Stiletto Stick (Hydrating Heel Balm): Extremely dry, cracked heels are difficult to treat, since most products are heavy, greasy and not at all shoe-friendly. With Stiletto Stick, your heels will benefit from both a high Urea content and Macadamia Nut Oil, keeping heels silky, soft, and never greasy, due to the unique “solid formula.” Genius! It’s the easiest way to heal your heels.

Pumps (Energizing Foot Spray): Spritz puffy, tired, overworked legs and feet with Pumps! This energizing foot spray tightens and revives feet, while helping to reduce swelling, stimulate blood flow, and deodorize. The combination of Caffeine and Menthol constricts blood vessels in the legs and feet to tighten and “de-puff”, while simultaneously cooling and refreshing. Added Triclosan prohibits bacterial growth, leaving the treated area clean and fresh.

Silk Stockings (Finishing Gel): Not just a pretty pair of legs? Well they can be now! Silk Stockings is a luscious, light-reflecting gel that will glamorize your gams and hide any blemishes. Contains marine biology, multiple plant extracts and added Collagen to detoxify, lift, and smooth your pins. This shimmering gel firms and smooths skin leaving legs bright and flawless.

Rock Off (Callus Remover): Filing your heels may tone your arms, but does little to control hard, thick, yellowing soles. Enter Rock Off, butter LONDON’s hit callus remover that effortlessly breaks down stubborn dead skin cells. Rocks are for fingers not feet! This product will ensure you have supple soles throughout the year! Use with butter LONDON’s double sided foot file.

You can find it all at www.butterLONDON.com

July would not be July if I didn’t post something about Christmas…or a product that will be launching just in time for that wonderful time of year. As we speak…or rather, as I write this to you, I’m wearing butter LONDON’s “Chancer” and had the opportunity to try out their Melt Away and Handbag Holiday Cuticle Oil.

Chancer is part of the Holiday Lacquer Duo whose partner is The Full Monty. Upon applying the second coat of Chancer, The Wizard of Oz immediately came to mind as it completely replicates the color and sparkle of Dorothy’s Red Ruby Slippers. It’s beautiful and looks just as great on your toes as it does on your fingers. The ruby color itself is a flat color allowing for the sparkle to be the main attraction. The Full Monty is a glorious gold that appears to have silver mica in it. Obviously silver and gold fit very well into the holiday season.

Melt Away will do just that to your cuticles! Wow this is great stuff! It’s slightly thicker than polish and you apply it over your cuticles, wait about 2 minutes and use your cuticle stick to gently and quickly remove your cuticles. So fast and painless. Handbag Holiday is a true delight—to your senses! This cuticle oil smells amazing! Like coconut rum, Malibu Rum to be exact. Truly nourishing with vitamins A & E.

The Holiday Lacquer Duo launches mid-September and are $20, Melt Away and Handbag Holiday are available now for $15 and $20 respectively, but come September you can buy them as a set for only $25! In the meantime, take a peak at www.butterlondon.com for other gorgeous nail lacquers.