SUGAR & SPICE â—½ TIPS
Nail polish is one of my favorite cosmetics. Even a simple home manicure helps me feel more complete and put-together and brings joy to my hands.
Painting your nails at home or visiting your favorite nail salon is a chance for rest and relaxation. For me, it’s a lesson in patience to be still until those nails dry!
I recently picked up some beautiful new nail colors at Orly’s “Polish Party,” where each bottle was half-price (search Facebook for the Polish Party code, I used “FIVEONIT”). I’m not much of a trend follower, but here are a few hues that are on trend for Winter 2024.
Orly Breathable 1-Step Manicure in Moonchild – A bright white gold that lasts for over a week.
Orly Lacquer in Retrograde – A deep green/teal shift and shimmer. It reminds me of vintage Christmas ornaments.
The Orly reds for the holidays include sparkly Star Spangled, bright Cherry Bomb, and the deep red Vermillion.
I love a deep, rich color for winter, so I picked up OPI’s Black Cherry Chutney (Ulta, $11.99). It’s a dark burgundy with a hint of shimmer. So lovely (I’m wearing it now!).
Since waiting for my nails to completely dry is hard, I tried Dry Drops from Olive and June (Target $9.99). A few drops of this oil set my polish and cut the drying time in half!
The beauty of blessings to you!
Angela Dolbear, Beauty Editor, is the author of contemporary spiritual novels, such as THE GARDEN KEY Series and THE TORMENTOR’S TALE, as well as many short stories, which are available in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats on Amazon. She loves writing and recording songs with her husband, Tim, at their studio in Nashville, TN. Listen to her new album, STORMS on your favorite music streaming service. She is also a self-proclaimed beauty junkie and has been since long before her mother allowed her to start wearing makeup at the age of 14. Please connect with her at www.AngelaDolbear.com