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15 Seriously Creative Christmas Nail Art Ideas You Can Do Yourself

by Karly Wood
written by Karly Wood

When it comes to the holidays, you can never have enough bling, and that includes a holiday manicure. While I always love being mesmerized by the professional quality mani of a cosmetologist or the seamless look of a nail wrap, I personally love finding manicures that I can replicate myself. I’m a mom and I need something practical, but something that’s also fun and something I can do on my own. You know, when I have all that free time? Anyways, here are my favorite Christmas nail art ideas that I hope to try this year!

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1. Oh Christmas Tree

Nothing says Christmas like a tree! This simple green, sparkly mani is a cinch, and that silver Christmas tree can be whipped up by hand, too!

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2. Candy Cane Vibes

Glitter and sparkles make for a perfect mani with candy cane vibes! This simple mani is dressed up with a little glitter and some basic striping that even a novice can do.

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3. Red, Green and Shiny All Over

We love this classic mani! WIth some basic background and a simple tree and strategically placed glitter, you too can have this traditional manicure for yourself.

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12 Festive Ideas For Your Thanksgiving Manicure

by Mary Mulroney
written by Mary Mulroney

One of my favorite things to do before each holiday is to have my nails done so they look festive for the season. I think it’s fun to coordinate with the holiday. With Thanksgiving coming very quickly, it’s time to start thinking about how you want to have your nails done. There are so many beautiful, fun, and festive ways to do your nails for Thanksgiving that your options are endless. However, we’ve rounded up 9 of the best for you to choose from.

1. Gobble Gobble

There’s nothing more iconic for Thanksgiving than turkeys themselves, so why not put them on your nails? These little guys sure are adorable!

2. Pilgram Owls

Owls are most certainly an iconic fall symbol, but pilgrim owls are even more perfect for Thanksgiving. Not to mention, incredibly cute!

3. Fall Glitter

If you’re looking to keep things a little more simple for your Thanksgiving manicure, use some fall colors with some fall colored glitter. Brown is the perfect base for this colorful fall glitter. It screams “fall.”

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15 Fall Manicures You Need To Try This Year

by Karly Wood
written by Karly Wood

Fall is around the corner and there are tons of fun things to look forward to: cooler weather, sweaters, boots, hay rides, pumpkin everything. Even our beauty routines start to change with the weather in an order to accomodate drier conditions and embrace fall fashion. I personally love embracing the earth and jewel tones, especially when it comes to changing up my manis and pedis. If you’re looking for some new ways to say goodbye to summer and hello to fall, check out these fall nail designs.

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1. Pumpkin Accent Nail

While I love a detailed manicure, the fact is that I could never paint anything crazy on my nails because I can’t draw to safe my life. That’s why I usually like accent nails, just a little bit of somethin’ somethin’ without major artist skills required. This pumpkin accent nail is something I could even manage. I love the simple pumpkin design paired with the adjacent bright orange glitter polish.

Head over to WomensDay.com for 10 more fall mani ideas!

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2. Fall Leaves

I love, love, love this mani! The colors and the gorgeous leaves make this a festive manicure that really embodies the essence of fall. And rumor is, it’s not as hard to create as you think!

Head over to Cosmopolitan.com for the full tutorial!

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3. Cherry Bomb Ombre

The rich red tones in this “Cherry Bomb” ombre manicure are definitely fall-worthy. This design is achieved by using a makeup sponge to dab on the gradient color and it’s a look we could wear all year long!

You can find the full tutorial at Opi.com.

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18 Spooky, Creepy And Scary Halloween Nail Designs

by Karly Wood
written by Karly Wood

Like many women, I appreciate the cute manicure every now and then. The holidays seem to give new life and meaning to a fun mani and Halloween is no exception. From creepy crawlies to spooky spiders, there’s no end to festive and fabulous Halloween mani’s. Scroll down to see some pretty amazing ideas to dress up your nails this October 31st.

1. Glow in the Dark Oozing Nails

Nothing says icky like ooey, gooey, oozing nails. Even better? Glow in the dark nail polish which means you can’t escape this freaky mani, even in the the dark.

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2. Black Stiletto Nails

Pointed and deadly, just like the famed (and super uncomfortable heels), these Stiletto nails are perfect for your witch costume this year. It’s easy to file to a point and then paint in glossy and glittery black to get the full effect.

3. Jack Skellington

Personally, I don’t like all those nail films. They feel like they don’t let my nails breathe and they never seem to cover my entire nail bed. That’s why I love this easy “how to” on getting the Jack Skellington nail design! The artist makes it simple and totally doable, without the nail sticker.

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15 Sizzling Summer Pedicure Ideas

by Mary Mulroney
written by Mary Mulroney

Before we know it summer is going to be here. The sun will be shinning, the weather hot, and we’ll all be wearing our sandals day in and day out. That means our toes are going to be exposed for anyone and everyone to see, so we’re definitely going to need to get a pedicure with some fun, summer designs. Before you head out to the nail salon, or sit down to whip up some magic of your own, check out our sizzling summer pedicure ideas.

1. Pineapples

I don’t know about you but when I think about sitting on the beach I imagine myself with a yummy pina-colada in hand. Pineapples and summer just go hand in hand. That’s why this pineapple design is just perfect for your summer toes.

2. Feelin’ Fruity

A summer BBQ isn’t complete without some delicious summer fruit, especially some mouth watering watermelon. I love that this pedicure includes lots of different fruits that are bright in color because bright colors are perfect for summer toes.

3. Flirty Stripes

Bright flowers are always fun for beachy, summer toes. I love that these flowers are laid on top of some black and white stripes. It makes them even more bold and more hip since pattern mixing is so popular these days.

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10 Beautiful And Functional Organization Ideas

by Mary Mulroney
written by Mary Mulroney

Figuring out how to store and organize items in your home can be a confusing and frustrating task. It’s hard to decide the best places for things as well as how to store them so they don’t look ugly or unsightly. Luckily, there are some very clever and beautiful ways to store things in your home so that it doesn’t just stay organized, but looks gorgeous as well. We’ve rounded up 8 fabulous ways to store every day items in your home.

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1. Hang Your Ironing Board On Decorative Hooks

If you’re going to be hanging your ironing board up on a wall, why not hang it on some gorgeous hooks? Instead of using boring, plain, hooks you can buy some beautiful decorative hooks like these so that when your ironing board is hanging it looks wonderful.

(For other great home tutorials, DIY projects, and craft ideas, head over to A Diamond In The Stuff).

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2. Store Mouth Wash In Oil Bottle

Let’s face it, mouth wash bottles are really ugly. There’s no reason to keep that unsightly bottle on your counter when you can put it in a bottle like this. This particular bottle is for oil or vinegar. Not only does it look so much prettier than the plastic bottle, but the spout will make it easier to pour from as well.

(Head over to Smart School House for a lot of other great craft ideas, DIY projects, delicious recipes and more).

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3. Store Makeup Brushes in Pretty Baskets

Storing beauty products can get pretty annoying. It’s hard to find the right containers to hold the makeup and brushes so you will still be able to see what they are. These decorative baskets are the perfect solution. Not only can you easily see which brush you want, but they look beautiful on display.

(If you’re looking for beauty tips, tricks, and reviews, head over to Holly Arabella’s UK Beauty Blog).

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Drugstore Makeup Products That Are The Real Deal (And Are Under $10!)

by Karly Wood
written by Karly Wood

Despite being a busy mom who may not have as much time to take care of herself, we all want to feel beautiful. We may not wear as much makeup as we used to, but there’s something about spending time to freshen up our faces to make us feel good. And while we all wish we could put on a full face of Laura Mercier, most of us can’t afford it. But good news because drugstore makeup isn’t the cheap and tacky stuff it once was. While there are TONS of options for all kinds of makeup, we’ve rounded up some of our editors fave products that we believe are worth a try.

1. Primer

A good face of makeup starts with a good primer, and if you don’t use a primer now, it’s time to start with these inexpensive options!

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Maybelline’s Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser is a great entry-level primer. It smooths out skin (and “erases” pores) by reducing oils and gives your foundation a nice surface to adhere to. It’s super cheap, but is also fragrance free and non-comedogenic. Even for a person with sensitive skin like me, it’s a great option that doesn’t cause breakouts.

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If you need a primer that is more of a heavy hitter and reduces redness due to acne or other issues, then Maybelline’s Master Prime is a great option. Still coming in at under $10, this product smooths fine lines, is water-based and non-oily.

2. Concealer

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Ain’t no bags like a mama’s under eye bags! Cover that ish up with a 2 in 1 concealer like Rimmel’s Match Perfection Concealer & Highlighter. This is a great every day concealer that also doubles as a highlighter, just make sure you get a shade lighter than your regular foundation for the best results.

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Cover Girl Smoothers Moisturizing Concealer is for those “I didn’t sleep at all last night mornings” where your bags are taking center stage. Made with chamomile, ginseng and Vitamin E, this formula soothes AND smoothes as you apply. It’s easy to apply with it’s lipstick style shape and perfect for keeping in your purse for those reeeallly tough days.

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Add some life to your face with a great brow product. As someone who didn’t discover that I could have eyebrows like everyone else, instead of the peasly ones I’ve always had, I’ve found that the Rimmel Brow This Way Powder Kit saves the day. It comes with a wax shaper to give color and hold brows in place, and then a powder to fill in and give more depth. The kit is under $5 and comes with a spoolie and double-edged wedge brush.

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The creamy pencil in the L’Oreal Paris Brow Stylist Kabuki Blender Brow Crayon makes this product an easy solution to your brow problems. With a crayon on one end and a kabuki-style brush on the other, shaping and smoothing brows is super easy and a quick way to feel just a little more beautiful.

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5 Super Bowl Manicures You Need To Tackle This Season

by Karly Wood
written by Karly Wood

At this point in the season, we still don’t know who will be going head to head in Super Bowl LII (but we DO know Justin Timberlake will be performing the half-time show!), but that doesn’t mean you can’t start prepping the nail portion of your game day attire. Whether you are a die hard football fan, or just hit up the parties because of all the great food, Super Bowl Sunday is the perfect excuse to do a fun mani. We’ve rounded up some stylish Super Bowl manicures that will get you in the spirit in no time.

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1. Pigskin & Turf

Keep it neutral and all about football with this cute pigskin and turf mani. You don’t need to pledge your allegiance to any one team while sporting this look. All you need is a festive green, some brown for your football nails and a little free-hand action to create the laces!

Check out other fun football party ideas at LydiOutLoud.com.

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2. Referee

The Refs aren’t always the favorite people on the field, but you’ll give them a run for their money with this posh Referee manicure. Use nail wraps or try and free hand this style, cover your entire nail or just the tips- this mani will have you calling all the shots.

Head to Vogue.com for 4 more super classy Super Bowl manicure ideas.

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3. Football Frenchie

While this definitely mirrors the style we saw in the first mani in our list, we have to say we are loving the football frenchie! Instead of painting your entire nail green, make it fancy and just paint the tips. Touchdown!

 

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4. All About Football

Proclaim your love of football with this somewhat detailed football mani. It doesn’t matter who’s got skin in the game because this is all about the brown and white. Whip out your nail art brushes and get to working- this kind of detail probably works best when confined to an accent nail, not every nail or you’ll be there forever!

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5. Field of Dreams

He could…go…all…the…way!!! Your nails are a touchdown waiting to happen and are pretty easy to do. Grab your green polish and your nail art brush to do some basic striping, then add your field yards. Voila!

Buzzfeed.com has plenty of more Super Bowl nail ideas.

 

Check out some more of our Super Bowl ideas:

8 Super Bowl Party Games That Are A Real Crowd Pleaser

8 Super Bowl Party Activities For Kids

Fun Football Finger Foods For Your Super Bowl Party

6 Fantastic Super Bowl Party DIY Decor Ideas

 

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10 Pictures That Prove The Banana Bun Will Be Your New Favorite Hairstyle

by Karly Wood
written by Karly Wood

When it comes to fashion, beauty and style, the French often lead the way. When we aren’t trying to mimic their every day effortless chic, we are oogling their accent and grace that is so ingrained in the French culture. The newest French craze to hit Pinterest is the Banana Bun, and it’s perfect for moms because it’s basically a new take on a messy bun. Instead of a sleek top knot or a chignon, the banana bun is worn closer to the base of the neck and has a longer shape that resembles a banana. If you were to look up “easy and quick hairstyles” on Pinterest, the Banana Bun would be the one of the top results and here’s why:

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1. Super Thick Banana Bun

If you have thick hair like I do, it automatically makes hairstyles more complicated because we just have so much hair. But the Banana Bun doesn’t discriminate and this women’s thick hair is proof. I love how she uses the volume to her advantage to create such a full style, even with so much length. You may need to use a TON of bobby pins, but it’s worth it.

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2. Pretty Messy

The Banana Bun is supposed to look effortless so it’s ok for it to look pretty messy. Pull out pieces and don’t worry about missed tendrils-they only add to the look that will just look better as the day goes on.

3. Waves

Unlike a traditional sleek bun, you don’t have to work out the kinks before twisting your hair into submission. This romantic looking Banana Bun is only made better by the natural wave of this women’s hair. LOVE!

4. Light & Loose

Like most messy buns, you don’t have to tuck each and every piece of hair in. This Banana Bun still embraces the trademark low-neck and twisted style, but leaves the ends loose instead. To me, it’s like an upgraded ponytail and I like it.

5. Unicorn

You’ll pretty much only get this look if you’ve got daring hair, but we just couldn’t leave this Banana Bun out of the list. It’s a little more sleek then the previous photos, but you can’t deny the shape that makes it perfect for our roundup.

6. Airy

This Banana Bun! Oh my. Normally I’d think of this style as an every day or weekend look but this version makes it perfect for a blushing bride. It’s gorgeous and delicate and one of our favorites.

 

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7. Lowlights

If you sport highlights or lowlights, they’re only going to make your Banana Bun look more amazing. I love how the varying colors really bring out the fun twists that make this style so unique.

8. Super Twisty

Your Banana Bun can have as many twists or “buns” as you want. This version looks like it has more than 1 and it just adds more dimension and character.

9. Dark & Mysterious

This version has the ends both wrapped up, while some sticking straight out. If you can’t manage to pin everything down, who cares! It only makes your banana bun look all the better.

10. Half Banana Bun

Half top knots are super in style, and there’s a reason: sometimes we just can’t make up our minds and we want a little up and a little down. If that sounds like you, this half banana bun that leaves a long pony down it perfect.

If you NEED to get this style for yourself (which, let’s be honest, you DO) then check out this how-to video. It’s a quick tutorial that uses just a few simple steps that almost anyone can do, from long to medium hair.

 

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5 DIY Face Masks For Glowing Skin

by Karly Wood
written by Karly Wood

I want my skin to have a healthy glow, but not because I can’t stop sweating or I haven’t washed my face in a few days. Since becoming a mom, my beauty routine takes a back seat, and not because I don’t care about myself or how I look. It’s just because other things take precedence and I’m totally ok with that. But now and again I get the urge to really treat myself with something as simple as a face mask, especially a fun DIY one. If you’re on the hunt for a way to give yourself a little love, check out these DIY face masks for glowing skin!

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1. Turmeric Avocado Yogurt Face Mask

Turmeric is a spice you probably already use in the kitchen, especially if you tend to like Indian curry. It is packed full of anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties which make it a wonderful skincare product to brighten skin and give it a natural glow. When you combine with the naturally moisturizing avocado and bacteria-chasing yogurt in this recipe, you’re left with a powerful (and tasty!) face mask that will get you glowing in no time.

Visit Bellatory.com for the full recipe and 2 others incorporating turmeric to get glowing skin of your own.

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2. Tomato Juice + Coconut Milk Overnight Mask

This acidic overnight mask works to brighten skin while you sleep. The acids found in both tomatoes and milk help diminish pores, lighten dark marks and bring an overall glow to your complexion! You can use this several times a week for constantly radiant looking skin.

Head over to TheIndianSpot.com for 9 more two-ingredient face mask recipes!

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3. Coffee + Coconut Oil Mask

Beauty product companies have long caught on to the wonderful properties of coffee when it comes to improving skins appearance. The natural caffeine stimulates blood flow which can give your face a rosy glow and also promotes cell growth. Add in the fact that the coffee works as an exfoliator, and the coconut oil that soothes and moisturizes, and you have a DIY face mask that can’t be beat!

Check out more natural beauty products that you probably already have in  your kitchen at PrimallyInspire.com.

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4. Matcha Green Tea + Honey Face Mask

You may drink Matcha green tea, but did you know you can also take advantage of it’s health benefits by applying to your skin as well? In a nutshell, Matcha green tea is high in chlorophyll, antioxidants, is a natural form of UV protection and can protect against wrinkles. Raw honey has tons of healing properties that can get rid of acne and inflammation. Basically, you are packing your face with amazing ingredients that not only work wonders and bring a glow to your skin, but it will taste and smell good too!

Check out Jules at OmAndTheCityBlog.com and learn more about healthy living and the yoga lifestyle.

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5. Charcoal + Green Tea Face Mask

We’ve talked the wonders of green tea already, but what about activated charcoal? While it may make you look like the Swamp Thing, this amazing ingredient helps to soak up oils, debris and gets rid of toxins on your skin. Which in turn, leaves you with healthy glowing skin! It’s super cheap and has so many more uses than just a DIY face mask.

Check out MyDarlaClementine.com for this recipe!

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