#ManiMonday: Nails Inc. Self-Made Mermaid Nail Polish Duo

I have a secret wish -- and that's to be a mermaid. I mean, really, I'd like to be some sort of unicorn/mermaid hybrid, but I've ALWAYS wanted to be a mermaid. Ever since I first saw the movie Splash back in the early 80s, I've wished to be just like Daryl Hannah in that movie! (Confession: I used to swim the way she did in that movie to try and be more mermaid-like.) And, of course, I was absolutely obsessed with The Little Mermaid and probably sang "Part Of Your World" about four hundred million times during junior high and high school -- and I actually performed it during a Disney revue in 8th grade. (The video of that is somewhere in my mom's house.)

So when I laid eyes on the Nails Inc. Self-Made Mermaid Nail Polish Duo, it's like my secret prayers had been answered!

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Just Kiss Me: Nail Art Featuring Picture Polish, Whats Up Nails and Deborah Lippmann

Oh, when you kiss me
I've got to know just how much you miss me
Kiss me
And I'll take your lips to paradise
Kiss me
And paradise will never feel so nice
--Harry Connick, Just Kiss Me

I may be many things. But I've never claimed to be good at nail art. No, in fact I am quite terrible! Unless we're talking polka dots or a VERY simple, probably sloppily done French manicure, I am not your nail art gal. But that's where the Whats Up Nails Kisses Stencils come in "handy" (pun intended)!

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An Insider's Look: Oscars' Head Makeup Artist Bruce Grayson

When you watch the Oscars, you're probably looking pretty closely at the people's faces as they're presenting or accepting awards. Have you ever wondered who's making them look so gorgeous right before they walk out on stage? That would be makeup artist Bruce Grayson. Bruce, along with his team of up to 20 additional artists, makes sure every single person walks out looking absolutely stunning. I'm thrilled to bring you my interview with Bruce today! Read on to find out how he got his start in beauty, the concealer he can't live without and so much more.

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First Look Fridays Interview Series: Content Creator Erin Summer

If you love color, color and more COLOR, you're absolutely going to love Erin Summer. Erin is part of the #candyminimal movement started by Matt Crump -- which basically means her entire Instagram feed makes me super happy every time I look at it! I've been pretty obsessed with her Instagram for awhile now, so I'm super excited to feature her today! Read on to find out how she got started as a colorriffic influencer, the mascara she can't live without and so much more.

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I Finally Tried the Hanacure All-In-One Facial (AKA the "Old Lady Mask") and Here's My Review

If you're into skincare -- and trying new skincare trends -- chances are you've heard of the Hanacure All-In-One Facial. Or you may have just seen Drew Barrymore's Instagram post about it last year, where she claimed this mask made her look 10 years younger, and that made you want to try it. Or this mask is brand new info to you right now! However you've heard about it, I'm here to bring you my completely unbiased review of Hanacure -- AKA the "Old Lady Mask" -- and, yes, if you keep reading, you'll get to see some pretty crazy photos of what it did to my face. And none of these photos -- before, during or after -- have been retouched.

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