My name is Ariel and I am a nail polish junkie.
I think this is a more recent development, I can’t remember really focusing on trying to find The One (color and brand of nail polish, that is), but I’ve been a woman on a mission lately and this nail polish is pure gold. I first discovered it at Target, looking for the color pictured, actually. I was in the Nicole section and just balking at the price. $8 for nail polish? My frugal heart wept. Funny, right below the $8 nail polish was the Sinful Colors display. I never heard of it, but the price was a whopping $1.99. I figured it couldn’t hurt, and the color was spot-on what I wanted from the expensive brand, so why not? I’m SO glad I did, the color is great, two coats will do it, and it LASTS. The paint doesn’t really show wear and tear until around day three. I work in an office and madly type away at a keyboard eight hours a day. My fingernails (and polish) always take a beating, but this polish is great. I wasn’t even wearing topcoat. Seriously, try it. I found it at Target, and apparently Walgreens sells it for the same price.
What to Reject when You’re Expecting: No, not pregnant. Or trying. This was a very insightful article about the dangers new mothers and babies face. I know the healthcare system is incredibly commercialized, but I never stopped to think that it’s so commercialized to the point of unnecessary c-sections and moving up a delivery to fit everyone’s busy schedule. I hope that when (IF!) we have a baby I can let nature run it’s course. Unless, you know, the baby wants to be fashionably late like my niece, then I might consider getting the turkey out of the oven.
I’m on the hunt to invest in a dress that will see me through a wedding and a cocktail-type party for my husbands summer work party. I really wanted something different, a little more daring that what I normally would pick up (halter top dresses, all I have are halter top dresses for summer!) My goodness am I in love with this dress. It reminds me of Marlyn Monroe (which brings me to me next bullet later…) ANYWAY. I’m in love. For $80 it’s a grown-up dress without being massively expensive (I’m surprised, really) My only doubt is I’m not really sure I have the hips to pull this bad girl off. All my assets ventured northward, I’m afraid. I will be researching the return policy, and while I’m at it, has anyone had any experience with Modcloth? Their dresses are all beautiful and I’d love to become a customer, but I have a hard time taking the plunge with something like this and it not fitting and then it’s a beast to return. Any thoughts?
SMASH! This is hands-down my favorite new show. It’s weird, I went from barely watching tv at all (Grey’s Anatomy was it) to having something recording almost every night. If you haven’t checked it out and you’re a music and/or Marlyn fan, you MUST start watching. There are some parts of the plot I could very much do without, but I think it’s a solid story. Who doesn’t love to watch someone follow their dreams? I have a love hate relationship with the character on the right, and a total crush on the actress, Megan Hilty. I’m very happy they picked it up for a second season, and the finale on Monday night was just the perfect ending to any season, it left your wondering what was going to happen next without leaving you absolutely hanging. Also, Debra Messing is my hair idol.
How I Knew He was Not the One : Cute little article that we’ve all lived. There’s always that one clarifying moment when we realize we need to cut our losses and move along.






























