Ciate Caviar Manicure

After seeing the Ciaté Caviar Manicure on Sephora's website I had to try it out. The concept is very cool and modern...tiny beads create an effect I had yet to see in manicure sets. So now here is the good, the bad and unfortunately the ugly:

The Good-The first few hours the beads look very nice. The process is two step, first polish then another layer of polish helps to adhere the beads. The beads are initially a shiny black and blue. 

The Bad-After about half a day the beads start to fade. As you wash your hands the shiny finish dulls and the blue beads turned gray. 

The Ugly-While the box says this manicure lasts 48 hours, before the 24 hour mark many of the beads began to fall off of mine. I only did my ring finger on each hand and on both of them I had huge gaps where beads had once been. 

My take on the Ciaté Caviar Manicure set is that if you have a special function to attend it is a nice look. Just do your nails right before you leave the house and try not to overuse them! 

Happy Monday

Aren't lazy days the best sometimes? While I love having a jam packed schedule it is nice to be relaxed at home from time to time, having moments to read, surrounded by things you love and watching the Style Network's marathon of Sex and the City. While that may not be everyone's idea of a great time, it is pretty high up on my list! 

And today I am loving my new yellow Navoh bag. It reminded me of the Marc by Marc Jacobs bag I had been eyeing at a fraction of the price! 

Happy Monday and Happy Memorial Day! How did you spend your hopefully day off?

Summer, Summer, Summertime...

Here are some scenes from Galveston Island this weekend. It definitely looks like summer is just around the corner!

Birchbox-My Latest Obsession

Birchbox-the little box that arrives monthly at my doorstep, is curated just for me based on a questionnaire that I filled out and allows me to try high-end products without the worry of overspending and/or not loving them. What has taken me so long to sign up?! Haven't seen Birchbox? Here take a look:

Not only did my box have Miss Dior and Diorshow samples, it also included Algenist Firming and Lifting Cream, Kerastase Age Premium Bain Substantif and Kerastase Age Premium Masque. 

At first I was heartbroken when my box was lost by the USPS. Thankfully several days later it was recovered by my neighbor who found it in her mail. Now I will look forward to my monthly subscription, and pray that my mailman places it in the appropriate place. If you would like more information on Birchbox you can check it out  here!

I Have Some News....

I got word from Glamour that I was chosen to continue in the Glambassador program! 

It is such an honor to be able to represent such an influential magazine at events and by bringing new product information to all of you! Stick around for more Glamour updates. You never know when there may be another contest for more fabulous beauty supplies! 

Also if you haven't already entered to win the Bumble and bumble Surf Spray what are you waiting for? ;) 

Check it out here!

Houston Art Car Parade

Every year in downtown Houston the annual Houston Art Car Parade is held. Each year my dad wants to go, but something always comes up. Saturday, however, we finally made a point to go to the 25TH anniversary of the parade. It is a fun event full of very creative people, insane cars, lots of bubbles and tutu wearing people. 

 What are some fun annual events in your city? 

Happy Monday!

Today I am happy about the fact that I finally have living things in my yard that I have not yet managed to kill. If you know me then you know this is a rare occasion. 

What has you happy this Monday?