The Perfect Earth Day Manicure!

If you are trying to get into the spirit of Earth Day by way of going green, how about doing it in a fun and unique way? I'm talking about coloring your nails in a pretty green nail polish shade. My favorite is this one:

Sephora by OPI Leaf Him at the Altar

This exclusive to Sephora polish is a beautiful vine green shade in a metallic finish. It is so pretty on and I plan on using it tonight (better late then never) as my little extra way of going green.

Leaf Him at the Altar, as well as the rest of the Sephora by OPI shades, are free of DBP, toluene, and formaldehyde.

To see it on nails, check it out on Michelle from All Lacquered Up, as she is always my nail polish go to resource.

*Press samples of some of the products featured were provided by brand or brand representative for editorial consideration.

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My Sephora Friends & Family Shopping Purchases & Suggestions.

If you haven't shopped the Sephora Friends & Family event yet, get your order in, as the 20% off discount is up on Monday, November 2nd. I am here with some shopping suggestions.

First, I will show you what I just received in my Sephora.com order. Then I will highlight some other great beauties that I originally had in my shopping basket, but... put back. Even though, I might just place one more small order.

My order contained a few products I use all the time, a few new ones I wanted to try, and I even picked up a few early Holiday gifts.


CLARISONIC Brush Head
- I use my Clarisonic on a daily basis, and replacing the head every three months is a must. I could not pass up the discount on this, so I ordered two.

MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Invisible Cover Concealer - My new favorite concealer, I ordered this in a lighter shade for my fair winter skin.

MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Microfinish Powder - I read so many reviews about this powder and how it gives the best airbrush look to the skin. I finally caved and just after one use, I am sold - love it.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple - Trying out new cleansers is part of my job, but I do use Philosophy's Purity Made Simple Cleanser every night, no matter what else I happen to be testing in the morning. I stocked up and ordered two in the 24 oz. size, as each will last me a good six months.

Smashbox Brow Tech - I first bought this after watching it presented on QVC and have not used anything else on my brows ever since. I have hit pan on the wax side and am almost to the bottom of the brow powder. I use the shade Taupe, which is perfect for my darker brows that I need to "brown" up a bit.

Harajuku Lovers Snow Bunnies Gift Set - My daughter loves these Harajuku Lovers fragrances, and seeing this adorable new set with the Harajuku girls dressed up in cute winter gear, I knew she would love it. I hope I can save this until Christmas to give to her.

Marc Jacobs Lola Solid Perfume Ring - I really wanted this one for myself, but I ordered it for my sister, as she is the fragrance lover. I do love the ring, and if you see it on my finger, know it will be borrowed - and that I was good and stuck to my holiday gifting plan.


Now, for what I didn't get - but seriously wanted. Let me know if you cave (or already caved) on any of these beauties.

Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage - Yes, I did buy the Make Up For Ever HD Concealer that I love, but I wanted to try this out for my hyperpigmentation coverage. Did I really need it? No, I have plenty of products that do cover it, so I painstakingly opted to put this back.

Clarisonic Mia Skin Cleansing System - Like I said, I use my Clarisonic brush every day, and I love this cute smaller sized Mia. It would be perfect for travel, and my daughter. But, even with the discount, I did not need another in my life. At least this time around.

Sephora Brand Deluxe Lash Kit - Black - I am craving thicker, fuller, longer lashes. Who isn't? I thought I would try my hand at false eyelashes and this kit looks handy with the applicator and all, but I opted to try Talika Lipocils Eyelash Conditioning Gel first (review coming soon!).

I hope I helped with some Sephora shopping suggestions. Remember the code: FF2009 is only good until the end of day on November 2nd, so get your shopping done soon.