{Beauty Tuesday} Nailed It

I shall never profess to be a hand model of any sort, but household craft supplies lent me a spark of creativity and I concocted this precious idea to shake up a boring old DIY manicure. Look at me, being innovative.

Start off with clean, filed-down nails. Apply one layer of base coat to each nail.

Paint on one coat of matte black or dark grey. Wait at least half an hour for it to dry (this is where outdated Disney movies come in handy) and then apply another coat of the same shade. I personally like to wait for a day so I know my nails are completely dry, but the incredibly impatient are welcome to just sit still for another half hour or so.

Find some cute little stickers in the junk drawer, preferably with an interesting edge. Flowers like these aren't too complex a pattern, so they're easy to use.

Lightly place the stickers over the [completely dry!] coat of black polish and press down the edges to prevent creating a lip with the next layer. Paint a neon, metallic, or pastel shade atop the whole nail, painting over the stickers as well. Allow this coat to dry completely, then use tweezers to slowly peel off the stickers.

Finish up with a layer of clear top coat and allow this layer to dry. Now, go show off your cool hands.

Most days I have a rough time deciding what to make for lunch. Therefore, many of those days I give up and forgo the daytime meal. This, my dears, is a poor choice. I would advise you to learn from my mistakes and act in the opposite manner. Eat lunch. If you're like me in that you suffer from midday apathy, here's a manageable sandwich that won't cost you $45 or any of that hard-earned muscle tone.

Stuff a halved, split pita or flat bread with the following:
2 slices thinly sliced roast beef, turkey, or chicken
A leaf of lettuce
A halved slice of provolone or swiss cheese
1/4 cup broccoli slaw
1/4 cup alfalfa sprouts
1 tablespoon reduced-fat ranch dressing

Pair with a handful of cracker chips and a tall glass of ice water, and don't forget to raise that perfectly manicured pinky.

Happy painting!