Cult Nails Just Because is a shade I really shouldn’t be showing you because you will want it. And the thing is, it’s not for sale.
This was a sample Maria from Cult Nails gave me when I met her in Orlando recently. It was from a batch of polish that wasn’t meant to go on sale. But she was kind enough let me play with it.
Maybe one day it will become a regular shade, who knows?
Note: Cruelty free
…today is my birthday!
For once I am actually happy to be getting a year older. Well actually that’s not completely accurate. I am happy to be out of this age and into a new age. I spent the worst 6 months of my life physically and mentally in year 40, so I KNOW 41 is going to be a billion times better!
I remember so long ago in my teens when I thought when you hit your 40′s it basically meant you were done with. Over. Kaput. Might as well strap on the orthopedic shoes, high-waisted, cropped jeans and boxy flowered shirt and get used to being matronly and dumpy. Boy was I ever wrong. Or maybe back then that is what the 40′s looked like? I dunno but whatever that is, I REFUSE to be a part of it. I’m going to be the 90 year old woman wearing cargo shorts and Vans. 
Whilst I was basking, or rather melting, in the hot Florida sun for eight days, I was testing out some new sunscreen products from Supergoop.
If you don’t know, Supergoop has a pretty nice wide range of SPF products and they are cruelty free. They have everything from lotions or sprays to serums to creams. They have products for face, body, eyes and lips. Many of their products contain anti-aging and antioxidants inside as well and all three of these are paraben and oxybenzone-free.
SPF 30 Anti-Aging City Sunscreen Serum
Note: Cruelty free
ncLA Sweet Revenge is a new three-piece summer 2013 collection.
If you aren’t yet familiar with ncLA they are a 5-free brand based in Los Angeles, CA. And yes that includes cruelty free as well.
Sweet Revenge was inspired by a day at the carnival. You know, when you eat light and fluffy cotton candy, ice cream with sprinkles and all sorts of tasty, sugary treats!
Not So Sweet
Note: Cruelty free
Yesterday I spent the day in the Napa Valley with a good friend for my pre-birthday celebration. This has been a tradition for us for years and years now. We always take each other out for our birthdays and usually try a new restaurant in either the Napa Valley region or San Francisco. I think I have eaten at more delicious places with her than with anyone else!
This time we decided on Bottega in Yountville, which is chef Michael Chiarello’s Italian place. I always used to watch his show on FoodTV and he lives in the area (plus Italian food is my fav) so I thought it was a great choice.
The day was perfection. Sunny, bright and maybe around 78-80 with a breeze. And like always, every single time I go to the area all I can think of is how much I want to live there – more than anywhere else in California. It’s kind of funny though because I don’t like wine of any kind (except Champagne) and I am not into any of the wine related things there. But the valley is so incredibly scenic, clean, quiet and has tons of good food.
Some of these are iPhone 5 pics so blown up they aren’t as crisp as others.
