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With our motto being “Do Something New” for 2012, I’ve been forced to come up with creative ways to incorporate that into my everyday life. I’ve done new hair styles, worn brighter colors of clothing and, most recently, taken up a complete obsession with my nail polish. One of the most fun trends to emerge on the scene in the past year has been exceptional, creative and daring nail art. Did you know that nail polish sales were higher than lipstick sales in 2011? Perhaps it’s because it’s the quickest, and most affordable, way to change your look, or perhaps we can blame it on Pinterest for giving us instant access to such creative individuals creating this {seemingly easy} art on themselves everyday. Either way, it’s a great way that we can all incorporate something new into our look really easily. Here are some of my favorite manicures that I’ll definitely be incorporating into my Spring beauty routine–

See, they aren’t all crazy! Changing up your nail polish is all about just trying a new color! If you always do french tips, why not try a color? If you always do something bright, try a gorgeous neutral. It’s such a great playground! If you’re like me and doing your own manicures at home makes your nail beds look similar to that of a 6 year old, then take these pictures into your local nail place and ask them to recreate them. Or, if you’re up for the challenge, surf around pinterest and take a look at all the remarkable tutorials.

What do you think about these manicures? Will you be willing to Try Something New in your beauty routine??

I’ve found that sometimes the greatest pick me up to life’s upsetting moments is new beauty products. Maybe it’s just a great distraction or maybe it really works, but something about actively making yourself feel more beautiful makes everything feel like it’s going to be okay. Honestly, try it. Having a bad day? Run to CVS and pick up a new lipgloss– I promise you that your day will turn around! Well, because it’s a little bit absurd to over indulge in our every bad mood, and because this habit can get slighly expensive, I’ve created a mini list of cheap beauty pick-me ups that are guaranteed to turn your day around–

E.l.f Studio compact Blush/Bronzer- $3.00

I absolutely love this little compact! It has your blush and your bronzer, so there’s no need to buy, or carry around, two different products. I wish that the pigment stayed on your skin a little bit longer, but for $3.00, I seriously cannot complain. I have one at home and one in my purse at all times!

Palladio Tinted Lip Balm- $3.99

I never leave home without Palladio’s tinted lip balm. It is extremely nourishing on your lips, so it leaves them really smooth long after the color has worn off, and the tint adds just enough color and shimmer to add a little something extra to my look. When I’m not feeling like wearing a heavy lipgloss, this is my absolute go to. I love their “Cotton Candy” color.

Rimmel London- Sexy Curves Mascara- $7.19

Mascara is the one item that I would take with me a desert island, so it shouldn’t come as any surprise that buying a new tube to plump up my lashes makes me feel awesome. I am currently using Sexy Curves, which I adore, but just about any new tube that promises to darken and lengthen works for me!

Nail Polish Change- $8-$10

If you’re running low on cash or time but you want a quick pick me up, go to any nail salon and just ask for a polish change. They’ll still cut and file, obviously, but by skipping the part of the manicure where they rub your hands down and pay fine attention to the detail of your cuticles will save you almost $20 and about 30 minutes of your time . It’s fast, easy and you’ll feel so much more pulled together when you see your freshly updated fingers!

What about you? What are your beauty pick me ups??

xo,

Libby