I think the makeup parties are harmless as long as there is parental control enforcing and leading the girls to understand about self image. The makeup doesn’t make us who we are and confidence doesn’t like in a bottle of foundation (although it does help sometimes:)) Hah.

I haven’t used OPI in years. Maybe they reformulated it? If you can, get your hands on some clear top coat – Seche Vite is the best!

I hear ya. I can’t help but stare at my fingers those when they’re all dressed up with polish. I feel so grown up, LOL!

I sort of want those boots that your niece owns, LOL. And re Paris, I hope one day that she stops by and leaves a comment or two, ha!

The Shu polish doesn’t chip if you use two coats. I put a third one on yesterday just for the heck of it and then a few hours later when it dried one nail chipped. I think 2 coats are optimal. I didn’t put any Seche Vite on it (I love that stuff too, it’s heavenly) either; if I did I know it definitely wouldn’t have chipped.

If you’re looking for shortcuts there’s this kick arse product that OPI makes. They are these drops that you put on your nails right after you finish your top coat. The drops make the polish dry faster! I can’t remember the name of it right now but when I get home I’ll check my manicure stash.

And I love your book comments! Don’t you ever stop them!