Nail Care- Important or Not?

Hello lovelies,
Today when I was doing a home manicure at home I thought I must share my routine with you all. The best thing about me are my fingers. I receive compliments from everyone who observe them, I cannot change the size and shape of my fingers but I do my best to enhance their looks.  These days nail art is every where and on every one. I love innovative things and I appreciate every one who try them out but wait a sec.. Are you doing it properly? Are you preparing your nails for nail art?? Are you removing the dead skin and cuticles before going for nail art?? If not, you must know that nail art looks really shabby on nails which are not manicured properly. These days when you have two different nail colors you end up doing nail art which is so wrong. 
 Here are some of the nail arts I tried:

My Nail Care routine :

Step 1: Remove any nail polish residue on the nails using any nail polish remover.

Step 2: Apply any moisturizer and soak your hands in luke warm water for about 5- 10 minutes.

Step 3: Scrub your nails to remove dead skin using the scrubbing tool.

Step 4 : Cut your nails and file them according to your desired shape.

Step 5: Use cuticle cleaner to push back the cuticles and remove the dead skin over it.

Step 6: Use Nail cleaners to clean the inside's of your nails if there is any dirt.

Step 7: Use cuticle cutters to cut the dead cuticles even further.

Step 8: Buff your nails using 4 step nail buffer.


Step 9: Use any cuticle nourishment cream or lotion on your cuticles to thoroughly moisturize and nourish
             them 

Step 10: Apply Nail polish using base coat first followed by nail polish and then by a top coat. Always use finger seperators to avoid any mistakes.

Step 11: Finish off with massaging any hand cream to your hands for soft hands. I use this Sally Hansen hands nails and cuticles cream but you can use anything.

Step 12: This is optional but I Love to massage my hands and legs using a massage cream once in a month for proper blood circulation and soft skin.

I love this dark plum nail polish. It is so apt for fall. I generally clean out any mistakes using an old eye shadow brush dipped in nail polish remover but you can use an ear bud too. 

You want him to hold your hand and not get scared looking at your nails so don't use more than two or three colors. If you are using three colors make sure they are from the same color family like green, light green and turquoise. Be simple yet stylish. Do not over load them with everything you have.

Stay creative yet clean. 

Love,
Mounika Roches.

Extra add On's: Part 1

People who know me also know the fact that I just cant stay one amongst the crowd and do my best to stand out. I love to accessorize and statement rings are my favorites. I don't want to brag about my collection here (I want you to be jealous) but I just want you to show you all the statement rings I have in order to help you choose when you shop next time. I have various types of rings but owl's, elephant and peacocks are my favorite one's. Rings add that extra Bling to your look giving you a completed look to any outfit you choose. Lets get to my collection. 

This is pretty much my entire collection leaving one or two. 
I hope you like them all but do let me know your favorite.

Love,
Mounika Roches

A suprise by ELLE 18

Hello beauties,
You all know how much I love Elle 18 products. Elle18 is budget friendly and great for beginners, If you haven't seen the reviews of their gorgeous lipsticks check here, here, here  and here. I recently purchased their Eye sparkles and they are great to pop up some color on your lower lash line for that bling, you can also use them all over your lid as a cream shadow or a primer. I used it in THIS look for a pop of blue. And NOW Elle 18 is launching its new collection and I just cant wait to try them all. Elle 18 only had eyeliner in black, 5 eye sparkles, lipsticks and nail colors until now. Now they launched new lip glosses, FOUNDATIONS( can you believe that!!!), compacts and colorful metallic eyeliners.

 Above are the entire range of Elle 18.

The hot new collection comprises of:-

The Juicy Lip Balm

A lip balm is the quintessential beauty must have for the young woman of today.  The Elle 18 Juicy Balm is a non-sticky balm with Vitamin E, Olive, oil and Jojoba oil to ensure nourishing, soft and smooth lips. The juicy lip balm is the perfect combination of colour and care to ensure you have lip smacking pouts always.

Price: Rs. 110(9 ml)

Shades: Pink, Red,Mauve, Berry,Beige and Peach

The Glow Foundation

An every-day silky delicate texture foundation with SPF 8 and fragments of a gentle moisturizer that blends into your  skin to give a bright radiant finish and is available in 4 shades. The glow foundation is your instant beauty fix right before your class presentation, college fest or even a simple party in the evening.

Price: Rs. 150 (30 ml)

Shades:Pearl, Coral, Marble and Shell

The Glow Compact

The Matte Compact is slim and easy to carry and it smoothens and moisturizes the skin at the same time protecting it from pollution. Whether it’s a party you are excited to go to or the college fest you want to be part of, the Glow Compact gives you that extra ‘oomph’ to dazzle everyone with your radiance.

Price: Rs. 150 (9 gm)

Shades:Pearl, Coral, Marble and Shell

The Elle 18 Colour Pop Liner

Four new exciting shades have been added to the Colour Pop range to ensure that you never face a dull day in college. Brighten your eyes with these magnificent tones and wink your way to an A on your next assignment.

Price: Rs. 75 (5 ml)

Shades: Green, Brown, Grey and Blue

Be it a date with the new boy in class or the start of a fresh year;prepare your college kitty with the new Elle 18 product range to ensure you are at your gorgeous best every moment of your life!

(press note by the brand ambassador)