Gift Guide: My Favorite Things!

The last part of my gift guide series- a few of my favorite things!

1. My favorite jewelry company right now is Made By Mary. I have several of their necklaces. I especially love their disc necklaces and chokers. I keep about 5 of these Made By Mary heart necklaces on hand and if anyone close to me has a death in the family I give it to them. Such a great token to let them know they are loved and to remember their loved one. If I have time I have also ordered discs with the initial of the loved one who passed. They are such great quality!

2. I haven't had a lot of time to read lately but this summer I read 'Before We Were Yours'. Such an amazing and surprising book! Have you read it?

3. My favorite SUNUV curing light for an at home gel mani. And it comes at a great price.

4. I love enameled cast iron pots for cooking! I use it almost everyday.

5. I have tried so many thongs for exercising and I like these Balanced Tech ones better than the expensive Lululemon ones I bought. They are so breathable, they don't ride up in the front 😊 and I almost forget I am wearing them through out my workout. Try them!!

6. I LOVE my Apple Airpods. I don't have the AirPod Pros but I am hoping to get some for Christmas :). I use them daily and even fall asleep with them in my ears. Haha.

7. Of coarse I had to add a few snacks on here. LOL. I am such a foodie! Have you tired these Frito Honey BBQ twists?! They are so good!!

8. I love these Sweets Chocolate Covered Cinnamon Bears. One of my favorite treats. 

9. If you have a small head like me you might share the frustration of finding a good pair of sunglasses that actually fit your face. I finally found these Maui Jim Baby Beach Sunglasses this last year and they are perfect and so light weight!

10. I have been using this Zimasilk pillow case for a few years now and I love it! Supposedly it's good for your hair and helps prevent wrinkles. Not sure if it has helped that way but I love to lay my head on it at night. I bought this for my sisters and sister-in-laws for Christmas last year.

11. My friend introduced me to Downy Wrinkle Spray last year and I love it! I am constantly spraying my kids as they run out the door. Sometimes we don't always get to folding the laundry right out of the dryer which can result in wrinkles. This spray is like magic and the wrinkles disappear and it smells fresh and amazing!

12. Same said friend introduced me to Folex. With four kids you know I have to have some cleaning products listed. Haha. This will basically make any stain disappear. I have been walking around the house trying to find more spots to rid of. Love it!

13. These Mirity sports bras are such a great price, are supportive and are so comfortable!

14. Do you love Puravida Braclets? I do, but don't like the price point. My daughter and I had fun this summer making our own! I purchased this Inspirelle waxed twine online along with charms and beads and had bracelet making parties all summer. Maybe I should post a tutorial on how I make them? I will have to think about that.

15. I also love this YIANNA sports bra. It's so cute under tank tops. I have a smaller chest and it's supportive enough. Can't say how supportive it is for larger chested women. It's my favorite sports bra though!

16. This VicTsing essential oil humidifier runs every night in the winter with Doterra Breathe and On Guard. It's really helps open up the airways in this dry weather. 

17. Here is the link for Doterra Breathe I mentioned in #16. It's my most used oil.

18. My favorite MicroTherm Eddie Bauer coat! I have purchased it twice and have been wearing it for the last 8 years or so. It's so warm and so light weight. I have a longer torso and longer arms so I order it in tall.

19. This is the Ring Light I use for filming for all my nail videos and pictures. It's great!

20. These  CRZ Yoga pants are the best dupe for the Lululemon compression pants. They are so comfortable, have pockets and hold everything in. 

21. I have some herniated discs in my neck which causes daily pain. I love the soothing quality of Deep Blue for my neck muscles. It's wonderful!

22. These Fjallraven backpacks are all the rage lately. My daughter and I both have one. I found them on a super deal a few weeks ago. $30 each. I will try to link the best deal.

23. You should all know by now how much I love the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask. I have given this as a gift to so many of my friends and family. Can't say enough about it!

24. I get asked what equipment I use for my nail pictures and videos all the time. 

I love my Canon EOS 80D Digital SLR  camera!!

25. My most used water bottle is this Hydroflask Tumbler! Don't forget to buy the lid and straw that go with it. I take this with me everywhere!

26. Here is the link for the Hydroflask Tumbler lid and straw! Only way to go with that tumbler.

27. Perfumes give me a headache- I have tried several and I just can't wear any of them. So, Victoria's Secret LoveSpell has been my go to since I was in High School. I NEVER get sick of it and it doesn't giave me a headache.

28. These Ordenado no show socks are so great and they have that little rubber pad on the back so they don't slip off your heel. Most annoying thing about no show socks. Great price as well. 

That's it guys! What are some of your favorites?!

-Laurie

Gift Guide: My Favorite Hair Products

Here are the hair products I love. Links are provided below.

1. I have been using Pureology Hydrate Shampoo and Pureology Hydrate Conditioner for years. It's good for my color treated hair and it keeps it moisturized.

2. This Pureology Coulor Fanatic Hair Leave in Treatment does 21 different things. I won't name them all but it protects against damage and heat and it smells good too :).

3. For good root volume I love to use this Kenra Root Lifting Spray. It works great!

4.  Pureology Hydrate Shine Max is great for my dry ends. It smooths and adds shine.

5. My daughter and I love these Wet Brushes.

6. I would like to try other dry shampoos but this one by Batiste is the one I have used for years. Let me know what your favorite dry shampoo is in the comments below. 

7. If you need to cover your gray roots to get through until your next appointment this Style Edit Root Concealer is awesome!

8. I love this light weight hairspray. It's the Kenra Fast Dry Hairspray.

9. I love to use this Spornette round brush when I blow dry my hair for a smoothing style.

10. The best purple shampoo I have tried so far is this Good Bye Yellow shampoo. I have been using it for 6 months or so. 

11. Have you tried Goody's athletic hair elastics? They are SO good!!

12. I love this BaByliss Hair dryer so much. Not much else to say about it. 

13. Best flat-iron! I use it to straighten, curl and wave my hair. Couldn't live without it. It's pricey but worth it. My hair glides through it.

14. I discovered this fun Bed Head Deep Waver a few months ago and my daughter and I have had fun using it for different hairstyles. Can't beat the price either.

-Laurie

Gift Guide: My Favorite Make up Products!

Here are my favorite make up products. I did a little get ready with me on my Instastories (@gopolsihed) so you can see all the products in action. Links for products are below.

1. Mac Painterly Paint Pot in 'soft ochre' is my favorite eye primer. It has a thicker consistency which I love because it evens out my darker toned eyelids and gives a nice base for shadow to adhere to. I have been using this for years.

2. I recently picked up the new Naked Reloaded Palette and I really like it! The warmer tones are stunning on any skin tone.

3. I highly recommend this Anastasia Brow Spoolie if you are using their brow pomade. It makes doing your brows so easy.

4. This Anastasia Brow pomade in 'taupe' is really great and this little tub lasts so long. I also like their brow wiz crayon but I feel like there isn't much product in the crayon.

5. I have tried quite a few drugstore and high-end mascaras and I seem to always go back to Maybelline Falsies. It's really great!

6. These Stila Glitter & Glow liquid shadows are SO beautiful and so easy to apply. My favorites are Kitten and Rose Gold.

7. My favorite eyelash curler is this Shiseido one.

8. I think I am on my third or fourth tube of this Kat Von D Tattoo Liner. They last SO long and I use it almost day. So good!!

9. If I want a more matte finish I like to set my face with this Bare Minerals Mineral Veil Finishing Powder. It's pretty light weight and doesn't settle in my wrinkles and fine lines if I use a small dusting. 

10. I find this Marc Jacobs Gel Crayon stays put and I like to use it for a smudged liner and to fill in my waterline. So great!

 

11. I love a good light weight foundation in the summertime. This Shine Cosmetics BB Cream is long lasting and has sunscreen. I use the shade 'Indestructible'. I have medium a skin tone. 

12. It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye has been my go to for quite sometime. It goes on smoothly and doesn't look cakey.

13. This Skinfood Salmon Darkcircle Corrector comes at a great price and doesn't settle into my fine lines. It has the perfect hue of salmon to correct purple circles. I use it as a base for my concealer.

14. Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder for under eyes is the finest powder to set concealer and brighten under eyes. I LOVE this product!

15. I have used this Marc Jacobs Air Blush in Flesh and Fantasy almost everyday for a year and haven't even made a dent in it.  I. LOVE. IT. SO. MUCH. It's a little more pricey but it goes a really long way.

16. Laneige Sleeping Lip Mask is my favorite for sure. I love to give this as a gift to friends. It's such a good deal on Amazon. 

17. Who doesn't love the Hoola Bronzer? It's a classic.

18. This Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector is so beautiful! I don't wear it everyday but I love to pull it out for a night out on the town. It gives your skin such a nice glow without looking powdery. I have the color Opal.

19. My current primer is the Too Faced Hangover primer. It doesn't feel heavy or greasy.

20. Makeup Forever HD Foundation is one of my favorites. 

21. I use this Anastasia Foundation Stick in the color Mink for contouring.

22. I really love the Maybelline Matte Superstay Matte Ink Liquid Lipsticks. My favorite color is 'Seductress'. They last on your lips for a long time. When it starts to feel dry (which is common for matte lipsticks) I add a little Laneige Sleeping Mask on top to refresh.

23. I love all It Cosmetics make up brushes! This is their blurring foundation brush.

24. Mac lipsticks are so amazing and so addicting! I have several. Some of my favorite shades are Twig, Angel, Creme Cup, Peach Blossom, Diva, Velvet Teddy, I could go on and on . They make such a great gift. 

25. My second favorite lipsticks are Urban Decay lipsticks! My favorite is Liar. Most of my lip liners are Urban Decay. So smooth!

I would love to know what your favorite make up products are! Please let me know in the comments :).

-Laurie Jones

Gift Guide- My Favorite Nail Products!

I frequently get asked about my favorite nail products and here they are. These would make great stocking stuffers for your nail loving buddies. Links to products down below. 

1. Nail art lovers will love this bundle of professional nail art brushes from Winstonia. This bundle includes my favorite striper brush.

2. My favorite nail polish remover is this ZOYA Remove +. Polish comes off like a dream and it doesn't leave your skin dry. The pump is also such a fantastic feature! 

3. I have tried many cuticle oils and CND Solar oil is my favorite.

4. I use Pure Acetone every time I paint my nails. For a simple mani I use it to clean up around my cuticles and smooth the edges. I use it for nail art to clean my brushes between colors. 

5. 12. Here are some more fine Berry Wine nail art brushes by Winstonia, and my most used for small detail.

6. I use these dotting tools for nail art ALL. THE. TIME.

8. As my final filing step I love to square up my nails with these cube files.

8. This Sally Hansen Cuticle Remover is lightweight and really gets the job done! It also comes at a great price.

9. Aquaphor is my most used product. I love to apply this on the skin around my nails at least twice a day and always at night before bed. The secret to keeping your cuticles moisturized. Get this!!

10. My most used base coat is CND Stickey Base Coat. Love!

11. I get asked frequently what my favorite top coat is and it's this Glisten and Glow Top Coat. I have used it for years. It's fast drying, shiny and slightly plump. Love it so much. Plus, you can get 30% off right now so stock up!

12. I also love Essie Gel Couture Platinum Top Coat. I use it with any brand polish and it works so great. 

13. A Nail Tek glass file is so luxurious, a little more expensive but they last a long time.

14. These Tropical Shine emery boards are my fave as well!

15. This Tweezerman cuticle pusher works great especially when used with the Sally Hansen cuticle remover.

16. I love this Human Friendly Portable Nail Polish Organizer. It's clear allowing you to see just what's inside. It has adjustable compartments for polish and tools. It had double locking lids and a very sturdy handle. So great for your smaller polish collection. 

17. I couldn't live without this Ikea Alex drawer. It's help me keep my larger polish collection visible, out of sunlight and organized. Love it!

18. A silicone mat is great to have if you love to do nail art. 

19. This set of Sterilite Stack and Carry box is great for your collection as well. It is the perfect height and hold so much polish! Love these too!

20. I use this Angled E.L.F. brush to apply cuticle oil on the skin around my nails.

21. I love to use this E.L.F. concealer brush dipped in acetone to clean up my mani and create a crisp edge along the cuticle, making your mani look more professional.

What are some of your favorite nail products to use? I would love to know. I love to try out new products!

-Laurie

Nail Polish Holiday Gift Ideas!

The blog is awakened! haha. I know I haven't used this blog since last Christmas but I thought this might be the best and easiest place to share these links.There are so many fun nail related gift ideas out there and I wanted to compile a few I have seen so far. Hopefully this will help with your holiday shopping :)

1. Le Mini Macaron Gel Manicure Set: You might have seen me talk about this adorable kit on my Instastories this last week. Such a cute gift idea! A 3-in-1 gel polish, a mini macaron curing light, file, cuticle pusher, remover pads and a gel color of your choice all come in this kit. Perfect for an at home mani and is also great for travel. Use my coupon code for a discount.

-Code: LMMGOPOLISHED10.

-Code is for 10% off first time purchase

-Minimum 30$ spend

-One time use only per person. 

2. Essie Gel Couture Duo: This is my favorite nail polish hands down, I love Essie Gel Couture because they are so long lasting.and there are so many beautiful shades to choose from. Fairy Taylor and Inside Scoop are a few of my favorite sheer colors from the line. I use this topcoat interchangeably with other brands as well. Love!

3. Olive and June Poppy: This patented universal polish bottle handle makes painting your own nails easier, faster, and better than ever. Pop it on top of your favorite polish for a comfy grip, more control, and even, steady strokes. A perfect mani every time. A perfect little stocking stuffer!

4. Beyond Polish Holiday Gift Bundle: A great value for a bundle of Essie, OPI or CND! A few bundle options to choose from. You can also save more using my coupon code.

• Coupon Code: LAURIE10
• 10% off entire order
• regular priced items only
• one use per customer
• expires 12/31 at 11:59pm pst

5. OPI Hello Kitty Gift Set: So many beautiful shades from the ever anticipated Hello Kitty Collection that was recently released. A great deal for so many polishes!

6. OPI Neons Gift Set: I LOVED this neon collection released this summer! For under $10! Good deal for a mini set!

7. OPI Tokyo Infinite Shine Mini Gift Set: One of my favorite OPI Collections!

8. OPI Hello Kitty Lunar New Year Trio: This gift set contains 3 glitter polishes that will be sure to shine during the holidays. Polish Pick has a few OPI Hello Kitty Trio sets to choose from. 

I will be sure to be on the look out for other great nail polish gift related ideas in the coming weeks but I hope you enjoyed the few I shared today. Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?! Anyone interested in other favorites this holiday? Makeup? Skincare? Hair products? Household products? Clothes? My favorite things? Let me know!

-Laurie

My favorite Makeup Products

I get asked frequently to do makeup tutorials, not sure I am super comfortable with that...yet. We will see. I have tried a lot of different products though and I thought I would put together a list of some of my favorite products. I have been using some of these products for several years. Maybe this list can help you finish up your last minute Christmas shopping!

1. Mac Painterly Paint Pot in soft ochre is my favorite eye primer. It has a thicker consistency which I love because it evens out my darker toned eyelids and gives a nice base for shadow to adhere to. I have been using this for years.

2. I recently picked up the new Naked Cherry Palette and I am LOVING it! The peach and cherry tones are stunning on any skin tone.

3. These Stila Glitter & Glow liquid shadows are SO beautiful and so easy to apply. My favorites are Kitten and Rose Gold.

4. I have tried quite a few drugstore and high-end mascaras and I always go back to Maybelline Falsies.

5. This Salmon Darkcircle Corrector comes at a great price and doesn't settle into your fine lines. It has the perfect hue of salmon to cover dark circles. I use it as a base for my concealer.

6. I have also tried many concealers and Nars Creamy Radiant Concealer covers well without looking cakey. I use the shade Custard.

7. My favorite eyelash curler is this Shiseido one.

8. Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder for under eyes is the finest powder to set concealer and brighten under eyes. I LOVE this product!

9. This Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector is so beautiful! I don't wear it everyday but I love to pull it out for a night out on the town. It gives your skin such a nice glow without looking powdery. I have the color Opal.

10. My favorite eyeliner is It Cosmetics Superhero Waterproof liner. It lasts all day and is so easy to apply. I live in the desert and other liners I have tried dry up in about a month or so. I can get for 4-5 months out of this tube and I wear it almost everyday.

11. I am not the best at brows but the Anastasia Brow Wiz makes it easy for me.

12. Who doesn't love the Hoola Bronzer? It's a classic.

13. I have had this Marc Jacobs Air Blush in Flesh and Fantasy for a month and I. LOVE. IT. SO. MUCH. It's a little more pricey but I usually find a great quality blush and use it for a year until it's gone. I expect this to last that long, or even longer. 

14. I use this Anastasia Foundation Stick in the color Mink for contouring.

15. Laneige Lip Mask is such a luxurious balm. It would make a great gift!!

16. Makeup Forever HD Foundation is one of my favorites. 

17. The It Cosmetics CC Cream is a must especially during the summer months. 

18. My current primer is the Too Faced Hangover primer. It doesn't feel heavy or greasy.

19. I love the Buxom Full-On Plumping Lip Polishes! My favorite shade for this time of year is 'Be Cherry' but I couldn't find it. You can't go wrong with any shade though!

20. Mac lipsticks are so amazing and so addicting! I have several. Some of my favorite shades are Twig, Angel, Peach Blossom, Diva, Velvet Teddy, I could go on and on . They would make such a great gift. 

21. My second favorite lipsticks are Urban Decay lipsticks! My favorite right now is Back Talk.

I hope you found this helpful. Let me know in the comments below what products you can't live without! I always love to find new loves. 

-Laurie

Gift Guide: Nail Products

Nail Gift Guide

Christmas is coming soon and I thought it would be helpful to create a gift guide of my favorite nail products! These would make great gifts or stocking stuffers. You could even sneak a few in your own stocking. Am I the only one guilty of that?! Haha! Links to all products down below for your convenience.

1. This Sally Hansen Cuticle Remover is lightweight and really gets the job done! It also comes at a great price.

2. I love to use this E.L.F. Smudge brush dipped in acetone to clean up my mani and create a crisp edge along the cuticle, making your mani look more professional.

3. I use this Angled E.L.F. brush to apply cuticle oil on the skin around my nails.

4. I have tried many cuticle oils and CND Solar oil is my favorite.

5. These Tropical Shine emery boards are my fave as well!

6. A Nail Tek glass file is so luxurious, a little more expensive but they last a long time.

7. My favorite nail polish remover is this ZOYA Remove +. Polish comes off like a dream and it doesn't leave your skin dry. The pump is also such a fantastic feature! 

8. As my final filing step I love to square up my nails with these cube files.

9. A silicone mat is good to have if you love to do nail art. 

10. Nail art lovers will also love this bundle of professional nail art brushes from Winstonia.

11. Aquaphor is my most used product. I love to apply this on the skin around my nails at least twice a day and always at night before bed. The secret to keeping your cuticles moisturized. Get this!!

12. Here are some more fine Berry Wine nail art brushes by Winstonia, and my most used.

13. This Tweezerman cuticle pusher works great especially when used with the Sally Hansen cuticle remover.

14. I use these dotting tools for nail art ALL. THE. TIME.

Here are my favorite base and top coats as well as some other great polish gift ideas.

1. My favorite base and top coat are by Glisten and Glow!

2. I have been loving this Glisten and Glow matte top coat as well.

3. Essie First Base is another good base coat option.

4. I also like Essie Speed Setter top coat.

5. Did you know Essie has an Advent calendar out this year? It is available at Costco and comes with 6 full size and 6 mini's. It's a great way to get your collection or a loved ones collection started.

6. My favorite nail line EVER is Essie Gel Couture! If you haven't tried them you must. You can get your mani to last up to 2 weeks. Make sure to use the color and the Gel Couture Platinum Top Coat together for best results.

7. This mini pack of the new Essie Concrete Glitters is such a great gift idea.

8. I loved the OPI Nutcracker collection and this Nutcracker Nail Lacquer Duo Pack from Ulta is another great gift idea for nail polish lovers. 

9. Here is another option for the OPI Nutcracker Collection minis.

10. Did you know OPI brought back Fan Favorites in their OPI Infinite Shine line? You can get old faves like Mrs. O'leary's BBQ and Vodka & Caviar and many more. So, this little gift pack would be fun to give as well.

11. Deco Miami has the cutest gift packs this year! Their packaging is super adorable, just as adorable as their polish bottles. This customizable Trio Gift Set definitely makes a great gift!

12. Another gift option is this Cuticle Oil + File Set