Nails!

I've always been fascinated by nails and nail polishes. Thanks to my mom who does her own manicure and pedicure, we have a complete set of "ticks" (nail cutter), nipper, brushes and other cleaning tools, plus an assortment of nail lacquers.

It was in high school that I learned to care more about my nails. Since we are not allowed to wear polish in school, I just grew my nails and filed them into a squoval. Round tips just doesn't look right on my digits. It was only during the weekends that I get to play with mom's mani-pedi kit. I'm proud to say that I can clean (with cuticle removing and all) and paint my own nails.

Funny how my first trip to a nail salon back in senior high made me want to own one myself, haha. I wish. And roughly 5 years after, here I am, working for one. :) Who knows, my dream might come true one day. *fingers crossed*

Back to my nail story...

French tips were the in thing then (still in now), so aside from the one-color coats, I learned how to do French tips on myself. Sometimes, my friends would also have their nails painted by me to save on mani costs! Haha. But I loved doing it on them because I do it better on others than on myself :)) But now that I don't have time to do it on myself nor others, I'm just glad I have the luxury, or rather, perk of having it done by others. :)

Fab YSL "Couture Nails" for the Rock & Baroque Collection

My take on the couture nails with wider tips ;)

Base: OPI Suzi Skis in the Pyreness

Tips: Orly (forgot the name)

Also back in college, I like to change my nail colors as often as I can. No more strict school rules! ;) This time, I think I'm changing it weekly, hoho. It's just so hard to decide when you have a wide array of colors to choose from. If only I can put them all at the same time! Last week, this was my pick:

Orly's Gumdrop! Yumyum :)

With some simple cutesy nail art

The Orly Sweet Collection

Will be visiting Nail-a-holics again this Friday... Hmm, wonder what my next color would be! :)

Til my next polish change,

Czarcole, the Schnauzer

Like mommies who like to blog about their babies, I like to blog about my doggies. :P

Yesterday, J and I took our shipoo Czarcole to a long overdue grooming session. My brother wanted him to have a Schnauzer cut and so that's what I had the doggie stylists done.

Czarkie at the backseat. Doesn't he look filthy? Can't even see his eyes anymore! :))

Had to cover the backseat with newspaper because he's a puke machine in transit! >< Had to clean up twice! I wonder if there's such thing as Bonamine for dogs. :|

Czarks while waiting for his turn at a grooming shop in Macapagal. We waited for hours :,( He behaved at first, but this spoiled little brat hates being caged, so he barked nonstop after an hour or so of waiting.

His toothbrush was labeled "Garote." Garote.... Czarcole.... What? :))

Finally, it's Czarcole's turn! :) I love how the stylists precisely cut his hair. Our wait is definitely worth it. We got what we wanted - a Schnauzer's cut! :) And it's actually cheaper here than in Cartimar. The whole grooming thing is just P300!

It's really hard to photograph him (because he's camera shy), but this is his "AFTER" look! Shaved on top, furry at the bottom :)) We had to walk him to MOA for being such a good boy and for waiting patiently. He just never gets tired of walking. Such a hyper doggie.

Just so you'll have an idea. This is how he looks facing down. He looks like an adorable rug!! :))

Side View! He only has hair on the eyebrow area and the snout!

At Cafe Med, asking for more Kofta! :) I let him eat almost half of my gyro fillings.

Feasted on Greek food as I was still hungover on last Wednesday's Greek-themed Spa Party at Nail-a-holics MOA. Heee. Just wanted to share with J some of the food we served during the event, and some more, only to realize that we can only take so much Greek. :)) Wasn't crazy about some other Greek dishes, just the desserts (Pannacota and Baklava), Gyros, Pita & Hummus :))

Til my next adventure,