Fall and Winter Nail color Trends 2012

Matthew 20:80 Even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.

You may be thinking, how does she link nail trends with serving God?  Well, it is not a direct connection.  But we should always be thinking about how everything we do affects who we are in Christ.  So here is why I picked this verse to accompany our Beauty and Wellness topic today:  We use (or should use) our hands to serve others, just as Jesus came to the Earth to serve us.  God gives each of us blessings, and because he loves us so much, and does bestow his love and blessings upon us, we need to do the same for others, and serve those around us.  Maybe it's volunteering with the financially less fortunate.  maybe you donate your time to teach children about Christ.  But whatever we do, in the presence of God, we want to present ourselves AT OUR BEST to honor and glorify Him.  So, I think he adores your new mani, when your hands are used for His Great works. =]

My absolute Favorite Fall and Winter nail color collections  the Germany Collection, and the Skyfall Collection by OPI.   This season, across the board, we are seeing lots of deep puprles and plums, light and royal blues, oranges, reds of course, and even light greens.  Also, lots of neutrals including nudes, taupes, silver and charcoals.  

The Skyfall Collection is OPI's holiday Collection.  It  has some really fun shimmery polishes, metallics, and a confetti polish.  Most of the same Polish Design trends are the same as we saw during the summer months (see Summer Nail Color Trends, July 27, 2012).  However, this time of year, nail bling is a hot trend.  All the shimmer, glitz, and glam.  This is why the confetti polishes are so popular.  

Here are a few ways Confetti Polishes are used.  They can be applied to the whole nail, or you can use them to create an ombre french tip.  

Gems are another great way to add a little bling to your mani. 

Affordable and Trendy Boots for Fall and Winter 2012

This time of year we are all looking for a great pair of boots! A couple basics every girl needs are a dressier pair of (black) boots with a heel, and a casual pair of flat bottom boots for everyday wear.  I think for an every day pair a khaki color is nice because it matches anything. 

  I have found numerous different colors and styles (including booties)  at great prices to share with you, from one of my very own favorite online places to shop: 

http://www.gojane.com/shop-by-category-shoes-boots.html?sorttype=0&size=0&page=404

Enjoy! 

Remember to spray your boots with a waterproof treatment after purchase to protect against the wet winter climate.  You will get many more years out of your boots by doing this. 

Test of Fire: Election 2012

It is critical that Christians pray for the coming presidential election. There is amazing power in united prayer. Pray with others whenever possible. The power of prayer can overcome any obstacle or ungodly influence and, indeed, do great things!

This is an amazing commercial brought to you by the catholic church.  This is powerful!  As Christians, we all share the same core beliefs and should not let denominations segregate us.  This is addressing ALL Christians.  Will your faith affect your vote? 

Reflection of the soul

^{Romans 13:11} And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber,because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 

Did you know that the Bible tells us that God has placed an anointing upon music? Go ahead and really listen to the words of these songs, make them your own.  Let the Holy Spirit draw you near.  What is your favorite worship song?

Fall/Winter 2012 Hair Color Trends

And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair. 

As fashion trends change and evolve with every season, so do hair styles and colors.  It's that time of year when you are probably catching the "I need a change" bug, most of us are.  It's time to update your look! We can learn a lot about what our new color trends are by watching and taking ques from the celebrities on the red carpet.  I'm going to share with you the three most popular hair color trends for fall/winter 2012.  

1. Brunettes:  The most sought after color trend in 2012 has been the ombre color.  Ombre hair refers to hair color fading from dark to light, or vice versa. Instead of the color starting from the roots, it gradually becomes lighter, or darker, towards the ends. The word "ombre" in French means shadow or shade.  This trend can be worn on short or long hair, and can have different levels of how bold the results are. 

2. Reds:  This season reds will be as stunning as ever!  Red violets and copper shades are making their mark.  Moving away form the rich, ruby reds we saw last season, many clients are opting for a less extreme red that fits with more skin tones. 

Bold Red Violet Hair Color

3. Blondes:  Ash Blondes are where it is at this year.  Ash Blondes are more natural looking and are multi-dimensional.