Product Review: Essie Nail Stickers

I {finally} took off my Gelish polish this weekend and have been itching to try my first batch of Essie Nail Stickers. As I mentioned, I looked and looked for these after spotting them on Instagram. I'm happy to report that I tried them and {love} them! This is my first pair of nail stickers to try, so I can't compare them to others. Here's the skinny:

The Good

• They're really easy to apply. It only took me about 15 minutes to do...counting the two times I messed up on one finger. Luckily you get plenty in the package so it's okay to mess up. 
• They look really beautiful on. I think they are a bit more classic looking than others I have seen.
• I got a lot of compliments, and it's fun to share new finds with other ladies!
• One day down and they still are on!  
• They cost $10, much cheaper than a manicure and just as cute.

The Not So Good

• I kept snagging the end of one finger on stuff today-it has a bit of a rough edge where I filed it down. I think I might add a clear coat on top to make sure it lasts.
• You remove them by putting oil on your cuticle. Now this is GREAT because the gel manicure and acetone is damaging. But, I use oils when I style my hair and am a little worried they will lift. 
• They cost $10. Let's hope they last just as long or longer than a mani at this price. 

Overall, I would definitely recommend them! I have a few other pairs and I imagine I will get better with each application. 

Get Organized While Charging Your Tech

iPad charging, check. iPhone charging, check. Kindle charging, check. MP3 player charging, check.  Location, all over my house equaling cords everywhere.

Admittedly I am a neat freak. Before I go to bed, I clean my house, put away any dishes and plug in any of my tech tools that need a charge before the next busy day. As my list of tech tools has grown, so has the location they are plugged in around my house: my kitchen, bedroom dining room and living room.

To some, this won’t be a big deal, but add another person and their tech tools into the mix and you have cords everywhere. My solution to this was simple: I needed a charging station. I needed to organize my cords. A quick search online pulled up many options. But, I also needed to factor in that I also wanted one that was aesthetically pleasing and wouldn’t stand out in my house. I ended up choosing the Bedford Smart Technology Large Recharge Station from Pottery Barn. Beautiful.

The charging station is 12” wide, 12” deep and 6” high, which isn’t small but it fits comfortably on one section of my dresser in my bedroom, next to a 32” flat screen. My favorite feature is the built in power strip plug-in with 6 plugs available. This was a must-have for me, since many (like a similar and cheaper one from Wal-Mart) seemed not to come with it. The four holes allow cords and wires to be hidden but conveniently placed for easy-access to charging. The charging station also features a pull-out drawer, where I keep my flash drives and extra iPhone covers.