Polishment

With summer in full swing and a cool pool at my disposal, the decision to have a small polish get-together practically made itself. The first one was such a blast!

I invited a few gals over for an afternoon of sunbathing, cocktail sipping and, of course, fingernail painting.

A you can see, my little fete was filled with fun. Can't wait for the next one!

kittenkisses, Francesca

P.S. To the chagrin of a few at the party but to the delight of MANY, I shook things up with my new cocktail: Kitten Kiss.

A Kitten Kiss is made of the following ingredients:

To make your engine really purr, add 1/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder (may I recommend Medaglia d'Oro). Mix well. I added the espresso directly to the vodka, stirred aggressively with a small spoon and then, when the espresso and vodka were completely blended, I added the chocolate milk. I sprinkled a light dusting of espresso powder on top and speared some fresh chocolate-dipped raspberries for a garnish.

Saucers of milk are for cats, but milk plus some sauce is the cat's MEOW.

As you guys know, I switch up my manicure once a week. But there are only so many weeks in a year! And there are so many colors to try, so many dots to paint, so many tape strips to apply! I realized I needed either more time... or more hands. So I wrangled up the girls in the office and said, "Hey LADIEZ! We need a Polishment Polish Party. Immediately. I bring the lacquer, you bring the liquor."

And it's happening tonight!

We're going try some new Texture Coats from Nicole by OPI; they're like crackle top coats except, instead of solid color, it's GLITTER. And you know how I feel about glitter. <3

We'll also dabble with some other shades I've been squirreling away and try a few nail art experiments.

Any suggestions? We're up for anything!

winemusicsnacksandpolish, Francesca