Red for Ed!

Since it's Monday, my nails are nicely painted.  I have no chips (yet), and my fingers are looking shiny and lovely.

This week's nail color is Royal Rajah Ruby from OPI...a delightfully dark, rich red that makes me think of the holidays.  But I'm not just wearing red polish for the good looks.  I work for a teachers' union, and today we're all wearing Red for Ed, as in public education.  Wearing red is a way to stand united as we tell our lawmakers in WA state that continued budget cuts to public education hurts kids and takes away their opportunities.

Makeup, work, and a political message all rolled up into a few coats of nail polish.  Who knew?

What color are you wearing on your fingers this week?

I'm Still Here...(or should I say: Stila Here!)

I swear, 2011 has been brutal on my blogging habits.  I am still here, still loving makeup, but I just haven't gotten back into the habit of regular blog posts.

EMBARRASSING.

Anyway...I make no promises, but I am going to try to do my best and post better.  Yes, you've heard that before from me, but hey...life is crazy.

So...before I scamper off again for a few weeks of silence (hopefully not!), I have to ask: What is on your beauty wish list this holiday season?  There are always so many kickass palettes and holiday editions...what do you have your eye on? 

Me?  I'm digging this lovely palette from Stila (their Dream in Full Color kit, $39), but I'm on a Stila kick as of late.  (I'm STILL loving In The Light, also worthy of adding to your wish list if you haven't given it a try yet.)

Leave me a comment and let me know what you absolutely, positively have to have (or give!) this holiday season.