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✨A year ago, I decided to give up all beauty maintenance routines 💸 and started doing as much as I could myself. One of the best upgrades in my self-care routine has been wearing press-on nails. Here’s my process for achieving beautiful, long-lasting nails:

**1. Prep Your Nails**: Start by cleaning your nails. Remove any polish, gently push back your cuticles with a cuticle pusher, and buff your nails to create a smooth surface. It’s essential to remove any debris before moving on, so use an alcohol pad for this step.

*Pro Tip*: Use a nail prep solution to enhance adhesion in the final prep step.

**2. Choose the Right Size**: Select press-on nails that fit your fingers. Try each one on to ensure a good fit. If necessary, file the sides for a better match.

**3. Apply Adhesive**: Apply a small amount of glue to both your natural nail and the press-on nail.

**4. Press and Hold**: Position the press-on nail against your natural nail starting from the cuticle to prevent air bubbles. Press down firmly for about 10-15 seconds to secure it in place.

**5. Finish Up**: After applying all the nails, massage cuticle oil into your cuticles.

I’ve mentioned that I’m on a journey to repair my dry over-40 hands, so incorporating the @lovephilosophy body serum is essential.

#over40andfabulous #over40beauty @opi #nailideas #pressonnails #opiobsessed #nailsathome #chicago #midwestliving #quietluxury #nailinspo #howtodonails

How to Apply Press-On Nails at Home That Last for Weeks ✨

A year ago, I decided to give up all beauty maintenance routines 💸 and started doing as much as I could myself. One of the best upgrades in my self-care routine has been wearing press-on nails. Here’s my process for achieving beautiful, long-lasting nails:

**1. Prep Your Nails**: Start by cleaning your nails. Remove any polish, gently push back your cuticles with a cuticle pusher, and buff your nails to create a smooth surface. It’s essential to remove any debris before moving on, so use an alcohol pad for this step.

*Pro Tip*: Use a nail prep solution to enhance adhesion in the final prep step.

**2. Choose the Right Size**: Select press-on nails that fit your fingers. Try each one on to ensure a good fit. If necessary, file the sides for a better match.

**3. Apply Adhesive**: Apply a small amount of glue to both your natural nail and the press-on nail.

**4. Press and Hold**: Position the press-on nail against your natural nail starting from the cuticle to prevent air bubbles. Press down firmly for about 10-15 seconds to secure it in place.

**5. Finish Up**: After applying all the nails, massage cuticle oil into your cuticles.

I’ve mentioned that I’m on a journey to repair my dry over-40 hands, so incorporating the @lovephilosophy body serum is essential.

#over40andfabulous #over40beauty #nailideas #pressonnails #opiobsessed #nailsathome #chicago #midwestliving #quietluxury #nailinspo #howtodonails

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I’ve always taken care of my skin, but I never really paid much attention to my hands. Now that I’m over 40, I’ve noticed the effects of years of neglect. Recently, I discovered Philosophy’s resurfacing body serum that helps moisturize and reduce crepiness. This serum also aims to tighten and smooth the skin so, fingers crossed it helps my hands.

#LTKOver40 #LTKBeauty #LTKPlusSize

The Harper dress by Sézane was a favorite last year, and it continues to be a timeless piece! ✨ Made from a merino wool blend, it comes in all the staple colors. I'm wearing a size XXL. I'm also wearing my favorite snag-resistant tights (2X) and a vintage brooch and fur that I found while thrifting.

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First outfit of 2025! ✨ This athleisure set is a great option for a winter day. It even has cute bow cutouts on the shoulders and comes in black as well. I’m wearing a size 2X (true to size).

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Day 1 of 25 Outfits ✨ This $60 skirt set is described as cashmere-like, and it is super soft and comfortable. I loved this look so much that I bought it in two of the five colors!

🛍 The whole outfit, including my undergarments, boots, and accessories, is 🔗 in my bio. I wear my true size (18), 1X top, and 2X bottom.

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❤️ the lippie is Fenty Gloss Bomb Riri and the blush is She’s flushed by Patrick Ta!

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Here's how I create my favorite nude lips using @maccosmetics Chestnut lip liner, Teddy 2.0 lipstick, and Oh Baby lipgloss.
#makeuptips

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Loving lately 💕

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As someone with dry skin, I already love the Ultra line by Kiehl’s, so I can’t wait to add the new Ultra Body Mega Moisture Squalane Cream to my routine. ✨ It's very creamy and absorbs quickly! Use code HYDRATE for 25% off sitewide, plus a gift with purchase through 1/31.

#LTKBeauty #LTKFindsUnder50 #LTKOver40

I’ve always taken care of my skin, but I never really paid much attention to my hands. Now that I’m over 40, I’ve noticed the effects of years of neglect. Recently, I discovered Philosophy’s resurfacing body serum that helps moisturize and reduce crepiness. This serum also aims to tighten and smooth the skin so, fingers crossed it helps my hands.

#LTKOver40 #LTKBeauty #LTKPlusSize

If you follow me on social media, you know I’m serious about under-eye care (especially dark circle prevention and dry sensitive skin). Once or twice a week, I use the Peter Thomas Roth eye patches. My favorites are the FIRMx Collagen Hydra-Gel Face & Eye Patches, but the 24K Gold Pure Luxury Lift & Firm Hydra-Gel Eye Patches are nice, too!

#LTKOver40 #LTKPlusSize #LTKBeauty

How Fab are these little mugs!! 💕 #coffee bar

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Here’s everything I used to transform my space into the ultimate holiday coffee bar! ✨

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Today only! $12.95 3-Wick Candles + free shipping use code HELLODEAL

Fall favorites are vanilla, romance, autumn chai, coffee and whiskey, book loft, leaves, cozy, cashmere.

#LTKHome #LTKSaleAlert #LTKFindsUnder50

We're in love with this $36 two-piece set! ✨ The quality is excellent, and the blue color is so vibrant. I'm wearing a size XXL. This set is available in eight different colors!

#LTKFindsUnder50 #LTKPlusSize #LTKOver40

Day 1 of 25 Outfits ✨ This $60 skirt set is described as cashmere-like, and it is super soft and comfortable. I loved this look so much that I bought it in two of the five colors!

🛍 The whole outfit, including my undergarments, boots, and accessories, is 🔗 in my bio. I wear my true size (18), 1X top, and 2X bottom.

#plussize

#LTKOver40 #LTKPlusSize #LTKFindsUnder50

$This plus-size co-ord is such great quality. It reminds me of Spanx Air Essentials, but at a fraction of the cost. I’m wearing a size 1X jacket and 3X bottoms (although I could have sized down). It also comes in black and green. This is a plus-size athleisure, casual outfit idea. #LTKPlusSize #LTKSaleAlert #LTKFindsUnder50$

I can’t stop wearing this Valentino Born In Roma Donna Eau de parfum! It’s sweet with intriguing amber finish ✨

#LTKBeauty #LTKOver40 #LTKPlusSize

New Year, new scent combo! ✨ During winter, I typically prefer fresh or spicy fragrances, but I wanted to add something fun to my collection. I discovered that the Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato is perfect! Since overly sweet fragrances aren’t really my thing, I think it pairs beautifully with the Sol de Janeiro 62, which is a pistachio and salted caramel mist.

#LTKOver40 #LTKSeasonal #LTKBeauty

Here's my summer rotation of the top fragrances I keep reaching for: think lightweight yet sensual and cozy scents!

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