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Ride, Sally Ride

I was a little girl in 1983 when Sally Ride became the first American woman in space on STS-7.  My father is a former pilot who loves all things air and space, and after hours spent visiting the Smithsonian Air … Continue reading

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She Works Hard For the Dosh

So you better treat her right! In 1983, Donna Summer tapped into the spirit of the working woman succinctly. Back then, I wasn’t in the work force, but now I can relate to that working class struggle more than ever. … Continue reading

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The Duchess Reflects on Butter London’s “Wallis”

“…You must believe me when I tell you that I have found it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge my duties as King as I would wish to do without the help and support of … Continue reading

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Butter London: Queen Vic

One of Lunachat’s “bad” influences on me has been my expanding nail polish collection. After I borrowed her bottle of “No More Waity, Katie,” I explored Butter London more closely. Unfortunately for my wallet, it was around the week they … Continue reading

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London Hauling

My make-up style is “I-spent-an-hour-achieving-a-natural-look,” but the frustrated artist in me sees make-up as a box of paints, waiting to transform me from a mild-mannered cubicle dweller to a sultry siren or punk rocker. Unfortunately, my skin is sensitive, especially … Continue reading

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NOTD: Icelandic Lava

This polish came from the thoughtful Karabela all the way from Iceland.  Remember a few months ago when the volcano erupted? Yep, adventure-seeking, mischief-making, Karabela was there to see the action. Being out of phone and internet reach, she gave … Continue reading

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OPI Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Collection

Yo Ho Ho and a bottle of Polish! This sea wench be a might salty near tha gills. Me ain’t no addled blaggard that me don’t know  me booty. This ‘ere OPI Collection be the jollyboat in me seas. I … Continue reading

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Who Can Take a Rainbow…

Wrap it in a sigh Soak it in the sun And make a groovy lemon pie The Zoya Folks Can!! Ok, now that I have The Candy Man Can song stuck in all of your heads, let’s say a fond … Continue reading

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You Make Me Feel Like I am Young Again

I like to keep my fingernails tomboy short. But I still like a pop of color on them. I’m always looking for colors that speak to me. Zoya Nephratiti has a lot to say. It reminds me of the first … Continue reading

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I Love Butter

I love butter on bagels, noodles and baked potatoes. But most of all, I love butter on my nails. Yes, I said butter on my nails. Well, Butter London to be precise.  I’ve been around the nail polish block a … Continue reading

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