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Friday Find: Instant Manicure with Broadway Nails

March 23, 2012 / No Comments

It's Friday! Party time for many, but not for me. I work on many Fridays, although I would rather be at home or hanging out with family. I look forward to every other weekend when I don't have to work, but I still have lots of things to do- stories to write, errands to run and makeovers to do. Many times I am also traveling, which makes my 'free' Fridays really awesome.

This weekend, I came across a Friday Find that looks truly amazing and is perfect for on-the-go! I have been on acrylic nail strike for quite some time now, and I refuse to continue to blow my money on fill-ins. My BFF was trying to pull me out on a Friday "GNO" (Girls Night Out), so I figured I'd better do something to my nails without spending a fortune.

I quickly ran into Walmart where I found the cutest pack of press-on nails by Broadway Nails. Yes, The Princess Diva wears press-on nails! Broadway Nails had a variety of fashion designs and colors for adult and junior Divas to choose from.

So ladies, if you need cute, sexy nails this weekend, but don't want to throw time and money away at your local nail salon, check out Broadway Nails. It took me less than 30 minutes to go from boring, bare nails to divalicious designed nails!

Here's more about Broadway Nails:

Hottest design, trendsetters only. Fashion obsessed, trend setter, gotta-get-it-first. You got it, now flaunt it! Fashion accessories at your fingertips.

Pink gel glue for stronger, longer wear
Easy application
With self tabs
7 day wear
Hydroquinone-free

Contains:

24 decorated nails with self tabs in 12 sizes
Pink gel glue 2 ml (0.07 US fl oz.) 2 g
Manicure stick

Bling Factor:

Pros: Quick, Easy & Affordable

Cons: None

Buy Again: Yes, from now on!

Price: $6.97

Packaging: 5 Blings- Simple packaging with a see-through window to show nail design

Overall Bling: 5 Blings

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