So how do you get, "neat and pretty"?

[Kristamouse]

I am preparing to pack for our trip in 12 days. I noticed many others posted in the awesome "neat and pretty" thread that they do have some type of a beauty routine. I am headed out this weekend to get some last minute things so please tell me what beauty products/tips/ideas that you use or do. I am feeling more like a step sister am less like a princess the further along I get, need some prettiness
My tip: bare mineral powder foundation used lightly, has SPF, evens out skin with out the foundation/concealer heaviness and keeps shine down...

 

[Princess_AmyK]

Also, I went to cosmetology school with a guy who was an artist before he was a hairstylist. I had him do my nails for one trip. He painted little disney characters on each nail. I had figaro, jiminy cricket, stitch, and mickey to name a few.

 

[sweetpee_1993]

Also, I went to cosmetology school with a guy who was an artist before he was a hairstylist. I had him do my nails for one trip. He painted little disney characters on each nail. I had figaro, jiminy cricket, stitch, and mickey to name a few.

OMG! I would soooo love to find someone who could do REAL nail art. No, not the standard flower or crystal dealio at the local nail spots. And, ugh! Last few places I've tried had the worst selection of colors and gels. What they had looked either almost dried up or thinned out too much. I DID buy my own for the upcoming trip: both are Essie. The pink is like a coral-y bright peachy color that compliments the Ca-Bana blue beautifully. Hubby likes me to do some variation of a French tip on my hands at least but it seems solids with a few contrasting fingers are much more "in" these days. I can always bring my polishes for reapplication, right? We'll see what I end up doing.