College Checklist

 Sorry for being M.I.A. again! I traveled about 1,726 miles for college starting in January until July 24th. Since then I haven't really had any desire/time to post. Plus, I don't exactly have a lot time for my Lush stuff out here. Side note: the closest Lush is 4 1/2 hours away *insert sad face*

 However, I recently thought of something to post about! A "This is the Stuff I Brought to College" kind of post! During the packing process, I got lucky that I thought of the simple things, those are usually what I forget. When I got here I realized I needed a lot of the simple necessities. *Side Note: I live in an apartment with 5 other girls as my roommates and had kitchen stuff to worry about*

 Upon Arriving, I would need to buy basic school supplies, towels, kitchen supplies, and storage supplies- who would take all of that on a plane? I tried to pack pretty much everything I could buy at home then cram in my suitcases and carry-on without overloading.

Basics

-Chargers *For all electronics you bring!!!
-Pencils/ Pens *I found I didn't need pencils, just always used pen
-Laptop *tons of papers are required to be printed and aren't accepted if handwritten
-Notebook Paper
-Printer Paper *be aware that your roomies will ALL ask to use it. I wound up needing to charge
-Highlighters/Sharpies
-Scissors/ Tape/ Stapler *The mini versions are super convenient and space savers
-Staple Puller
~Washi Tape *not sure how well it works on typical dorm walls, mine were super glossy and it didn't refused to hold up pictures
-Masking Tape *I had to use this to hang up pictures and twinkle lights above my bed
-Packing Tape *sending packages/repairing old boxes for storage
-Binders *I found that 3 is too many
-5-Subject Notebook *Really only needed this for my classes
-Manila Folder *Used this for older papers
-Small expandable Organizer *I used it for receipts

~Rubber Bands/ Paperclips/ Binder clips (small) *because who knows, you may severely need these
-White-out *bottle and pen forms. Pen = super convenient for class
~Ruler *never know
~Note Cards
-Post-its/ Post-it tabs *mostly used for cute notes to roomies/ marking textbook pages
~Colored Pencils  *I like drawing sooo...
~Pencil Sharpener *refer to the one above
~Eraser
-Hole Reinforcements
-Hole Puncher
-Composition Notebook
-Flash Drive *My laptop died multiple times so this was handy to back up things
-Fan(s) *necessary in Spring/Summer/Fall

-Laundry Hamper

-Detergent *The pods are super convenient (simply pop one in the wash)

-Stain Remover *Lots can happen when you're away

~Static Guard *Winter = So. Much. Static.

Bathroom
**In our bathroom, we each have a drawer so I keep the majority of bathroom stuff there. Plus I had a set of plastic drawers on the side of misc. bathroom stuff or papers.**
-Towels/ Washcloths
-Toothbrush/ Toothpaste
-Cup *so the toothbrush can actually dry
-Razors/ Shaving Cream
-Deodorant
-Feminine Products
-Brush/ Comb
-Room Spray *It's nice not to have than lingering stench, if you get what I mean
~Perfume/ Body Spray
~Flat Iron/ Curling Iron (or wand)/ Blow Dryer
-Shampoo/ Conditioner
-Body Wash/ Soap
~Hand and Body Lotions
-Q-tips
~Facial Cotton Rounds
~Cotton balls
~Makeup
~Makeup Remover
~Hairspray
~Leave-in Conditioner

Things for Your Actual Room

-Pillow(s) and case(s)
-Sheets and mattress cover *mattress covers were required in our apartment
~Mattress Topper *We got a cheap memory foam, it made a huge difference in comfort! :)
-Hangers *Shirt and Skirt/Pants hangers!
-Slippers *The floors are actually rather gross, never go barefoot!
~Dresser *IF there's room, I happened to have enough
-Supply Organizer with compartments *pictured below

 

~Tissues *if you put them in the bathroom, your roomies WILL use them and not care if they get replenished 

-Medium-sized Baskets *keeps things mostly out of sight and out of mind

-Makeup Mirror (Lighted) *with 5 other girls, getting ready is typically a hassle, this just made life easier

~Hanging Organizer *just additional storage for some things you can't find room for

~Twinkle Lights *Created a calm atmosphere in the room :) Pictured below

-Shoes *Depend on seasons you're there. Nice to have at least one pair of each: boots (Winter kind and fall kind), booties, heels, flats, sandals, flip-flops, tennis shoes.

-Under-the-bed shoe box or Hanging Shoe Organizer *I went with under-the-bed shoe storage

-Power Strips *My outlets were so inconvenient and I had so many things to plug in -This is my favorite style, they come in lots of colors now (mine was plain white)

**My apartment complex provided cinder blocks for us to lift our beds since the feet were oddly shaped. Lifting it even that little was a huge help with storage space**

Wellness/Emergency Items

-Motrin/ Advil/ Tylenol

-Alka-Seltzer Pills *evil colds attack, even at college

-Tums

-Pepto-Bismol *liquid or pill, personal preference

-Cortizone Cream

-Band-Aids

-Neosporin +Pain Relief *works wonders

-Tweezers *very pointy in case of splinters, etc. I did actually get splinters

~Box to store it all in

-Small Lantern/ Flashlight

-Batteries for this lantern/flashlight

Kitchen

-Utensil Set

-Cups *you won't feel like washing that one cup every time you drink something different

-Water Bottles *super convenient in your room and on campus (go for camelbak for spill-proof reasons)

-Heat-resistant Spoon

-Spatula 

-Whisk

-Knives *cutting veggies, meat, etc.

-Strainer

-Sponge

-Dish Detergent

-Dish Rack/ Towels

-Paper Towels 

-Plates/ Bowls

-Zip-lock Baggies *various sizes

-Foil

-Plastic Wrap

-Measuring Cups/ Measuring Spoons

-Pots/ Pans *Pictured below

Things That Are Nice to Have

-Movies!

-Nail Polish

-Nail File

-Nail Clippers

-Lip Balm/ Chapstick!

-Sunscreen

-Sunglasses

-Paints/ Paint Brushes 

-Journal

-Cards *to send to friends/family

-Envelopes/ Stamps *to send those cards

-iPod

-Jewelry

-Pictures *tape on wall and/or put in frames- i did a combo of both

-Stuffed Animal *Mine was a HK my bestie bought me, it helps with homesickness in my opinion

-Fuzzy Blankets *great for movie nights

-Reed Diffusers or other flameless fragrance *My roomie used an electric wax melter, the great scent totally transformed bad moods

-Mod Podge *Never know when you'll need to get crafty

I hope you guys enjoy this list and that it helps you out a bit. I had an amazing first year of college and I wound up with some pretty great roommates. There will most likely be drama somewhere along the line, but try your best to push through. Remember the light at the end of the tunnel. :)

Good luck and all my best, Annie

Flashback: First Lush Products

Let me begin by saying that I am so behind! I haven't posted anything for about a year. Talk about major procrastination!
 My first trip to Lush was around November 2012. So let's talk about that gigantic adventure! Oh my goodness, they have such amazing products! When I first went, I was very disappointed by a lot of the scents that everyone raved about. However, my opinion on most of those products has most definitely changed. :)
*I cut my bubble bars a lot smaller than most people do, just because I want as much use as I can get out of each product. I'll talk about how I've been cutting them at the end of this post.*
 I didn't like Lust and I still don't (I hate the scent of jasmine). The Godmother, Snow Fairy, Candy Mountain, The Comforter, Rose Jam, and Pink Bath Bomb- didn't originally care for- I smelled them every time I went in and now love these scents! I thought I'd be in love with Vanilla Fountain at first whiff, but I wasn't. Again, the more I returned, the more I liked it- I think they recently discontinued it though. Let's get on with what I did like and had the money to buy! :)

 The very first thing I threw into my basket was A French Kiss bubble bar.

 

I broke the bubble bar in my ziplock before I took this picture (why a lot of the beautiful lavender is in the bag, not on the stem). But oh my goodness, it smells so fantastic! It's a fantastic mixture of lavender, rosemary, and thyme; it's sweet and floral but also a bit herbal. Each bar's color and scent vary little by little because each batch is handmade. :) With the amount of bar that I use, it just barely colors my bath water, I get just enough bubbles too. The scent lasts most of the time I'm in the bath.

 The first of the bubbleroons that I was interested in was Yuzu and Cocoa. There are two other bubbleroons: Rose Jam and Green.

 This one has an amazing cocoa and sort of tropical scent, it's nothing like that yucky fake chocolate smell. :) Oh my, this bubble bar is so moisturizing! Unfortunately, when the bubbles disappear, most of the scent does too, you practically have to stick your nose in the water in order to smell it.

As for shower gels, I wound up purchasing the limited edition Twilight.

I love this shower gel! It has a really deep purple color with quite a bit of super fine glitter. It smells a lot like French Kiss, but smells identical to the Twilight bath bomb when it's used. It's the great scent of lavender which they decided to pair with tonka; in my opinion it's slightly herbal with lots of lavender and delicious sweetness. I am in LOVE! I was sad to hear that it wasn't coming back in stores this year, but then they brought it back online for the Christmas season! :)

Cutting Bubble Bars

My reason for cutting bubble bars is to get the most use out the products- it's hard for me to justify spending $6 on a bubble bar that most only use in one or two baths, no matter how high quality the ingredients are. How many pieces you slice the bubble bar into depends upon how large it is. In addition, I get more bubbles by sticking a piece of bubble bar into a piece of cheesecloth or pantyhose. With pantyhose you can just tie the open end of the leg around the faucet. If you're using cheesecloth, you'll need to place the bar in the center, gather the edges to the center, and loop a rubber band around the ends, then over the faucet. To create even more bubbles, if you have a detachable shower head, you can take that down, turn it on the highest setting, and run that across the bath.

 I get 6 uses out of French Kiss by using a top chunk, middle section, then splitting the bottom into 4. I get 8 uses from Yuzu and Cocoa. Typically people say that the bubbleroons give you two uses- not true. You can get so much more. Simply break it in half where the "filling" is, then each side into 4.
 *Since a comb is generally what I have in my bathroom, I use that to slice my soaps and bubble bars. It does a decent job. :) You could also use a knife if you so wish.*

Since last November, I have been to Lush way too many times to count! Plus I've purchased many more products in the mean time. I promise I'm back on the blog for sure this time! I plan to go to Lush some time this week for a lot of their lovely Christmas products, so I will of course do a haul! There may also be a favorite Lush product post soon. :)

Stay Lushly, Annie

What's Been Going On Lately

Hey there! So I finally called Imoshion again. They offered for me to just keep my current bag and that they would send me one of the new ones which are triple stiched now and are made by a different manufacturer. However, I had finally had it with their customer service through the months and told them to just give me a refund. They are giving me a refund of $85 of the $90.95 which I paid because the rest was shipping cost. Though I had become frustrated with them, I never talked to them like I was angry, nor did I let them know I was frustrated. I think that this is important when dealing with a situation like this because the phone operators don't deserve for a person to take their anger out on them, they deserve to be treated professionally and with respect. Anyways, they told me to go ahead and keep my current bag and that they would refund me through a credit card, since they no longer work with pay pal (how I paid).

-I still support Kandee Johnson and all that she does. I still love her and all of her videos and blogs. I love her design and all that she did with this bag. I know that she has nothing to do with the fact that this bag was poorly made, she only came up with the idea and design of the bag and all that was on it.  It was the company's job to choose a good manufacturer and to carry out her design, therefore Imoshion is the one that I no longer support. I believe in Kandee Johnson, I believe that she is a truly fantastic person who wishes people nothing but wonderful things. I believe that Kandee Johnson had no idea that this bag would do something like coming unsewn. I have nothing but love and support for Kandee. I still continue to support her in her ongoing journey through life and career, and I wish her all good things. I am continuing to read her blogs and watch her videos as if this issue with the bag had nothing to do with her. I do not see this as a poor reflection on Kandee. I still get excited to read her blogs and watch her videos. I do not believe that anyone who may have had a bad experience with the Kandee J bag from Imoshion or who has read this post should dislike Kandee Johnson or anything of the sort because none of it was/is her fault.-

 

So here's the damage on my bag. Both sides of the back strap were coming undone. The first picture is the left side of the back strap, which is the worst of the two. And the second picture is the right side of the back strap, which is just beginning to rip.

On another note, I plan on showing you guys two products I bought on my first trip to Ulta and my current favorite summer nail polishes some time soon and also something ahh-mazing! Again, sorry I've been so behind on my posts.

Enjoying the summer, Annie

Quick Little Update

Hey there! I know I am sooo behind on posting. I have just been super busy this summer! So if you guys have been reading my blog, you probably know that I purchased the Kandee J. bag from Imoshion. I loved this thing! About a month of using it, the straps started to rip away from the bag. I have emailed them back and forth dozens of times about returning it and exchanging it, but I have not recieved a final reply from them, so I've been trying to work that out. This is, as you can imagine, quite frustrating. Especially as they were so proud to announce adding new staff members to answer their emails recently. So I've been thinking about just flat out returning the Kandee J. bag since I've kind of lost interest in the bag and get a somewhat smaller bag that is much more versatile. What do you guys think about that?

 I'm probably going to call Imoshion today or some time this week about my bag. It's getting to be quite rediculous since it's been over a month since I have recieved a reply. Hopefully they will be understanding of my position. I have also been crazy busy with other things this summer. It's unbelievable how fast a week goes when you have things to do!

 I hope you understand what all is going on and why I haven't been posting. Mostly, I haven't been posting because of all the stress in the air and that makes me really not feel like posting. Ha. Sorry!

Annie <3

Classic/adorable shoes

Cheers to posting on time this week!! :)
Anyways, I feel like these shoes are really cute! Both pairs can be found at Payless Shoesource.
 The first pair is from Brash and is called Women's Gemini Flat.

 




The rhinestones are a super cute touch and I haven't seen any shoes like these before. I really love them. The outter fabric feels silky and smooth, so I don't recommend wearing them in the rain or in any sort of condition in which they would get really dirty, as they will probably be next to impossible to get clean. They add the perfect amount of personality to an everyday outfit without being overwhelming. These were $26.99.

The next pair is a wedge pump by Dexter, but for whatever reason it is not on the payless website. I don't recall how much these babies cost though.

 
Every girl needs a pair of nude heels of some sort. It doesn't matter if it is nude pumps, stilettos, wedges, kitten heels, cone heels, square heels, spool heels, sling backs, just have a pair of nude heels. Up until now, I have never found the pair of nude heels. I don't believe that this is the pair, but it is definitely a close second! I love them so much! These are more of a tan color than a nude, but they are super close. Nude heels are incredibly versatile, so you can pair it with pretty much anything and pull it off. Nude heels are definitely timeless. J'adore!

Good luck on your shoe journey!, Annie

Mall Cosmetics Haul!

Finally making this post! Sorry it has taken me a while! Let's begin. :)

Up first is a new scent from Bath & Body Works called Malibu Heat. I decided to get the lotion for once. :)

I like this scent. Their lotions are decent, nothing too special. It really does remind me of the beach! There are hints of pineapple and orange in it too.
One of my favorite perfumes ever for when I'm feeling flirty is the Gorgeous perfume from Victoria's Secret.

So I guess this is their holiday gift size bottle. It came in an ornament-like package and is quite small. However, it is just as strong as the full size bottle. I hate the full size bottle. The squeezy thing is just cheap. Yes, I will admit that it's cute, but it comes so easily disconnected. Awful! I didn't want their fragrance mist in this scent because it isn't as strong and wears off a lot faster that the eau de parfum. So naturally I was looking for an eau de parfum or cologne in this sent. I found it and will love it till it's gone! <3

Also from Victoria's Secret I purchased their Deep-Softening Body Butter in Secret Craving.

 
Of course the first picture is of the nice, brand new tub of lotion...and then we have the second picture, I used it twice and then dropped it. My bad. But at least you can see the texture. It has a nice bounce to it in the container and feels great being smoothed on your legs after a shave. Nice and moisturizing, not sticky at all, and this scent...omg...very enticing! Apparently what you smell is black currant and vanilla absolute. :)

I also got the shower gel in Secret Craving.

Same amazing scent as above. This gel creates a nice lather. The scent lasts for a long while after your shower is over, which I love, since I shower before bed. By morning the scent is gone, unless you add the body butter afterwards too. :)

Then I purchased the eau de toilette in Secret Craving, since it was 3 for $25. :)

Same great scent, only more. One thing I do dislike is that it wears off in around an hour, but it is still subtly there and becomes one of those scents that you have to get close to a person to smell. :)

From some salon that I don't recall that was in the mall I purchased two hair products. The first it Bed Head's Totally Baked, which is a volumizing and prepping hair meringue.

 

This baby does exactly what it says! Almost immediately I can see the volume at my roots. I like to let my hair air dry and even with wet hair, the volume is added, and is still there in the morning. I use this as the very first thing on my hair after my shower, the smell gags me a bit, but smells wonderful when you apply Glaze Haze after it.

From the same salon I also purchased Bed Head's Glaze Haze, a smoothing hair serum.

 

I also apply this to my wet hair, right after my shower. If you're not careful with this product, you will easily become a greaseball. One pump is fine, but make sure to begin at the tips of your hair, NOT your roots. (roots are at the top of your head, connecting the hair to your scalp. Tips are the ends of your hair, where the hairs end. I know people tend to get confused with the terms of roots and tips) This product makes my hair smell so wonderful! :)

Sephora is where I did the bulk of my shopping. I have been eyeing Lavanila's deodorant for a while, I just never knew exactly what scent I wanted. This last time, I found it.

It is their Vanilla Summer scent. I love it. Very summery and even the cashier asked what scent I had on. I wish I had gotten their perfume in this scent. Not much of this deodorant is necessary to be ensured 'coverage' through the day.

Another product by Lavanila is their Pure Vanilla scent in an eau de parfum rollerball.

My mother actually gave me this since it isn't exactly her kind of scent, and she knows how much I love my sweet smells (as long as they aren't artificial-smelling and don't make you gag). I enjoy this scent quite a bit. Plus, it lasts all day, like the entire day, which is rare for sweet scents, but I'm not complaining!!

Before Sephora had even gotten Eyeko's Skinny Brush mascara, I had been looking forward to them recieving the Curvy Brush mascara. And with things had gone so well with the Skinny Brush mascara, I had my heart set on purchasing the Curvy Brush mascara.

 

This mascara is designed with curl and hold in mind, rather than length. This made me slightly depressed. The reason for this is because I don't really care too much about 'curl & hold', that's what eyelash curlers are for and you set that curl with a mascara. This would be better for those who don't want to use an eyelash curler, but seeing as I do it isn't of much help. However, when I use this as a base coat after curling my lashes, then apply the Skinny Brush mascara, my lashes look fabulous! I don't think I'll be repurchasing based upon the fact that it doesn't lengthen or really thicken my lashes. I would recommend this for those who don't want to use an eyelash curler or have a problem with your lashes staying curled. This mascara also comes with a little 'shield' to keep the mascara off of your eyelids.

Then a simply cute purchase was a pack of Hello Kitty Nail Art Stickers and the design of these is Modern Icons.

I think these are really cute, but I have yet to test these puppies out. I will try and do a post of them when I do. I feel like most of us, as little girls love and admire Hello Kitty; then as we hit double digits, we think she is a childish icon and want to adorn ourselfs with "grown-up" things so ignore how cute she is; then later in life around say 17, we begin to adore her again and remember the times which we associate with her: innocent times, carefree times. I have found myself loving her again, more and more.

A wonderful product from Smashbox that I got is their Photo Finish Foundation Primer.

As you can see, this primer is clear. It glides on easily, and allows any make-up you apply over it to do the same. I simply apply this with my hands (make sure they're freshly cleaned). This product makes any dry patches on my face disappear seem moisturized. I love it. I used a sample pack of this for a super long night out. I had applied my make-up early afternoon and of course, applied this before anything else, but after moisturizer. Eight hours out (sweating and dancing included) and with my make-up on for a total of 15 hours, my make-up remained perfect, it was like I had just applied it all through the night and I didn't touch it up once! No creasing, no sliding, nothing, only perfection! Je l'aime!! <333

Also from Smashbox, is their Limitless Eye Liner in Smoke.

 
The color is a charcoal grey, but more of a black if applied with a heavy hand. I loveeee this liner! With pencil liners I feel that I can never get a thin line close to my lashes, it takes me more time and the line is always thicker with other liners. With this one I can get a fairly thin line and there will be zero gaps at my lash line, and I mean zero! In the cap, there is a pretty decent sharpener. There are three parts to the cap, the cover to the sharpener, then something that goes into the end of the sharpener (I'm not sure what the purpose of this part is, the cap functions and closes just fine without it, so it's no big deal if lost), and then the sharpener itself. All in all, a really good pencil. :)

With my purchases at Sephora, I recieved two free samples. The first is DDF's Ultra-Lite Oil-Free Moisturizing Dew. 

This is a really good moisturizer, I was definitely shocked! I might actually go back for this in a full size bottle. This was absolutely light-weight and oil-free! My face did feel the moisture and has made a noticable improvement just from this sample pack.

The second sample is from Ole Henricksen. This moisturizer is Truth Crème Advanced Hydration.

I don't think I have ever actually hated a product, but this one I do, I truly do. When I applied it to my face, I felt smothered with oil. On top of that there is this fake orange scent to it, it's like a medical and artificial scent, like they tried to make it smell good, but they failed miserably. It did not absorb quickly like it claims, and the only reason it 'glides' onto your skin is because there is so much grease in it. It can't be the possibility that the ingredients separated and I just got the oil, since I squished the packet around before opening it, because I know that some products separate. I had to wash this off of my face mostly because of the overwhelming scent. I do not recommend this product to anyone, unless you like that sort of fake disgusting orange scent and a greaseball face. Sorry if you do like this product and have maybe had a different experience with it, but it is just not for me!

Something I ordered off of amazon.com is the Treat Soft Candy Vanilla Buttercream scented Old Fashioned Jumbo Flavored Lip Balm. That sure is a mouthful! Ha! You can get it off of their website, but they send to you through amazon anyways. I just typed in the name and the seller was Treat Beauty, so I knew it was authentic. It doesn't really matter whether you're buying it on their website or from amazon, it's still them, unless it is listed by another seller.

 
I was sooo excited when I recieved this in the mail! This little number really is jumbo! I didn't expect it to be so large, but I am glad that it is. It takes a lot less time to apply that a regular size lip balm does. All about saving time over here. Ha! It smells so good I could eat it! The best thing about it is that it's 100% natural and there are only 5 ingredients!! The ingredients are: Coconut Oil, Beeswax, kosher Vegetable Glycerin, Shea Butter, Natural Vanilla Flavoring. Now there s no possible way for this to be bad for your lips (unless you're allergic to any ingredients). It smells deliciously sweet, there is no taste to it, and feels great on my lips. It isn't oily at all! I have also been putting it on my recently dry hands and it really helps, and quickly at that!

I'm going to do another post about two fantastic pairs of shoes I recently purchased next weekend. I realize it's not make-up, but they are so classic and fantastic that I have to share! So be on the lookout for that post. I will most definitely be posting that one on time! I hope you enoyed this post!

Please subscribe to my blog and comment to let me know what you think of it and what else you would like to see. Thank you! :)

Enjoying all of my new products, Annie

My Shellac Experience!

 I would like to start with apologizing for my month hiatus! ...One of these days I will continually post on time! I've been meaning to do a nail polish post on some of my favorite spring/summer nail colors, but I got shellac April 20th. :)
 I had an event to go to on Saturday and got my nails done on Friday. I love the people I go to for my nails, they're so nice and truly do have the longevity of a manicure in mind, they're not just about making money. I was hoping for a french manicure and did not want acrylics because I don't want to mess up my nails strength, seeing as they're quite strong on their own, but I wanted the look of acrylics. They recommended that I get a shellac french manicure, which I didn't know they could do, I thought that it was a 'solids only' kind of thing. Anyways, I got the shellac and I am so happy with the result.
   What is it?: Shellac is is similar to nail polish, but lasts for at least 14 days with zero chipping, scratching, or smudging. Some shellac claims to make nails stronger later, but I didn't notice it right after, but two weeks of being free from it, they do seem to have a new found strength. My nails were also quite strong with the shellac still on them, very similar to acrylics.

I'm not sure why I took a picutre with my toes? I had them done too though, just regular polish. Anyways, above is what my shellac looked like the first day! It didn't take long for them to apply and treat the shellac with a UV light. Very quick process, even with the shaping of my nails.

 So here is what my shellac looked like 2 weeks in. I did pick at my shellac this day before the picture; however, my thumb is what they had looked like before I was picking it off. Ha, sorry!

This stuff is amazing! If I was made of money, I would no longer use regular nail polish! My nails were pretty healthy after the removal of the shellac, I did cut them after I removed the shellac though because they were somewhat weak and didn't want my nails to split. I did do the removal myself with pure acetone, my nail salon knows what kind of person I am and that I will use it only for the purpose of removing shellac. I can tell you that most salons will want you to return for removal because you can't remove it with just nail polish remover and I don't recommend picking it off.
 If you have the money and around 30 minutes of spare time, I highly recommend getting it done!

Shellac lovin', Annie