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Chickettes Black Friday / Cyber Monday SALE! Save 20%!!

I’m gearing up for a big Black Friday / Cyber Monday sale at Chickettes Boutique and wanted to let you in on the details a little early so you can plan your holiday shopping!  The sale starts tomorrow and runs through Monday… and who knows, I may even start...

Gloss48 GellieBeans Starter Kit & LED Lamp GIVEAWAY!

Just in time for the holidays… Gloss48 is sponsoring a giveaway in which one lucky winner will receive a GellieBeans Starter Kit & LED lamp! It’s everything you need to start doing gel polish manicures in the comfort of your home. GellieBeans manicures last 2+ weeks without chipping or...

2014 Holiday Gift Ideas: LED & UV Nail Lamp Recommendations

I hope you have been finding my holiday gift ideas series useful.  Today I’m going to share my recommendations for LED and UV nail lamps.  I personally prefer using an LED lamp for the faster curing times, but there are reasons why you may want or need a UV...

2014 Holiday Gift Ideas: Gel Polish Starter Kits

Part 2 of my Holiday Gift Ideas series is about gel polish starter kits.  If you’re thinking about getting into gel polish or know someone else who is, this may help narrow down the options.  Most of the kits that I’m writing about today are meant for the at-home...

2014 Holiday Gift Ideas: My Favorite Gel Polish Brands & Colors

Hi everyone! I get a lot of emails and messages requesting recommendations for things like gel polish colors, lamps, starter kits, nail art tools and the like. Since the holiday shopping season is just around the corner, I thought I’d write a few posts to highlight some of my...

Gloss48 Launches GellieBeans Gel Polish – Swatches & Review

Today I have a review of a new-to-me gel polish that is being featured on Gloss48. If you’re not familiar with Gloss48, they offer amazing independent beauty brands that aren’t available at Sephora or the department stores. They carefully curate (and try!) all of the products offered on their...

New! Pink Gellac Silver and Gold Foil Effect Gel Polish Toppers

I’m excited to announce that Chickettes Boutique is now carrying Pink Gellac Silver & Gold Foil Effects!  These gel polish toppers have a clear base with metallic foil flakes. They can be worn on their own or applied over any gel polish color to add a fun effect!  The...