Holo franken nails & my bestest Fangirl

I was playing around with frankens the other day and as much as I liked

the base colors they still needed something......glitter? No Holographic glitter, YES!

And wouldn't you know not a bit of sunshine! *sigh*

Oh wait...they match my hair! :o)

The pink shows off her holo a bit more than the teal. (Teal is a little shy)

I will wear them again when we have sunshine so you can see the pretty holo yummies

Then my day turned to exploding tears of joy...

A mysterious package showed up? I am on a mega no buy so I did not order anything, odd.

Open mystery box and a beautiful eruption of colored paper confetti and hidden in the rainbow....

What is that you say? It is the much coveted glass file sword!

I have drooled and ogled this beautiful little thing on nailfile.net (my favorite glass file site)

but I have a serious issue with splurging on things for myself especially if technically I do NEED a new file.

What? Who? *Reads enclosed note* This is followed by ear to ear grin and tears of joy...

My beloved #1 Fangirl Lynn sent this fantabulously thoughtful gift.

Thank you so much, you really made my day!

Now, Em Guard!

(Pop quiz, who knew that I do Sword fight? Now who knows my preferred sword style?)

I knight thee Lord Skully polish

My reenactment of the Swordfile and the nail polish stone

Then the Hot Guy made me sheath the beast. ( I think he has swordfile envy)

Fangirls rock!

My favorite nail files

I admit that years ago I used emery boards on my nails.

However a few years ago I started using glass or crystal files only and I will never own or use anything ever again. My nails do not peel at the free edge at all since I switched.

I have found that as with anything not all glass/crystal files are created equal.

I'm not going to point fingernails or name names on the lesser quality ones I've used.

I have used 15+ different sizes, styles and brands over the years and I have found my most beloved brand.

I'm going to share my secret with you, because I love you...but this is between you and me.

I found a company called Top Notch Nail files a few months ago.

This is the set I have

It has a large file which is great for feet. I use it not only for the nails but also for rough patches and callouses.

I'm in need of a new one because The Hot Guy has taken over my large file.

The medium file which is standard size and my regular file. Then finally a mini file that lives in my purse for any emergencies. All 3 have the same "grit" which is not too rough but not so smooth that it doesn't work quickly.

This set is Regularly $25.00 but is on sale for $20.00. I have paid up to $12 for one glass file that in my honest opinion was no where near the quality of my Top Notch files.

Regular metal files and emery boards tear and chip the nail as you file which

weakens your nail and causes splits, tears and breaks. A glass or crystal file slides smoothly across the nail without tearing. Glass/ Crystal files seal the free edge which prevents water, dirt and chemicals from getting between the nail layers. This is one cause of peeling, breaks and splits.

You have to be careful not to buy a faux glass/crystal file.

These little beasts look like the real deal but are usually plastic or plexiglass spray coated with glass particle which wears off quickly. A real glass/crystal file will never ever wear out or dull because the entire file is glass and the "file" part is permanently etched so it will forever stay etched.

I NEED this one...

It's called the Knight in shining armour

For those who aren't aware, I spent most of my teens and 20's swordfighting (broad swords)

So I really do need this. lol

Top Notch also guarantees their files for life against wear and breakage. Seriously, their prices are comparable to or lower than most and they really stand behind their products.

Have you tried Top Notch files?

Do you have a favorite?

**Products in this post were provided by the company/PR for my honest review.