Around the office, we obviously talk about our products and our experiences with them and now that the summer season is here, we are all about nails. But when you are showing off your nails, it's not just the nail that matters; this is why we want to express the importance in caring for your cuticles. Many people have different ways of caring for their cuticles, one of the most common ways we know are to just push them and cut away. However, what you may not know is that this is one of the worst things you can do for caring for your cuticles. You should never bite, push, cut or peel your cuticles. Rather than ridding them, treat them to be healthy and beautiful, because after all they are part of your nails.

First start with an exfoliating hand & cuticle treatment cream, like Philosophy's Time on Your Hands . This hand and cuticle cream heals sun damaged hands, dry cuticles and works incredibly fast to reveal it's desirable effect. It leaves hands and cuticles incredible smooth. 

If for some reason you prefer not to use Philosophy products, there are plenty of other cream brands you can use, like Clinique. Clinique, we know, is one of everyones most favorite skin care line and we can totally get why! This Clinique Deep Comfort Hand and Cuticle cream is long lasting and will keep your cuticles and hands hydrated for 12 hours, talk about great quality!

Now before you go ahead and call us hypocrites, we still are sticking to our word to not push back and trim your cuticles, HOWEVER, if you use a cuticle nipper, like the Tweezerman one we have, to use to cut a hangnail, we're all for it! Anything to keep your nails healthy and clean, we're all for it, but to push back and trim away those cuticles, no, no, no.

Lastly, a personal fave of ours, the Dr. Hauschka nail oil pen! This handy dandy pen is awesome; it comes with a felt tip applicator, so it's perfect to throw it in a bag and go. This oil is perfect for a simple and easy daily treatment to strengthen and clarify nails, promote healthier growth and softer cuticles, as well as enhances keratin to strenghten soft or brittle nails. That what we're talking about! Beautiful, strong, healthy nails for all year long!

Everyone has their top must have beauty and fragrance items, you may have more than I, but today, for you, I've picked out 5 must have items I want, love, can't live without --simply put, my top 5 beauty must have picks!

•  Must Have Item: Juicy Couture by Juicy Couture
• Why: Not only does this eau de parfum smell pleasant and pretty (with fragrance notes of mandarin, watermelon, vanilla and patchouli to name a few), but it comes with a cute charm I can add to my keys or bag! Plus the bottle is pretty amazing! What's not to like about it?
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• Must Have Item: Apple Wood scented candle by Exceptional Parfums

• Why: The fall season is my absolute favorite and this scent brings my fave season to me whenever I light it!
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• Must Have Item: Aveda's Damage Remedy Shampoo
• Why: A shampoo that can save my hair from the abuse my hair dryer and straightener give it daily deserves a top spot in my 5 must have beauty picks!

• Must Have Item: Kiss Me exfoliating lip scrub by Philosophy
• Why: This gloss keeps my lips velveety smooth and really does keep them baby soft, with a slight tint of pink! Perfect for every day wear and totally kissable lips.

• Must Have Item: Blinc dark blue Eyeliner
  
• Why: This extra-ordinary liquid eyeliner glides easily across my lash line, making the trendy cat eye easy, easy, easy!
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Please feel free to share with me your top beauty and fragrance must haves and why you can't live with out them in the comment section below! 

xo Assunta