I rarely go and get manicures, which most people find hard to believe. But, I have always enjoyed doing my nails myself. I’m not sure if it’s because I find it hard to commit to a color for more than a week at a time! The key to a great home manicure is the preparation. I picked up this Essie ridge filling base coat the other day at my local Walgreens when I ran out of my usual base coat. All I can say is wow! It provides the perfect base for any polish. On that same trip I also picked up a new version of a Wet n’ Wild nail polish in Black Creme for 99 cents. I immediately came home and painted my nails. It’s now five days later and my nails still look great. I always finish my nails with a layer of Out The Door Top Coat to seal my manicure. It dries your nails quickly and provides a glossy finish. At the end of the day,  I truly love a basic black manicure because it goes from day to night beautifully and it pairs great with every outfit! Who doesn’t love that?