Ok, I have been stingy. It's time I shared one of my favorite London beauty spots with you!

Being born and raised in Southern California I am use to seeing a nail salon on every corner. Some better than others, but for the most part you know exactly what to expect. When I first started bouncing back and forth between LA and London I was shocked by how difficult I found it to find a nail salon that I liked and that gave me the same quality I was spoiled with back home.

I came across DryBy on Instagram and fell in love with the sleek decor and shiny shellac nails (try saying that fast!). DryBy has taken nail care to a new level. The service is always amazing, from being greeted and offered a drink to the finishing touches on your nails, you will be fully taken care of. Every single nail technician who I have had the pleasure of getting has been so friendly and most importantly a perfectionist! Edo is my absolute favorite, she has transformed my nails the last few times I have visited. The last shellac I had done lasted over three weeks without peeling or chipping!

DryBy also has a blow dry bar upstairs where you can have your hair washed and styled. I have tried this service as well and it is equally as relaxing. They use top products which smell amazing and won't damage your hair. Cost wise, you get what you pay for. In California a gel manicure is much cheaper, but I have yet to find a place that offers the quality of service that DryBy provides.

Tips:

- BOOK AHEAD. The space is cozy and there are a limited amount of chairs that provide nail services, but this is NOT a downside because you get someone who will take the time with your nails and make sure they are perfect. Plus the space is not hectic and great for a girls catch up or some solo relaxation. If you are going with a friend mention this over the phone so you can sit next to each other.

- PLAN FOR TIME. In a rush? Keep in mind a shellac manicure takes around an hour, give or take if you have previous shellac on your nails. A blow dry is a bit shorter. Take a friend and enjoy a coffee or glass of prosecco!

- TRY SOMETHING NEW. DryBy offers so many color choices your mind will be blown. They also can do some pretty awesome nail art from marbling to intricate designs. Go on their Instagram @drybylondon to get some inspiration! My favorite colors are "Creekside", "Winter Glow", and "Field Fox".

Visit http://www.dryby.co.uk for details!

PS Can DryBy please open in Los Angeles?!

K xo

Hi guys! Are you ready for some Spring cleaning?

I have been tackling a personal organizing mission, going through my bathroom items! Storage in UK bathrooms is far less than what I have been spoiled with in the states.

As I was going through makeup, hoping to discard bone dry foundation bottles and too dark creams (I can't tan to save my life), I realized that one of my number one used foundation bottles had TONS of hidden product still inside that the pump was no longer able to push out.

As an organizer I believe in decluttering and not holding on to items that you do not need, but seeing this trapped makeup that I use every day at the bottom of the bottle drove me crazy!

Instead of tossing it right away I decided to try to extract what was left and use it all up before moving on to the next bottle! How many of us throw away makeup products because we think they're empty? I know I've done it!

-First step is to try pumping out all the makeup normally (if your bottle has the small push pump). This will easily clear out anything that you can use straight away.

-Next, can you turn the bottle upside down? Maybe balance it on its cap? This will bring all of the liquid product to the cap. Be aware that when you unscrew or open the top you could have a lot of product come rushing out! I wouldn't wear your nicest outfit while doing this. Trust me, because I did!

-After a few hours all of your makeup will have settled to the bottom and be easily accessible once you open the cap. I had my bottles rest overnight.

-Now take your small travel screw top container, like the one pictured above (you can by these at any drug store), and open the lid.

-Loosen the lid of your makeup slowly and place the open bottle over the new small plastic container and shake that baby out! I even rested my makeup bottle over the container so it could drain all of the liquid makeup out. Give it a few taps if you need to.

-Tip: use the pump to scrape out any excess makeup that is slow to come out of the bottle. Don't be afraid to use your fingers!

Tadaa!! You're finished! Now chuck that empty bottle in the trash and enjoy a few days more worth of makeup! It's a bit of work but if you're using an expensive foundation or just want to get what you paid for, like me, it's worth the extra 10 mins of work! I'm sure you can do this for any liquid beauty products such as lotions and foundations.

Do you have any makeup hacks that you use? Comment below and let me know!

K xo