▼

Monday, January 26, 2015

Visiting the Nail Salon (Photostory)

I live for the quick dio.  Sometimes it is a no frills dio, but it serves the purpose.  I had three potential stories in mind for today.  Somehow I ended up with a nail salon, which wasn't even on my radar.  It worked out because I've been wanting to check out my MiWorld nail salon set I purchased last year.

The sisters, China and Sylvia are at the nail salon with their respective daughters, Taylor and Jessica.  Both moms and daughters are getting gel manicures.

Waiting for manicures are Tina and Celia.  

Just a look at a couple of the MiWorld pieces.  The thing on the wall is actually one of the walls in the set, which is closer to 1:12 scale.  It comes with a case with 12 nail polishes.  Just these two pieces alone made the set worth it to me.  All the other pieces are too small to use with Barbie, but I will find different ways to incorporate each item. 

"How's that?  Do you like that color?"  (Nail technician)
"Yes.  It's pretty."  (Taylor)
"Okay..Well let's dry this hand before we move on to the next hand."  (Technician, who knows if she doesn't dry these little hands, they will be messed up within minutes.)

"Now put your hands under the drying lamp."  (Technician)
The little lamp is the one that came with the MiWorld set. "

"Which color do you like better?  The yellow or the green?"  (Sylvia)
"Ummm....the green."  (Jessica)

"Okay, green it is."  (Sylvia)
"Good choice.  That's one of our more popular colors."  (Rochelle; Racquel's twin sister and Mia's younger sister)

"Sorry for bringing you directly to the nail salon, after your long flight, but this is the only appointment I could get, and this broken nail is driving me crazy."  (Tina)
"No problem.  I'm just glad to be here.  As for the flight, it was quite enjoyable.  I met a nice tenderoni that kept me entertained."  (Celia)

"Oh really?  You have always attracted the younger guys for as long as I've known you.  So what's up with this one?  Are you planning to see him while you're in town?"  (Tina)
"No.  Turns out he has a girlfriend.  He was a real cutie though.  (Celia)
"That's just as well.  We have a lot to get done and you're only here til next week. "  (Tina) 
"Matron of honor reporting for duty."  (Celia)
The two laugh, then realize they are being called by the nail technicians.

at

24 comments:

  1. simsgrlJanuary 26, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    I purchased the Mini sets and haven't figured out how to use them with Barbie yet. Great diorama, thanks for the idea.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. VanessaJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:41 PM

      simsgrl - Yes the set was much smaller than I expected, but I really only bought it for the nail polish. Glad you were able to get some ideas.

      Delete
  2. LadyteeJanuary 26, 2015 at 6:51 PM

    Love the nail salon! Yep, she better leave Darius alone or visa versa! lol

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. VanessaJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:43 PM

      Sonya - Thanks. Nikki had her fair share of Darius drama when Halle was in the picture. I'm looking forward to seeing what's going on with them.

      Delete
  3. JewellJanuary 26, 2015 at 11:32 PM

    Great little dio! I had been considering that nail set. Thanks for helping me make up my mind. Girl, these toy manufacturers need to be paying you a commission for all the stuff I've bought after seeing it on your blog- lol I love your use of the Dollar Tree lamps, too.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. VanessaJanuary 27, 2015 at 10:23 AM

      Jewell - Thanks. This is the only MiWorld set I purchased because I knew they weren't the right size. I was willing to pay to get those nail polishes. Those are priceless. I agree about that commission thing. Lol! Those Dollar Tree lamps are priceless, too. I bought 2 more the last time I was in there.

      Delete
  4. Georgia GirlJanuary 26, 2015 at 11:47 PM

    The salon looks great! I have also contemplated forking over the $15 for the set. I will pick it up the next time I see it. Thanks a lot Vanessa! Lol! Oh, I almost forgot to mention that I am happy that Celia backed off of Darius. I really like he and Nikki together. Speaking of Nikki, where is she?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. VanessaJanuary 27, 2015 at 10:26 AM

      Georgia Girls - Thanks! You know me, always happy to spend other people's money. Celia wasn't after Darius. She too was just being flirtatious. We will see Nikki real soon.

      Delete
  5. UnknownJanuary 27, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    Hello from Spain: This salon is fabulous. I really like your nail kit game. I love the pictures on the wall. Very cosmopolitan. Great pictures and very real. Keep in touch

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. VanessaJanuary 27, 2015 at 10:27 AM

      Marta - Thanks! Glad you like the salon. Every town needs a good nail salon.

      Delete
  6. Jaye's Doll SpaceJanuary 27, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    I don't see quick set up on this. I wouldn't have known if you hadn't said it. I have a couple of MiWorld packs - the extra items you can get. I think the nail polishes look nice.

    I think the Dollar Tree lamps are wonderful! I bought several. I keep laughing because people are trying to sell them for $6-9 on Ebay. I guess some people wouldn't know you could get them for only a $1 if they aren't looking.

    You are really on a roll this week with stories. Keep 'em coming!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. VanessaJanuary 28, 2015 at 10:12 AM

      Janainah - I have a couple of the extra MiWorld packs, too. They are makeup sets, though. Every time I go to the Dollar Tree, I feel I need to get a couple lamps because I know they are going to disappear at some point. It's so fun doing stories again.

      Delete
  7. billa's dolls and fashionsJanuary 27, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    Hi Van, quite a nice story!
    Too bad she's going to leave Darius alone I was intrigued by the possibilities....LOL

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. VanessaJanuary 28, 2015 at 10:14 AM

      billa's - Lol! It's hard for me to make Darius a bad guy. You missed all the Darius and Halle drama from a couple years ago. I couldn't figure out who I wanted him to be with, so the drama was mostly my issue.

      Delete
  8. limbe dollsJanuary 27, 2015 at 8:31 PM

    I like Tina so I enjoyed seeing her again.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. VanessaJanuary 28, 2015 at 10:14 AM

      limbe dolls - I love that Tina doll. I am a sucker for short haired dolls.

      Delete
  9. CarricktersJanuary 28, 2015 at 6:24 AM

    That is a very nice nail salon. Will we get to see more of the wedding preparations?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. VanessaJanuary 28, 2015 at 10:16 AM

      Carrickters - Thanks. We may see some of the wedding prep, but it's not my focus. Doll weddings are very tiring!

      Delete
  10. Doll CrazyJanuary 28, 2015 at 6:00 PM

    Last week my daughter and I had a fun time creating our own nail shop with the dollar tree lamps and the MiWorld OPI nail set. I love a set of freshly done nails and I love your doll stories.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. VanessaFebruary 1, 2015 at 3:12 PM

      Doll Crazy - Thanks. Did you take pictures? Will we see it on your blog?

      Delete
  11. BriniJanuary 29, 2015 at 6:18 PM

    I hope to be working on a few business in Dotsville and a salon would be nice. I haven't ran across those lamps yet so hopefully I will find some. I love how the kids are well behave.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. VanessaFebruary 1, 2015 at 3:13 PM

      Brini - I really hope you find these lamps. They are so perfect for our dollies. Little girls getting their nails done? They are in heaven.

      Delete
  12. PhyllisFebruary 1, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    I bought this OPI set also. Hope to create a salon for Hanaly Corners as well!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. VanessaFebruary 1, 2015 at 3:15 PM

      Phyllis - Every town needs at least one nail salon. I think there are a couple more in Morristown. I'm looking forward to seeing yours.

      Delete

I love receiving your comments. Posts older than 5 days will require moderation until I can get the scammers under control. Thanks for your understanding.