For some, people watching is observing others and their exchanges from a discreet, preferably al fresco, perch.  Shamefully, for me, "pretty watching"  would be the more apropos term; I've been known to hone my steely gaze in on the color of one's lipstick, the crop of one's 'do or the hue of one's mani.

Last week, while indulging myself in some harmless pretty watching, I noticed a stunning woman, immaculately dressed and groomed right down to her naked, unkempt nails. I felt an immediate sense of kinship with this nearly-perfect creature because, what mere mortal, after all, has time for the twice weekly manicures needed to keep traditional polish looking perfect?

Enter the No Chip Manicure, an in-salon mani quickly gaining popularity amongst the too busy to get to the salon weekly but must have great nails set.  The appeal includes the promise of no chips or dings for several weeks, the time saved from not going to the salon weekly (or more) and longer nails that won't break as easily as natural nails.