Current Faves

We buy something new to give it a whirl. We instantly love it or hate it and have immediate buyer's remorse. Here are a few products I've tried over the last few months and I've decided are keepers!
Starting from top left, this is a mauve lip liner (pictured is from Urban Decay but my favorite is from The Body Shop - color: Clover). I use this shade to line my lips before applying my nude lipstick or nude lipgloss. It makes ALL the difference.
Next up, this Essie polish (in my top 3 shades of polish). This color, Fifth Avenue was first purchased for me by my now fiance and I recently had to restock because I use so often (winter AND summer). It's the ultimate red...not too blue...not too orange.
Next, my favorite shade of blue for summertime. This royal blue (by Sinful Colors --$2 at drugstores) looks so amazing on tan skin and is vibrant!
Erase Paste by Benefit is just my type of concealer. It's thick enough to hide my zombie-like dark circles but doesn't look cakey. Plus, a little bit goes a long way with this product so restocking is at a minimum.
This Revlon Colorburst Lip Stain stick was a surprisingly great product. I, for some reason, wasn't loving the idea but am so impressed. It has a refreshing mint flavor and the thick pencil helps with precision. Stays on all day - perfect for summer!
This Revlon Colorstay eyeshadow palette is a product perfect for any skin tone and all year round. I use the top two on a daily basis and add in the bottom two for evening! It's neutral enough to be paired with any lipstick shade!

Decisions, Decisions

I can admit that I'm a creature of habit. So, every Sunday I take a little "me time" and give myself a little mani. That leads me to a big decision I have to make weekly...which shade of heaven to use on my nails. Pink or pink? 

Pretty in Pink

Oh la la. Valentine's Day is next week (insert gushy emotions here)! What princess pink shade shall I choose?

Midnight in Moscow

We can't deny that fall is here...even if I still am sweating and wearing sundresses in sunny Florida. To keep up with the seasons, I've busted out my favorite dark hue, Midnight in Moscow. This dark shade is kissed with a little burgundy shimmer. Polish colors like this are the staple fall/winter nail look so find your fave and have at it!

Expose Those Toes

I'm all about crazy polish colors. I've done lime green, orange, white, gold...you get the point. With that said, there is something to be said for hot pink nails. I'm talking neon, highlighter, in-your-face pink. That's my style. This shade, called 24/7, is from Sinful Colors ($2). I'm sporting this one my toes and fingers as my color of the week. Most importantly, goes perfect with a summer tan...that's all that really matters when you live in Southwest Florida anyways, huh?
Shoes: Steve Madden 

Time for Teal

It's no coincidence that a large amount of teal items have suddenly appeared in my closet, polish collection and bathroom drawers. Such a fun color for summer! This headwrap, which I'm totally pumped about, is from Francesca's and is the perfect solution for second day hair (beach waves, straight or curly!). This ring is from Charming Charlie and is quite the statement piece. Spice up an ordinarily plain outfit with accessories like these and watch your look transform.

Snow White

I had been wanting to try white nails for a bit now but finding the right polish is key. I opted for this white from Sinful Colors (about $2 from Walgreens). I started with a base coat by OPI, then followed that with two coats of the white polish and topped the look off with Seche Vite fast drying top coat. Love how fresh these white nails look! Plus...they match with everything! Perfection.

Pool Day Products

When venturing out for a Sunday pool day, there a few things that I find essential. I love doing my nails while laying out at the pool...keeps me from dwelling on how ridiculously hot the summertime is in Southwest Florida. I always back my Beach Defense sunblock (top left). And of course, you can't hit the pool without some light reading...expect nothing less than a good solid read by Nicole Richie from me. Top off my beach bag with my Ray-Ban aviators and I'm ready for a succesful day of sunshine.
Bikini: Victoria's Secret  Polish: Seche Vite, Essie, OPI  Polka Dot Bag: Forever 21  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

Orange You Glad You're So Fabulous?

Orange is everything right now. From your fingertips to your hair clips to your wedges. Such a brilliant color for perfectly bronzed summer skin.
Vase: Crate & Barrel  Necklace: Ruby & Pearls  Earrings: Ruby & Pearls  Polish: L'Oreal, Essie, Essie
Blush: L'Oreal  Hair Clip: Sally's Beauty

California Coral

Summertime and coral just go together. This week's mani is by Essie (California Coral). If you're struggling on what polish color to get, go the safe route: mint or coral. 

Mani Monday



It's that time of the week again...Mani Monday! Until I find the perfect white polish, this "Mod About You" OPI shade will do, darlings. Take your time on colors like this...it can easily look sloppy if the layers don't look even. Get your pink on, ladies.



This Teal's a Steal

I'm a huge fan of Sinful Colors polish because they have some pretty out-of-this-world colors - perfect for summer. This teal, however, is one of my favorites. Find this brand at Walgreens for around $2. That's a steal.

Blue Moon

I'm all about this royal blue right meow. Essie's "Bouncer, It's Me" is phenomenal on toes or fingers. 

Essie Essential

I realized after all these manicures, I missed actually doing my own nails. Yes, it's a pain to let your nails dry and yes, I never fail to mess at least one nail up and have to start over but...it's my kind of fun. Since I've been on the hunt for the perfect red-orange mix since birth, I was dying to find this new Essie shade (Saturday Disco Fever). Oh hello, honey. With one coat of OPI base coat, two coats of this pretty polish and a finale of Seche Vite top coat, I'm ready to rock. 

Lost in L'Oreal

Receiving a massive box of free L'Oreal treats to try out - basically Christmas morning for a girl like me. Thank you to Allie who sent me these fabulous products to test and review! Ranging from hair masks to lipsticks to spring polishes, Allie sent me so many fun new products. Keep an eye out for product reviews so you know if these are products you'd want to try.

Blue For You

I have been LOVING royal blue nails. So, when I saw Essie had a brilliant shade of blue polish, called "Bouncer It's Me", I had to have it. Try an even brighter blue for a great look at tan skin. Love love love. For a professional finish, try my favorite top coat (Seche Vite).

Gimme Gimme Green

I am off the gel manicure train for a bit. My nails needed a breather and so did my wallet. I opted for a traditional mani last night. Yes, they may chip within 24 hours (most dreadful situation ever) but not to fear - I have a bunch of new polishes to use when this one gets old. The green is a brighter version of the favorite spring color of the year, mint green. The brighter color will fun with tan skin the hot Florida summer is sure to bring me.

Oh So Ombre

Ombre is so chic when it comes to your locks so why not move that trend right to your finger tips? Inspired by a photo from Instagram, I headed in to Luxury Spa for my favorite nail stylist, Vivienne, to give me a new edgy nail design. Viv used a light pink Gelish shallac polish and mixed three different gold glitters for the ombre tips. Something a little new and fun for spring. If you're a little nervous about trying something like this, start with a neutral base like mine. 

Shellac & Sparkles

Every trip to the nail salon involves a thirty minute discussion with Vivienne, my go-to manicurist, on what color to get. I went back to my typical Linkin Park After Dark style nails. Vivienne is always begging me to spice things up with a little curve ball on my ring finger. Fine, Vivienne. Sparkles it is. 

Mani Must

I'm sure you've heard of gel/shellac manicures but if you haven't actually tried it, shame on you! Yes, of course it's a little more expensive but all things of quality are. I'm one of those women that notices one small chip in her nail polish and is in a state of absolutely panic until I I have removed the polish. No one likes a chipped mani...no one. My one recommendation: ask for three coats of the gel polish. This polish stays shiny for longer. Want to add a little sass? Ask for an ombre glitter design, like above.