Geometric nail art.

I.am.loving these things.

This little beauty is from Essie's nail sticker collection. I don't think I have ever been complimented on something more in my life. When headed to MIA, i was left with no time for a mani/pedi, and while picking up some last minute essentials at Walgreens, these beauties caught my eye. I had been intrigued by the sticker nail polish thing, but always thought the prints were tacky. 

These have not dissappointed. 

Some tips for your tips:

1. clean up your cuticle and shape your nails first.

2. clean your nails with alcohol then wash hands and thoroughly dry.

3. file off the tips from up to down direction- otherwise the edges lift.

Been on for a week now and only the tips have chipped/peeled off. I fully approve.

Bummer that the gold is sold out online! I hope they get em back. 

Looking to try these on though: embrace the lace, over the moon, glam it on, stickers and stones

Longing for spring

Hello, blog-land.

Sorry for my absence. The past few weeks have been packed full of sparkling goodness and stressful evenings that have left me zero time for self-expression beyond piecing myself together on the daily.

We enjoyed a beautiful week in Florida with family, some dear friends, and celebrated two amazing couples who were getting married.

Though soFla was a little bit colder then we had hoped for this time of year (that water was cold and the air was a chilly 68 degrees!), being down south has definitely left me longing for warmer temperatures and spring wardrobes!

I've noticed mint/aqua remains a staple, as well as a much welcomed pop of lavender!  Color continues to be the big thing this spring. lots. of. color. I can't wait to start mixing it up and transitioning my fall neutrals with pops of candy-colored-springy goodness. Don't worry about "matching", but do limit yourself to 2-3 colors max in one ensemble. You don't want to look like you fell out of an Easter basket...

  

NYFW: beauty

So I'm not much of a runway watcher when it comes to fashion. I love flipping through magazines to see what's hot for the upcoming season, and seeing the images from various shows. I'm sure if i was invited to go see a runway show in person i wouldn't think twice, but for now- my Marie Claire and Allure will suffice.

What I do like to look up however are the make-up trends that are being recycled! [because let's be honest- its all been done]. A few things I've noticed from this season's faces from NYFW are:

Under eye shadow.

Rodarte

 

Jason Wu

 I love the Jason Wu use of purple and the Rodarte smokey bronze under-eye. In re-creating this look though go light on the smudge. The Rodarte model looks great walking down the catwalk- but if you walk out of the house like that people are definitely going to think you're having a bad day or all your mirrors broke...


Bright naked eyes with a bold lip. 

DVF

Vera Wang

This is much easier to pull off if you're just not scared! Just remember your lip prep and it will all be okay.

Lip prep

Happy Valentine's Day!

One of my favorite parts of V-day... sweet kisses. Whether it's your first kiss or 10,000th, soft kissable and moisturized lips are a must.

Lush lip exfoliator.

If you don't want to purchase a lip exfoliator like above, a rough mixture of sugar and coconut oil would work just as well. Rub all over your lips for about a minute to remove excess skin. This is a must if you're going with a bright lipstick. [However, beware. not everyone is willing to risk getting lipstick all over themselves post-make-out.]



I chose to go with a universally flattering light pink shade- Revlon Primrose.

To make it last through a light make-out sesh, apply one light coat and lightly brush/dab over with a translucent powder, and then add another layer of lipstick. My fav is Laura Mercier pictured below.

annnnd bam. V-day kissable lips.

I hope you have a love-filled day!