There's no denying that nude nails are still having a moment. But winter weather is so conducive to dark hues, it's tempting to keep reaching for navy, evergreen, charcoal, and so on. Freshen things up with a neutral nail that is anything but summery. It'll hit the reset button on your post-holiday … [Read more...]
How to Wear: Marsala
Pantone's 2015 color of the year is a perfect accent for the winter months. A dramatic color that still conveys a warmth in it's rich, full-bodied red tone. And it's flattering on almost every skin tone! I personally have been incorporating Marsala pieces into my more neutral wardrobe to add some … [Read more...]
Quick, Flawless Nails
I'm one of those people that never feels quite put together unless my nails are done. It just adds the finishing, feminine touch to any outfit! I try to fit in a professional manicure when I can, but those times are getting few and far between. Sitting down to paint my nails myself has become … [Read more...]
Nail It: The Best Colors for Summer-into-Fall
I was so tempted to opt for dark gray when getting a manicure last week, but I refrained as we are still a few weeks away from Labor Day. Shouldn't we still be feeling sunny and bright and pink? In the end, I went with a bold, nearly fluorescent coral on my toes, but couldn't bring myself to do pure … [Read more...]
Essie Nail Polish Spring 2014
I love Essie's latest nail polish collection. Six irresistible shades perfect for Spring. The collection features two shades of blue ("Hide and Go Chic" and "Truth or Flare"), three shades of pink ("Romper Room", "Spin the Bottle", "Style Hunter"), and one lovely pistachio green ("Fashion … [Read more...]
Spruce Up Your Nail Polish
Tired of all your nail polish? Do you have a few bottles you hate and feel guilty about not using? Or do you get bored half way through your manicure like I do? The last few weeks I have been going crazy with glitter top coats and highly suggest (if you haven't already) adding a glitter top coat to … [Read more...]
Black Latex Nail Polish
If you have not been too sure you wanted to try the hot nail trend involving black nail polish then you definitely have to try the Cleopatra Black Latex from Julep. I have tried a few black nail polish brands but this is my favorite. Most recently I combined it with Avon's Racy red nail polish for … [Read more...]
Textured Nails
This summer Sally Hansen released two textured nail polishes. I happened upon them quite accidentally, on sale, at the local drugstore and had to pick some up. While both textured formulas come in a few color options I only picked one of each. Fuzzy Coat Nail Polish The first one I grabbed was the … [Read more...]
The Simple French Manicure
Do not let the "French Manicure" part of the above title chase you away. This tutorial is much easier and provides a natural appearance that is perfect for every day wear or any occasion where you do not want your nails dominating your appearance but still want a more than natural look. You … [Read more...]