Barefoot in Barcelona

This is what color is currently on my nails - a creamy mocha

Barefoot in Barcelona by O.P.I.

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Lilacquer

This is my current nail polish : Lilacism by Essie

It's a cute Easter Egg lavender!

Mixology

I'm always interested in the "new" trendy nail polish color, so when I saw this Taupe Nails post over at WhoWhatWear, I knew it was something I wanted to try. I couldn't find a taupe in stores (but I am nowhere near an ULTA) so I decided to mix up some colors I already had: brown, white and a little yellow. I mixed it up on a piece of tin foil and painted my nails with the brown brush. As a tip, only make enough color for the first coat because it will get tacky between coats. You can easily match up the 2nd batch of color. I'm quite proud of my resourcefulness ;)

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Red Candy Apple

All the nail polish I have been wearing for the past 2 months has been Mint Candy Apple by Essie, so it was nice to take a break and go back to a color found in nature :)

Speaking of apples, I LOVE the Be Delicious DKNY fragrance - I got it for Christmas and have doused myself in it every day since!

Hard Candy

My new obsession and current nail polish: Mint Candy Apple by Essie. Trust me, you will gets lots of compliments - its such a neat, efferent color!

Sugar Plum

Current Nail Polish: Plum Seduction by Revlon

Matte About You

Matte polish is in - its official. But instead of buying the same shades of glossy colors i already own in a matte finish, I bought the Matte About You Topcoat by Essie. It is a quick drying mattifying layer that makes any nail polish you already own matte! Its a much more practical solution with many options. (You just might to have to reapply this topcoat after a few days, to keep the shine from coming through)

Super Kawaii

I have several times expressed on this blog my love of sushi ,and if you may not know, all things Asian! My bestie gave me these sushi erasers from Japan from a cute kids store where she works. And not only do they have sushi, but any type of food erasers imaginable too. They are sooo realistic and adorable that I doubt I will ever use them - they are for only show and tell ;)

These erasers inspired my room theme - Asian. Here is a little glimpse of my room - my desk (under my bed) notice the takeout boxes to hold my pens, sushi erasers and this stapler! I couldn't resist ;)
Current Nail Polish: Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear in Celeb City (this stuff really is EXTREME wear - it didn't chip for a whole week!)

Half Moon

Current Nail Polish: Revlon Nail Enamel in Midnight Affair

Cheetah Girl

I was inspired by March's Teen Vogue editorial to do a funky cheetah/leopard print on my nails ( I cant ever tell the difference lol).

I painted my nails first with OPI Gargantuan Green Grape - 2 coats and let completely dry. Then I put orange imperfect dots and let dry. After I took one of those new Sally Hansen Nail Art Pens in black and added more dots (you could use a sharpie too). Topped it all of in OPI Rapidry Top Coat :)

Cant wait to try the other ideas in the editorial! Stay Tuned ;)

In the Limelight

I indulged in a guilty pleasure a few weeks ago by going to a Lauren Conrad book signing for her "novel" L.A. Candy. My bestie and I stood in line for an hour, but it was worth it - its always cool to see a celebrity. We couldn't take pics after a certain point though, so I have really bad blurry shots of her. She is actually prettier in real life and is really petite. It was sort of hilarious to be there though surrounded by all these tweeny bot fans who were screaming. I have yet to read the book.. I think I'm going to start it today. My friend says its not good writing but entertaining nonetheless - a guilty pleasure.

Current Nail Polish: Funky Limelight by Essie

Its part of their new neon collection. It is an electric shade with a matte finish - a trend that is supposed to be HUGE in the fall!

Passion Pit

Current Nail Polish: Milani Nail Laquer in Purple Passion

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I'm going to Nashville for the weekend - be back Monday :)

Current Nail Polish

An old orange color my mom has had for years! My bestie gave me this ring for my bday. I quite like it :)

Temptation Island

Current Nail Polish: Temptation Island by Revlon (pretty bright coral color - looks less pink in real life)

^^Actually has not chipped in a few days!

BubblePopElectric

Nic's Sticks by O.P.I in ARE WE THERE YET?

its like a paint pen with a brush that pumps out nail polish - it worked pretty good and is good if you're in the car or on the go :)

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and this week's playlist, as bubblegummy and pop like the nail polish, songs that are inspired by 80's pop, aka A LOT OF GWEN STEFANI!

1. Me Plus One - Annie
2. Cool – Gwen Stefani
3. Be The One – The Ting Tings
4. Crash – Gwen Stefani
5. Tear You Apart – She Wants Revenge
6. The Real Thing – Gwen Stefani
7. Let’s Call It Off – Peter Bjorn and John
8. Caroline’s A Victim – Kate Nash
9. Wonderful Life – Gwen Stefani
10. Too Young – Phoenix

**I cant believe my winter break is nearly over - these past 4 weeks have gone by way too fast and were absolutely lovely! I am going to miss my own bed and my besties.

Ugh, schoolwork? learning?

Rock'n Around The Christmas Tree

Layer 1: O.P.I. in Siberian Nights

Layer 2: O.P.I. in My Private Jet

Layer 3: cheap red glitter nail polish from the dollar section in Target

I Smell Sex and Candy

Happy Halloween Eve Y'all! So far we have had a childish Halloween playlist, an EXTREMELY scary one, and now is for the grown up one, complete with items and all!

What are you all being for Halloween? I have this thing about I cant be the same thing twice. This year I am going as Amy Winehouse - pictures from it may be posted - I will have to see how good the transformation comes out!

1. Halloweenhead - Ryan Adams

gloves, fredflare.com


2. Sex And Candy - Marcy Playground

shoes, modcloth.com


3. Cemeteries of London - Coldplay

ring, fredflare.com


4. Ghost - Rogue Wave

cookies, Eleni's Bakery NYC


5. Devils and Gods - Tori Amos

top, Chloe


6. What's A Girl To Do? - Bat for Lashes

hairpiece, Urban Outfitters


7. My Dear Country - Norah Jones

dress, Forever 21


8. Ghost Train - Counting Crows

Sally Hansen Hard As Nails EXTREME WEAR in Emerald City (also my current nail polish)


9. Your Lips Are Red - St. Vincent

top, lulus.com


10. Bat's Mouth - Bat for Lashes


leggings, American Apparel

We Are Living In A Material World

And I Am A...Material Girl - Essie

Piggy Pink

Fuchsia Pink Nail Polish

Sticky Fingers

Chocolate Colored Nail Polish