I really love nude colors. You usually see a gray/purple color, but honestly I was at Target looking for something to buy, and I didn't have these colors - isn't that a good enough reason to try something? Nude heart nails it was. :)To make the heart, I used the tip of a tooth pick. A thin brush would probably feel more natural to use, if you want to go that … Continue reading →
Double Glam Nails
I do my nails pretty often, and every time I go to take off a color, I think never again. No more glitter. Yet, the next time I go to the store and buy a color, there's inevitably some little glitter pot calling my name. There's no stopping there, either. Before I start painting my nails, I think about what a bad idea it is, and how awful it is to try and get glitter nail … Continue reading →
DIY Spray Painted Bronze Headband
Our last 14 for the 14th is a super easy DIY project! This bronze headband was made with some left over spray paint and an inexpensive headband I fell in love with at Claire's. It's just, once I put it on, it blended in with my hair too much! So I decided it needed a face-lift, preferably one with a bit of sparkle while still leaving it a subtle … Continue reading →
Red & Gold Heart Nails
Nails, nails, nails! Would you believe I actually haven't done mine in like -- a whole week?? I know, what! These fabulous heart nails were probably my favorite of the 14 for the 14th series, just because they are super easy. And also I love bright red nails. This probably has something to do with my mother never letting me wear the color. I grew up and learned to love … Continue reading →
3 Minute All-Day Hair Twist
I'm not sure why I enjoy doing hair tutorials so much. I have to be honest, I don't actually bother to do my hair that often. I think it might just be my purple walls. Taking photos in front of them is fun! They sure are cute, huh? In fact, this is a different wall than my Rainy Day Bun Photo Tutorial. I have multiple purple walls. OK, had. I'm out of that old apartment! … Continue reading →
Black & Pink Pre-prepped Nails: DIY Adhesive Nail Design
It's no secret that I love to paint my nails. I had to stop posting them on instagram, because my friends just don't care that much. So no wonder I think Valentine's day is a great excuse to do them some more! This was even easier, because I made some simple DIY adhesive nail designs while I was sitting around one day and just stuck them on my nails when I was … Continue reading →
Keeping it casual Valentine’s Day outfit
Here's another fashion post, with a more casual Valentine's Day outfit. Combine a fun red shirt with some winter-white corduroys and pull back the top half of your hair, teasing it just a little. Give yourself a break and look I-didn't-try-all-that-hard-but-I-am-still-messily-adorable next Friday.I'm wearing white corduroys from Gap and a 70% off red ruffle shirt from … Continue reading →
Getting Fancy with Beaded Caviar Nails
To create this beaded caviar nails effect for our 14 for the 14th, you can buy the original from Sephora, get a small kit from another nail brand, or be frugal like me, and just head to your local craft store and buy some micro-beads - it may not cost you any less, but you're getting like 15x the number of beads, and I think that's worth it! Have I used more than, like, … Continue reading →
Wearing Red Lipstick …and Rocking it
Being perpetually mistaken for a 17 year old (and then feeling like that was generous of the person) has me searching for ways to look more mature. I've learned that wearing any lipstick can significantly help me, but wearing RED lipstick is just so much fun. So, of course, my 14 for the 14th has to include a bold red lipstick. I mean, it can make you go from casual and … Continue reading →
Red blazer for a Valentine’s Day professional outfit
In keeping with our 14 for the 14th theme, here's an idea for a Valentine's Day professional outfit: take a classic jean with white sweater combo and put a bright red blazer on top! Combine it with red lipstick and you've got yourself a festive, yet classy, ensemble!I'm wearing a dark wash pair of jeans, a boat neck sweater from Express, and a sale-rack blazer from … Continue reading →
FSU Game Day Nails // Garnet & Gold for Valentine’s Day
Happy February first! My Pinterest feeds are full of pinks and reds and the announcement that Valentine's day is near. So for the next two weeks I'll be doing "14 for the 14th" - 14 ways to look fabulous for your Valentine - which I always do! :) I'm starting with a nail design that celebrates both January's FSU win and this month's holiday! So whether you're here for some … Continue reading →
Mermaid Glitter Nails
I have this weird obsession with mermaids right now. No, that's not true. More of 'this reminds me of mermaids' and 'that reminds me of mermaids'. True story, in London I went to the M&M store and bought a bag of custom colors, then proceeded to ask my friends "what do these remind you of?" You know how many people said "mermaids"? None.Still, a blue-teal nail … Continue reading →
Sideways Dotted Nails
I was feeling tired and lazy this afternoon, so I did some sideways dotted nails. Completely unproductive, but absolutely satisfying. With a peach background and coral + gold dots I'm feeling top-notch trendy, on top of it all.In other news, only momentary panic attacks about going off to London in a week. It's just a semester feeling completely without control! … Continue reading →
A Rainy Day Bun Photo Tutorial
Internet, you only love me for my rainy day bun photos! But whatever, that's cool, as long as we forget about those awful first photos. Alright? So I've gone out of my way to make a better photo tutorial, and I hope we can just move forward from here. ;)So here we are. Hair is lookin' pretty stanky, you know the forecast says rain, and you're like "ugh, today's going … Continue reading →
Trend Tuesdays: Colorful Pants
We've seen the colors getting brighter and bolder this summer. We've seen it taking over our Pinterest home pages. It's time we embrace it!Here's how I've been wearing it:Shirt: Banana Republic (Factory sale for $10!) Pants: Express: Stella Legging (currently on sale)Shirt: American Eagle Pants: GapIf you're perusing Pinterst, you'll see the same … Continue reading →
Manicure Mondays: Lisa Frank Reminiscent Nails
It's when I look at the photo of this nail polish that I can't get the name "Lisa Frank" out of head.And honestly, I just don't mind. I mean, who doesn't want to be looking at so many neon colors they start to go a little cross-eyed?I picked up these two samplers, along with two others, in an Ulta kit for just $5! And besides the teeny fact that I can't get … Continue reading →
Manicure Mondays: Teal, Pink, Glittered Nails
I had an amazing weekend! Last night Kristofer and I ordered Stevi B's hot wing pizza and watched rom-coms (specifically Silver Lining's Playbook and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days). Saturday night I went out with friends, and all day before I was in Jacksonville spending time with Kristofer's sister and shopping. That's actually where I picked up these nail colors - from … Continue reading →
Fitness Fridays: 5 Tips To Start Working Out
Faced with the prospect of thousands of free hours this semester I've been doing one other thing besides celebrating: panicking. I'm so bored! So I've decided to do what I've so often scoffed at: work out. "Me? I weigh approximately nothing. Why would I care about fitness?" Well, because it makes me feel great to get up and go relax at the gym for a bit! So I'm sharing the … Continue reading →
Modern Art Deco Nails
Finally, a project: Modern Art Deco Nails! Between classes, traveling, and just plain cleaning up my house, I've found that I eitherdon't have time for fun (seriously, the girls and I discuss in the office how much we'd rather be blogging) or can't be bothered to take photos of what I do find time for.That being said, Kristofer and I sat down Friday night and … Continue reading →
Kristofer’s Nail Fail ;)
Because Kristofer is leaving me for the next 10 days (yes, I'm counting!), I wanted to take today to rave about how awesome he is.He plays Draw Something with me into the wee hours of the night, until I'm tired enough to fall asleep first. I'm never thirsty when he's around (not because of some weird coincidence, but because he is always getting us cups of ice-y … Continue reading →
The Coiled Bun
First, I have to point out my standard bald area! :pNow, let's get on with this awesome hair style from michaelanoelledesigns! I love this style because it's so easy, but it looks very clean and elegant. Plus get my close up out of the way. ;) Here's the front!It's nice and simple, and better - it keeps stray hairs out of my eyes.The left side had the … Continue reading →
Turqouise & Glitter Nails
I have to admit, I really love my turquoise & glitter design! Fatal flaw? It is nearly impossible to get off your nails!I applied three thin coats of my Essie Turquoise & Caicos, then fairly generous amounts of my Luxe Effects Set in Stone (though again in thin coats). It seemed thicker at the tip, since there was the extra layers, but a top coat really did … Continue reading →
The Messy Hair Bun
If you're looking for a quick way to put up your hair, check out this messy bun tutorial! And then, listen to me: if you suck with your hair, don't give up hope yet. Obviously, my bun is not ideal. I mean, look at what was going on in the middle of this experiment:Not beautiful. I'm definitely going to keep practicing though. While this bun was not quick for me, I … Continue reading →
Mixed Metals Nails, the attempt of an amateur
On my first nail shopping trip (remember that time I spent 120 perfectly good dollars on a new load of nail supplies?), I bought both a gold and bronze color, to attempt recently pinned Mixed Metals from TheBeautyDepartment.TBD uses two shades of gold, but I wanted a little more clash in my colors, so I upped the ante.Overall? I wasn't really pleased. I've … Continue reading →
A Rainy Day Hair Bun
Hi Pinteresters! Please check out my new, improved, and less embarrassing tutorial here! With about 20 times more photos, it's easier to see what I do and I've learned a lot in the past year to perfect this style.Or just keep reading on, for the original!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------As … Continue reading →
(Accidental) Gift Wrap Bow Nails
Even though I can take a simple bow nail design, and mess it up, at least I do it well, right? A wonderful gift wrap bow design has resulted, and I think it's incredibly festive!While attempting this adorable pin, from this informative site, I made some (a lot of) errors. Surprise! (Well, we did see this coming, didn't we? After my last bunch of mistakes?) I definitely … Continue reading →
Pink & Glitter Nails
Pinterest has given me some great ideas for the summer, which I've taken and run with. Before, I was feeling dreadfully bored - I'm used to being unusually busy! So, my co-worker Katie got me interested in nail art, and it had to be my first project. Unfortunately, it didn't turn out very well. But, I'll let you know where I went wrong.So here are the materials I began … Continue reading →
Nail Obsessed
Went out and bought a bunch of nail supplies... what a terrible idea for me! I was so excited, I bought the supplies for about 7 different designs I wanted to try. Which wasn't cheap. Plus, since I haven't had new nail polish in years... I decided it was "treat yo' self" nail day! I easily spent over $120 on everything.But, to be fair, my stash has significantly … Continue reading →