DIY: Military Inspired Mani

I'm really fond of the khaki and army green color combo.  This military inspired look is super simple to recreate.  All you need is nude colored polish, a dark green polish, and some gold microbeads. 

 

Process:

1.  Apply 2 coats of nude polish

2.  Apply green polish to tips in a "V" shape

3.  Using an orange stick apply microbead to the base of the "V"

4.  Seal beads with a thick layer of top coat

 

You can check out my microbead mani tutorial here.

 

Holiday Makeup Must Haves

The holiday season gives us an excuse to pay extra attention to our hair and makeup.  My favorite looks are either a bold lip or a shimmery, smokey eye.  Here are a few of my holiday make up must haves:

A classic red manicure

Shimmery eye shadow

Glittery nails

Sparkly eye liner

A bright red pout

Glowing skin

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Pure Color Lipstick Spf 15, $30Nars Illuminator, $29Too Faced Starry-Eyed Liquid Eyeliner Mad Mad Love, $18NYX Chrome Eyeshadow (New) :: Shimmer / Glitter :: Eyes :: Cherry..., $4.50Glitter Nail Polish | Shop American Apparel, $9Essie Nail Polish - Reds Really Red ( C ) 0.5 oz, $8

images via allure.com & instyle.com

Essie Spring 2011 Collection

Finally the moment I have been waiting for!  Entitled "French Affair" and inspired by 1960s glamour, the new spring 2011 collection from Essie is set to launch this month. Can't wait to get my first spring mani/pedi in one of these flirty shades. 

Here are the color details...

■Nice Nice- lavender (pastel shade)

■Coat Azure- periwinkle blue (pastel shade)

■French Affair- bunny light pink (pastel shade)

■Topless & Barefoot- soft peach (neutral tone)

■Sand Tropez- Sun-kissed taupe (neutral tone)

■Kisses and Bises- iridescent neutral (neutral tone)

Essie's Winter 2010 Collection

I can't even believe Essie's winter collection is now available.  Where has the time gone?  Anywho, I am in love with the colors.  I think Hot Coco and Going Incognito are on the top of my mani list.

Essie's Fall 2010 Collection

Check out the new Essie Fall 2010 collection.  The collection will become available in September, which is only two days away.  Can you believe it?

{Little Brown Dress}

{Limited Addiction}

{Merino Cool}

{In Stitches}

{Sew Psyched}

{Velvet Voyeur}

There is also a Fall mini pack that includes Limited Addiction, Sew Pysched, Merino Cool, and Little Brown Dress.  I love Limited Addiction because it is the perfect shade of red, but I also want to give Sew Pysched a try.  It kind of reminds me of the new Chanel Khaki nail colors.

Essie Summer 2010 Preview

1. Pretty Edgy (my fav)

2. Miss Matched

3. Vermillionaire

4. Knockout Pout

5. Haute as Hello

6. Demure Vixen

The Essie Summer 2010 collection launches in June.

It's Good To Be Pampered

{Delicious Mexican Corn and Half of a Cuban Sandwich}

{Essie's Tart Deco}

Today I took the day off of work for some me time. My mom, sister, and I headed into the city to get hair cuts. After than we headed to one of my all time favorite spots, Cafe Habana in Soho. If you go there you must and I mean MUST try the corn. It's like eating a little piece of heaven sprinkled with cotija cheese and chili powder. After that I went for a much needed mani/pedi. I have to thank Erika from Fashion Chalet for putting me on to Tart Deco by Essie. It's the perfect shade for spring.

Have a great weekend!