4 Nail Colors You Need Now

Hold up. Wait a minute.  What is that gorgeous blue Butter London shade of nail polish?  Well, it's 'Giddy Kipper'.  It is just one of the new blues to come out this year and is also one of 4 nail colors you need now.  It is also featured in Butter London's latest 'Guilty Pleasures' lacquer stash that is HALF OFF right now. Classic Blue as seen above will be all over the place this spring.  Pick up a shade of it from almost any nail polish company as there are sure to be boundless options to choose from.  It's also a nice addition if you plan on doing the gradient nail trend. White nails are white-hot again this year! OPI's 'Alpine Snow' looks beautiful and helps your hands look sharp this season. Cantaloupe shades are summery and sweet and just what we need as we edge into … [Read more...]

12 Days of Things I Love

Happy December! This month I'm doing 12 Days of Things I Love.  Each week I will share a few more items until we hit that magic number 12. I've done three items this week so far.  Let's get started, shall we? I featured this item to kick off the event.  It's a darker take on holiday nails and since Essie is one of my favorite nail polish brands I had to share it. You take Essie Wicked and apply it over your base coat.  Then layer on Essie Bordeaux and finish it off with a top coat.  It's a deeper burgundy that glows with depth.  I love it this holiday season and through the new year. Next, my can't go a day without my cozy shearling-lined slippers from Lands End.  I have a Josie Blue pair from last year and they held up well all year long.  This year you can monogram … [Read more...]

Ford & OPI OH MY!

You all know how much I love mixing fashion with cars. They are two of my big loves that go together like peanut butter and chocolate or birthdays and cake. That's why I'm so excited to be teaming up with Ford for their collaboration with OPI for nail colors inspired by the 50th anniversary of the Ford Mustang. … [Read more...]

Beauty Love of the Week- Hot Designs Nail Art Pens

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. Products received are for review purpose only. Opinions are TMCs only.       Hot Designs™ 2-in-1 Nail Art Pens launched just this month in Walmart stores all over the country.   And if you have a kid like mine middle one, then you know about almost every SEEN ON TV product sold.  From the same company as Hot Buns and Hot Huez, Hot Designs is a fun packet polishes and pens that make DIY nail art a no brainer. What I love about the Hot Designs™ 2-in-1 Nail Art Pens ($14.99) is the fine tip pen on one end and the nail polish on the other end.  You can paint the nails one shade and them glam, style or polka dot them up afterwards with the pen.  It's so easy my girls got into right away.  We had fun making pink … [Read more...]

DIY Chevron Nails

It's not secret that I have a bit of a nail obsession.  I'm not a pro by any means but I love what Look TV, a NYC based YouTube Channel that focuses on fashion and beauty, sent me . It's a DIY Chevron Nail Art Tutorial, that is quick and pretty simple.  DIY Chevron Nail Art Tutorial … [Read more...]

Three Things

1. I had to stop The Comedian from eating the sticker off her apple. Apparently she does it all the time. I swear that kid is part Tiger shark. If you looked inside her I wouldn't be surprised if you found an old shoe, a few plastic bags and a license plate. 2. The Merryville Animatronices strike again! Days people, days. It is in my head in the worst way. Complete with the "oooaah!" at the end. 3. This. Proof that spending time on too many nail blogs makes it impossible to ever pain my nails just one color at a time.  I also need to stop doing my nails in the dark. … [Read more...]

butter LONDON F/W 2012

It's Friday! That means we are talking about all things beauty here on TMC. Check out the video below for my thoughts on the new butter LONDON fall/winter colors. If you are feeling so inclined, subscribe to my feed here (it's fixed!) or on YouTube. If not, you run the risk of kittens spontaneously combusting all over the world. Who wants to be responsible for that mess? … [Read more...]

You Must Be Different

So often you can easily write off the fashion and beauty industry as being frivolous, overly commercial and empty.  I know that many people outright laugh when I tell them that I love to write about nail polish and handbags.  I'm not a globe-trotting journalist or making the most of my DC location and writing about the daily political happenings.  I like lighter fare. And I do believe it makes a difference with someone, somewhere.  … [Read more...]

Top Five Nail Colors for S/S 2012

It is no secret that I adore nail polish. I read nail blogs. I pin nail art.  My collection is ever expanding and yes, it actually does bring me joy. I love bringing home a new bottle, fresh from the store and can't wait to slather it on my naked nail beds. That being said, there are a few that will be in heavy rotation this spring and summer. Here are the top five. … [Read more...]