An attempt at Gradient Nails...

I usually stick to cream nail polishes. No shimmer, no glitter, just pure lacquer. However I was getting quite bored with my regular nail regime and opted to try something new. First I tried marble nails, let's just say that was a fail. While trying marble nails I came across a cool way to get gradient nails. As you can see, they didn't come out that well. But I'm sure with practice they will start looking much better. I'm somewhat of a perfectionist so I removed the nail polish right away, I didn't even get a chance to do the other hand. But a made sure I took a picture!

Steps:
1. Painted my nails with a lavender polish. Base coat, two layers, waited until nails were completely dry!
2. Filled a small cup up with room temperature water.
3. Using a cotton swab, rubbed hand lotion around my fingers (everywhere except for the nails). This prevents the nail polish from sticking to the skin.
4. Put a drop of teal nail polish into the cup with water.
5. Dipped my finer right into the teal polish (held it in the water for 20 seconds).
6. Repeated those steps with the rest of my nails.

The nails colours that i used were Revlon - Bubblegum and, Gosh - Ocean (I think the named has been changed though). I love Gosh nail polishes, they have the most gorgeous colours but they get goopy quite fast. The Revlon one is one of those scented when dry, the smell just nauseates me.

On another note, I decorated a wall in my room! I bought these stick-on words at an art show almost two years ago. I just found them in the back of my closet the other day and decided to hang them up. They're so pretty. I wish I would have purchased more of them.

In the Nude

What can I say? The colour 'nude' has grown on me. I am obsessed with anything light beige with a hint of pink. Nude dresses, nude pumps, nude nail polish, nude everything! (well i hope not everything...) Nude is definitely the new black. I'm still on the hunt for the perfect nude or blush tone shoe. I've tried soo many of them (including the one below) but none of them seemed to fit my foot right. Plus next time I buy a dress, it's going to be a nice ivory nude colour - perfect for summer.*

*I apologize for the insane amount of times I said nude. Argghh i just did it again.

1. HERVÉ LÉGER Leather bandage dress - $4,900

2. SPRING Natural platform heel - $50

3. MIU MIU Small leather satchel - $1,350

4. NINA RICCI Ruffled silk-organza dress - $4,790

5. PRADA Cream acetate sunglasses - $245

6. URBAN DECAY Naked palette - $48

7. ESSIE Topless and Barefoot nail polish - $9

Current Faves

These are just some of the beauty products I'm loving right now.

Essie - Borrowed and Blue   $9

This baby blue polish is gorgeous and perfect for the summer! I can't get enough of it. We all know Essie nail polishes are sometimes a hit or a miss. However this bad boy is definitely a hit! It's completely opaque in two coats. This nail polish is limited edition, so if you see it, grab it.

NARS Orgasm Illuminator   $29 (full size)

Well here's another wonderfully named product from NARS (hehe). This is just a mini sized version i got for 100 points at Sephora. This peachy gold illuminator gives the perfect summer glow, i cannot get over how beautiful this product is.

Physicians Formula Eye Booster - Deep Brown   $15.99

In the summer the only thing I wear on my eyes (besides primer and powder) is liquid liner. This liquid liner is a really dark brown. I love brown because it still intensifies the eye without being to stark like black. This liner supposedly makes your eyelashes grow as well. I haven't noticed anything yet and i don't really count on it. The actual liner doesn't last all day, it slightly fades and crackles. I don't really mind since it is so easy to use.

Rimmel London Match Perfection Concealer - 010 Ivory   $7.99

I am a concealohlic. I live breath and eat concealer. Drugstore concealers don't usually cut it for me, but this one is great. It brightens my whole under eye area without giving a too pinky or yellow tone to the area. If you're looking for a blemish concealer or have dark skin, steer clear. This concealer is specifically for under the eyes. The colour range is made up of only three shades, which are all quite light.

Korres Lip Butter - Jasmine   $10

This has literally been the only lip product I have been using. It moisturizes the lip without being sticky and gives the nicest nude-pink colour to the lips. I can't wait to try more of these.