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.

Through the eyes of a camera...

Who remembers Gossip Girl or The Clique? I do! I remember reading those books when i was 12-14. I bought every single book, i just couldn't stop reading them. My favourite book series hands down has got to be Pretty Little Liars. I remember looking around the book store for a book to buy (I wasn't much of a reader so this was a big task) and I came across this vibrant book with a Barbie on the front cover. The cover was pretty so that was good enough for me. Ever since that day I was hooked on the series, waiting aimlessly for the next book to be published. Those books combined too things I loved: fashion and murder mysteries. I even remember thinking that they should make this book series into a TV show. Well look who was right!

Upside down closet tour? I think so. This is what little creepy crawlers think of my wardrobe. 

 I actually took a picture of my wallet. I must have too much time on my hands.

I just realized that most of my makeup collection consists of pots with creamy colourful cosmetics inside. Even though pots are not the most sanitary makeup containers, I am always drawn to them.


Here are the list of products in the picture. See if you can guess which is which.


Benefit Erase Paste
Loreal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base
Maybelline Gel Eyeliner - eggplant
Korres Lip Butter - Jasmine
Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow - RSVP
Lush Lip Tint - It started with a kiss
Maybelline Dream Mousse Concealer
Maybelline Dream Mousee Blush - Peach satin

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

I Heart Blush!

What can i say? I absolutely adore blush! It's one make-up product i must have with me. I have quite a few blushes, however these three are my favourites.

1. Illamasqua Cream Blusher - Rude
2. MAC Powder Blush - Well Dressed
3.NARS Cream Blush - Penny Lane

1. This blush is a true orangey coral with no shimmer, just pure pigment. And speaking of pigment... this blush is by far the most pigmented cream blush in the world. The smallest dab is enough for both cheeks. It also gives you that dewy glow without adding any glitter or shimmer (i prefer matte finishes). Plus it doesn't fade through out the day at all and it's the prettiest colour on the lips.

2. This is the first blush I have ever purchased, and it's still a fave. That's gotta say something, right? This blush is a cool toned pink with a little bit of  shimmer, nothing too drastic. It gives the most natural flush to the face. Perfect for school and work. 

3. If you haven't noticed yet, i love cream blush. I would use a cream blush over powder any day. This blush is a nude rose peach colour, with a tad bit of glitter. This cream blush is the opposite of the Illamasqua one. It goes on with the smoothness of a cream, but dries to the finish of a powder blush. But formulation wise, NARS fails. It does not last all say and applies kind of patchy looking. Since it gives such a warm glow to the skin I can forgot all that stuff.

1. $24                     2. $20                   3. $29

These swatches do not give these blushes any justice.
They are so much prettier in person.

Necklaces, Rings, & Pins... Oh My!

These are some of my favorite pieces of jewelry... Though you might want to take a look!

Lovely Necklaces

Out of everything, necklaces are my are my #1 go to jewelry piece. They can even make a simple outfit, like a t-shirt with jeans, look stylish.

Heart Necklace - Forever 21
Ribbon Necklace - Joe Fresh

I love jewelry that has that antique-ish gold colour. I also love jewelry that is partially made out of fabric. I find it to be super feminine.

Fish Necklace - Aldo Accessories 

I can't stop wearing this pendant necklace, it's just so unique. My favourite parts are the double chain and the big blue eye!

Purple Tear Drop Ring - Gift from Grandma

Everything above was costume jewelry. This ring is real silver and amethyst! It really is the perfect cocktail ring.

Bird Pin - Vintage