On the Shore

Just before I came back to school, Amanda and I took a drive down to the beach so she could pick up some seashells. It had been a long time since I just took pictures for the fun of it, and I ended up making a little video as well. It's stuff like this that makes me miss being home, but I'll be back there soon enough. Hope you're enjoying this beautiful day off!

Thoughts on a Monday (Numero Dos)

Random Monday thoughts...
-Does anyone want to do my laundry?
-How about that French homework?
-Paris seems amazing, I'd just rather skip that class.
-2 more weeks of classes and I'll be free.
-What the heck am I going to do all summer?
-The joy of finding summer jobs.
-The joy of summer though.
-I can't wait to be home.
-School is cool, but dorm rooms & the beach 3 hours away sucks.
-Homeward bound this weekend.
-My mom is the best.
-Lena Dunham magazine covers await.
-Girls needs to come back on.
-All my favorite shows are ending.
-Let's finish watching Freaks & Geeks first.
-Along with some M&Ms and gummy bears.
-Yum.
-So, about that laundry...

Someone please save me from my boredom. Happy Monday.


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Thoughts on a Monday

Random Monday thoughts... 
-Coffee was very much needed this morning.
-Why don't I ever go to bed at a decent time?
-(Googles insomnia)
-YouTube is just so addicting though
-And a new episode of Girls will be out tonight (!!!!)
-Lena Dunham's book is officially a go
-I'm going to actually read that book, mark my words
-I also need to read The Fault in Our Stars and sob my eyes out
-The fact that Shailene Woodley is playing the lead in the movie makes me want to sob my eyes out
-SLOTAT forever...
-Whenever the office phone rings I have a mini panic attack
-Transferring calls will be the death of me
-Why so many buttons?
-I need to watch Les Misérables immediately
-That picture of Anne Hathaway without teeth will forever haunt me
-I dreamed a dream in time gone by
-I had a dream that I would floss more
-So far unsuccessful
-Unsuccessful like that Psych test... oops
-Can I take a nap now?

Well, that about sums it up. Happy Monday.

On My Nails: Nailtini Champagne ❄

It has been ages since I've reviewed a nail polish, so when this color showed up in my Ipsy bag last month, I knew I had to show it to you guys. I've never tried anything from Nailtini, but this shade "Champagne" is such a lovely color. It's a little more rose gold than it is champagne, but I quite like that. It applies very nicely, has a bit of shimmer to it, and I really love it. You'll have to excuse the weird bubbly-ness that is happening on my nails. Don't think it's the polish's fault! I just hadn't properly prepped my nails with a buffer. Overall, I think this shade is perfect for Christmastime & a nice departure from the reds I usually wear this time of year (though I'm sure I'll be wearing this sparkly red soon).

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On My Nails: Orly Artificial Sweetener

I've been doing a bit of shopping lately, and I came across Orly's Artificial Sweetner for $4 at Marshall's. Quite the steal. I used to overlook Orly in the store, but after using this one, I knew I wanted to try some more. This color in particular is a great neutral pink. In the sunlight it looks a bit brighter at times, but it still isn't overwhelming. You may be able to tell in a few of the pictures, but it can look kind of mauve-y at times as well. I gravitate towards pinks anyway, but I love that this one is a bit more neutral. I think it's going to be a great everyday color for me.

Not crazy about the name, but I see where they're coming from.

I love the formula of these polishes, as well as the brush! The handle has a nice rubber grip, which doesn't make for the cutest packaging, but it's really practical. Although I'm a fan of the bigger brushes for painting my nails, this one doesn't bother me at all. It applies the polish very well.

Thanks to Marissa's advice on my last nail post, I think I've solved the bubbly nail issue. I think I might do a whole post dedicated to how I fixed the problem. It's a simple solution, but I'm very happy that it worked!

I always love hearing your nail polish recommendations! Are there any more from Orly that you think I should try?

On My Nails: Orly Rage

I've been wanting a rose gold polish for a while, and I've heard good things about Orly Rage, so I picked it up at Ulta about a month ago. Now, this isn't exactly the go-to color that I'd think of for summer, however, I think it serves as a really great neutral. It's a lovely shade,  it's very flattering, and it isn't as distracting as a bright blue or hot pink. I still don't think it is exactly what I was looking for in the rose gold department. I want something a little more rosy; unless you are in sunlight, this often pulls more gold or even silver at times. I'm also till having the weird bubbles in my polish as well and I'm convinced it's the top coat I'm using. Sorry if that's a bit distracting!

^^ See the stupid bubbles? GRRR.

So 2 questions:
1. Have you found the perfect rose gold nail polish?
2. What are your recommendations for a base or top coat?

On My Nails: OPI I Love You Cherry Much

I bought this color in December time thinking it would be fun to wear for Christmas (and oh, it was), but it's been great for other occasions too. In April I got to go see a Taylor Swift concert and this was perfect for my nails... and for painting a 13 on my hand. Now that it's time for 4th of July, and seeing how I'm terrible at any sort of nail art, I think this is the perfect fit. I Love You Cherry Much is a gorgeous red, with a bit of sparkle and sheen that's fun without being too over the top.

OPI has the cutest names, hands down. I really need to invest in more, because I'm in love with the brushes, and this needed just 2 coats. I also love pairing it with Kook-A-Mango underneath to make it a bit brighter.

I always forget how difficult being a one-woman-show can be until I take pictures like the one above. I was balancing my camera on my knee, with self timer, but I got it. Thank goodness. I think it's also time I invest in a tripod.

I'm very excited for 4th of July this year... and as I'm writing this I don't even have plans. Besides making this pie again. I should probably figure that out.

On My Lips: Revlon's Sweetheart

Revlon's Color Stay Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Sweetheart (geeze, what a name) has become one of my favorite lip products for summer. This has been out for a while, but I absolutely love it. It is the perfect bright pink color for summer! You can apply it lightly for a nice wash of color, or build it up for a fun pop of color. Either way, it looks great.  It can be a bit drying on the lips after a few hours, but for the most part it isn't too bad. The staying power is amazing, and although it may not last all day, there will be a stain of color that won't budge. I've tried a few other of these balm stains, but this one is definitely my favorite.

before

after

Have you tried this, or any of the other Revlon Balm Stains? Any recommendations for summer lip colors?

On My Nails: Bikini So Teeny

Wearing blue on my nails was very different for me, but I love it! And can you imagine, this is my first Essie polish? I have to say that I prefer the bigger brush on this Sally Hansen polish for painting my fingernails though. It took two coats to get a really opaque look. I am having one problem, and you might be able to see in the pictures-- my polish keeps getting these tiny bubbles in them. I think it might be the base coat I'm using, but I'm not sure. Anyway, I love the color. I think it fulfills part of my childhood obsession with Cinderella.

What are some of your favorite Essie polishes?