This unusually warm weather (well, maybe not yesterday’s weather but the three days prior) has me so ready for spring. My nails are the first to flip—but it’s still a little too soon before I break out the bright coral and hot pink. From pale blues to off duty nudes, here’s a snapshot of my go-to neutral nail polish picks.
Top row, L to R: Deborah Lippman shade in blue orchid, Cupcakes and Cashmere x Formula X in Latte Run, Pink Outside the Glossybox by OPI; Middle: NCLA Mostly Sunny with a Chance of Sprinkles, Tenoverten The Foundation and The Shield, Aimee Song x Formula X; Bottom: Deborah Lippmann Misty Mornings, Ciate x Olivia Palermo in Sundays, Butter London in Muggins (similar here)
I realized that not all of these shades are available (what can I say, I like to hoard nail polish) so I found some other similar shades you can check out below!
Are you anxious for the spring season? What polish hues are you wearing?
For me, 2016 was the year of the lip. As I put together my favorite beauty products of 2016 I kept thinking of really great lip products that have not only taken over my vanity but my Louis Vuitton handbag as well. But I didn’t want my 2016 obsession to take over this list so I truly narrowed down my top makeup, hair, nail and skincare picks that I raved about earlier this year (or recently discovered) that I’m still using to this very day.
I’ve been cutting back on trips to the nail salon since the holiday season began—actually, I’ve avoided the nail salon altogether so I could reallocate my mani/pedi expenses towards Christmas gifts for my loved ones. It’s been both a blessing and a curse—until ManiGuard showed up on my doorstep.
Usually when I do my nails they don’t look very… professional, if you will. You need a steady hand for an at-home manicure, and no matter how slow I go I can’t seem to avoid the spillage. Then I’m frantically trying to clean up with remover around the edges but I just end up creating more of a mess!
Forget fall foliage, cooler weather or Pumpkin Spice Lattes… what sparks my excitement for fall is bold nail color. OPI just released its new Washington DC Nail Polish Collection (in partnership with actress and activist Kerry Washington) and I’m in love with very single shade. From crimson reds to earthy browns and lush greens, this 15-piece palette perfectly reflects DC at its finest. There are two shades that are at the top of my wish list: We the Female (empowering garnet) and Kerry Blossom (a pretty plum). If you prefer DIY manicures at home, swipe a matte top coat finish for a twist on these sophisticated colors. OPI Washington DC Nail Polish collection is equal parts bold and beautiful—just like the amazing city I get to call home.
Scoop up your favorites now for $10 a pop—two are already out of stock at Ulta!
What color polish do you want to try from the collection?
Here’s a funny story: As a beauty blogger, I receive a bunch of complimentary beauty samples—not always because I ask, but because I’m on automated press mailings (which is certainly not a bad thing). I was shopping on Sephora when I stumbled across the Ciaté London and Olivia Palermo beauty collaboration. A gorgeous red wine nail polish caught my eye and of course, I had to have it. The day I received my new nail polish also happened to be the same day I received another press mailing. It was from the PR firm that reps Ciaté London. Sure enough, they mailed me a bunch of cute gift sets including The Fashion Edit Nail Set, featuring Napa Valley (the wine red shade) plus three other classic looking hues: Brooklyn (a deep purple), Hutch (a classic red) and Sundays (a powdery pink).
This four-piece mini nail collection was hand-picked by Olivia Palermo (who happens to be one of my favorite style muses right now), which mirrors one Fashion Week destination. I have had Napa Valley on my digits for a week and a half and even though it’s far past chipped, I just love this color so much. These four hues are perfect for the winter season, not to mention are the perfect travel size too.
Shop my beauty favorites from the Ciaté London x Olivia Palermo collection below!
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