Archive for the ‘polish and lacquers’ Category
summer blues.
I’m not typically one for turquoise (ok, aside from my very-favourite nail polish), but I’m really into these vibrant interior accents. The combination of worn wood, books and turquoise is pretty close to perfect and I especially love the idea of painting an old thrifted chair (or two) a bright shade of said blue. Note to self.
(image credits: top and bottom images via Coco+Kelley; middle image via Manolohome)
hot tips.
While we’re on the subject of tropical vacations, this new polish collection fits perfectly into said daydream. I spent last summer completely addicted to Essie’s North Fork collection (mostly, Greenport) and these new lush lacquer options don’t disappoint. Love.
(image via Essie)
Have a great weekend. xo!
storage love.
Those who know me and, well, now even those who don’t, know that I have a serious thing for nail polish. So of course my mind went straight to lacquer when I read Maegan’s latest brilliant DIY project. I’ve decided that I want to sort my polish collection by colour in my linen closet. So simple and lovely and also a good excuse to purchase a few more shades to balance it all out. Additional pretty storage ideas are always welcome, of course.
(top image via Love Maegan; second image: just my messy polish collection)
the week in a snap.
Over the last week I discovered that Essie’s Greenport works for any occasion, experienced the addictiveness of Chatroulette (SheDoestheCity described it as “a scary place – but slightly thrilling!” Exactly.) and learned a lot from Toronto’s Blog Stars. I didn’t take any pictures of the latter, but you can find that and more at Raymi’s, Sean’s and Casie’s blogs, if you like.
mirror, mirror.
I really like pretty things. Most of all, I love high heels, Chuck Taylors, red lipstick, short skirts, worn denim, stripes and last, but very likely first: nail polish.
A few months ago, I was completely stunned by images from the Chanel Haute Couture spring/summer 2010 runway via genius nail artist Sophy Robson. But it wasn’t the clothes that I wanted – it was the polish. Chrome! Sadly, I couldn’t find a similar shade anywhere…until today. The reflective metallic looks especially lovely in the city sunlight, in case you were curious. Oh, I love.
