Fashion Finds

Vacation & a new school year always makes me feel like I have a legitimate reason to buy some new clothes, accessories, shoes & products.  Only makes sense, right?

Here are some of my recent purchases (& maybe a couple wants...):

Flipped Heart Convertible Portofino Shirt 

from Express

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Wide Stripe Sleeveless Portofino Shirt

from Express

HERE

Light Wash Denim Shirt

from Express

HERE

Want...

Stella Slim Flare Jeans

from Express

HERE

Catty Maxi

from The Rage

HERE

Hailey in Chambray

from Roxy

HERE

Woodland Garden

from Maaji

HERE

Maybe I'm A Mermaid trucker hat

from Billabong

 Open Roadz Pullover

from Billabong

HERE

Want

VS Siren Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans in Coral Dream

from Victoria's Secret

HERE

Color Enriched Anti-aging Lipstick in Tiger Lily

by Laura Geller

HERE

Original picture from mymoodymama.blogspot.com

Want

Pixi Tinted Brilliance Balm in Unique Pink

Reacts to your PH, giving you a personal pink lip.

Found at Target

Want

Sabbath (perfect black/navy)

from Urban Decay

HERE

And because I dropped my iPhone 5 in the toilet the first day back to school...(teacher brain already):

LifeProof iPhone 5 Case in Rose Pink & Black

purchased from Ebay

Monogram with Bow Vinyl Decal, but in black font & white bow

(had to have something special for the LifeProof!)

from CuttinCrazy on Etsy

HERE

Everyone needs to treat themselves every now and then.  

"Style is not a display of wealth,

but an expression of imagination."

Aloha,

Juliana

Just Another Mani...Thursday?

We are back from our amazing trip to...Hawaii!  If we could move our families there, we would be residents without a second thought.  I truly believe our hearts are in the Islands.

Here are some pictures from our trip

China Walls in Hawaii Kai

Hiking Maunawili Falls BAREFOOT

Evidence of the bare feet...Desperately needed a pedi when I returned

Sunset from one of our balconies in Waikiki

Watching the storm roll in from Pali Highway

Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, right?  We returned and I hit the ground running getting ready for back to school.  I'll do some posts and room tours in upcoming blog posts.  It seems to be the only thing I can think about these days...teacher probs.

I'm running behind on my usual Mani Monday post, but figured I'd go ahead and post on Thursday instead of making you wait until Monday.  You're welcome. 

This post is to show you don't have to spend a ton of $$$ to get good quality & fun polish!  While we were in HI, my husband and I stopped in one of the ABC Stores (one of a million...seriously).  I stopped in my tracks when I saw the Island Girl polish display.  There were tons of fun colors and glitters that resembled OPI & Deborah Lippmann polishes.  Hubby gave me the thumbs up to buy some since they were only $2.99 each..YES!  ONLY $2.99 a bottle!!

Island Surf by Island Girl

This fun polish is hot pink with multi-colored confetti and glitter.  When I first saw it, I told Hubby that it looks like cupcake sprinkles!  & There's nothing I love more than cupcakes with sprinkles!

Products Used

Sally Hansen Gel Cuticle Remover with Kiwi

Smooth Cuticle Pusher

Buffer Block

Orly Bonder

Island Girl Island Surf

Poshe Super Fast Drying Top Coat

I've spent every day this past week in my classroom & couldn't not post a picture of my mani using some new school supplies.  How cute are these neon Ticonderoga pencils (the best pencils IMO...teacher probs)?!

Give aloha every day!

Best,

Juliana

Just Another Mani Monday: Vacation Nails

I'm so excited!  I feel like I'm going to jump out of my skin!  My husband and I will be leaving for a tropical destination (hello fruity drinks & sandy toes!).

Naturally, tropical destinations call for a vacay mani!!

This fun mani was time-consuming, but so worth it.  The time-consuming part is waiting for each layer to dry.  I'm so happy about how it turned out and am so thankful for Pinterest for having so many wonderful tips.

Vacay Mani

Products Used

Orly Bonder Base Coat (love this stuff)

Essie Pink Parka

OPI for Sephora It Looks Like Reindeer

Poshe Super Fast Drying Top Coat

Orange Stick with Flat Side (for cleaning around the nails)

Paper Hole Protectors for the Half Moons

Tape for the Thumb Lines (I used masking because I couldn't find painters tape)

1. Begin by applying your base coat.  I love Orly Bonder because it creates a rubber cement type base to really hold on to your polish.  When I use the Bonder, my mani lasts 2 weeks.
2. Apply your polish to your nails.  I included a party nail on both my ring fingers & thumbs.  
3. Apply your favorite top coat.  I like Poshe Super Fast Drying Top Coat because it sets the polish, smooths any imperfections, and completely dries it in 5 minutes.
4. Once your base mani is completely dry.  Begin placing your hole protectors to your nails.  I placed mine on the tips except my thumb.  (You could do it at your cuticle and create a half moon look at the base of your nail.)
5. Make sure you have pressed on all sides of the hold protectors before applying the different colored polish.  If it's not sealed, it will not be an even line.  Apply a few coats to the half circle area until opaque.  
6. Allow to dry.  I just blew on my fingers.  Carefully remove the hole protectors and apply your top coat.
7. Finally, tear 2 pieces of tape.  Apply one tape to one side of your thumb nail and the other piece to the opposite side.  By doing this, you are creating a line down the center of your thumb nail.  This part can be tricky because it is hard to get it completely centered.  Just know that with practice, it'll get better (& really...only you are going to notice).
8. Now that the tape is down, apply polish to the lines.  Allow the lines to completely dry.  
9. Remove the tape carefully & apply your top coat.  

Voila!

Bon voyage,

Juliana

Printed Pant Love

Ever since I bought my first pair of Billabong printed beach pants, I've been in love with this trend!  They are easy & fashionable at the same time.  The great part is you look put together with such little effort!

Here are some printed pant options I've found:

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Don't be scared of the daring prints!  Embrace!

Best,

Juliana