NOTD: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Fast Dry Nail Color in In Prompt Blue

One coat of Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Fast Dry Nail Color in In Prompt Blue. Cobalt Blue Creme.

In Prompt Blue is a gorgeous cobalt blue hue that comes packed with aggravation. The formula itself is thick and gloppy making application a tiring battle that you truly cannot win - while it does even out; the dry time, due to the thick formula, takes forever.

The other complication with application is the wide brush, which I find impossible to work with. I have small hands / fingers, and the wide brush winds up painting my cuticles and the skin flanking the nail {not the simplest thing to clean up}.

Yes, the polish color is beautiful; but the frustration of the formula and application issues render it a disappointment. I'm hoping to have better luck with future Insta-Dri nail colors.

What nail color are you rocking for #ManicureMonday?

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FTC Disclosure: I received Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Fast Dry Nail Color in In Prompt Blue from Sally Hansen in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed herein are my own.

burberry vibes...

Forever 21 Floral Crochet Skirt in Pink

Burberry vibes with a Forever 21 pricetag, amiright?

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inspo

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pretty things...

...because weekends aren't complete without an element of lovely
{Clockwise from Top}:
{1} Maybelline Color Sensational Color Whisper Lipcolor in Lust for Blush {$7.49}

{2} Maybelline Color Sensational Color Whisper Lipcolor in Petal Rebel {$5.99}

{3} Maybelline Color Sensational Color Whisper Lipcolor in Oh La Lilac {$5.99}

{4} Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara in Black {$23.00}

{5} Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Babydoll in Black {$30.00}

{6} Stila Volume III: The Impressionist Palette from the Masterpiece Series Eye & Cheek Set {$21.99}

{7} Alexa Chung IT {$30.00}


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FTC Disclosure: Alexa Chung's 'IT' was provided to me by PENGUIN Books for review. All opinions expressed herein are my own.

the shirtdress

It's the wardrobe staple that will simplify your life {there's nothing worse than wardrobe malfunctions in the AM}, chic-ify your style, and make you feel like a model off-duty at the very same time. Here are 6 of my favorites pieces:

alice + olivia Carol Button Down Dress in Earth {$198.00}; T by Alexander Wang Cotton Poplin Long Sleeve Shirtdress in White {$350.00}; Rebecca Taylor Dip Dye Shift Dress in Biscuit / Lush {$350.00}

And B Cammy Hidden Placket Dress in Fuschia / Rose {$150.00}; Vince Shirred Shoulder Shirtdress in White {$275.00}; DKNY Long Sleeve Button Thru Shirtdress in Black {$295.00}


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Ciaté Shell Manicure in Mermaid You Look Review

I've shown you Ciaté's Shell Manicure in She Sells Seashells and Ciaté's Shell Manicure in Wish Upon A Starfish; and today I have the Ciaté Shell Manicure in Mermaid You Look for your viewing pleasure.

Mermaid You Look is a dusty purple duo that contains the Paint Pot Pillow Fight, and the Paint Pot Effect Mermaid You Look {which consists of dusty purple iridescent shell bits}.

Since I did a double accent nail for my first Seashell Mani, and a full out, 10-finger mani for my second Seashell feature; I decided to do a triple accent for Mermaid You Look, because these Seashell Mani sets are truly too pretty for a single accent.

You may remember Pillow Fight from my Ciaté Mini Mani Month Set Review {Part 2}. Pillow Fight is a Delicate Gray with Lilac Undertones. In the bottle, the shade looks far darker than it appears on the nail; which was a happy surprise, as pale grays are my preference. The first coat is streaky; but the color and opacity completely level out after the second coat is applied. In sunlight you will definitely see the presence of the lilac undertones, which add a little more dimension to the shade, and make it even more beautiful to look at. This is 2 coats.

Mermaid You Look is the Effects Paint Pot. The crushed seashells in this set match the Pillow Fight Paint Pot perfectly in that they are a dusty gray / purple in hue with the prettiest silver iridescent shift.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Surprise! The reason why I used Mermaid You Look as my final Shell Mani wasn't because I was saving the best for last; rather, I thought it would be my least favorite of the three. But..., and this is the reason for that opening paragraph exclamation, it wound up being my # 1 favorite. I love when that happens.

Texture-wise, the crushed seashells of Mermaid You Look are nearly identical to She Sells Sea Shells - from my personal experience I found the seashells in Wish Upon A Starfish slightly more jagged and chunky {perhaps because they were closer to their natural state than the colored sets}.

Mermaid You Look has an incredibly sophisticated flair. It's like workplace-apropos nail art that will definitely give your co-workers {or besties} something to talk about {or swoon over}.

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FTC Disclosure: Ciaté's Shell Manicure in Mermaid You Look was provided to me for review. All opinions expressed herein are my own.

{fashion folio} wanderer

Urban Outfitters Twisted Straw Cowboy Hat + Marc By Marc Jacobs Classic Q Mini Natasha Bag in Infrared + Sole Society Tribal Cuff Bracelet in Gold + Topshop Viscose Marl Tee in Orange + Topshop MOTO Rosa Denim Hotpants in Mid Stone + Forever 21 Ultimate Natural Eye Palette in Natural / Light Pink + Josie Maran Argan Black Oil Mascara in Black + Dolce Vita Noralee Fringe Booties in Taupe
Go full-out bohemian chic with a slouchy basic tee paired with cuffed denim shorts and a taupe-toned fringe bootie {made all the more free-spirited with a playful peep-toe}. A cowgirl hat placed atop air-dried locks is luxuriously laid-back; while an electric crossbody adds a bright touch. Make your peepers pop with a neutral smoky eye; layering on the black mascara for a doe-eye effect. Round out your look du jour with a simple yet significant tribal cuff.

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