NOTD: ZOYA Sonnet Fall 2026 Nail Polish Collection in Merritt

Two coats of ZOYA Nail Polish in Merritt. Muted Black Cherry Creme.

Swoon! This is such a beautiful shade for the season of giving!

Merritt is a Muted Black Cherry Creme that is exquisite for the start of November. True story: this may be one of my favorite ZOYA nail colors of all time; and I love the nod to We Were Liars #iykyk. The formula here was as decadent as the shade - two coats brings beautiful opacity, high-shine gloss, and a mani that stays intact for seven plus days. This is going to be one of my repeat-wear polishes for the season!

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BOOK REVIEW: Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

Oh, how I loved this. Legends & Lattes was the most perfect book to dive into on a rainy, early September long weekend. The atmosphere and vibe was akin to that experienced while playing Animal Crossing or Tiny Bookshop on switch; and the characters were incredibly charming. Thimble and Amity are my favorites. The found family is strong within these pages; as is the coziness. Make sure you have a hot beverage of your choice at hand while reading. <33



Star Rating: ****


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NOTD: ZOYA Sonnet Fall 2026 Nail Polish Collection in Chapin

Two coats of ZOYA Nail Polish in Chapin. Royal Purple Pearl.

NGL if ever there was a purple made for spooky season this stunner is it!

Chapin is a Royal Purple Pearl that screams beauty, grace, and charm while seamlessly bringing a dash of spook just in time for Halloween. Coat one is slightly sheer; but two coats builds beautiful opacity like what you see here. If you're seeking a shade fit for a queen, Chapin is undoubtedly it.


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BOOK REVIEW: Cackle by Rachel Harrison

“It’s best not to be specific with wishes. Otherwise, you end up getting what you think you want instead of what you really need. How dangerous.”
Ralph for president! I love a good anthropomorphic moment, and seeing it done with spiders? Tea. Ngl i would buy all of the Ralph merch i love him sm. But i digress…

…this book was unhinged; and honestly i would expect nothing less from Harrison. After reading Play Nice last year, and now Cackle, I have come to associate her with weird girl books and I am here for it.

Cackle was ideal reading for October. While I wasn’t in love with Annie or Sophie as characters; I did adore the town of Rowan - it was so quaint and charming and made me crave a latte and a trip to the farmer’s market.

As flawed as Annie and Sophie were as characters though, with the former being a raging alcoholic with no sense of self; and the latter being a bit manipulative, I felt that they were good for each other friendship-wise, and their story was very quick to get through. As a whole, I found it interesting and entertaining. You’re either going to love Harrison’s writing or hate it; and after the two books I’ve read by her, I’m giving her all of the heart eyes.



Star Rating: ***1/2


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