{fashion folio} natural romance

VS COLLECTION Ankle-Wrap Wedge Sandal in Cognac + Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Quad in Chai Latte + COLLETTE BY COLLETTE DINNIGAN Cotton-Blend Lace Dress + Sole Society Skinny Adjustable Bangle in Rose Gold + Marc By Marc Jacobs Acrobat Ring in Oro + Jennifer Zeuner Jewelry Double Horn Lariat Necklace in Gold
Get back to basics with a sweet white babydoll dress coupled with ankle-wrap wedge sandals that bring the sass. A double horn lariat necklace is a little bit country; while a skinny bangle worn on the forearm is a little bit rock 'n' roll. Add a ring with flexible links for femininity; then swipe on coffee-hued neutral eyeshadow to create subtle smolder. Air-dried locks complete this utterly romantic look.

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NOTD: Nicole By OPI Roughles Textured Nail Lacquer in Sand In My Shoe

Two coats of Nicole By OPI Roughles Textured Nail Lacquer in Sand In My Shoe is a Pastel Yellow with Red / Orange Flecks.

I just this minute realized what this shade reminds me of...deviled eggs. Can you see that likeness, or is it just me?

Yellow is not a favorite of mine in nail lacquers, but I like this one enough. It's not a shade that I would necessarily repeat wear; but the marbling of the pastel yellow and orange/red flecks is so unique and incredibly apropos for summer. The formula on this one is slightly thick; with the first coat being patchy, and the second leveling things out.

As this is a textured polish, I did not use top coat; but if you want a shiny finish you definitely could.

What nail color are you rocking for #ManicureMonday?

Follow me on Instagram @cateyesandskinnyjeans to see more of my favorite nail colors / art.

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FTC Disclosure: Nicole By OPI's Roughles Textured Nail Lacquer in Sand In My Shoe was provided to me for review. All opinions expressed herein are my own.

OPI Walks Runway with Reem Acra at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2014

OPI walked the runway with Reem Acra! The designer presented her midnight in Paris-inspired Fall/Winter 2014 collection at Lincoln Center on February 10. The models’ nails took on a transparent glow with OPI nail lacquer in Barre My Soul. This warm beige natural nail look added a clean, fresh touch to Reem Acra’s decadent collection.

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OPI Launches NEW Color Tinted Top Coats!

“A touch of color can change everything!”
This spring OPI takes nail color to the next level with revolutionary Sheer Tints, the brand’s first-ever, pigmented top coats. Sheer Tints by OPI offers a fresh take on traditional top coats with the introduction of four new vivid hues in Blue, Pink, Yellow and Purple. An infusion of transparent color with high shine, these top coats can be worn alone, with a base coat for a playful sheer or layered over any shade to create an alternate finish for a progressive nail look.

“Nail color is all about self-expression; apply Sheer Tints over your favorite OPI Nail Lacquer to achieve your dream shade, accent glitters and darks or transform crèmes and shimmers,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Co-Founder & Executive VP. “Make a statement by creating an ombre design that is on-trend, then add several coats to create dimension.”

Sheer Tints by OPI includes the following hues:

I’m Never Amberrassed
Liquid amber morphs into a veneer of yellow tint that is anything but bashful.

Be Magentale with Me
Give your nails the sweet treatment with this sheer pink tint.

Don't Violet Me Down
You can count on this crystal sheer amethyst.

I Can Teal You Like Me
It’s obvious you’re head over teal in love with this sheer blue.
Sheer Tints features OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application. Sheer Tints will be available March 2014, at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, jcp Salons, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, ULTA and ulta.com for $9.00 ($10.95 CAN) suggested retail for each nail lacquer.

For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!

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ABOUT OPI
As the world leader in the professional nail care industry, OPI is committed to providing high-quality products and services to both salons and their customers, along with a focus on industry safety and innovation. Known for its exceptional formula, fashionable colors and iconic names, OPI’s heavily-pigmented lacquers are super rich, long-lasting and chip-resistant – offering an affordable luxury to consumers. OPI nail lacquer is available in over 200 shades. Each lacquer features OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application. Currently, OPI is available in over 100 countries and retails a full line of professional items, including nail treatments, finishing products, lotions, manicure/pedicure products, files, tools, gels and acrylics.

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her fashion box monthly subscription box review

I love a monthly subscription box {seriously now, who doesn't?}; so when Chelsea contacted me about the Australian-based Her Fashion Box, I was intrigued - and insanely eager to try it out.

Her Fashion Box uses customization to determine whether you are Trendy, Classic, or Feminine; they then tailor a monthly box for each subscriber, which features 4 - 5 beauty products and 3 fashion accessories.

The subscription fee is $39.95 per month {you can cancel at any time} and includes over $110 in products in each box. If $39.95 is too steep of a price, they offer The Boxette for $24.95 a month {which includes 2 fashion accessories + 2 beauty products. Today I am reviewing the full-size Her Fashion Box.

The photograph shown at the top of this post is an example of what your monthly box may contain. Mine featured the above.

Her Fashion Box Tiger Scarf / Shawl | Her Fashion Box Rose Gold ID Bracelet | Her Fashion Box Black and Gold Wrap Bracelet | Her Fashion Box Eyelash Curler | Her Fashion Box Clear with Metallic Trim Zippered Makeup Bag | Urban Rituelle Mango Milk Soothing Body Balm 1.5 fl oz {$5.80} | ModelCo Gel Eyeliner {$22.00} | Ulta3 Moisturizing Lipstick in Cherry Wine {$2.95}

As a self-professed cat lady, I am enamored with the tiger scarf / shawl - it immediately catches the eye, and really adds a special touch to basic blacks. The Rose Gold ID Bracelet and Black and Gold Chain Wrap Bracelet are beautiful jewelry pieces. What I love about them is that they are both adjustable - something I always seek when purchasing bracelets as I have a very, very, very small wrist. While I don't personally use eyelash curlers {my mom had a bad experience with one as a teenager}; I do love the looks of this one, and will keep it around - even if only for show. The handles are a neon orange that are excellent for gripping.

The beauty product aspect of my box was my favorite of all. I am known for my refusal to use anything but a clear bag for my makeup; so the fact that the one included with my box was Clear with Metallic Trim thrilled me to no end - that extra detailing put it in a class of it's own. Seriously.

I never leave the house without black eyeliner; and, given my excessive use of acetone nail polish removers, I constantly require a hardworking body lotion - thus, I am very excited to try both the Urban Rituelle Mango Milk Soothing Body Balm 1.5 fl oz and ModelCo Gel Eyeliner. The Ulta3 Moisturizing Lipstick in Cherry Wine, however, will be going to my sister, as she is the red lipstick wearer of the family.


FINAL THOUGHTS:
One of my pet peeves about the products contained within my Her Fashion Box is the fact that almost all of the products are no-name brands that simply say Her Fashion Box. If you remember my giuliana rancic fab fit fun {fff} vip fall box review last December; you may recall that I was able to price all of the products to determine that I had, indeed, received over $187.00 in products. You can't do that with Her Fashion Box, as so many of the products are their own, with no available pricing. Maybe this won't bother some subscribers; but if I'm paying $39.95 per month, I'd like to know the value of the contents of my box. Just saying. Nevertheless, I do love what I received.

Would you try Her Fashion Box?

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FTC Disclosure: I received the products featured in this post from Her Fashion Box. All opinions expressed herein are my own.

{beauty board} colored lashes

Electrify your lashes with colored mascaras ideal for
achieving a runway-inspired gaze.

Clockwise from Top Right
{1} SEPHORA COLLECTION Full Action Extreme Effect Mascara in Turquoise {$15.00}

{2} CK One Color Mascara in Electrify {$18.00}

{3} butter LONDON Wink Mascara in Pistol Pink {$20.00}

{4} MAKE UP FOR EVER Smoky Lash in 6 Plum {$23.00}

{5} NYX COSMETICS Color Mascara in Blue Dream {$6.99}


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{fashion folio} little black jumpsuit

Heather Hawkins Bone Tusk Necklace in Pyrite / Bone + Alaïa Lace-Up Cutout Suede Pumps + Theory Silk-Crepe Jumpsuit + Formula X for Sephora Shifters in Iconic + Sole Society Crystal and Chain Cuff in Gunmetal + NARS The Multiple in South Beach
Give your little black dress the night off and opt for something just as sassy...the little black jumpsuit. A bone tusk pendant shows off the deep-v of your attire; while lace-up cutout heels add chic, intricate detail to a comfy look. Color-shifting metallic copper / peridot polish is eye-catching, and perfectly corresponds with the elegant-meets-edgy crystal and chain cuff wrapped around your wrist. For an all-over apricot glow reach for a shimmering multi-purpose product for cheeks, lips, eyes, and décolletage.

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