6.28.2021

NOTD: NAILS INC. Relationship Status: Proud Nail Polish in New Bond Street

Two coats of NAILS INC. Relationship Status: Proud Nail Polish in New Bond Street. Cornflower Blue Creme.

I love a good baby blue, but this bad boy takes baby blue to another level with subtle undertones of lilac that make this beauty stand out above the crowd {yes, I was just watching A Goofy Movie}.

New Bond Street is a cornflower blue creme that will make all of your pastel polish dreams come true. I'm obsessed with this shade for summer because it manages to bridge the gap between bright and pastel, and I am incapable of resisting that. Gorgeous formula here - easy to apply, super fast dry, and longwear. Def a new fave for me!

What nail color are you rocking for #ManicureMonday?


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6.26.2021

stripes for days

Free People Stripes for Days Sweater & Shorts Set in SUNSET COMBO.

Picturing myself lounging in this cutie two-piece all summer.

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6.24.2021

BOOK REVIEW: The Young Elites by Marie Lu



“No one wants you to be yourself. They want you to be the version of yourself that they like.”

Y'all, I tried so hard to like Marie Lu's The Young Elites; but there was literally nothing that I enjoyed about this book - no matter how many times I thought something might pop up to change my mind. NGL, I have had a 50/50 positivity rate with Lu's books {some I love, some I loathe, and sometimes I start to love one well after the halfway mark}; but this one just did not cut it for me. Womp womp.

One decade ago, a deadly illness known as the blood fever swept through Renaissance Italy. It claimed the lives of almost everyone it touched; but some children were spared - left with their lives, but scarred with strange markings that earned them the title malfettos {abominations}. Sixteen-year-old Adelina Amouteru is one such survivor. Her beloved mother, however, was taken; leaving her in the hands of a monstrous father who cannot see beyond her changes. Her once black hair turned silver, her eyelashes paled, and her once beautiful left eye is now nothing more than a jagged scar. In her cruel father's eyes, Adelina is only a malfetto - a burden upon their family's good name, standing in the way of lavish fortunes. Adelina thinks otherwise. She has heard of other malfettos - malfettos with strange abilities that leave people fearful; abilities that give them power. These are the Young Elites, and Adelina is determined to find them.

Burning with anger after learning her father's plans for her, Adelina kisses her younger sister, Violetta, goodbye and flees into the night. She has not gone far before she is found, and accidentally unleashes a dormant fury within, killing someone. Now armed with the knowledge that she too has powers, powers that would make people fall at her feet, she is even more convinced of her belonging to the Young Elites. But she'll have to reach them first. When she is apprehended by The Inquisition, led by the young Teren Santoro, and sentenced to death, her future seems unclear. But then she is rescued by none other than the Elites, and feels that things are falling into place. That is, until she feels their less than warm welcome.

Helmed by the handsome yet mysterious Enzo Valenciano {aka The Reaper, who, btw, gives off major Assassin's Creed vibes}, the Young Elites {aka the Dagger Society} is composed of a group of malfettos with abilities that range from manipulating other people's emotions {Raffaele} to commanding and controlling animals {Gemma}. Though their abilities are different, they share a commonality: they don't know what to make of Adelina and her illusionist abilities. Some want her dead. Enzo, however, the son of the late king of Kenettra, vouches for her, welcoming her into the folds of the Dagger Society, and determining that they will train her in her abilities. But Adelina has a secret - an agreement with Teren that she can't extricate herself from. One that will place all of her newfound Elite friends in grave danger.

This was the worst book I've read all year. Marie Lu can write, she can; but this one was just drudgery. The characters were mindblowingly boring who read like one-dimensional cardboard cutouts. I legitimately could not discern one from another because they were so uninteresting. Adelina, who I thought was going to be an amazing character was just dark and angry. And the supposed spark between her and Enzo? Yeah, I didn't feel it. In fact, I felt no chemistry between them; and even if I did, it wouldn't have mattered because Enzo was every bit as boring as Adelina. NGL, there were times when I really loved Raffaele {perhaps because of his calming nature}; but he was not strong enough to hold the weight of the entire book on his shoulders. I will say this...the ending, starring Maeve Corrigan, the Princess of Beldain was brilliant. Unfortunately, her appearance came too late for me; thus, I will not be reading the sequel The Rose Society.


Star Rating: **1/2


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6.21.2021

NOTD: NAILS INC. Relationship Status: Proud Nail Polish in Grosvenor Place

Two coats of NAILS INC. Relationship Status: Proud Nail Polish in Grosvenor Place. Lilac Creme.

Le sigh...shades like this are my absolute Kryptonite because they are far and few between and are simply charming for year-round wear.

Grosvenor Place is a Barbie-esque lilac creme that makes me want to break into Aqua's Barbie Girl. True story. The bright yet muted tone makes it stunning for spring straight through summer; but would also look gorgeous for winter {hint hint}. Formula is positively perfect. The opacity builds quickly, and the wide brush itself makes it possible to oftentimes cover the entire nail in just one swipe. Obsessed with this one!

What nail color are you rocking for #ManicureMonday?


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6.19.2021

6.17.2021

90s

LULUS 4SI3NNA Delaney Cinched Tie Shorts in BLUE.

Digging the 90s vibes of this look.

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6.14.2021

NOTD: Sally Hansen Insta Dri Nail Color in Gain Mo-Mint-Um

Two coats of Sally Hansen Insta Dri Nail Color in Gain Mo-Mint-Um. Mint Creme.

Ladies, y'all know how I feel about mint nail colors, but there is such a shortage of them on the polish market; so I was ecstatic to stumble upon this bad boy!

Gain Mo-Mint-Um is a glorious mint creme that retains that saccharine pastel vibe {so perf for spring!}; whilst harboring a bright undertone that makes it magnifico for summer vacay! As always with Sally Hansen, the brush collects way too much polish with each dip in the bottle; but with careful application, you can still get a gorgeous, even mani. Highly recommend this beauty for tips and toes!

What nail color are you rocking for #ManicureMonday?


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6.12.2021

6.10.2021

elliott

LULUS 4SI3NNA Elliott Crop One-Shoulder Sweater in NUDE.

Summer date night sorted, amiright?

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6.07.2021

NOTD: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri x Mentos Nail Polish Collection in Peppermint Dandy

Two coats of Sally Hansen Insta-Dri x Mentos Nail Polish Collection in Peppermint Dandy. Bright Blue Creme.

Le sigh...legit swooning over this bad boy!

Peppermint Dandy is a brilliant bright blue that you will be grabbing for all. summer. long. #Fact. Formula here is fire. Not only is this beauty a OCW, it is fast dry, and literally chip-resistant. As always with SH, wipe excess polish from the brush on the lip of the bottle before applying to the nail. As long as you remember to do that, you. are. golden.

Sally Hansen is seriously stepping up their color game this season and I am here for it!

What nail color are you rocking for #ManicureMonday?


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6.05.2021

rainbow heart

LULUS BP. Rainbow Heart Drop Earrings in RAINBOW MULTI.

LOVE how playful these pretties are for the summertime! The $12 pricetag doesn't hurt either.

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6.03.2021

NAILS INC. Relationship Status: Proud Nail Polish Set Swatches + Review

Y'all if this quartet doesn't give you all of those taste the rainbow feels then I don't know what to tell you because i. am. obsessed. Nails Inc. has been slaying the polish game lately, so it took less than 1.2 seconds for this Relationship Status: Proud Nail Polish Set to land in my cart. True story. But it's not just the colors that earn a huge w here. The formula is phenom, as is the staying power. Word of advice: run, don't walk, to snag this bad boy.
Shaftesbury Avenue is a Coral Creme. This color y'all? Dyiiiiing! Shaftesbury Avenue is a delicious bright coral creme that gives me all of the watermelon-inspired summer picnic in the park vibes. This beauty right here is brilliant to work with. Application fell just shy of OCW status. But the ultimate clincher? I wore this bad boy for 12 days with nary a chip, crack, or even visible tip-wear. Highly recommended! This is 2 coats.
Grosvenor Place is a Lilac Creme. Le sigh...shades like this are my absolute Kryptonite because they are far and few between and are simply charming for year-round wear. Grosvenor Place is a Barbie-esque lilac creme that makes me want to break into Aqua's Barbie Girl. True story. The bright yet muted tone makes it stunning for spring straight through summer; but would also look gorgeous for winter {hint hint}. Formula is positively perfect. The opacity builds quickly, and the wide brush itself makes it possible to oftentimes cover the entire nail in just one swipe. Obsessed with this one! This is 2 coats.
New Bond Street is a Cornflower Blue Creme. I love a good baby blue, but this bad boy takes baby blue to another level with subtle undertones of lilac that make this beauty stand out above the crowd {yes, I was just watching A Goofy Movie}. New Bond Street is a cornflower blue creme that will make all of your pastel polish dreams come true. I'm obsessed with this shade for summer because it manages to bridge the gap between bright and pastel, and I am incapable of resisting that. Gorgeous formula here - easy to apply, super fast dry, and longwear. Def a new fave for me! This is 2 coats.
Buckingham Palace Road is an Aqua Teal Creme. I don't know what it is about aqua/teal shades, but I don't love them. There's just something blase about them that I can never put my finger on; but maybe that's just me. Buckingham Palace Road is one such shade. An aqua/teal creme that checks all the boxes for a bright, summer-perfect pedi; with a formula that is to-die-for {two weeks, no chips - natch!}. While, admittedly, this bad boy is not my cup of tea; if you dig a good teal you'll be swooning. This is 2 coats.

AVAILABILITY: Sephora.

PRICE: $22.00 for the 4PC Mini Set.

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