adella

Free People Adella Maxi Slipdress in ROSE.

Oh, to be walking along the beach in this beauty rn.

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NOTD: Ciaté London Mini Paint Pot in Red Hot Chili

Two coats of Ciaté London's Mini Paint Pot in Red Hot Chili. Tomato Red Creme.

Y'all, red will never be my go-to nail color; but this shade is fire!

Red Hot Chilli is the hue for summa-summa-summatime. Babes, I am obsessed with this shade! The color is bright and brilliant and oh-so necessary for your next tropical vacay! Formula is a dream. Two swipes and you are good. to. go. Even better? It's fast-dry and reaches opacity lickety-split. Grab it girls!
What nail color are you rocking for #ManicureMonday?


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shores

O'Neill Shores Stripe Sweater in SPRUCE YELLOW.

Feeling the androgynous vibe of this cutie!

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BOOK REVIEW: LEGEND by Marie Lu

“Each day means a new twenty-four hours. Each day means everything’s possible again. You live in the moment, you die in the moment, you take it all one day at a time. You try to walk in the light.” – Day
There is only one word to describe this book: unputdownable. I’m sorry, is that even a word? We can pretend, m’kay?

Y’all, I haven’t read a dystopian in a few years now; but I used to devour them like Doritos. The Hunger Games, Divergent, Matched, The Selection…you name it, I read it. Then there was my dystopian dry spell; and then…there was LEGEND.

I. absolutely. love. this. book. As Marie Lu’s debut, LEGEND is in a class of its own, telling the story of a world set 100 years in the future, where the United States is now divided into two separate peoples: the Colonies and the Republic. As you may have guessed, the Republic (armed with biological warfare, arrogance, and corruption) calls the shots; and the Colonies are riddled with various strains of a plague resulting in a rapidly diminishing population, and an angrier-than-thou lower-class fighting for survival.

Within the pages of LEGEND we meet two characters: Day (aka Daniel Altan Wing), and June Iparis, who share their POV in alternate chapters. The former, a criminal on the run with a home-base in the Colonies; the latter, a recent graduate from the Republic academy with a mission to capture the elusive Day, and a desire to prove herself to her heartless Commander.

Aside from Rachel Cohn and David Levithan’s Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares, I don’t think I have ever enjoyed two different POV’s as much as I adored Day and June’s. These are two characters whom. you. love. And they’re surrounded by other characters whom you kinda can’t get enough of. Tess {btw... if anything happens to Tess, I will never forgive Lu}, John…heck, even Kaede. While I never felt connected to characters such as Tris in Divergent or Peeta of The Hunger Games, Lu’s characters are people whom I was emotionally vested in, and that makes this debut all the more amazing.

Book 2 is in my shopping cart as. we. speak.


Star Rating: *****


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brishon

O'Neill Brishon Strappy Eyelet Romper in BEGONIA.

This color is sending me!

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NOTD: Ciaté London Mini Paint Pot in Fly Away

Two coats of Ciaté London's Mini Paint Pot in Fly Away. Purple Creme.

...Spread your wings and prepare to fly for you have become a butterfly... Idk, the name of this beauty just makes me think of that MC song. #judgeme.

Babes, Fly Away is a spring necessity. The purple shade is ideal for that winter-to-spring transition - being both pastel but bright at the very same time. Formula here is dreamy - you can reach almost complete opacity in one coat; but I used two to deepen the color. Highly recommended!
What nail color are you rocking for #ManicureMonday?


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night after night

Free People Night After Night Studded Denim Jacket in INDIGO.

Feeling the sparkly stud detailing.

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NOTD: Morgan Taylor Rocketman Professional Nail Lacquer Collection in Bedazzle Me

Three coats of Morgan Taylor Rocketman Professional Nail Lacquer Collection in Bedazzle Me. Silver, Teal, and Pink Microglitter in a Clear Base.

Le sigh...I am so loving how smoky yet sparkly this bad boy is - it gives it a hint of edginess.

Bedazzle Me is a glamorous hue that can be layered over a bold shade as a top coat, or worn on its own {as I have here}. The formula is v simple to work with, and builds fast. My only qualm: I don't love the hexagonal glitter. I definitely would have preferred the microglitter on its own; but I'm still a fan. Necessary if you dig sparkle.
What nail color are you rocking for #ManicureMonday?


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graphic

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match maker

Billabong x Sincerely Jules Match Maker Ballet Neck Crop Sweater in COOL WIP.

The obsession is real.

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NOTD: Ciaté London Mini Paint Pot in Antique Brooch

Two coats of Ciaté London's Mini Paint Pot in Antique Brooch. Sparkling Gold w/ Blush Hexagonal Glitter.

Ooh babes can we just take a moment to drool over this shade?!

Antique Brooch is a sparkling gold w/ blush hexagonal glitter that is drop. dead. gorgeous. The gold is more of a flaky glitter in consistency as opposed to a shimmering metallic which legit makes your nails glow; while the blush/rose gold glitter gives the color a fresh feel, and makes it look as if you've dipped your nails in sequins! Formula is fab! It's self-leveling, and quick-dry; and a heavier hand could easily make this beauty a ocw!
What nail color are you rocking for #ManicureMonday?


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mood

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tie-strap

Madewell Tie-Strap Overlay Cover-Up Romper in NEON DOBBY STRIPE.

Legit the cutest cover-up I have ever seen!

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NOTD: OPI Nail Lacquer in Exotic Birds Do Not Tweet

Two coats of OPI Nail Lacquer in Exotic Birds Don't Tweet. Radiant Yellow Creme.

Ooh babes, I had forgotten how much I l-o-v-e yellow polish; but this bad boy just brought back all of the memories!

Exotic Birds Don't Tweet is a glowing yellow creme that is absolutely gorgeous to look at. Formula is amazing. Not gonna lie, it can be a little patchy during application; but overall levels to the brilliant density you see here in just two swipes. Loves it!
What nail color are you rocking for #ManicureMonday?


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lashes

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lost paradise

Billabong Lost Paradise Sweater in MULTI.

Necessary purchase for summer bonfires + beach days!

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NOTD: China Glaze Online Only Sesame Street 50th Anniversary Holiday Collection in A Grouchy New Year

One coat of China Glaze's Online Only Sesame Street 50th Anniversary Holiday Collection in A Grouchy New Year. Green and Gold Glitter in a Clear Base.

Y'all, I know this was intended for the Christmas season; but the moment I put it on my nails I thought of St. Patrick's Day because the mix of gold and green just screams leprechaun!

A Grouchy New Year makes for the prettiest top coat! The multiple glitter shapes add a playful feel; while the blend of gold and green is ultra unique. I layered this over Sally Hansen Insta Dri Nail Color in White On Time; but it would look pretty topping anything from green to gold to silver. Highly recommend this one if you're looking for a unique glitter!
What nail color are you rocking for #ManicureMonday?


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dreamy

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