Wardrobe Wednesday: DIY Color Block Nail Splash!

Readers & Readettes, HAPPY WEDNESDAY!!!

I am having fun with all of my birthday gifts, a lot of which were makeup and nail color!

When it comes to nail color OPI is my favorite, next up is Nicole, thereafter is Sally Hansen Manicure.. what's ur favorite brand to splash!?

I decided to play around with the color and pinterest has a funny way of inspiring a bit of creativity, that and being seven months pregnant you only have so many options of what to make extra SWAG-tastic! :)

Shortly after all my colors were in, I decided to go with OPI navy ish color *swoon* is was a good call!  I did my own toes and everything... that was very hard with this little thing growing in my belly, haha!

The story continues, my toes still looked great after a week, but my finger nails were left to be desired, and I had to give a presentation at work on Monday... sooo what did I have fun doing?
A color block manicure!

It was fun and super easy.  Here is how I did it, and for the first time, I'd say it looks MARVELOUS! :)

First I picked a contrasting color for fun, I suppose you can vary the shades of a particular hue, I prefer the bold statement of hot pink and navy!

 I took off the 'ROAD HOUSE BLUES' that was old and unappealing,  I filed and shaped my nails, then applied two coats of the 'PINKALICIOUS' (by maybelline) around 3:30pm.  Usually I do a base coat from OPI, but I didn't know how this was going to turn out, so I decided against it.

 

Around 10:00pm I was finally getting in my bed...

SN: I suppose for those of you who don't like to sleep with wet nails, you could do about 8:00-8:30pm and sit with a blow dryer to dry them all the way.

 

I had all my supplies at bedside and began to color block!

 

I have scotch tape, 'ROAD HOUSE BLUES' & top coat by Nicole. 

 

Another SN: When deciding colors, you want to save the darker color for the top layer in order to ensure the true colors show.  For example, the pink wouldn't have shown on top of the navy, and for DIY, you have to consider the supplies and our ambidextrious-ness or lack there of!

 

These pictures indicate where I used the scotch tape to cover the pink and allow for a clean break between colors.  I painted two coats of the 'ROAD HOUSE BLUES' then waited about 30 minutes to pull off the tape.  Afterwhich I painted one coat of top coat, then fell asleep shortly thereafter.

 

 

 

 

This shot was taken prior to me falling asleep, about 5 mins after the top coat was applied.

The morning after on the way to work, I liked the contrast with my bold patterned wrap dress from the GAP.
 

If you are a DIY manicurist, this should be simple and fun.  If not, give it a whirl, it will be fun, make sure you have the remover handy just in case! 

Wardrobe Wednesday: Beauty is in the eye of ..my glasses.

Readers and Readettes I have a new found love... my newest wardrobe accessory... my MARVELOUS addition to my already profound collection (I guess if 4 different kinds is profound, it could be, right?!).. my newest pair of non perscription glasses.  I am wondering if there is a cooler term other than fashion glasses, or non perspcription glasses..haha.
Back to the topic at hand.  Take a look at the wonder and variety these optical additions provide.

 This was sunday, hence the dress and tights.  The purple was a great pop and the glasses definitely added the quirky, I am a sexy nerd, type feel... I can dig it, what are your thoughts?!!

The saucy look...

I had a wonder woman moment, what can I say....haha

I am nice, most days, during most of the few hours in the afternoon... mostly.

GET. IT. GIRL!

Here comes the casual look... check the T and many more like it at c28.com ....super fab!

Agghh the sun...its in my glasses.....

What is one of your favorite accessories that add that extra bit of character to the outfit?? I have 5 pairs of (fill in your own description) glasses that are all different shapes and colors.. ooh future post idea just sparked.. hehe :)

Glasses: Ragstock
Dress: Target, Mossimo
Tights: Lane Bryant
Booties: Nordstrom Rack, Via Spiga

Glasses: Ragstock
Tee: C28.com
Cardigan: Target, Mossimo
Jeans: JCPenney, Arizona
Boots: JCPenney, Decree

Pictures: Me, My honey poo Aneesah.

Wardrobe Wednesday - Five after Two!

Hello readers and readettes! 
I had an exciting weekend with a few of my favorite gals, one in particular my sister Stephanie of Graded on a Curve. (she's hott right?!)  We host a monthly get together, Five after Two, with our fashion friends and basically any woman in 'want' of a boost of confidence, fashion tips, or just a fun girls night!  It is sourced out of our local church Passion Church in Maple Grove, MN where there are many groups just like ours that have different interests, ours being Fashion, Faith & Etiquette.  You can see those here.

This month we met up at Nordstrom Rack (LOVE) and we distributed and discussed the following Fashion, Faith & Etiquette tips and had a blast........

We had a fashion challenge, where the attendees chose a picture and shopped for 30 minutes to complete the inspired look.  They recieved a Caribou gift card for their accomplishments!  Unfortunately in all the excitement I didn't get any pics of the inspired outfits they found but I did get, well tried to get pics of the winners.. lol!
Here are some pics and my MARVELOUS FIND!

First my inspiration....

I chose a bold and boxy blazer, skinny jeans instead of leggings and I did a bootie by via spiga.. my 'winter version' of the outfit to the left.

Second, Stephanie's inspiration...

 Stephanie, right, added a hat, kept the yellow and did a darker denim...greatness.  She is here with one of the winners of the fashion challenge.

Here goes the fun... prepare yourself!

The other winner is looking at her phone trying to dodge pictures... you ladies, haha..
There is actually three people in this pic too by the way! SMH!

still hiding... at least one is smiling

pop ya collar... haha.. silly silly!

someone did some damage, in a good way!

Until next time!

Something to look forward to on an up and coming Wardrobe Wednesday..... my $20 fantasticness! GREEN HOUNDSTOOTH... I couldn't be happier!

Who or where do you find the most style inspiration?  How do you make the look your own?  Do you get together with anyone, or any group of fashion friends to empower and share your success?

Wadrobe Wednesday - My two FAVORITES!

This Wednesday I decided to take full advantage of December feeling like April :)
I also ventured to mix two of my favorite colors, Navy and Kelly Green.. LOVE! Especially how the colors bring out different features of my face, shape and skin tone.

Navy is totally winter appropriate, while Kelly Green is usually Spring/Summer BUT I decided to mix it in... take a peek!

Blazer: Green- Old Navy | VNeck: Old Navy | Pants: NY& Co | Wedges: Franco Sarto

Cardigan: Heartbreaker | Tank: Gap | Jeans: Arizona

What two colors do you have SOO much of, or happen to be your favorites.. can you put them together and rock it?! I had a blast mixing my two favorites! :)

I'm Dreaming of a RED Christmas

For today, Wardrobe Wednesday, I can't help but be warm and fuzzy inside; Christmas is here and one of my favorite colors is profoundly MARVELOUS.... RED!  I love red, what can I say, and who doesn't?  Below are some pieces that are SUPER FAB for me and my body type: all legs, troubled midsection, and a great face!! (don't judge me! =D)

Take a peek......

I'm Dreaming of a Red Christmas! by theeuphony featuring a shift dress


Think about what styles accent your best assets, every girl has them (guys too, they have more leniency though). Furthermore, we girls all have trouble spots we need not ignore.

My two BEST: Eyes and Legs
My two WORST: Back (left- black dress) Tummy (right-blue shirt)

As you can see the aforementioned particulars will help in accenting the best about me externally and hide the worst for only me to worry about... it's like magic. Almost as magic as Christmas morning!