Metals

I am loving metallic and metal looking nails right now!

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Currently Obsessing: Black Cherry

Hi, my name is Alisia and I am an addict.  No, not addicted to drugs, or alcohol, or shopping...but as of late, black cherry.  When I was a kid, I always loved soda (I was only allowed to drink it at my grandma's house so maybe it's nostalgic) and my favorites were Cream Soda, Dr. Pepper and Black Cherry.  Now that I'm older, I sometimes treat myself to a small-batch soda and I always pick Black Cherry. Two weeks ago I professed my love for my new black cherry lipstick in a post here, and I'm happy to report we're still going strong.  I am obsessed with black cherry, whether it be soda, lipstick or nail polish.  Or all three at the same time while listening to Goldfrapp's "Black Cherry".  

What are you currently obsessing over??

DIY Watercolor Nails

I love the look of watercolor paints on just about anything.  I have been wanting to try fun watercolor nails for awhile now, but due to a lack of time, I did a watercolor accent nail on each hand.  I chose some fun spring colors and it was so easy, just a little time consuming.

You will need:

nail polish

top coat

brush (I used an eye-makeup brush)

acetone

First paint your nails whatever base color you want.  Make sure you use 2 layers of top coat on them and let them dry.  Then choose the colors you want and make dots on your fingers.  Next, dip the brush in acetone so it is damp and then swirl the paint dots on your nail.  (I dipped it in the acetone often to clean the brush so they don't all mix into one color). Once it is looking how you want, then apply another topcoat and let dry. Now you try with your favorite colors!

Base color: Innocent Nude by Sally Hansen
Colors: Mod-ern Girl, Stranger Tides, Did It On 'Em, Fly (all by OPI)
Top Coat: Pink Glove Service by Essie

Easter Inspired Nails

Sources: 1,   2,   3,   4 

Sick Days

So today, I woke up with my eye feeling a little irritated, sore and it was difficult to keep open without burning.  Here I am 10 hours later with it bright red and swollen shut.  To top it off I also have a sinus infection and no health insurance.  Thankfully, I found a clinic that wasn't too expensive and I am on my way to a weekend of medicine, rest and healing.  Here are some things that I am sure will keep my spirits up and prevent me from getting cabin fever all cooped up.

Painting My Nails

A Pistachio Cupcake from Magnolia

I had this today and it def. helped ;)

Teaching myself new braids

A french fish-pig tail

Some quality time with Sebastian

Recapping on some 90's favorites thanks to Netflix

Valentine's Day Manicure

My sweet friend, Yanessa (click here to see her blog) sent me a stocking stuffer for Christmas with nail polish and a lovely bracelet with my two favorite things...sparkles and the color yellow.  I was able to use all three colors of the Face for J. Crew Stockholm set to create my little Valentine's Day manicure. <3

Warm January Weekend

 On Monday it was chilly and raining here in LA and by Wed/Thurs it was in the low 80s and perfect pool weather.  I had Thursday off work so that meant mani/pedi, iced blackberry jasmine green tea and reading poolside!  My weekend started a little early since I work today and Saturday. =) 

Fun Finds

Here are a couple recent fun finds within the past month:

New everyday staples
{Essie: Cocktail Bling, my late great-grandma's bangles,
and J.Crew bracelet (on sale)}

{A fun shower curtain we got at CB2}

Winter Nail Polish Must-Haves

I love nail polish, a lot.  Ask anyone who knows me and they will say it may even be a slightly unhealthy obsession.  I am a server and I can often tell what brand and the name of the color some of the guests have on.  Here are a couple of my favorites for the holiday season. What are some of yours?

                                                  Clockwise top left: 

                    Deborah Lippmann "Single Ladies", Essie "Cocktail Bling",

                           Zoya "Carey", OPI "Rainbow Connection"

Fun Finds

Happy Monday!!
 I am looking forward to a fun-filled week.  We will be exploring a bit, going to see Portishead (something I've been wanting to do for a decade now) and carving our pumpkins. I have a fun fall find for nails..enjoy!

OPI Rising Star nail polish &
OPI for Sephora Only Gold for Me Topcoat

Fun Finds

I am a little crazy when it comes to nail polish (I probably have more colors than your average nail salon). I normally buy OPI, Essie or other higher end nail polishes, BUT I have found a new love.  This new color by Wet n Wild has captured my attention and made for "funfetti" type nails. And the best part...it was only $1.99!!!

Wet n Wild "Party of Five Glitters" with
Sally Hanson "Innocent Nude" under.