China Glaze Flip Flop Fantasy

The past weekend definitely gave everyone int he city a glimpse of what Summer is going to be like around here.  It had to be the best weather we've had this year, thus far, and I definitely took advantage of every minute.  Because of the amazing sunshine, I decided to go for a bright and fun polish to kick off the warm season.

Because I have been enjoying China Glaze polishes for the entire month of May, I decided to pick up on of the most talked about colors in there collection, Flip Flop Fantasy.  I believe it was released last summer, and really became a hit in the beauty blogger world.  Because of it's bright and bold color, it's a really popular shade for the season.

Bright pinks are really popular for the summer, and Flip Flop Fantasy is definitely a bolder pink.  The shade is true to color on your nails, and definitely makes a statement.  It's a nice, opaque shade of polish.  But I did notice that the brighter, bolder polishes in the China Glaze line dry a bit matte (not entirely matte but they definitely don't have that glossy finish).  So because of that, I definitely would recommend a top coat over it to give it that nice, glossy finish.  But because of the formula, it dries very quickly after application.

I did enjoy this shade because it was fun to wear, and it did get a lot of attention.  However, I do think it'll be more appropriate for my toes than my fingers.  I tend to get a bit distracted when I wear colors as bold as Flip Flop Fantasy on my fingers (especially while I am driving).

Definitely a great pick for the Summer!

xoxo,

Eve

Nails Inc. Giveaway!!! (CLOSED)

Alright readers, it's been quite a while since I've done one of these but here's another one for all of you! I decided to pick up one of these fantastically sparkly nail polish sets to give away to one of my amazing followers.  This set was released during the Holiday season at Sephora, and when I saw that they had a few left I wanted to share it with one of you.

These glittery top coats are a great addition to any polish lovers collection.  They add that bit of bling to your nails that are perfect for that touch of glamour.  Make your nails a part of your accessories when styling any look.

Along with the Nails Inc. polish set, I wanted to throw in these nail art stickers (which are very similar to the Sally Hansen and Essie stickers) as an extra treat!

With that being said, here are the rules to enter.

RULES:

1. Must be a follower of mine here on Blogspot (you can follow me by clicking on the follow button on the top left hand side).

2. Must leave ONE comment on THIS POST.  You can comment/ask anything you'd like.

3. Must re-post this on either your blog, luuux, tumblr, etc. (LEAVE THE LINK TO YOUR RE-POST IN THE COMMENTS ALONG WITH YOUR COMMENT).

4. Must be 18 or older (or have your parents permission to provide me your mailing address).

This giveaway is open to BOTH International and U.S./Canada residents and will last one month (ENDING ON SATURDAY, JUNE 15th). 

Good Luck!!!

FTC: This is not a sponsored giveaway.  I am not getting paid or receiving anything for hosting this giveaway, and everything was purchased with my own money.

xoxo,

Eve

China Glaze Sea Spray

After re-organizing my nail polish stash, I decided that I don't give my China Glaze polishes enough love.  So I decided to dedicate most of the month of May to my China Glaze polishes.  After a week of showing off For Audrey on my fingers, I decided to tone it down a bit and go for a polish that is a bit more neutral and wearable.  So when I came across China Glaze Sea Spray, I thought that it would be a perfect choice for the past weekend.

Because the past few days have been incredibly cloudy and just not summer like, Sea Spray is the perfect blue/gray polish to depict that.  Because it has a toned down look, it really goes well for any occasion and really looks good against most any skin tone.  More of a laid back, easy to wear polish without attracting much attention while while still being beautiful.

Again, the formula of the China Glaze polishes are great, with this shade being incredibly creamy and applies very evenly in just one coat.  The only thing I would have to pick at when it comes to Sea Spray is that it does chip quicker than any of my other favorite polishes.  I think after 3 days of wearing the polish, I noticed it chipping on both hands.  I think adding one more coat the next time I decide to wear the shade would make it more durable.

xoxo,

Eve

China Glaze For Audrey

The most well known polish from the China Glaze line that I know of has to be For Audrey.  I remember when it was first released everyone wanted to get their pretty little fingers on the polish because of it's strong resemblance to the Tiffany & Co. blue shade.  I actually held off on getting the polish for a few months because I didn't think blue polishes looked so great against my skin tone.  So it wasn't until some time around Summer of last year that I picked up For Audrey.

Because brighter, bolder colors were such a summer trend (and still is), I thought it would be nice to give the shade a try.  And I thought it I didn't like it on my fingers, then it'll always be good on my toes.

I can understand why there was a lot of hype around the polish.  It is a beautiful blue that does remind me of the Tiffany blue, however the photo swatch does not do this polish justice.  I am absolutely in love with the formula and opacity of the polish.  Since there is very little streaking and the polish applies so evenly, you can probably get away with using one even coat.

Definitely a great Spring/Summer and vacation color to have on hand.

xoxo,

Eve

Mom's Chanel Haul

Mother's Day is just around the corner and what better way to really show your Mom some appreciation than by pampering her? Because our Chanel counter was having a nice event, we decided to gift our Mom with a few new products before Mother's Day.  She was running a little low on a few of her skincare products (which she so generously shares with me), so this was definitely a great opportunity to re-stock her stash for her.

And of course while I was there I picked up one (or two) items for myself.  I know I couldn't help it!

Blush Duo Tweed Effect 50 Tweed Sienna

Nourishing Mascara Base

Hydra Beauty Serum

Purifying Cream Mask

Extra Radiance Exfoliating Gel

Gentle Hydrating Toner

And of course because we were at the event they were so nice enough to toss in a very nice makeup bag with a few extra goodies (which are great for traveling).

She is definitely loving everything, and so am I.  Keep an eye out for reviews on some of the products, which should be coming up in the next two weeks!

xoxo,

Eve

Jo Malone Haul

Jo Malone has been greatly talked about, especially in the UK.  However, whenever I pass by their section int he mall I just get so overwhelmed by the amount of scents they have and usually don't give them a try.  I've always been safe when it comes to fragrances, sticking to the scents I know I already love and work for me.  Also, because I am kind of picky with my scents, it's quite hard to add a new love to my collection.  That is, until now.

While I was at Nordstrom, I decided to give Jo Malone a try.  Their packaging is just too hard to resist.  What made my experience 100 times better was the service that I received at their counter.  They weren't just Nordstrom sales associated trying to sell you any scent.  Instead, they were experts from the Jo Malone brand that were so helpful and patient with helping me pick out the right fragrance for me.

So what did I end up with?

Wild Bluebell Cologne

Wild Bluebell Body Creme

I absolutely love that they call their scents colognes instead of perfumes.  It makes it feel more expensive and classic.

Along with my purchases they threw in some amazing samples for me to try (always great!):

Wild Bluebell Body/Handwash

Blackberry and Bay Body Creme

Grapefruit Cologne

Nectarine and Honey Cologne

English Pear and Freesia Cologne

White Jasmine and Mint Cologne

Wild Bluebell Cologne

These little samples are going to be great to have on hand in my bag.  I definitely will be reviewing my two big purchased from Jo Malone separately, so keep an eye out for them!

xoxo,

Eve

Stuart Weitzman 'Diplille' Pumps

It's been a while since I've done a fashion post, so I thought I'd share the latest pair of shoes I was gifted with by a great friend.  I have always coveted Stuart Weitzman shoes, and who wouldn't? So when I received these Stuart Weitzman 'Diplille' Pumps in the mail I was incredibly excited.

Nothing's better than the perfect pair of nude pumps, and these Stuart Weitzman 'Diplille' Pumps are definitely a beautiful pair.  It's a gorgeous pair of patent leather pumps (softest patent leather I have ever seen), with a 5" heel.  Yes the heel is pretty high, but the 1 1/2" platform makes it incredibly comfortable to wear.  What I love about Stuart Weitzman shoes is their attention to detail, and the classic Stuart Weitzman button on the back heel of the pumps are the perfect detail for the shoes.

The sad part? These shoes are a half size too big for me.  And I did try to make them work, but for pumps to be comfortable to walk in, they need to fit well.  So what did I do instead? I passed these along to one of my best girl friends whom I know will appreciate these as much as I would.  And let me tell you, she definitely makes them look great!

xoxo,

Eve