NOTD: Pink and Gold Stiletto Nails

Hey pretties!

So stiletto nails, dagger nails, witch nails, etc. have been making a come back since celebs like Rihanna and Lady Gaga have been rockin them. At first they didn't interest me because I'm not a fan of acrylics but I figured I'd give them a try for the summer. Whhyyy not?!

They turned out SUPER cute and just how I wanted them. I wanted them rounded with a tapered tip which is a little less extreme than your typical pointed stiletto nails because I didn't want to be poking myself or anyone else on accident lol. They are longer than I normally wear my nails so it's making typing a bit challenging but the overall shape has not given me me any problems. 

****If you are in the Tampa area I recommend Rachael at Foxy Nails & Spa in Riverview. She takes her time and will give her best shot at whatever you want. Basically, she rocks!****

What do you think?

OOTD: Neon Bright!

Hollaaaaaa! Could have jazzed this look up with bangles but it's so bright that I thought it was good on its own :)



HAIR:
Outre Half Wig Amber color S4/30
Oversized fuchsia bow from Burlington

MAKEUP:
Monistat Gel as Primer
Tarte Clay Concealer under eyes and blemishes
MAC MSF Natural in Dark

CoverGirl Face Powder for Oily Skin in Tawny
NYC Bronzer in Terracotta Tan for Contour
NYX Mosaic blush for highlight
Rimmel GlamEyes in Extreme Black
Revlon Lip Butter in Orange
MAC Lipstick in Morange 
NYX Lip Laquer in Coraliscious

WHAT I'M WEARING:
Neon bright off the shoulder top from Forever 21
Premium dark denim skinny jeans from Papaya
Neon shoes by Mossimo from this post
Blue triangle earrings from Target
Gold rings




     

Major Spring & Summer Shoe Haul!

OOTD: Casual Tangerine Tango

HAIR:
It's a Wig! Juliet in color DX3347 & my own

MAKEUP:
Monistat Gel as Primer
Maybelline Air Nude Foam Foundation in Caramel
CoverGirl Clean Powder for Oily Skin in Tawny
NYC eye definer in Taupe and Wine 
NYC Bronzer in Terracotta Tan for Contour
NYX Blush in Pecan for Highlight
Elf Blush in Coral
Rimmel GlamEyes in Extreme Black
Loreal linear liner in Black
NYC 9023C Peach Nude lipstick
NYX Round Lipgloss in Peach


WHAT I'M WEARING:
Tie neck sleeveless shirt from Target
Premium dark denim skinny jeans from Papaya
Toms Canvas Classics shoes in Olive
Olive finger ring from Target
Oversized gold hoops from Target
Red and Jade bracelet from Japan (gifted)


PS. I lightened my brows because my hair is lighter on top but for some reason the camera is capturing them looking grey. They definitely are just a lighter brown with a red tint per the eye definer pencils I used :)

OOTD: Black and Teal

HAIR:
Freetress Equal Gala in color #2

MAKEUP:
Monistat Gel as Primer
CoverGirl Clean foundation for Sensitive Skin in Tawny
CoverGirl Clean Powder for Oily Skin in Tawny
NYC Bronzer in Terracotta Tan for Contour
NYX Blush in Pecan for Highlight
MAC Mineralize Blush in Hot Planet
Rimmel GlamEyes in Extreme Black
Loreal linear liner in Black
NYX round Lipstick in Tea Rose
Sephora Lipgloss

WHAT I'M WEARING:
NYandCo Long tie black silky sleeveless shirt
Macy's asymmetrical teal skirt (short in front and long in back)
Macy's Material Girl cutout wedges (love!)
NYandCo long ring
NYandCo black studded earrings

Quick Tip: Tea Tree Oil

I looove tea tree oil. It is an essential oil that has antiseptic and anti fungal properties (lovely!). Mostly I use it on minor cuts or on any unsightly acne blemishes that pop up!

But hands down my favorite way to use tea tree oil is.....for the scalp. If you have an irritated scalp, itchiness, or dandruff, tea tree oil will be of great use to you. I don't have any of those issues, but I do have a tendency to moisturize my scalp after washing my hair. Fresh out the shower I will take a little bit of EVOO or Almond oil and mix it with a few drops of tea tree oil on the tips of my fingers and give myself a scalp massage. HEAVEN! It leaves this tingling sensation and freshness on your head. I love it because I feel like it's a great 'pick me up' for the scalp and feels great. Sometimes after a long day at work I will do this as a stress reliever :)

You can find tea tree oil at most drugstores including Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS for only a few bucks. A one ounce bottle has lasted me forever! Try it out for yourself!

OOTD: Aqua & Sand

 

HAIR:

Newborn Free Drawstring Ponytail 'Ann' in color 1b/33

MAKEUP:

Monistat Gel as Primer

CoverGirl Clean foundation for Sensitive Skin in Tawny

CoverGirl Clean Oily Skin Powder in Tawny

NYC Bronzer in Terracotta Tan for Contour

NYX Blush in Pecan for Highlight

ybf Cheek Color Squad

Rimmel Glam Eyes mascara in Extreme Black (love this stuff!)

28 Neutral Palette for all eyeshadows

Loreal linear liner in Black

Katie Perry/Rimmel lipstick in Blush (nude)

NYX lipgloss in Natural

WHAT I'M WEARING:

Charlotte Russe black undershirt 

NYandCO Aqua silky tank

Macy's Black high waisted/belted skirt

Chinese Laundry Aqua & Teal Espadrilles (swwwwooonnn!!)

Forever 21 chunky beige ring

Gold toned heart shaped earrings from Samsbeauty.com

xoxo

Thrifty Treasure & Review: imPress Press-On Manicure Nails

I ordered another pair of FABULOUS shoes from Shoedazzle.com and they included a set of these imPress Press-On Manicure nails. Now I haven't worn press-ons in YEEAARRRSSSS because I have been doing a good job of keeping up with my own nails or I'd go to the salon and get them done for special occasions. Nonetheless, it was manicure day and I was being lazy so I figured I would give them a shot!

Here is what they sent me:

They retail for $6.97 at my local Walmart and the packaging is slightly different in store. 

Press-On 'technology' has definitely improved from my Lee Press on days. These have a gel like glue coated on the inside of each nail that is protected by an adhesive plastic cover. Once you choose the sizes per finger you simply peel of the cover, press on, hold firmly, and voila! Manicure in seconds! They claim to last up to a week (7 days). Here is what I found:

Day ONE: No flash

Day ONE: With flash

So immediately I noticed they felt great on my fingers. I'm not sure if they come in varying sizes but this is the length I typically wear my nails at. They felt secure and I didn't feel like they would pop off at all! But even on day one I got two snags. The side got a tear in it but the nail itself was thick and the snag did not affect the snugness of the rest of my nail. I just filed it down and kept it moving but it was still disappointing to see that happen on day ONE.

Snag on the side of my nail

Nonetheless, the rest of the week went fine! No snagging, no breaking, no pop offs! I noticed the most wear and tear around the tips of my nails and that was from daily activity. The color held up and stayed shiny. By day FIVE I definitely 'felt like' I had on press ons and was ready for them to come off. They started lifting slightly and I noticed dirt and food bits getting caught around the rim between where the press on lies and where my nail lies. Also, my nails were growing and started to poke slightly passed the press on. But they still looked good!

Day SEVEN: No Flash

Day SEVEN: With Flash

When it came time to remove them, they were still nicely glued on. The directions say to peel the side or apply polish remover on the sides, wait a minute, and then peel off. I just used a cuticle tool to peel them off but it took a bit of tugging. It did not affect my natural nails at all and in fact, they grew nicely!

Overall, I am IMPRESSED by these imPress nails! For $6 this is really a manicure in a bottle. I will     definitely be purchasing  these for the future and would recommend them to anybody who wants a change without spending a lot of money! Good luck!!

Thrifty Treasures: Mossimo Neon 'Oki' Shoes

Hi loves!
I hit the jackpot when I went to Target the other day! I've been on the lookout for some casual slip on styled shoes for the summer and when I saw these neon gems out the corner of my eye I knew I had to check it out. These shoes freakin rock! I also got them on sale for only $9.74 each pair, but regular price of $12.99 is a steal too!!

They come in awesome colors but beware they are BRIGHT! The website does them no justice. I am talking highlighter orange, florescent coral, bright teal, etc. So if you are not interested in being a walking glow stick..then stay away!

These laceless flats only come in whole sizes (no halves) but that is okay. Normally I wear a 7 1/2 in most shoes (flats and heels) but this 7 fit perfectly and definitely left me with wiggle room to spare. :)

Super comfy, super cute. Definitely a thrifty treasure! What do you think?

Outside natural lighting

Outside natural lighting

Indoor with flash

Indoor with flash

Sooooo cute!!

OOTD: Navy & Brown Chic

HAIR:
Freetress Equal Ebony in color GF2/30/33 (love love love love!)

MAKEUP:
Monistat Gel as Primer
CoverGirl Clean foundation for Sensitive Skin in Tawny
MAC MSF Natural in Dark
NYC Bronzer in Terracotta Tan for Contour
NYX Blush in Pecan for Highlight
ybf Cheek Color Squad

CoverGirl lashblast in Black
Loreal linear liner in Black
NYX round Lipstick in Tea Rose
NYX lipgloss in Natural

WHAT I'M WEARING:
Navy crop blazer from Macys
Navy pinstriped sweetheart dress

Forever 21 brown and tan earrings
Forever 21 topaz ring
Dark red peep toe pumps from Burlington