For years, one of my favorite weekend beauty rituals was picking out my next nail polish color. I embraced pretty much everything, with the exception of anything shimmery. I was game for muted aquas, oranges, poppy-pinks, the darkest purples—I almost prided myself on switching ...read more
When I do things with girlfriends, I inevitably slip back to the mindset of a middle school girl. If we're at brunch and I'm considering eggs, I'll almost always switch up my order for fear of having "food envy" once my friend's waffles arrive. The same goes for nails and ...read more
This summer I've been all about a white manicure, but to add a bit of glitz, I've been adding some sparkle (in the form of gold glitter). The two tones work well together and it's surprisingly easy to do at home (I was quite proud of myself when my friend asked if I had ...read more
Ever since I got engaged last year, I've been wearing glittery polish on my ring finger (you can see variations here, here, here, and here). It's a fun way to add a bit of sparkle, without looking like a disco ball, and I love that there are endless color combinations to try. A ...read more
There are few things more relaxing than sinking into a lazy boy chair in a nail salon to get your hands pampered and massaged. Of course this comes with a price (usually upwards of $30), which is why I've learned how to give myself a manicure that rivals most salons. Here are my ...read more