I've always been a fan of nail art, though my penchant for a glittery 'mermaid' nail has evolved to favor subtler star designs and under-stated decals. Similar to perfume, I adhere to the belief that the best nail art doesn't catch you eye the moment you walk in a room, but only ...read more
As much as I love the occasional indulgence of a salon manicure, the professional result isn't worth the cost of regular visits for me—especially when it's so easy to master a manicure at home. The most important part of the process isn't the polish, but the prep. It takes a bit ...read more
A few weeks back, I was at an engagement party and became obsessed with one of the guests' polishes. From across the room, it looked like she was wearing a subtle nude, with little hints of glitter. When I went over to say hi, I realized the glimmers were from some of the ...read more
My look never really feels complete unless I have a little polish on my nails, but I've been growing a little fatigued by both the crazy nail art that dominates my Instagram feed and some of my go-to colors I always rely on. Anyone else in the same boat? So until I get to the ...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
I love an occasional trip to the salon to get a mani/pedi with girlfriends, but most of the time I prefer to do it myself at home. I find the process oddly soothing and like that if I get sick of the color I've chosen, I can switch it up when I want. Of course some ambidextrous ...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
There's something about nude-colored nails that always feels fresh and clean...but it can also gravitate towards boring and predictable. For a twist on a classic, Estée Lauder and I came up with the Ombré Nude manicure, which uses varying shades of the color on each finger nail, ...read more
One of the first things I notice about a girl's appearance is her nail polish. I think it says a lot about her, or perhaps just her lifestyle, and whether she opts for something bold and bright or minimalist and subtle. I'm really specific when it comes to the polishes I wear ...read more
[embed width="620" height="349"]http://youtu.be/Z1o9TeM6PbA[/embed] I have a major weakness for spring colors, and Est?e Lauder's new pastel collection is pretty close to perfect. When the polishes arrived for the shoot, I couldn't choose just one, which was the impetus for this ...read more
The holidays are officially over, but I always have a hard time with the abrupt end to the festivities in January. It's a reluctant return to my regular schedule, so I try to find ways to revisit a seasonal spin whenever I can. In the past year that I've been working with Est?e ...read more
As shown time , and time again , I love nail art and would be happy if the trend never went away. It's all about making little changes throughout the year - the loud neon colors and sparkles I wear in the summer lack the sophistication that goes along with fall fashion. With ...read more
Happy Valentine's Day! This has always been one of my favorite holidays and not just for the romantic gestures - I think it's all about pampering yourself. Since I'm still in New York, tonight's plans include ordering pizza, watching a movie with a friend, followed by a long ...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
For our trip to Costa Rica, I wanted fun nails that had an almost tropical vibe. I went back to Marie Nails (where I got this glittery combination ) and got a bright tangerine color with graduated gold sparkles on just my ring fingers (which you can see here ). It felt just ...read more
I love when an unexpected nail polish color combination turns out perfectly (kind of like this eery combination from last fall). Today I layered a pretty pastel (Essie's French Affair) with a sparkly top coat (Sephora for OPI's Only Gold For Me) and couldn't be happier with the ...read more
Every once in a while, I'll create a nail color combination that's too good not to share. Currently on my fingers: OPI's "Lincoln Park After Dark" with Deborah Lippmann's "Ruby Red Slippers." It's a bit moody, slightly ominous and morphs from a color that's black at night to a ...read more
A couple of weeks back, I followed a girl around the mall until I finally asked her about her insanely sparkly nails. Turns out, it wasn't a polish, but Cal Gel. I'm still not entirely sure what it is, but all I know is that it stays for 3+ weeks and doesn't ruin your nails. ...read more
I've long been a fan of Essie nail polish, which is why when Kat, from their PR department, offered to send me the new Winter 2008 collection, I couldn't have been more excited. Wrapped up in a little box were shimmery golds, candy apple reds and deep purple polishes that ...read more
One of my favorite things about Sundays is the abundance of Farmers' Markets in the Los Angeles area. This morning, I picked up two bouquets of pink peonies for $4 each. There's something special about walking around with an inconspicuous brown paper bag, the inside of which ...read more
