Mani Monday: Zoya's "Sansa"

I love a good mani like the next girl, and since getting engaged back in June, it's been that much more fun for me doing my nails and picking up fun and pretty colors to go with my engagement ring. Plus, there's nothing like a new bottle of nail polish that can really perk up your day! For $3.99, I'd say that's a steal if it will give you a smile on your face. Another thing I love about doing my nails is that I feel like it makes me look just a little more put together. I could be wearing sweat pants and a tee shirt, but if my nails are done, I feel like I still have my shit together ;) Am I right, or am I right? 

My current color is Zoya's "Sansa" -- which is my little tribute to the new season of Game of Thrones being back. This color is a really gorgeous eggplant purple with hints of gold metallic shimmer. It's one of those colors that can look different depending on what kind of light you're in. And in case you've never heard of Zoya polish before, it is truly one of my obsessions. Not only do they have endless color choices, and their polishes are considered vegan/cruelty free and are free of harmful chemicals and toxins including Toluene, Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde resin, DBP (Phthalates) and Camphor. And a big plus to all those mama's to be out there, they are safe to use during pregnancy! 

Win, win, and Win!

you can get Zoya's Sansa color here, plus so many other gorgeous colors I have on my wish list for spring and summer. Have you discovered Zoya nail polish yet?

What are your favorite nail polish brands and colors? Please share your polish addiction with me!!

xo Steph

Summer Goodies

I don't know what it is, but lately I've turned into a total product junkie. I was never like that before and was always the kind of girl who had only the basics, and most times didn't even wear makeup. But now as I've gotten older (I think it was turning 30) I've started to WANT to take more care of my face and appearance, and have actually splurged on some nicer department store beauty items as opposed to doing a beauty haul at my local CVS or Target. Again, nothing wrong with that, but turning 30 has given me the green light and permission to splurge and spend a little more money on quality items that will keep me looking younger and feeling fabulous. With summer on it's way in, there are soooo many great summer goodies to add to your collection. And the pretty packaging doesn't hurt either. I'm such a sucker for pretty packaging and colors it's almost comical that I will buy something just because it looks nice. I am a total "judge buy a book by it's cover" -- I must a advertiser's/marketer's dream come true! Here are some summer goodies that caught my eye.

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Bobbi Brown Cosmetics summer perfume / Victoria s Secret victoria secret fragrance / Face moisturizer / Philosophy sun care / Beauty product / Alterna hair shampoo / Urban Decay cheek bronzer

Does anyone else like to invest in all new products specifically for summer? Any recommendations of your favorite products that I should check out? And on that note....happy Monday everyone! Including today I have 7 more days of school.....but who's counting ;)

xo Steph

Spring Things

We're finally getting some warmer weather….spring has officially sprung! So what does that mean? It's time for some Spring swap outs. Yup, spring swaps are that time of year where I trade in all my fall/winteresque things for pretty spring alternatives. For example, it's the time of year I trade in my dark nail polish colors for bright springy pastel colors. Even if th temperatures dip on the occasional day (which it has) I'll still bundle up in, but in spring colors. I've still been wearing sweater but have rocked my mint and other pretty pastel colors.  Other fun spring swaps you can make include: nail polish colors, spring purse, springy accessories, spring sandals, and spring fragrance. Don't forget about the perfume ladies! In the winter I've been rocking heavier scents (Coco Noir to be exact) but now it's time to lighten up. What's on my list, Vince Camuto's Fiori -- it's so light and fresh and smells like peonies…..love!

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Tory burch shoes / Tory Burch satchel handbag / Fossil handbag / The Cambridge Satchel Company satchel handbag / Aldo bag / REMINISCENCE pearl earrings / ALDO watch / J.Crew aviator sunglasses / Monsoon snood scarve / Lancôme lip gloss / Vince Camuto fragrance / Deborah Lippmann nail polish

Now this is my kind of spring cleaning! Out with the cold old and into the new and fresh pieces! After this winter I don't think I've ever been so happy to see spring in my life. Especially considering that spring is also known as my miserable allergy season. Boo. 

So have you started swapping out your winter for spring things?

What are some of your favorite spring pieces you can't wait to wear/use?

xo Steph