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March 10, 2012

China Glaze Capitol Colors line for the Hunger Games

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China Glaze has recently come out with a line of nail polish themed for The Hunger Games but their website doesn’t quite do the colors justice.

All Lacquered Up’s blog post has done a really good job of describing, swatching & photographing them.

China Glaze Agro & China Glaze Fast Track are my top picks though there are others that I like and would consider buying (though I’m still not 100% sure about the Agro green, I think I need to see that in person.)

Which one(s) are your favorites?

Also to note there is a giveaway contest for these nail polishes on Lauren Conrad’s site (ends March 12, 2012)

March 1, 2012

Predicting Trends?

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I was noticing something in my analytics – that a post I made about mix and match nail polish back in April had started picking up. I’m not the only one who noticed this back in April so it’s not like I’m claiming to be some sort of genius here. I just find it interesting.

Predicting fashion trends - mix and match nail polish

I have started to see more of this on pinterest and I’ve spotted it a couple of times locally. Mostly the two toned nails with most nails painted one color and then 2-3 nails painted something else usually vibrant or glittery.

I have actually done this several times now myself as well instead of just compiling a bunch of photos from other people.

I’m wondering if things like Pinterest will escalate the speed or adoption of certain trends though. I don’t think I currently subscribe to enough fashion magazines to tell how they’re affecting this trend in particular.

My next prediction? We’ll start seeing denim shirts paired with brights and whites in the spring. I gathered that in October which wasn’t exactly the right season for that look but I do really like it. It’s almost timeless looking though so I don’t know if it’s can also be trendy. 🙂

February 27, 2012

Some random shoe shopping

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Neither of the cuter shoes were available in my size. The one shoe I did try on was a bit too funky for me but I thought I would share the photo of the zigg zagg heel anyway. I really did like the nude pump with the decorative heel.

These three photos were taken at Burlington Coat Factory. I usually don’t mind looking through disorganized discount items but the selection here were a bit more of a mess than most places. Some shoes didn’t seem to have a match, some shoes didn’t seem to have a price or correlating box. Mostly the shoes I wanted weren’t available in my size.

February 18, 2012

BIRCHBOX FEBRUARY 2012 :: Exude Lip Creme, Eye Rock Designer Liner, BLK DNM Perfume, LA FRESH® Eco Beauty Acetone-Free Nail Polish Remover

Eye Rock adhesive eye liner and Exude Lip Creme in Red #1

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Exude Lipstick in Red #1
Exude Lipstick in Red #1
eye rock adhesive eyeliner
eye rock adhesive eyeliner

I did actually have fun with this this month even though it wasn’t something I would really wear. My first makeup video (wait, I may have done one other before…) and I know I need to try and keep things shorter and ramble less next time.

REVIEWED:

  • Eye Rock Designer Liner: reviewed in video – it’s a bit like shaped medical tape https://www.birchbox.com/shop/february-box/eye-rock-designer-liner
  • Exude Lip Creme in Red #1: reviewed in video – ingredients listed below video. It’s a nice creamy lip color that seems a bit like a cross between gloss and lipstick. To me the red was a bit too intense on me personally but I think it’s a good red. I do not know about staying power yet. And I haven’t had time to type up the ingredients to run through the cosmetics database either but at a glace it’s not uber healthy. https://www.birchbox.com/shop/february-box/exude-lipstick
  • BLK DNM Perfume I sprayed it into the box and couldn’t smell anything, maybe that’s just me. https://www.birchbox.com/shop/february-box/blk-dnm-perfume-11
  • LA FRESH® Eco Beauty Acetone-Free Nail Polish Remover UPDATE: These work well, smell a bit like oranges and have some nourishing essential oils which is very unusual for nail polish remover. HealthIER than other nail polish removers (never found one that would pass the cosmetics database test.) They are a bit pricy at $9.99 for 18 wipes BUT they also have the added perk of being individually wrapped so I may buy some to throw in my purse or for travel.  https://www.birchbox.com/shop/lafresh-nail-polish-remover-wipes
  • Green River Ordinance mp3 download. The link on the slip of paper, (http://birch.ly/GRO) does not work but after a little research I found out it should go here: grobirchbox.com

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Exude Ingredients for Lip Creme