Nail Me

Even though Summer is winding down, I thought I'd share my Summer nail polish picks that I neglected to post earlier. As you can see from my collage, I've really been enjoying blues, teals and metal based polishes this season.

Top Row:

Essie Bikini So Teeny: This beautiful periwinkle shade with slight silver shimmer is a stunner. A must-have for any collection.

Chanel Bel Argus: A gorgeous metallic blue that could work year-round. I love this!

Pop Jade Metal: I'm actually wearing this one right now. I picked it up on HauteLook and I'm glad I did. It's a very unique mint green metal.

Essie Turquoise and Caicos: This is a classic that always provides many compliments. This is a favorite among many nail polish addicts and it's easy to see why. The jelly-like formula is also a dream. One of my best.

OPI My Vampire Is Buff: This is actually a repeat from my Spring picks. I didn't mean to choose the same color but this is just a generalization. I'm loving all whites and creams. They also play really well with glitters.

Bottom Row:

Orly Orange Punch: I don't actually own this shade but I picked it because it represents something every girl should have- a neon orange! I have quite a lot of oranges (Julep makes great ones, OPI A Roll in the Hague, Essie Capri, Color Club Lava Lamp to name just a few).

Chanel Azure: I was really excited to get this one. It's another gorgeous metallic. It's an original blue/green shade that reminds me of a tropical island. Love!

Urban Decay Addiction: This might be my favorite packaging/bottle out of all of my polishes. The chrome skull at the top is very Alexander McQueen. The color and even the name is right up my alley. This is a limited edition item so be sure to snag it while you can.

Orly Preamp: This is a happy polish for me. I just smile when I look at it. The pinkish lavender hue with gold shimmer is uncommon yet attractive. I don't think I own anything else that's similar in my collection.

OPI When Monkeys Fly: I've been loving gold glitters with holographic particles. Deborah Lippmann Glitter and Be Gay is one that I'm anxious to get this week. This goes nicely over whites and other golds. It will carry over beautifully into the fall and holiday season.

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Guilt from Gilt?

Over the years, I have been fortunate enough to have accumulated a pretty nice collection of designer handbags. But like any addict, one more never sounds like a bad idea. Since joining Gilt Groupe a couple years ago, I have developed a habit of online shopping. The merchandise and sales are often too good to pass up. The result- lunches spent snatching up anything that looks luxe. My most recent purchase was a few hours ago. I purchased Botkier's Howard Street Satchel in iris. It should arrive sometime next week. I've been lusting after this particular shade of blue leather for the past couple of seasons. It was only a matter of time before I came across a design and price point that would satisfy me. This will be my first Botkier purchase and I hope it won't disappoint. I think it will be the perfect pop of color to pair with light denim cut-offs, neutral blouses or a solid black ensemble. Needless to say, I'm excited to get my bag but I do have a bit of guilt from all of my Gilt purchases. The sales are just too good to be true. It almost seems like I'm sinning. But as long as my wallet isn't empty, my heart is still full. The new addition:

If you have yet to experience the thrill of a flash designer sale, sign-up for Gilt today! My exclusive invitation: http://www.gilt.com/invite/kristaselene




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Nail Polish of the Moment

West Village by NYC
Today, I'm wearing West Village by NYC- a beautiful, midnight blue. It almost looks purple in the bottle but it's actually a deep, navy. I absolutely love this polish! Not only does it have a quick dry formulation but it also leaves a nice shine. Best of all, it's only about $2 at the drug store! I believe I picked it up last year at Rite Aide for either $1.99 or on sale for .99! This nail polish is just as great or better as any from my OPI or Essie collections. I highly recommend it!

West Village by NYC

West Village by NYC (Natural Lighting)



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