Nail Polish Obsessions

Ok, so anyone that knows me knows that I HATE not having my nails painted.  Usually a really dark red color, sometimes I spice it up with dark purple or even lately dark brown! {I know... whoa...}.  My friends this weekend even joked about in college how I would paint my nails right before we left to hit the town {Aggieville being the town}, well things haven't changed!  Because of this obsession with always having my nails painted {not to mention not wanting to pay a lady to do it for me once a week} I have found the BEST nail polish for a busy lady on the run like me.  Now don't get me wrong, sometimes I love sitting down and giving myself a good old fashioned mani/pedi. However, when I don't have time for that I use....... THIS....

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Fast Dry Nail Color in Cinna-snap.  I really like 2 things about this... it dries REALLY fast {FYI I painted my nails right before starting this post and they are basically dry... and I'm a fast typer.}. Second thing I like about it, IT'S DARK RED!  Most "fast" drying nail colors were obviously made for a 5 year old girl with no patience, aka bright pink, neon green... you get my drift, well I'm a 26 year old girl with no patience.  This is really the only color they make that doesn't fit under 5 year old category.  Complaint number 2: It chips in no less then 24 hours.  But, who cares? It's my in between real nail polish manicure which is usually just a few days anyway!

I mentioned before I am going to Las Vegas for work on Sunday night, I am toying around with the idea of doing something I saw on a CUTE girl working at Kate Spade.  I drilled her the whole time I was checking out on how to do it.  It was a medium purple color on all nails with gold/pinkish glitter only on the pointer and pinky finger {some how she had a very light even glitter coat}.  We shall see if I have the guts to leave with this or if I stash a bottle of Cinna-snap so I can change my mind mid-flight....

Stay tuned!

xoxo,

Molly

Holiday Glitter Galore!!!

Whether you are going to the fanciest holiday party around or just want to jazz up your work attire there is no denying the power of a little {or a lot!} of sequin in your wardrobe.  It automatically makes your day a little brighter or your night more fun! Don't think you can pull off this stylish accent? You can!! Anyone on the planet can... from my 5 year old niece {who does it daily} to the grandma on Gossip Girl {just because CeCe is loaded does not mean you can't copy her amaze cardis}. See the proof below...

• Trina Turk :: Birch Dress :: $388
• JCrew :: Glimmer Long Sleeve Tee :: $69.50
• Michael Stars :: All Over Sequin Cardi :: $158
• Elaine Turner :: Elizabeth Black Wave Paillette Pump :: $295
• Elaine Turner :: Paige Cheetah Sequin Skimmers :: $150
• ASOS :: Color Block Satin/Glitter Clutch :: $63.63 $47.27
• JCrew :: Girl's Headband :: $14.50

 I don't think I have to say anything about the dress, it's a no brainer! Holiday party here I come!  The cardigan and long sleeve shirt are simple ways to do sequin for day time. Pair the cardigan with a tie blouse in almost any color and you just walked off the pages of any winter ad.  Wear the long sleeve with skinny black jeans and pumps or wide leg khaki's for the office.

Again, do I have to talk about the sequin shoes?! Elaine Turner does sequin accessories better than anyone around and Elizabeth and Paige are no exception.  I have a pair of their sequin flats in silver and I wear them all the time, with black or color.  Spice up your LBD with the sequin pump or wear under wide leg trousers for just a little extra jazz during the day.

I AM OBSESSED with this clutch from ASOS!! They do such a good job on bags to make them look extremely expensive while keeping the price so any girl can carry it.  I would carry this bag every time I hit the town or went to dinner this winter.

Ok last but not least... the headbands... yeah yeah yeah I can hear you now.  "That's a little girls headband!" you would yell at me.  "No WAY am I wearing that on my head!!!" Well my friends... you should.  On Thanksgiving day we spent about 2 hours in my nieces bathroom doing her hair, the 2 year old's hair, and my sister Kelly's hair {oops... sorry Kelly... I slithered my way out of that one!}.  As they were pulling out accessories of Anna's collection {5 year old} I gasped when the gold bow headband was pulled out.  I immediately put it on and left it on most of the day... until my sister said "Your headband is blinding me...".  Oh well, I fell in love and asked Anna if I could "borrow" it for the Holiday's {sorry... you won't be getting it back..}. Channel your inner Blair Waldorf and pair with a silk blouse and a lady like jacket or spice up an all over black outfit for a night on the town.  I will be wearing this headband many times in the coming weeks. {and hoping Anna will never remember it was in her collection....}  Maybe a "What I Wore" is in store to show you all how adorable it is...

xoxo,

Molly