Dupe: Essie Mint Candy Apple VS. American Apparel Office

Essie Mint Candy Apple

Although not identical, I’ve always found these two colors to be very similar. They are both in the mint green category but Essie’s ‘Mint Candy Apple’ has a more blue tint, while American Apparel’s ‘Office’ is more green. Both are around a comparable price point, so when it comes to making a decision it’s strictly based on the slight shade difference. Continue reading “Dupe: Essie Mint Candy Apple VS. American Apparel Office”

How To: Organize Your Nail Polish

Nail Polish Acrylic Organizer

Let’s face it. Ladies LOVE nail polish, and just like many other things in life, we can never have too many. Organizing your polishes may seem overwhelming at first, but when you find a system that works for you it’s actually quite fun. Below I’ve detailed how I organize my nail polishes and a few other ways you can neatly sort your lacquers.        Continue reading “How To: Organize Your Nail Polish”

Essie Hip-Anema VS. Essie Fifth Avenue

Essie Hip-Anema vs Essie Fifth Avenue

So I’m excited to announce a new section within my blog dedicated to product dupes! With the consistent release of new Essie collections, there is bound to be several dupes and one in particular that caught my eye was how similar Essie’s “Hip-Anema” and “Fifth Avenue” are. Continue reading “Essie Hip-Anema VS. Essie Fifth Avenue”

How To: Mondrian Nails

Mondrian Nail Art

Hello my lovely readers! I’m sure many of you have seen the famous red, blue, and yellow “compositions” by Piet Mondrian. This iconic and recognizable pattern makes for a perfect nail design that actually isn’t too tricky to achieve! I’ve created an easy step by step guide to getting “Mondrian” nails and also included some links to other bloggers with famous art inspired nails! Continue reading “How To: Mondrian Nails”

How To: July 4th Beauty

July 4th Beauty

First off, HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, my lovely readers! When I first began this post, it was originally going to be a tutorial for July 4th nails, but let’s be real, unless you have an incredibly steady hand & a ton of spare time, who wants to be painting tiny stars and stripes with a hair-thin brush?! My feelings exactly. As awesome as they look, it’s just not practical for everyone so I thought I would share my take on July 4th beauty and how to incorporate red, white, and blue into your beauty regime! Continue reading “How To: July 4th Beauty”