Brand Spotlight: Nasty Gal

When I stumbled across the online store Nasty Gal a few years ago I thought I had died and went to fashion heaven. The clothes are vibrant, edgy yet feminine. Every time I wear a Nasty Gal piece I get a compliment which proves how amazing the store is. The dress on the far right (found here) sells out almost as soon as it arrives. Below are a few of my current favorites for summer.

I also found this fabulous hair tutorial on their blog this week. Check it out below. Definitely will be trying this exact routine very soon!

How-To: Neon French Manicure

Today I thought I would show you how to do a neon french manicure by yourself! If you are anything like me painting your nails is a bit of a challenge. Especially when it comes to my left hand it ends up looking like a five year old painted them (oh how I wish I was ambidextrous at these moments!).  Here are the easy steps to follow to get the end product - which I absolutely love!

Supplies Needed:

I picked up this amazing (and cheap!!) neon pink Sinful Colors nail polish at my local Walgreens. At only $1.99 a bottle it was an absolute steal! I also grabbed some reinforcement labels and my OPI top coat.

Step 1: 

Place a reinforcement circle on each nail to create the outline of where you will paint the color.

Step 2: 

Paint around the tops of the reinforcement labels and let dry. As you can see it's nice to not have to color inside the lines!

Step 3: 

Add the top coat and let dry again. Afterwards you will have the beautiful finished product! I have to admit - I love the boldness this nail gives off. 

Also, I apologize for the lack of posts this week - I moved into a new loft last weekend and getting settled is taking a little longer than I thought it would! Here is a sneak peek inside my new space - more to come as I get crafty with some decorating projects. If you can't tell orchids are my favorite flower (not noticeable or anything...)

I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!

Guest Post: The Brunette One

Hi, I'm Samantha from The Brunette One! I want to thank Jenny for having me guest post today! I want to share with all of you how to get the look for less! 


The newest not-so-new trend I'm falling lately is polka dots & thanks to J.Crew, I've been pining over this dress & skirt {seen here}.  And while my head tells me how much I want that pricier J.Crew number, my heart & pocket book urged me to try to find the look for less. 

This is where my new favorite store comes in - Wallis Fashion. The 'save' dress is slightly different the Big Shot dress, but it is the shape & style {dark polka dots on white} I was dreaming of.

J.Crew Big Shot Twill Dress // Wallis White Spot Dress




How to Wear:

Wallis White Spot Dress// Marc by Marc Jacobs Sunnies //ALDO Cross Body Bag // BaubleBar Bracelets {Chevron} + {Heart} // J.Crew Lena Sandals {Similar}


Which one would you pick - the splurge or the save?

Wardrobe Essentials: Classic White

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The second post in the Wardrobe Essentials series is on the classic white button down shirt. It is a staple in any closet and is so versatile (as shown above). You can dress it up or down and I love running errands on the weekend in jeans and a button down - so comfy!!

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There are so many different variations on the classic version you can definitely find one that fits your mood. They are perfect for the summer time since they are so light and breezy.  What's your favorite way to wear the style?

Wardrobe Essentials: The LBD

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This is the first edition of Wardrobe Essentials and there is no better item to start with than the ultimate classic: the little black dress. It is so easy to style and throw color on (like Laureen did of Break My Style with the aqua!) to spice the dress up. 

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These are a few of my current favorites. DVF and Nasty Gal are always at the top of my list! I love details on dresses as well. Gold studs, peplum and mesh are perfectly in right now (and always as far as I'm concerned!)  What style fits your personality?

Murder At The Mansion

These are a few of the photos I remembered to snap during our Roaring 20's party last night. It was hosted in an old mansion so the ambiance was perfection - we even played a version of clue around the house - which just happened to be my favorite childhood game. This party made me want to host a masquerade party for my next birthday! Any excuse to get dressed up right? 

My boyfriend even made top 3 dressed for the men! (You're welcome Nick!) 

Last night I decided I would be completely ok with the 20's style coming back. Happy Friday friends!

Blaze Into Summer

As the heat moves in and summer begins I always get excited about more vibrant, light clothing. One thing I do miss though are my blazers! Thus my hunt for light and fabulously colored blazers has begun.

Here are a few of my favorite inspirations:

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These are a few of my favorites out right now. I love the hot pink - would make you stand out in a second! If you feel like being daring the leopard Tibi blazer will do just the trick. The one I will have to get though is the Dorothy Perkins light pink blazer. It is just so versatile and looks just like my photo inspiration!