Mani Pedi: Sally Hansen + Prabal Gurung = Fabulousness

okay, so i'm a little late on the bandwagon but this recent sweet find from Sally Hansen Salon Effects is still right on time!  while perusing my local pharmacy, i found this pattern, Sweet Marble Floret on clearance.  that's right!  i snatched it up for $4.95.  i was drawn by the tie-dye inspired print as well as the combination of silver, purple, lilacs and pink.  

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it wasn't until this post that i realized that this pattern was a collaboration between designer Prabal Gurung and Sally Hansen!  i found out because i didn't know the name and thanks to Google, i found out the whole story.  it was apparently one of two patterns, inspired by Prabal Gurung's spring 2012 collection.  according to Vogue.com, the designer has been collaborating with Sally Hansen for a while but this was the first time that patterns were actually a mini version of patterns from his line.  how cool!!  that's why i LOVE clearance sections!! you never know what you will find... not to mention what you will learn!  xo Sesheta

p.s. Happy Weekend!!!

Mani Pedi - Color Club Lava Lamp

i don't think i've had a pedi pic all summer!  i definitely haven't been hiding my toes but the right opportunity hadn't presented itself.  i am trying to get my last hurrah in before the summer comes to an end and it's time to cover the toes again.  what better way to celebrate the warmth than with a neon orange!  Color Club's Lava Lamp is just what the doctor ordered - especially since the weather in NY has been on the cooler side.  while i don't mind the break from humidity, i did miss beach-worthy weather this weekend.  there aren't that many beach weekends left so i hope that the sun gets some inspiration from my nails and brings back some heat! (i hope i don't regret saying that!!). xo sesheta

Mani Pedi via Instagram: Vanilla ice Cream with Sprinkles

i have to admit it... i almost bailed on posting today.  sometimes blogging about your life or what you are doing can be challenging.  i am trying to learn that i have to fight through the urge to just throw my hands up and say forget it.  instead, i am learning to use this as a platform to express what i am feeling/thinking - no matter what the feeling.  even more so because, believe it or not, i am actually a private person.  i also believe in just living life.  in an age when everything is documented (literally),  it can be hard to be a free flowing spirit.  i find myself thinking in terms of what i can post or tweet or snap a pic for my documented life.  sometimes, i'm all for it.  other days, i got nothing lol.  that doesn't even account for the fact that you may not even care. ...that's a whole other ball game lol.

i guess your wondering what this has to do with my topic for today lol.  i guess it doesn't but i love this pic nonetheless.  besides being my current mani, it rocks for a couple reasons: 1) it is from one of our posts on instagram (follow us @mavenfresh), 2) this nail polish is green beauty product (yay) and 3) it's got glitter!  what more do you need??! 

here's to just living life.  hope you have a great day! i sure plan to! xo sesheta

Mani Pedi: Purplishious Sparkle

my #nailswag continues with this fun color combo.  if you didn't know, purple is actually my official favorite color.  it would make perfect sense that i have nail polishes in just about any shade of purple you could imagine.  for this mani, i only used three different shades - Essie Lilacism (index finger), Color Club Disco Dress (middle finger) and Color Club Pucci licious and used OPI Nicole Rainbow in S-Kylie as my accent.  since i don't have the time and patience to do super fancy designs, this was a cool and easy way to have color fun.  luv it!!!!  i will definitely do this combo again and even try it out with other colors too! 

PFMs Do It Better: DIY Dipped in Gold Mani

we have been having tons of fun changing up and experimenting with our manis recently.  after going to my cousin's baby shower, i got to see my other "little" cousin's (she's not really little; she towers over me lol) nails.  she is a budding manicurist but the kind that will do over-the-top designs on each nail.  well, i'm not that fancy nor do have the time it requires to do the job but i have been inspired.  below you will find my easy solution to amping up "plain" nail color (yes, even one shade on your nails is plain nowadays) without sacrificing tons of time.  of course, you can use any nail color you'd like but here's what you'll need to make it look like mine

What you will need: 

Base coat of your choice (i use Sally Hansen Hard as Nails)

Top Coat of your choice (i like Essie Chip Free Topcoat)

Nail Color - i chose Color Club Twiggie

Sparkle polish - like this Milani Gold

Time you will need: Approx. 30-35 min

1. Apply your base coat. Wait 5 min.
2. Apply first coat of your color or,  in this case, Twiggie. Wait 5 min.
3. Apply your second coat of color and wait another 5 min.
4. At the tips of your nails, apply the sparkle polish at the tips of your nails.  Apply so that the glitter is even and covers about a third of your nail. Wait 10 minutes to be sure it's dry.
5. Apply your top coat. Wait 5-10 min.

that's it!  just like that you have some fun nails!!  i can't wait to try this with other colors and with different color glitter polish!  happy mani and happy friday! xo

Mani Pedi: Essie Mesmerize

i'm in a blue kinda mood and this cobalt color polish is right on point!  i have had such a fun time wearing it again.  though i bought ages ago, it has been a while since i put it on.  this Essie color is from an older polish trend but it is still current and vibrantly fresh.  


though i love the shade of blue as is, i am still pining for a blue that has a bit more purple in it.  if you know of one, please do share!!  the other color i'm searching for is a neon red -like infrared.  i've seen this on someone and it looks so cool!  if you spot this color anywhere, let me know too! :)  even though we wear bright colors all year round, there's something about combining bright nails and sunshine that makes me happy.  maybe it's because i start thinking about the beach and tanning. ...and that makes me REALLY happy!!

Mani Pedi: Color Club Warhol

it's been quite a while since i've posted a mani pedi post.  honestly, maybe due to lack of time, energy or plain state of mind, i haven't had the desire to do my nails.  that means i was rocking the original nude color - naked lol.   just like anything, it's good to take a break and allow for time for healing.  i let my nails breathe for two-three weeks without any color (not my toes though, no color on my toes makes me sad lol).  ...and i was happy with that.  now i'm back in the game with this eye-popping shade of pink. ... or is it red?  this polish from Color Club's Neon collection, called Warhol, is what i'd call neon raspberry - so a little bit pink and a little bit red.  though bright colors are hard to maintain on the nails, they are sooo fun!!!  it's the perfect way to bring in the warm weather!!  YAYY!! :)

(Maci Dress - Ashaka Givens, Denim Jacket - Hollister Co., Crystal Twosome ring - Erica Anenberg, Cowrie Cuff - MavenFresh)

PFM Mani Pedi: Merino Cool

although we have been loyal supporters of the Sally Hansen Nail Strips, sometimes it's time to get back to the tried and true colors.  i have an extensive collection of polish and colors and sometimes choosing what color i want to wear next can be difficult.  other times, i get inspiration and i know exactly what color to put on.  


this is the first time i am wearing this color.  it's Essie's Merino Cool.  i was drawn to the cool purple vibe; it is such a fine line between purple a d gray.  when looking at it, i can't help but think of the color the sky can be at times - especially at this time of year.  you can't go wrong with this shade!  the purple is a nice deviation from nude so you can be classic with a twist.  i'll definitely be wearing this again soon!


(Two finger ring - Erica Anenberg, Cowrie cuff - MavenFresh (custom))