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!
i am still frohawked for the summer season - i just can't get enuff!
it was the perfect place for a cartwheel... too bad i can't do one lmao!
is it just me or does the blue pop against this violet purple make your color senses sing??
this one-shoulder top by Guess is one of my faves for instant glam. i love that it works with different types of bottoms - skinny jeans (black or dark blue) or leggings (sequin leggings for a night out). either way, i feel dressed to impress yet still comfortable to hang all day or night. throwing a boyfriend blazer on top makes this an office ready combo and adds layers for warmth (specifically if your office is freezing like mine)! [aside: i seem to really be into the purple and black combination too (see here).]
did you notice the lush background? it inspired the post title. ...but can you guess where i am? in the countryside or in the neighborhood? the funny (and good) thing about Long Island is you can seem like you are in the wilds of the woods when you are really right in an urban space.
well...did you guess yet? Becca and i made a Target run and loved this location so much that we decided to snap pics, lmao. which means we were literally on location at Target! ha!
(Beaded Chandeliers in Black Crow - MavenFresh, One-Shoulder Tunic - Guess, Black leggings - American Apparel (the best leggings ever), Studded Sandals- BCBGMaxazria Cuff - Matt Bernson, Two-finger ring - Erica Anenberg, Nails - Essie Mesmerize)
i had a co-worker tell me that i looked like a princess in my outfit. i laughed in response because i don't think i thought "princess" as i got dressed but, hey, i can roll with it! :) that is how i was dubbed "purple princess". it might have been this long, flow-y skirt that got her feeling a royal vibe (not to mention the royal color), but i was inspired by comfort, as usual, and this outfit did the trick! don't be fooled by the maxi skirt or the tulle bow, this princess has edge! under my trusty Northface is my leather motorcycle jacket that i added for this exact reason - for edge as well as office warmth. i completed the look with a Wheels & Dollbaby tank, my bamboo hoops and studded cuff (not shown) and this princess was ready to go! :)
btw -if you remember, i believe it's absolutely mandatory that every skirt and dress get the twirl test (refresh on the twirl test here). i also had fun doing the can-can ( my boots and skirt made me feel straight out of the saloon lol). though i've had this skirt for ages (it's a vintage find from long ago), i'm not sure if i was aware that it had such great spinnage (i think i've coined a new word lol)! actually, i've had it for so long that it's more likely that i forgot just how well it passed the test!
so here it is!! the final product from our custom order mentioned in this post. i just love the gradation of purples!! it is sooo adorable! i hope it makes the little girl who wears it just as happy as it made me to make it! :) i really enjoyed making it in these saturated purples cuz we totally think that pastels for baby are a thing of the past! the best thing is that this brightly colored yarn is machine washable (a very important feature for crocheted/knitted items) so it makes it extra functional for new parents! hmmm... i might have to make a hat for myself in this colorway! lol
p.s MavenMini items range from hats, blankets, cocoons, booties, headbands, mittens. and more for boys and girls!!
(MavenMini Earflap hat in Lilac Majesty - MavenFresh)
have i stated before how much fun nail polish is?? i don't even get as crazy with my nail designs as i could, but just seeing a simple pop of color on my nails can brighten the day. i have taken a break recently from my usual Sally Hansen strips to have fun with all my "regular" nail color collection.
this week, i went from a nude/mauve purple to this bright purple from Color Club. it's called Disco Dress... quite fitting i think! i've had this on my toes for a while and decided to use the same color for my hands. i enjoy that the deep intensity of the shade is a little bit punk and a little bit goth. i guess now that the cold weather in NY has really arrived, it's inspiring me to gravitate toward the darker shades (on my nails that is lol). my only issue with it is, like all polish, it doesn't stay perfect for long :( sadly, if you look closely, you can see that it's already chipping. booo! with all the amazing ground covered in science, why haven't they solved this issue yet??!! lol ahh well, it just has me thinking about what color i'll choose to use next!
My obsession of the moment is purple leather. I am definitely a leather girl, all around - despite being vegan. There is something about seeing accessories in this shade that floats my boat. That leads me to think more about the color purple and what it is that makes me drawn to it. It’s my favorite color, though, most days I’ll say the rainbow is my favorite color, rather than choose just one. Purple and I go way back; when I was younger, if someone asked what my favorite color was, I would always say purple. My mom says I get it from her (which now I’m more inclined to believe is right :). Purple makes me think of royalty and splendor. That leads me back to loving Prince and the Revolution – I got that from her too.
Prince is/was all about purple. I was 8 at the time that Purple Rain – both the movie and the soundtrack – were the hottest things to hit the streets; I was his new convert. I wanted to be Apollonia.
With style trends leaning more on getting things from past fashion decades, the resurgence of the 80’s style is making me nostalgic. Having the perfect purple leather accessories may just help. Here are some items inspired by the rock/punk style of the decade that catch my eye…
rock and republic “Brooklyn” leather
royal underground ruffled leather jacket
Bulga Blesk Stud tote - shopbop.com
Coach Audrey Satchel – coach.com
Bringing in one (or maybe two) of these items into my wardrobe will give me the opportunity to wear some of the newest MavenFresh accessories!! That always makes me happy!! - sesheta
