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: 50 Shades of Color

This mani-pedi combo may be a little much for some ladies, but I'm always up for trying something new. A recent collaborator with the Sally Hansen line is Avril Lavigne...let me just say, she's done good! I love her Purr-fect Harmony leopard print in gradual shades of the rainbow. They have a rock 'n roll vibe while still being bright and colorful. As usual, the nail stickers lasted almost two weeks. Your manicure doesn't always have to match your pedicure...in fact, I'm a firm believer that they should not be exactly the same. My toes were a happy accident...a day after getting them done, I stubbed my big toe and the polish chipped right off. What's a girl to do? Just grab your favorite bottle of glitter polish and paint both big toes! There just happened to be flecks of soft plum in the glitter that picked up the Essie pedicure color perfectly.


 My inner goddess was purrrrring over this mani-pedi. Just kidding (kind of.)


(Mani- Sally Hansen Salon Effects Purr-Fect Harmony, Pedi- OPI Nicole in Rainbow in the S-Kylie & Essie Play Date , Skirt-Anthropologie, Sandals- Matt Bernson)

PFMs Do It Better: Dotted Mani How To

I've been inspired to try out a dotted manicure for a while now, and I'm loving the results! With this latest creation I got a bunch of compliments... on my nail polish strips (ha, my fault since I'm always wearing the Sally Hansens.) Suprise, surprise...it's nail polish! It's a tiny bit more work than I usually put into my manicures, but it was super easy and totally chic. Can't wait to try out more ideas in the future. 

Pick your color. Pale lilac is the color of the moment...just ask Lucky Magazine. I agree, but really I picked Zoya Nail Polish in Megan out of my collection knowing that it would be a subtle milky background for the white dots. Other recommendations? A cool mint or soft peach.

1. Prep your nails. Do your thang...file, shape, buff etc.

2. Apply base coat. Sally Hansen Salon Manicure base is my fave.

3. Apply two coats of your nail polish. Let dry completely.

4. Using a nail art pen, make your dots. It's that simple. This pen has a precise point that's easy to use. Hold your hand steady and start dotting! I began closest to the cuticle and worked back and forth with my dots until the tip of the nail. Let this dry completely.

5. Seal with a topcoat. I swear by Essie Good to Go, and I've tried plenty! My mani is still going strong after 4 days...only one nail is chipped (due to a fight with my desk drawer; I lost.)

Enjoy!!!

Mani Pedi: Sally Hansen Queen of the Jungle

You can never have enough animal print in your life. At least, the PFMs can't. Whether it's your denim, your blouse, or your nails, we have a thing for it. Makes sense that I was immediately hooked on this Sally Hansen Salon Effects pattern, Queen of the Jungle. So I'm singing the praises of a classic brown-white giraffe print mani that's easy to wear. The compliments kept coming...but mostly in the form of "oooh I really love your crackle polish!" 

Ha ha. Sure I'll take it- I love the crackle look too! Have you tried an animal-print mani yet? What's your fave?

Mani Pedi: Sally Hansen Animal Instinct

i am loving my latest mani!  it's another fun pattern from Sally Hansen Salon Effects - Animal Instinct.  it is reminiscent of one of my fave patterns Wild Child but a bit more punk. it is right in line with the animal print trend.  the glittery deep pink background of the zebra pattern is totally fun!

have you noticed??  since Becca and i started our love affair with Sally Hansen Salon Effects, they can now be seen on the hands of tons of fashionistas!  there are also tons of other brands that are venturing into the nail sticker market, like Sephora, for example.  Becca and i have to venture out and try some!! 

Mani Pedi: Sally Hansen Lust-rous

Ladies, I think this is my current fave...Sally Hansen Salon Effects in Lust-rous. The black background was a perfect complement to the bold colors that I'm into (note my electric blue jeans.) And the silver 'n gold sparkles are just so whimsical. Are they chunks of glitter? Are they nail polish dots? All I know is- they shimmered in the light and I was wishing this mani lasted longer than 8 days!

Mani Pedi: Sally Hansen Brattlesnake

i just love how the camera picked up the bling of my ring!!

ok, so we have been using and raving about Sally Hansen Salon Effects for a while now.  having tried quite a few of them and i think i have officially found my faves.  it is this newer pattern called "Brattlesnake".  i grabbed it around the holidays and haven't been ready to try them till now.  they are perfect for the animal print trend and, surprisingly, they are the greatest neutral.  i have to admit, at first i wasn't sure.  i though they may have blended too well with my skin color.  i thought that the pattern didn't pop enough.  i guess i was worried that they were too "tame"  lol, if you can call a snakeskin print tame...  after a few days of wear, i was officially hooked!  the only issue now is finding this pattern again...  wish me luck!!

Mani Pedi: Sally Hansen Wishnets

Yep I'm still on the Sally Hansen Salon Effects bandwagon, and I wanted to show off this mani from a couple of weeks ago... it was an unusually inexpensive find. Why? Because these little pretties were released for Halloween and considered limited edition. I did a double take...I was already a big fan of the popular Misbehaved design, and these are a more festive version (see how I wore them here.) I didn't get any "spooky" vibes off them even after wearing them for a week. So- if you can find them on sale like I did ($3.99 at Duane Reade) lucky you, and enjoy! Wishnets are a poppy red with a black fishnet overlay; perfect for a bright pop of color on your nails. And the long-lasting results of the Salon Effects strips keeps me coming back for more.

P.S. Mondays can be flat-out difficult. Sometimes a little motivation and inspiration is all it takes to push you on through...if you haven't read Sesheta's post- do it. Hope it does the same for you as it did for me!

Daily Outfit: The Trapeze Dress Goes Mod

Sixties fashion belonged to London, England. And now it's coming back in a big way...have you noticed all the braids, thigh-highs, floppy hats, and geometric patterns that are in the recent trend reports? Who better to lead the way in the Mod fashion trend than British designer Orla Kiely; this dress from one of her previous collections is still such a favorite of mine. Color plays a big role in defining the Mod look, and bright bold patterns are key. Layering my royal purple swing coat on top seemed like the perfect addition! I love that this trapeze dress can be worn loosely or belted for a more waist-defining look. The rest of the details just came together. I was channeling the 60's with braided hair, feather earrings, and bright orange-red lipstick to pop with my dress...but it was too cold for thigh-highs! The final accents were my fab mod inspired ankle boots from Zara (on sale). It's a Mod World!

Oh...yeah...I did up my nails in a houndstooth pattern, black and white seems to work with everything. Check It Out here (pun intended!)

(Orla Kiely Trapeze Dress- Sample Sale, MP Cotton Tights- eBay, High Heel Ankle Boots- Zara, Coat- J.Crew, Feather Fancy Earrings- MavenFresh, Lips- Urban Decay Super Saturated High Gloss Lip Color in Punch Drunk)

Mani Pedi: Kitty, Kitty

well, Becca already posted about the fabulousness of the Sally Hansen Nail Strips, but i just had to reitereate how much fun they are to use.  after deciding that we were going to test them out, Becca searched around (cuz they were sold out everywhere) and finally found her first pack in the pattern Kitty, Kitty.  being the awesome person that she is, she also bought me a pack in the Glitz Blitz color (think solid gold glitter).  we were instantly hooked. all summer long, we have both been trying different patterns (thanks to a hook-up from our buddy Tanya S.).  though we both have our own favorite patterns, this week was the first time we both came in with the same one!! didn't i mention that we tend to come to work, without speaking or planning it, wearing the same colors or items.  so this week our mani trend is Kitty, Kitty.  though i named this blog after the color's true moniker, i actually really wanted to call it Jungle Fever.  i think the picture explains that to a T. lmaorotf

PFM Mani Pedi- Skinny Jeans

The name may have sold me on these before anything else... ahhhh Skinny Jeans. Back in May I jumped on the Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips bandwagon. Without sounding too much like a commercial, let me just give you some reasons to try them: they stay on for like 10 days- 2 weeks...yay! They are easy to apply and don't have a smell like nail polish does. And you will get tons of compliments on them because of the fun patterns and colors they come in. This is all purely my personal opinion.

I thought the navy blue denim pattern would be a nice way to slowly transition into fall. Best part is that when they start to chip it's barely noticeable! I love the look of a patterned mani and solid pedi. My jewel-tone violet toes that you can barely see are Essie Big Spender. I will leave you with a tip- don't subject the nail strips package to extreme heat before applying (i.e. leaving them in your car on a 90 degree day). They will loose their stickiness.