'Lisa Frank' Inspired Nails

For some reason I have been obsessed with doing my nails this year! First it started off simple. Then it became more elaborate by the mani! I can't resist posting my mini masterpieces on here!

Today I was posting some stuff for work and came across this sweet tutorial on YouTube for 'Lisa Frank' inspired nails. Remember 'Lisa Frank'? We all would scramble every year around the month of September right before school started back up again to get the brightly colored folders, stickers, binders, pencils, and pencils so we could be "cool" for back to school.

FLASHBACK! I bet you feel old now don't you?
I know I do!

During the process....

End result!

Here is the tutorial I followed:

She also has some other great ones too that are worth checking out!

I am really happy with my end result although my only complaint is that I need a better camera! : /

Colors of the Rainbow: A Polish Timeline

I have recently been addicted to painting my nails. I picked up the "past time" when I was just sick and tired of having to rely on the Nail Salon to do my nails even if I wanted a simple color change.


I don't know about you but im strapped for cash and can't afford $20 to $40 dollars every other week.
(I still however get my pedicures at the nail salon because I have yet to master doing my own toes!)


Here is my little compilation of some of the colors and designs I have done on myself. I also did have to throw in two pictures of when I got them done at the salon because face it, they were too dam pretty to not include them.


TIP: It's not about the brand of nail polish. I have a large collection of nail polish but I use the less expensive brands like NYC, Sinful Colors, Confetti, N.Y.X, Wet & Wild. I do however splurge every once in awhile if I REALLY like a color. Other than that I don't stretch too far from these brands. I find it's more important to have a great base coat and and even better top coat. I recommend Seche Vita for the top and base! I also am obsessed with Sally Hansen Nail Strips. They are amazing and I did I post on them and reviewed them here.

Enjoy, and hopefully I can get YOUR creative juices flowing and inspire you to do your own nails.

The following is not my work . . .

If you want to know the names of any of the polishes that I used please feel free to leave a comment below. I'd love to share!

OOTD: 90's Floral Print Flashback

OOTD: Stunningly Studs

OOTD: Tan Leather Jacket

That Romper Did Absolutely NOTHING For Me!

I was in Torrid last week and was really excited to find out that they had the Romper that I have been eyeballing online for awhile now. Clearly it looks amazing on the model and I thought it would also look this great on me too.

I grabbed two sizes just in case but the results did not please me very much. It wasn't "horrible" on me but it just wasn't my style. Better luck next time I suppose. Here is a picture of me with this piece on. In my version I tried to pair it with a belt to cinch my waist a little more since I like embracing my hour glass figure. Unfortunately the fabric is so loose and draped that you can barely tell I had one on. A+ for effort?

What are your thoughts? Hate it, or love it. Love to know what you guys think. Maybe i'll have to rethink it if I get a lot of positive feedback. After all, it is VERY comfortable! =)

OOTD: Floral Inspirations

OOTD: Annette's Birthday 1/23/2010

TOP: Fashion to Figure - Asymmetrical Leopard Top
PANTS: Target - Shiny Textured Leggings
SHOES: Torrid - Faux Suede Knee High Boots (Flats)
BELT: Fashion to Figure
JEWELERY: Bracelet - Old Navy
Earrings - Laila Rowe

Featured in "FAT SHOPAHOLIC"

Take a looksie at "Fat Shopaholic" today!!! I was featured on her 'Shopaholic Trends: New Years Eve' post. Yeeeeaaaahhhh!!!!

Thanks Tiffany! Keep rockin' your curves girl!!!

OOTD: New Years Eve 2009 into 2010

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