{beauty} pretty vacant

Not sure the photo really does it justice, but Deborah Lippmann's Pretty Vacant + I Wanna Be Sedated has what the brand calls a "punk rock finish", leaving a pebbled texture to the nail for a unique twist.  Surprising to me, the finish didn't affect the wear and it lasted a full week before I wore signs of any wear.  Top with a matte top coat [gloss will ruin the texture] + you are good to go.

Deborah Lippmann's Pretty Vacant [grey base]+ I Wanna Be Sedated [iconoclast yellow] c/o, Catbird rings [twisted + threadbare]

{Nail Tutorial} The Beauty Department

I have tried to get this 'moon' look on my nails before, to no avail.  Luckily, The Beauty Department posted a tutorial of how to get this coveted look that has been taking the Fashion world by storm since Vena Cava debuted it at her runway show last year [see post below].  I still have some work to do [right hand is definitely more special], but it definitely lifts an outfit immediately.  Thanks guys!

{New York Fashion Week} nail art

whoaaaaaaaaaaa.

From Me to You

{Misbehaved} Salon Effects

So, after I had some QT with a friend last night and noticed her 'Girl Flower' Sally Hansen Salon Effects nails, I stopped at Ricky's NYC on my way home and had to get my own!  After seeing ads, I figured it these sticker nails seemed too good to be true, but alas, they were so easy to apply!  They didn't have the leopard print that I desired, so I went with the fishnet print 'Misbehaved'.  Have to be honest....really loving them!

Photo: Robin West