Tag Archive | nyc

Picking Up by Robin Nagle

How much time do you think about your trash? The garbage you put out on the street, the trash you throw into city wastebaskets, and (sadly) for some of you out there, the trash that you litter on the street. Not much right? We only really seem to think about it when it’s negatively affecting […]

Manicure Monday: NYFW

Manicure Monday: NYFW

We’re all in a current state of Fashion Week frenzy.  While fall fashions are exploding in stores, spring fashions are gracing the runways in New York, Milan, and Paris.  Naturally, I get most excited about new trends in beauty, but I was honestly a little disappointed by the nail art I’ve seen from Fashion Week. […]

Manicure Monday: Matte Tribal

Manicure Monday: Matte Tribal

If you’re looking for a fun, impressive manicure, look no further.  Tribal print manicures can be pretty impressive, but also pretty hard to accomplish.  The amount of detail involved can prove tricky for even the most accomplished manicurist.  Have no fear – I’ve found a solution.  All you need for this manicure? Your favorite polish […]

Manicure Monday: Matte Jelly Glitter

Manicure Monday: Matte Jelly Glitter

I absolutely love the new Liquid Sand trend in nail polish, but since I don’t own those polishes and don’t want to spend the money, I’ve been searching for a way to achieve the matte, textured look with the polishes I already own.  I may or may not have missed the mark exactly on a […]

Manicure Monday: Matte & Glossy Polka Dots

Manicure Monday: Matte & Glossy Polka Dots

I’m a big fan of matte nail polish. I was never really sure where to go with it. Do you buy a matte color? Do you just get a matte top coat? Do matte top coats work on every polish? Can you apply a top coat over your matte polish? I had so many questions […]

Manicure Monday: Monochrome Matte French

Manicure Monday: Monochrome Matte French

A French manicure is always classy. It’s hands down my favorite way to do my nails. I think it’s sleek, pretty, feminine, and elongates your nails like no other manicure can. All that being said, if I wrote a blog each week about how much I love the classic French manicure, it would get boring. […]

Urban Decay’s Limited Edition NYC Palette

Even if you’re not from the New York area, you’ll love this makeup tribute. Urban Decay is back with their latest Book Of Shadows (these all-inclusive palettes have a major cult following in the beauty world.) The fun, graphic pop-up book style case is enough to grab your attention, but  16 edgy yet colorful eyeshadows, […]