My Favorite Fall Mani

When it comes to nails, three factors typically make up my perfect mani combination:

short nails + dark polish + glitter accent

My current favorite fall mani is no exception.

Base coat: chocolate brown (Old) (similar from Essie, here)

Glitter coat: Warm and Fozzie by OPI (old, but can still buy here!)

I know brown isn't a favorite color for most.. but it's a great alternative to black when you can find it! I really love it and it goes great with the coloring of my hair. Don't be afraid of brown my friends, it can be a fantastic neutral! :)

Buying brown clothing is a whole different story... not easily done! :( Tips for finding it in the stores very very welcome!!

Looking for some fall nail color recommendations? Check out my friend Amanda's post here! :)

What is your favorite nail color for fall?

Thank you for reading!

Alexandra

Perfect. Plum. Polish

For what feels like a very long time I have been looking for a plum nail polish. Doesn't sound too hard.. but it is!

I have bought 4 different polishes hoping that they would be plum like the color swatch. Most turn out to be burgundy or almost black... 

Finally, I have found the perfect plum polish!

OPI's Vampsterdam

Here is how it looks! (without touch-ups!)

I am SO excited!

Bonus: OPI has removed most of the really nasty chemicals that are often found in nail polish. So its greener and cleaner!

What is your favorite polish?

All for now,

Alexandra

How to Remove Glitter Nail Polish

I really really love nail polish.

I especially love glittery nail polish.

The one bad thing about glitter polish is that it is so hard to get off!

I found a tutorial on Pinterest, and it worked!

Here we go!

1) Glittery toes {color: Nicole by OPI Rainbow in the S-Kylie* with a silver base}

2) Cut cotton squares into 4 pieces. Soak in nail polish remover. Place one on each nail.

3) Wrap toes in Aluminum foil strips to hold cotton squares in place.

4) Let sit for 5 minutes. I left mine on for longer as I use non-acetone polish remover. 

5) Remove foil and cotton squares, wiping away excess polish as you do it. 

6) You may need a new cotton square to remove the excess. This takes very little effort! 

There you have it! Easy as can be, glitter free nails!

*I am not a Kardashian fan*

What is your favorite glitter polish? 

All for now,

Alexandra

Does it make anyone else chuckle that polish and Polish are spelled the same? :)