Nail Polish Comparison - Medium Pinks

This is the final post of pink polish comparisons! (For now at least!) 

L-R: China Glaze - Strawberry Fields, Covergirl - Fuchsia Girl, SXY (Payless) - Pink  Prestige

The Covergirl is a long-time favorite of mine - I've had a bottle of it for YEARS, and this is actually the second bottle! I had another one that I probably used about half of before the cap split and the polish dried out completely! It's a very opaque and easy to apply color.

Although I haven't had Strawberry Fields as long, it's definitely one of my favorites as well. It's so beautiful, especially in the sun. Although its base color is similar to the other pinks, the gold shimmer in it really makes it quite different. It's one polish I'd recommend everyone have in their collection - at the very least for summer pedicures!

Nail Polish Swatches

These are most, if not all, of the nail polishes I've added to my collection over the last two months. 

China Glaze - Stone Cold

Essie - Navigate Her

Essie - Tart Deco

Essie - Turquoise & Caicos 

Revlon - Posh 

Pixi - Paradise Pink 

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear - Pacific Blue 

Illamasqua - Nomad

Brash (Payless) - Turquoise Twist 

L-R: Revlon - Impulse, Revlon - Flirt, SXY (Payless) - Pink Prestige, Essie - Lights

L-R: Wet n Wild megalast - Tropicalia, Club Havana, Through the Grapevine, Pixi -  Coral Cabana

Outfits of the Day: Black Skirt 3 Ways

Since I've accumulated quite a few photos of my 'outfits of the day', I decided to get a bit more creative in how I put them together than just by date.

I've worn this skirt frequently since I got it earlier this summer. It's just so versatile and comfortable. I got it from Zara.

In the outfit on the left (from August 4th), I paired the skirt with a No Doubt tshirt and the TOMS-like shoes from Payless. Basic, lazy, and very comfy.

For the middle outfit (from August 23rd), I kept it basic but a bit classier with a grey tank top from Target and sandals from Zara. These sandals are a bit lacking in comfort - I haven't quite broken in the strap near the toes to where it doesn't pinch my pinky toe!

The outfit on the right (from September 2nd) is a more fun look. I paired the skirt with a tshirt from Target that I cut to hang off the shoulders and my All-Star imitations from Payless.

End of July Outfits

July 22nd
Shirt: The Gap
Skirt: H&M
Earrings: Wet Seal
Necklace: Forever 21
Shoes: Payless

July 28th
Dress: Target
Shoes: Payless

I just got this dress and I LOVE it – it’s so nice and lightweight for summer, but it could easily be worn in the fall also with tights and/or a sweater. Plus it has pockets! (Why all skirts and dresses don’t have pockets is beyond me.) Meanwhile, I’ve had those shoes since 2006 I think.

July 29th
Shirt: The Gap (different color but same shirt as the 22nd)
Skirt: Forever 21
Earrings: gift – unknown
Shoes: thrifted

Outfits!

Since I haven’t been blogging for a few weeks, I stored up a few of these! I’ll split them up into a few posts and I’m not posting outfits from every day so it won’t be too crazy. I’ve been wearing primarily skirts and dresses, especially when it was really hot and humid for several days in a row.

July 16th
Tank Top: The Gap
Skirt: Zara
Necklace: American Eagle
Sandals: Zara

I was in Chicago July 11th-15th and got the skirt and sandals while I was there. The shoes are really challenging to get on, but I like them once they’re on. The skirt is arguably one of the best things I’ve gotten in awhile – it’s lightweight but not sheer since it’s black, but it’s perfect for the summer heat!

July 18th
Tank Top: Old Navy
Skirt: Target
Hair Clip: a shop called O’Day Cache. I got it at the one in Fargo but there is also a location in Minneapolis
Sunglasses: Forever 21
Sandals: Born, via Marshalls

July 21st
Dress: American Eagle
Earrings: Wet Seal
Hair Clip: O’Day Cache
Belt: H&M
Sandals: Payless

Outfit of the Day: July 5th

Tank Top: Target (I’m wearing a teal tank top underneath the white since it’s kind of transparent)

Skirt: Forever 21

Necklace: Maurice’s

Belt: H&M

Shoes: Payless

I swear my hair isn’t as crazy as it appears in this picture! It’s actually in a bun and the top of it is sticking up at the back, it’s not just the top of my hair being lumpy, I promise.

4th of July Look

For my eyes, I started with the Palladio eye primer, then put the NYX jumbo pencil in Milk on the lid and the one in Cherry on the crease. I used the white shadow from the Covergirl Drama Eyes quad on the lid and the NYX single eyeshadow in Cherry over the red. I used the Milani Infinite eyeliner in Infinite and Covergirl Lashblast waterproof mascara in Glam Black.

Tank Top: Express

Shorts: Target

Shoes: Payless

Outfit of the Day: July 3rd

T-shirt: The Gap

Shorts: Target

Earrings: Wet Seal

Shoes: Payless

Outfit of the Day: July 2nd

Tank Top: Old Navy

Skirt: H&M

Belt: H&M

Shoes: Payless

Outfit of the day: cool weather

I really love when it’s cool outside like this. That’s probably why fall is my favorite season.

T-shirt: Banana Republic (via my friend)

Tank top (underneath): Heritage 1981

Jeans: American Eagle

Shoes: Payless

Scarf: Caribou Coffee

Earrings: Urban Outfitters

Outfit of the Day: Rubber shoes!?!?

Sorry to post twice in one day, but I’ll never get caught up if I don’t! Forgive me?

Shirt- bought at a Temper Trap concert

One of my favorite shows I’ve been to. Such incredible energy and altogether amazing performances. If you haven’t heard their stuff, I suggest trying it out. You may recognize their song “Sweet Disposition” from commercials and 500 Days of Summer.

As I was typing this blog, one of their songs come through my iTunes shuffle. Lovely coincidence.

Pants- The Gap

Shoes – Payless

Even though they’re really strange (seriously, what IS that tiny hole at the toe??) I love my neon green rubber flats. I’ve had these guys since sophomore or junior year of high school and I just can’t part with them! Favorite thing about them? They’re super easy to clean!

Outfit of the Day - June 15th 2011

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Skirt/Dress/Top: Forever 21 (I am really not sure what this is actually meant to be! It could easily be used as all three) - Although I got this this spring, I can't find it on the website so I don't know if it's still in stores! It was around $10
Tank Top: BCBGMaxAzria via Everyday People (For $1!!)
Sweater: Banana Republic via Everyday People (Can you see why I love this store??) I love this sweater because it's really lightweight and soft but it's machine washable and dry-able! I think it's my only sweater that is both.
Necklace: American Eagle
Earrings: They were a gift; I have no idea where to get them! I wear these most days because they go with everything.
Shoes: Payless Shoe Source. These are $19.99, and the only thing I know for sure is still available! They are basically the same thing as TOMS, they even give a pair to someone in need. I got mine during BOGO so they were $9.99. These are so comfy and go with almost everything - I think they'll be one of my favorite pairs of shoes.