Matte Mani

Hi guys- I finally found a matte topcoat that wasn't sold out at Sephora! I used OPI for Sephora's Matte Top Coat and did this mani:

I used Seche Vite's base coat, 2 coats of OPI "Road House Blues", 1 coat of OPI for Sephora Matte Top Coat. I then applied Seche Vite Glossy Top Coat in dots with a toothpick. Are you guys digging the matte look? Can't wait to do more designs!
xo, Ann

 

Mani Monday and Diet Update

Last week I decided on the popular Essie "Ballet Slippers" but felt like it was too boring for the tail end of summer. I layered Essie "Shine of the Times" on top of it and I liked the extra little something that it added: (excuse the sloppy paint job- did it out the door!)

Unfortunately, with the end of Summer comes temptation in the form of alcohol and junk food and I did not do so hot at the diet portion of my weekend :( But I am happy to report that I am back on the horse and plan on working out and eating right for the rest of the week! Wish me luck.. hah.

xo, Ann

Weekend Recap

Scenes from last weekend-

 

OK, so this is from 2 weekends ago, but I was in my good friend's Indian wedding and seriously how gorgeous are the dresses (saris) we wore?! I was also super proud of myself because I did my hair and makeup all by myself! 

A friend and I with our summer gold Sperry's- I'm wearing these Sperry Top Siders (Angelfish in rose gold)

Hair for football Sunday- french braid up the back and sock bun- thanks Pinterest!

Gray and silver mani- Zoya "Dove" and OPI "Silver Shatter"

Bloody Marys with Cucumber vodka- wecome back football Sundays!

Hope all of you had a lovely weekend!

xo, Ann

Mani Monday

I've been wanting to try China Glaze's "For Audrey" since hearing rave reviews from other bloggers on the Tiffany Blue color. I was home sick all weekend with a cold while my husband was working so what better time for a nail project? :) Please excuse the henna that is still lingering on my hands- I was in my friend's Indian wedding last weekend and while the henna was beautiful when in tact, now just looks a bit like self-tanner gone wrong. Anyhow, here it is!

I used China Glaze "For Audrey" for 1 coat all over the nail and let it dry. Then, I used scotch tape to section off the diagonal areas and painted them in Essie "No Place Like Chrome". Then, I used a Sally Hansen nail art pen in black to draw the black diagonal line and color the tip and a Seche Vite top coat. I think they came out pretty good for the most part! 

I loved both the China Glaze and Essie polishes- they have a nice texture and dry quickly. As for the Sally Hansen nail art pen, I'm not sure if I like it or not. It turned out a little streaky but was pretty easy to use. Have any of you used these and, if not, what's your favorite tool/polish for nail art?

xo, Ann