Polish Guide: Spring 2013

14 Mar

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My love for nail polish is no secret. I can’t remember the last time my nails were bare! I truly believe that your nail polish is a way of accessorizing your outfit. After a winter of red nails (I mixed it up sometimes and went with burgundy), I’m ready for some happy corals and pinks.

Now, although I’m not very adventurous with my colour choices, I keep running into people with non-traditional nail polish colours, and some of them are kind of growing on me (I know, only a couple years late to the trend, what can I say?). Maybe it has to do with the season, but I am really wanting to try some of the lilacs and blues.

Here are some of the lines to check out this season:

1. Essie’s “Madison Ave-Hue”. A great mixture of bright and muted pastels. I really want to try “Go Ginza”, the muted lilac colour.

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2. OPI’s “Euro-Centrale”. This is a large collection with a bit of everything. I am naturally drawn to the pink, but would love to try “Can’t Find My Czechbook”, a medium turquoise blue creme.

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3. Butter London’s “Sweetie Shop”. These sherbet colours are so good you almost want to eat them!

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4. Deborah Lippmann’s “Romantic Rapture” and “Staccato”. The Staccato collection features black glitter polish that is pretty and feminine, while the Romantic Rapture consists of a nude, icy blue, and pink.

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5. Estee Lauder’s ”Paris Macarons”. Nail polish that is the colour of macarons is a winner in my books!  I love all of these sugary colours.

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6. Dior’s “Cherie Bow” and “Addict”. The Cherie Bow collection features sweet, creamy pinks, while the Addict collection is full of shimmer.

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7. Zoya’s “Lovely”. This collection features all pastels that are oh-so-perfect for spring.

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8. Chanel’s “Printemps Precieux de Chanel”. No round-up of nail polishes would be complete without Chanel. This season Chanel is introducing Emprise (a natural rosy beige), Accessoire (a deep red brown), and Fracas (a vibrant pink). I will definitely be running out to pick up Fracas.

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Now tell me, which new line of polishes is your favourite? Do you have an all-time favourite spring colour? Please share!

Lovely Lilac

13 Mar

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One of my favourite things about spring being just around the corner is seeing all the beautiful sorbet colours coming out. After a long Canadian winter of wearing a lot of black and grey (I really try to inject colour into my winter wardrobe, but seem to naturally be drawn to dark colours during the winter), I’m ready for a change.

Next week I will be saying goodbye to my winter clothes and saying hello to my spring wardrobe. Of all the beautiful spring pastel colours, my favourite is lilac (which you can probably tell from the colour scheme on this blog). I’m hoping to pick up some more lilac pieces this spring and here is what I have my eye on:

T. Babaton Ellery Top

T. Babaton Ellery Top

Topshop Neoprene Frill Skirt

Topshop Neoprene Frill Skirt

T. Babaton Ainsley Blouse

T. Babaton Ainsley Blouse

J.Crew Collection Box Pleated Skirt

J.Crew Collection Box Pleated Skirt

What is your favourite colour for spring?

Home Sweet Home

12 Mar

After some time off from the blog (please forgive me?), I can’t tell you how excited I am to be back!

Work has been very busy (teaching three different courses as well as taking on several extracurricular activities) and taking a course through York university has been demanding on my time. Fortunately, I am almost done the course (2 more weeks!) so I will be able to settle back into my “normal” routine soon.

Spring is almost here and I couldn’t think of a better time to resume one of my favourite pastimes. I hope everyone has had a great start to 2013 so far and is getting as excited as I am about the warmer temperatures.

Looking forward to sharing another great year with you!

Lots of love,

Jo

 

Emerald Green

7 Jan

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January has arrived and I can’t help but to already be daydreaming about the warmer days ahead. Although it’s sad to put the Christmas decorations away, it is also refreshing to be turning a new chapter.

By this time of year, I have become bored with wearing black, white, and greys and am ready for a some colour. It may be a little early to start rocking the pastels, but Pantone recently announced emerald green to be the colour to covet for 2013, and since I am in the mood for a dose of colour, there is no time like the present to start wearing this great hue.

Here are a few of my favourite green pieces to help kick off 2013!

1. Antik Batik Marina Crinkled Cotton-Voile Shirt:

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2. J.Crew Etta Cap Toe Patent Pumps:
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3. Old Navy Ruffled Crepe Dress:
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4. Gerard Yosca Emerald & Blue 8 Drop Necklace:
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5. Urban Outfitters Drop Waist Tailored Crepe Dress:
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Happy New Year!/ Resolutions

2 Jan

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Happy New Year! It seems hard to believe that 2013 is already here! I hope you had a great time ringing in the new year. This year, we attended a party at a friend’s new house. There was a lot of food, drinks, singing, dancing, and laughing.

Now that 2013 is here, I have made a few resolutions:

1. Find the perfect new home or apartment.

2. More outfit posts and looks of the day on the blog.

3. Perform one small act of kindness every day.

4. Spend more time with family and friends.

5. Eat healthier and drink more water.

6. Travel to the Caribbean.

7. Balance work and home life. Try not to take work home with me.

8. Fit in time for exercise.

9. Try something I have never done before.

10. Live in the moment.

How did you ring in the new year? Do you have any resolutions for 2013?

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