My Favorite Nail Polishes - Right NOW!

Hi Everyone!

When it comes to shoes, handbags or even nail polishes colors I'm a repeat offender. If I love a shade I tend to hold it near and dear to my heart. The following five polish shades are my tried and true absolute favorites for the fall months. They are perfect for work, a night out with the girls, a date with your beau, or just a lazy Sunday as you attempt to make some homemade pumpkin pie!

This first shade is OPI's Lincoln Park at Midnight. This shade has much more famous sister, perhaps you've heard of her? Lincoln Park After Dark. LPAM is a little less deep of a purple than After Dark, as it has a subtle iridescent quality to it that I really love. I often can't apply this bad boy myself - dark colors and steady hands go together like Turkey and Thanksgiving. I'm a Chicken. I can't usually get this color on my tiny grow-less finger nails. Maybe that's why I love love love this shade. I can only wear it on a special occasion or occasions where I have two hours to apply polish! This shade is perfect  for day or night and it yields a very sexy sophisticated quality.

OPI's I'm Not Really A Waitress is a color that I love for holiday parties with friends. It's almost a classic red, but with a punch. I love the shimmery quality and (for once) the super easy application. This color definitely reminds me the holiday season and it's perfect when you want to feel feminine, but sexy all at the same time. This polish color changes my mood in a heart beat. It's a super warm rich shade and although red tends is synonymous with chipping, OPI makes sure the shade lasts, lasts, lasts!

OPI's Yucatan If U Want is a deep mauve shade and it reminds me a day of apple picking! Since I'm an East Coast gal I can't help but to be suckered into fall foliage events and activities. I love this shade because it's not in your face at all. It's clean and warm.

Essie's Chinchilly is a gray color that I just can't seem to get enough of. I don't normally go for such a neutral color, however this color is definitely a subtle show stopper. When wearing this shade I've had people come up to me and asking what I'm wearing. Essie's polishes by far have the best non-chipping formula. I love way it goes with my entire fall wardrobe, but makes it's very own statement.

C'mon you'd know I'd have one classic fall color. This my classic red, Chanel's Image Rose. I love this for when I want to wear something that truly reminds me of holidays. Think Macy's Window, Madison Square Garden, and "A Christmas Carol." When I'm having an Audrey moment I reach for this color. You can't go wrong with a very sophisticated red on your nails.


So that's it - my favorite polishes right now! What are some of yours?

xo!

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In & Out Post: Fall Addition

IN

1. Gray Nail Polish Colors

I am absolutely in love with Essie's Chinchilly polish from the Cuddle with Color Fall 2009 Collection. I know I'm a little late loving this shade, but it's absolutely divine. Gray is definitely the new nail neutral and can't keep myself from wanting to reapply! Good thing I don't have to very often; this Essie polish lasts for days without chipping!

2. Cyber Monday

This is my holy grail! Forget Black Friday - Cyber Monday is where it's at! No lines, no people, just me and my merchandise! Lots of places are promoting free shipping too! Use sites like CyberMonday.com and RetailMeNot.com to find the best deals.  And just in case you do have to wake up at an ungodly hour in order to claim your prize online, don't worry! No freezing temps, no smittens or scarves - just you and your computer -- preferably before your boss walks in the door!

3. Target Slippers that are $83.01cheaper that UGG Slippers but look just as good!

Both are extremely comfortable, both you can wear outdoors, both come in a multiple of colors, and both are super cute! But one you can buy 5 pairs of for $100 dollars!

I've been in love with these Target slippers for probably four winters now. I've had them in tan, brown, black, and even gray! I absolutely love them and I don't feel bad when I toss them at the end of the season. I don't think my UGG pair would get much mileage at all, I'd be afraid to muss them up!

OUT

1. Really Puffy-Really Long-Down Jackets

I've seen too many sensible women - fashionable women - sporting these hideous coats. I understand your desire to be warm. But honestly, these so ugly I cannot handle it. What does it matter if you're rockin' some Jimmy Choo heels or a great scarf? When you're rockin' this f'ugly garment it doesn't matter.I know you want to keep your bum all warm, but seriously at the sake of looking appalling please don't! I know that there are super chic long down jackets, but my feeling is unless you're a tall lanky lil ol' thing the lack of shape in the coat really just makes you look like a blob (let me tell you from my own experience!) - a toasty blob, but a blob. Stick with a cropped down jacket - same warmth, less embarrassment.

2. Bath & Body Products as Gifts

I know some of you may be shocked to see this on here, but I know a lot of you aren't. I love giving and receiving presents for the holidays, however I am just SO OVER bath and body gift baskets. Okay, sure maybe I'll use the body wash or the body lotion, but I'm not going to use the 500 other things that come in the basket. I usually don't totally enjoy super fragrant things and these baskets usually stink to high heaven! Now, I'm definitely not a grinch, but I can't even pawn these gifts off to friends. Who wants to smell like an apple cinnamon pumpkin strudel?  Not I! (I do love the loofas they come with though!

And that's it! My little list of all the Ins & Outs this Fall! These are fun to do, so if you liked reading this leave me a comment and I'll make sure to write these more often!

xo!

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Belated Top Five Favorite Friday: Holiday Nails!

Hi All -

So sorry for the belated Top Five Fav Friday Post! - Pls enjoy from our gal Emma! :)

Happy Friday beauties!  Have an upcoming holiday party on the books?  Read on for a fun way to accessorize and glam up your outfit on the cheap.

Nails are the perfect accessory– 100% customizable and affordable bling.  Here are five of my favorite glitter infused polishes.  The perfect addition to any holiday affair.

1.  OPI Mad As A Hatter This one wins the prize for party in a bottle, as it reminds me of New Years and confetti!  I’d pair this with a nice little black dress.  These nails are always a conversation piece at any gathering, so get ready to make friends.

2.  Zoya Cheryl I adore this subtle shimmery brown– it combines the best of both worlds by exuding pure chic while remaining office appropriate.  This red toned brown has fine particles of copper and brown shimmer throughout.  I would pair this color with anything from dark jeans and a turtleneck to a gold sequined mini with leopard flats.  Gorgeous!

3.  OPI Crimson Carol You really can’t go wrong with a glittery cherry red in the winter.  This color was released as part of OPI’s holiday collection last year, and is easily dupable.  Crimson Carol has a mix of gold and red glitter.  Orly, China Glaze, and Sephora by OPI all have similar options this season, so take your pick!  Rock this one when you have candy canes on the brain and a red cup from Starbucks in hand.

4.  Chanel Illusion D’Or This one is an all time favorite.  Worn alone, Illusion D’Or is a somewhat sheer soft gold with flecks of gold glitter and circular blue translucent confetti discs.  Layer over black for a stunning multidimensional look.  You can still snag this at Chanel.com, but I also spied a Sephora by OPI sister color.  Looks Like Rain Dear (page 19 in the holiday catalog) appears to have a similar mix of glitter particulate.  Sephora’s version is far more opaque, but will certainly provide a similar effect to layering Illusion D’Or over a gold base.

 

5.  OPI Visions of Sugarplum This shimmering eggplant purple has flecks of bright purple glitter that reflect lilac under direct light.  I especially love the formula of this polish, it is smooth and rich.  I’d pair this with a bright jewel toned top or dress.

Which of these is your favorite?  Let me know in the comments below!

XO

E & A

Stay tuned for the Smashbox WINNER tonight!