Archive for February 23rd, 2010

The polished look.

February 23rd, 2010 by Ruth

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure, Commander in Chic, Available at drugstores nationwide, $8

While sitting on the F train heading back down to the office, I had a rather lengthy conversation with Dina Fierro, of Eye4Style fame, about her manicure. She spilled the beans – she had quickly done them the night before and used Sally Hansen’s Complete Salon Manicure.

In all honesty, I was shocked! Not only was I surprised to hear that this was her favorite drug store brand, but I was intrigued when she began to tell me about the special paint brush that has multi-length bristles. It’s on the thicker side and has a round-ish tip. So, this weekend I made a trip to my local Walgreen’s and scooped up the polish in Commander in Chic.

To put it simply, I was blown away by the results. The brush itself was shaped like a “U” and made for a smooth, error proof manicure. The paint itself went on flawlessly, and had the perfect texture and consistency. And at $8, this is a no-brainer for those looking for a gorgeous color and easy, quick application.

Check out some of my pictures of the nail color and brush below.

Commander in Chic, Sally Hansen

Paintbrush

Power pairing.

February 23rd, 2010 by Catherine

When paired together, I think black and gold pack a huge visual punch. There’s nothing particularly fancy about any of my top home and accessory picks below, but something about the color combination really gets my heart racing.

{Black Gold Triangle Necklace, House of Harlow 1960, $125.00}

{Black Gold Triangle Necklace, House of Harlow 1960, $125.00}

{Black and Gold Mirror, Cindy Crawford for JCPenney, $109.99}

{Black and Gold Mirror, Cindy Crawford for JCPenney, $109.99}

{Wood Bracelet with Studs, Gap, $16.50}

{Wood Bracelet with Studs, Gap, $16.50}

{Thank your Lucky Stars Cluster Ring, Kate Spade, $95.00}

{Thank your Lucky Stars Cluster Ring, Kate Spade, $95.00}

To buy, click individual images for links to retailers.

Well-heeled.

February 23rd, 2010 by Catherine

I did a major double-take when I spotted these gorgeous heels from a store at which I never shop. It’s not that I have anything against Ann Taylor per se, it’s just that up until recently, the clothes just haven’t suited my taste. But in recent months, the brand has overhauled its image, appealing to a broader set of consumers, myself included. This leads me to my new favorite pair of shoes.

{Camille Bloom Sandal, $158.00}

{Camille Bloom Sandal, $158.00}

Seriously – what’s not to like about these sandals? Similar in design to this pair from Christian Louboutin, the delicate blooms add just enough whimsy to a highly versatile shoe, altogether avoiding the risk of looking like you borrowed from your little sister’s dress up shoes. These would be just as appropriate in a create office environment as they would at a black tie wedding, plus the 3 1/2″ heel won’t leave you barefoot by day’s/night’s end.