Topshop Glaze in Laid Back Coral (top) and Bubblegum (bottom), $12 each. Available now at Topshop stores and also online.
I’ll Take a Glaze, Please

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Topshop Glaze in Laid Back Coral (top) and Bubblegum (bottom), $12 each. Available now at Topshop stores and also online.
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Essence Eyeshadow in Mystic Purple, $1.99. Available now at Ulta stores and also online.
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China Glaze Crackle Glaze Metal in Cracked Medallion, $8. Coming soon to select beauty supply stores and salons.
What do you think of the whole crackle nail polish thing? Permanent fixture or short-lived beauty trend?
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Ooh… Big fan of platinum. Meet the China Glaze Crackle Glaze Metal in Platinum Pieces, $8. Coming soon to select beauty supply stores and salons. 🙂
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Yeah, I totally caved on the Michael Kors Braided Chain Platforms. My justifications: 1) you only turn 36 once, 2) they were on sale, and 3) I didn’t already have any “biker bar meets the Hamptons” sandals in my closet.
I’m actually really, REALLY thrilled with them. They fit true to size, the leather’s uber-soft, and the heel feels nice and sturdy.
The only potential problem is actually getting into the shoe. I have to angle and shimmy my foot a certain way to get it into the three braided straps. Not hard, but it does take a minute.
Other than that, they’re perfection.




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I bought this pair of gold Seychelles Squeak Sandals online from the Nordstrom sale a couple weeks ago. As cute as they look, I gotta return them (sad face).
They’re just a touch too high for me, plus the heel area feels kinda off — a spot of uncomfortable pressure shoots up the bottom of my foot whenever I take a step.
The leather’s really soft, though, and the coral strap’s adorable. Le sigh!


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… The rainbow connection. The lovers, the dreamers and me.
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Why yes, I’d love to wear Tarte emphasEYES Amazonian Clay Waterproof Cream Eyeshadow in Seashell Pink ($22.80; available now at QVC.com) to a beach-side brunch.
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