Hey there, friend. Who’s up for a Caturday mani-pedi? I’m making it a priority from now until the end of the year to do a weekly polish session! Having nice nails does a lot for my mood, and when I’m diligent about painting them every week, I just feel so much better.
I’m already fully stocked with a collection of fall nail shades, but you know, one can always make room for another one, like this gorgeous purple Gel Couture by Essie. 😍
This week’s reading
- Underpainting is a thing.
- Researchers have found that dudes wearing makeup are considered more attractive.
- Makeup pros talk about diversity in Hollywood.
- Advent calendars for grown ups! Side note — why do I find the one with the Bonne Maman jam jars exciting?
- Vanilla scents that don’t smell like a bakery.
- Next time you’re at Tar-ghay, consider picking up one of these beautiful and affordable scents — all less than $30.
- “Scent can hold a lot of meaning for people, it’s transportive, storing memories and boosting mood. It really is a feel-good product, and one that people savour and truly enjoy when they use it.”
- Skin care culture and how celebs are cashing in.
Talk to me!
In case you need recs.
And in case you need more.
Oui, oui.
Feeling villainous?
I still love this song.
Hope your weekend is off to a great start. What are you up to today?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
I love Fall mail colors. I’ve been treating myself to a manicure about every two weeks (payday). I’ve been loving OPI “Lost on Lombard”. Not too brown, not too red. I also have been following Michele Wang for a few years. I’ve been living vicariously through her.
Be well!
Happy Saturday Karen! They have that Bonne Maman advent calendar at my Sam’s club and I plan on getting a couple, one for me and one for gifting. How fun would it be to pair with a cheese advent calendar and make a little charcuterie board?! I can’t hear “Unwritten” without thinking about Lauren Conrad and “The Hills”!
Those nail colors are gorgeous. What are the two burgundy red shades in the top row? And the bronzey one at the bottom left?
I wouldn’t be upset if someone in my family decided to get the Bonne Maman advent calender. The Sterling Forever build your own advent calender sounds fun, too. Although if you build it yourself it sort of ruins the surprise of what you’re getting. To be honest an advent calender with good quality chocolates would be just as welcome if you ask me.
Have a great weekend. Did it rain up your way? It was supposed to rain down this way today, but alas, it did not.
Bought the shade. Love it.
Even my co-worked noticed my nail polish. She loves it!
I am happy too.
I so wanted to pick up the new deep green Essie fall color, but it was sold out EVERYWHERE! Having my nails done makes me feel so much better as well, but I am sticking to a manicure right now, my feet are in warm socks 24/7 anyway, it has gotten pretty cold here in Germany.