Clothes Cravings: J.Crew 25% Sale!

J.Crew is having a 25% off Sale on all orders of $150+ free shipping {Code: STYLE25} I've been dying to get my hands on some comfy & cute fall clothes and decided this was just the right time to dive in!

Here are my picks:

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I will update you guys on my Fall buys soon!

Products Mentioned:
J.Crew.com- 1. Peter Pan collar Sweater {more colors  available} | 2.  Tippi cardigan in colorblock {39.99!} |  3. Rugby- stripe boatneck top {more colors available} | 4. Marled rugby socks {more colors available} | 5. Tippi sweater {so many colors to choose from!} | 6. Chambray cinch pant.

**Disclaimer: I do not own these images

they belong to J.CREW.com.

How to: Get A Perfect Manicure

I wanted to share with you guys a compilation of things that help get me perfect manicures, feel free to click on the links to get detailed information for each picture and each step :)

After filing my nails I push back my cuticles using an orange stick and trim away the excess using a cuticle trimmer, I follow this picture: 

1. Credit: http://thefashionistacoach.blogspot.com/2012/04/how-to-paint-your-nails-perfectly.html

I then follow up by cleaning away all of the polish that got on my cuticles and skin, like this:

Credit:  http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/03/mani-monday-5/

Thanks to these two blog posts I am always satisfied with painting my own nails!

Credits: 
Picture #1-http://thefashionistacoach.blogspot.com/2012/04/how-to-paint-your-nails-perfectly.html
Picture #2-  http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/03/mani-monday-5/

**Disclaimer: None of the pictures in this post are 

mine, links to the websites are provided under 

each photo as well as in the Credits above.

NOTD: Butter London- Knackered

This polish is really weird, both in color and in application. It reminds me of the deep sea water and mermaids.

Knackered is a purplish-grey color with a green sheen to it depending on how you look at it: It can look like a muddy silver color, or purple-silver, or purple-green. It has a blue undertone and chunky silver glitter.
{as you can tell, I wasn't able to capture all the colors in pictures}

I needed at least 4 coats for opacity. Upon further inspection I was able to see my nail line as well as unevenness from it's poor application and consistency. It tends to get gooey.

This picture shows the range of colors the best- purple at the bottom and green towards the top.

I really thought this color was going to be amazing, but it turned out weird and lacking, definitely not worth $12.

Products Used:

Butter London- Knackered.

NOTD: Butter London- Henley Regatta

Henley Regatta is a full glitter, gorgeous emerald green polish with a slight hint of blue.

 It needed 3 coats of polish for full opacity, and even then there were some bald spots. I would recommend using this polish as a top coat or over a base of similar color rather than on its own like shown in these pictures {I noticed that it started peeling off at the tips due to the mass amount of coats needed to be fully opaque on its own}. It also thickens slightly as you apply making it hard to get a smooth finish. It needed one coat of top coat to make it glossy and smooth.

As much as I love the look and sparkle of glitter polishes... I always dread the tedious removal process and the residual glitter left all over my hands when I'm ready for different polish :(

Products Used:

Butter London- Henley Regatta.

NOTD: Butter London- Teddy Girl

I love pale pink nail polish!

Teddy Girl is a creme based light pink color that needs at least 3 coats for full opacity and a better brush for a more even application :(

Overall, the polish is a nice pale pink color... but for $12 I would not re-purchase it as the brush is too small and stiff to allow for a smooth, easy application. 

Products Used:

Butter London- Teddy Girl.