Dupe: Essie Mint Candy Apple VS. American Apparel Office

Essie Mint Candy Apple

Although not identical, I’ve always found these two colors to be very similar. They are both in the mint green category but Essie’s ‘Mint Candy Apple’ has a more blue tint, while American Apparel’s ‘Office’ is more green. Both are around a comparable price point, so when it comes to making a decision it’s strictly based on the slight shade difference. Continue reading “Dupe: Essie Mint Candy Apple VS. American Apparel Office”

How To: Organize Your Nail Polish

Nail Polish Acrylic Organizer

Let’s face it. Ladies LOVE nail polish, and just like many other things in life, we can never have too many. Organizing your polishes may seem overwhelming at first, but when you find a system that works for you it’s actually quite fun. Below I’ve detailed how I organize my nail polishes and a few other ways you can neatly sort your lacquers.        Continue reading “How To: Organize Your Nail Polish”

How To: Mondrian Nails

Mondrian Nail Art

Hello my lovely readers! I’m sure many of you have seen the famous red, blue, and yellow “compositions” by Piet Mondrian. This iconic and recognizable pattern makes for a perfect nail design that actually isn’t too tricky to achieve! I’ve created an easy step by step guide to getting “Mondrian” nails and also included some links to other bloggers with famous art inspired nails! Continue reading “How To: Mondrian Nails”

Review: American Apparel’s “Mannequin” Nail Polish

American Apparel Mannequin Nail Polish

After a few years of wild and colorful nail trends, it’s nice to go back to the basics once in a while, and what better way to do that than with a complimentary nude color? Even as a loyal Essie fan, I must say that their wide selection of nude colors are never opaque enough for my liking. Most of their nude shades require several coats just to cover up the actual nail from showing through, and as any nail polish lover knows, it’s never smart to apply more than 2 coats. So I had to look elsewhere for the “perfect nude shade.” Continue reading “Review: American Apparel’s “Mannequin” Nail Polish”

How To: Cartoon Character Nails

Domo Nails

We all know that moment where we have all the nail polish, tools, and art pens all ready to create a masterpiece on our nails, but despite having everything we need in front of us, the inspiration is missing. It’s kind of like writers block. Shall we call it…nails block? Continue reading “How To: Cartoon Character Nails”