Well here we are! You guys seemed to like the idea of a weekly post featuring my manicures, so I thought I would kick us off with a round-up of all the styles I’ve tried since my last post. Tell me: Which of these is your favorite?
Also, with the surprising news that Google will be shutting down Google Friend Connect, I want to make sure you guys don’t get lost in the shuffle! There are many ways to stay connected to my blog: you can follow me on Bloglovin’, subscribe to my RSS Feed, or follow me on Google+ where I share all of my favorite finds on the web. There’s also Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest to boot! If you use any or all of these platforms, leave me a link or let me know your username in the comments below- I want to connect with you too! =)
For those who celebrate, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving this past week! I certainly did :) I spent Thanksgiving with my college roommate, which became a tradition when I was still in school and didn’t have a long enough break to fly all the way home for Thanksgiving. We made a duck for the first time, in addition to the usual Thanksgiving fare, as well as three apple pies! What can I say, they’re my favorite!
Last but not least, today is the last day you can take 25% off anything in my shop with the code SCSHOLIDAY and I’m offering free gift wrapping for the holidays too! Happy shopping and check back on Wednesday for another edition of Handmade Holidays! =)
![It's a very belated book haul! These are the four books I picked up on my trip to Australia back in May. Of course I had to check out some bookstores on my first trip to Sydney and I think I ended up visiting 9 in total (check out my stories to see the mini bookstore vlog I made)!
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It was so fun book shopping over there since majority of the covers are different from our US covers. I couldn't resist this pretty edition of PACHINKO, which I've already read. And when I picked up this copy of PEOPLE PERSON, I was so excited to see it because it wasn't out yet in the US at that time. I also bought two books that I hadn't heard of before I discovered them in the bookstore: IDOL and LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES.
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Do you tend to prefer US or UK book covers?
[P.S. This is an old photo that includes a HarperCollins UK title, but please note that I support the HarperCollins Union.]
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[ID: A stack of the following books sits on top of white bedding in front of a white wall (from top to bottom): PACHINKO, IDOL, LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES, PEOPLE PERSON.]
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Love the Yale nails! And I am so jealous you are so close to a Joe Fresh store – I so miss shopping there and I’m just not in NYC enough…
xoxo ~ Courtney
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Thanks Courtney! And if you ever want me to pick something up for you from the Joe Fresh store, just let me know- I wouldn’t mind! :)
The glitter french! Sparkly, yet subtle :)
I’m loving all the nails!!!
Luckily I won’t have a problem with google shutting down friend connect since im on blogger & they aren’t cancelling it there, but it is SO dumb of them to cancel that *rolls eyes*
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I love the glitter tipped french!
Mmmm apple pie… I so want to make another one of those!
WHAT?! This is the first I’ve heard of them cancelling the GC service! :( I cannot tell you how depressed I am all of a sudden…
Aya ? Strawberry Koi
I know! It’s rather scary to think about and I know this is going to affect a lot of blogs!
Loving your candy corn stripes!
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Accessory alert: tassels
Love your nail polish, especially the candy corn nails – too cute!
I think I like the nice mocha brown color the best. I cant believe Google is shutting down the friend connect. So not cool. From what I’ve read it looks like blogger will get to keep it but it still sucks.
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omg want to do the nails on the left!
xx.M
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love the sparkly tips!
-grace
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Thanks so much for the sweet comment on my Foxy Faux post :)
Your nails are adorable as always and that apple pie…yummmm…glad you had a good Thanksgiving!
xo
Lizzie
placeclevertitlehere.blogspot.com
The shop looks great! I love the red sparkly nails :) I might have to try that style soon!
Thanks Emily! You totally should- I love this style for the holiday season :D
Loving the nail designs. You just gave me a new idea to try on my own. Thanks!
I super love the caramel one on you! Following blogs is going to get so messed up. Uggh.
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