You guys already know that I’m a nail polish addict, so I thought I’d show you a few colors that I’ve tried out recently. I paint my nails one or two times a week and I usually document it all on instagram. As we’ve moved from spring to summer, I’ve transitioned from the pastels to brighter, bolder colors. I used to be all about the nail art, but in the past year or so, I’ve found myself preferring a manicure in one single solid color.
Tell me: What’s your go-to color for summer?
(starting top left, 1. Priti NYC September Charm, 2. Rimmel London Salon Pro Britpop, 3. Rimmel London Salon Pro Hip Hop, 4. N.Y.C. In a Minute Robin’s Egg Blue, 5. Rimmel London Salon Pro Purple Rain, 6. Revlon Parfumerie Apricot Nectar, 7. Essie Truth or Flare, 8. E.L.F. Nail Polish Teal Blue, 9. Nails Inc. Haymarket)
![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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I usually go for coral, but I’ve found myself more drawn to baby blue and lilac this year!
Saskia / girlinbrogues.com
I usually go for coral, but I’ve found myself more drawn to baby blue and lilac this year!
Saskia / girlinbrogues.com
I don’t think I have a lilac colored nail polish but it’s such a pretty color!
Really really like pastel yellow or/ peach and purple on you!
Katrina Sophia Blog
Thank you Katrina Sophia! I have a really bright yellow polish, but I’m still on the hunt for the perfect pastel yellow!
Oh I love all of these! I think my favorite is number 2
That’s one of the Rimmel Salon Pro nail polishes that I recently discovered and love so much :)
I love all kinds of colors. I know darker colors are typically reserved for colder months but, I like to experiment with everything. haha. But, when it comes down to it, I love classic red (bright) polish. It just looks good to me. =)
xo,
nancy
http://www.adoretoadorn.com
I love bright red nail polish too- it’s classic for a reason! I also bought a really pretty burgundy recently that I was going to save for fall, but who knows- it might call out to me soon :)
All of the colors is so pretty. I wish I could paint my nails as well as you do.
Aww, thank you! It’s taken me years of practice and I still mess up- thank goodness for nail polish remover and Q-tips! :)
I am running out to buy that blue Essie polish because of this post! Just discovered your blog and I’m loving your style
Thank you so much Grace! I hope you enjoy that Essie polish :)