31 Day Nail Challenge Day 2: Orange



Hello, lovelies. It's an icky day in Washington State today. I wish we had summer sun still. But that's kinda a huge feat for the clouds that hang over WA.

Anyhoo, I've finally got up to painting my nails! And let me warn you, they aren't a pure shade of orange and that is for a few reasons:
1. I didn't really have many oranges to choose from, I mean come on!
2. Girrl, would you put pure orange/pumpkin barf on your nails? I don't think so.

So I kinda stretched the rules a bit and went with a dominantly orangey-coral. And a few more pops of orange. Oh, and if you have no flippin' IDEA what I'm talking about, then mozey on over here! Then life shall be simpler. For more pictures read on!

Yeah, I got impatient with the scotch tape..

I didn't actually particularly like this day, just because orange is a hard color to work with. I'm really excited for Day 3, which is orange! (:

Thanks for reading, read some more while you're here, alrighty?

Your rambling beauty addict,

Mai

Exfoliation: Is It Essential?

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Let's be honest, how many ladies really exfoliate either their faces, bodies, or both? I for one, didn't learn what exfoliation meant until about last year. But ever since, I think my skin has looked clearer and better. So what is this big word, exfoliation? Read on to find out more.

At the 2012 Emmy's: Orange and Yellow.

Leslie Mann in Naeem Khan

Haha, that's funny. Because my next post soon will be about orange, too.

Anyhoo! I was watching the Emmy's last night, and I saw so many gorgeous draping and tight dresses alike. But one thing I saw so frequently was the orange dresses. Every shade of orange, but just so much!! My eyes were blinded. I think the stylists are trying to say, Dahling, citrus is the new black.

I don't know about you, but I'm hesitant about hopping on the Citrus train.

Tip of the Day: 9/21/2012

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Do you ever have that moment when you find an eyelash on your face, on your finger, or ON YOUR EYELASH CURLER? Basically, anywhere else besides your lashline? Well, if you haven't, I totally have.

I will help you prevent this! Da da da DAAAA. Mai to the rescue! Because I think I know what you're doing wrong. Here's the tip of the day:

31 Day Nail Challenge Day 1: Red

Hello, all~ It's such a gorgeous day today. The leaves are turning brown and orange and redddd..... RED. That's what today's theme is! If you have totally no idea of what I'm talking about, read about it here. Basically, I'm doing a challenge where I paint my nails with 31 consecutively different nail art. It's super time consuming fun! I'm loving it so far! Read on for more shots of ze nails and what I used to create them.

Fall 2012 Nail Trends You MUST Try

Once the leaves start turning colors, the nails do too. Out go the neons, in go the dark and neutrals. This year, rich burgundy was seen everywhere, whatever you like to call it. Chianti, oxblood, wine, they're all one and the same, the hit color of F/W 12/13. This year, we're evolving into a variety of jewel tones, soft metallics, and bold nail designs.

Trend #1: Oxblood

From the left: Oxblood nails at Catherine Malandrino and Jenny Packham(image)

Are You Up to the Challenge?

The 31 Day Nail Challenge that is! I'm going to take up this tedious exciting challenge with open arms! YEAH! Wait. I still have school. Maybe I'll take it slow? Yep, I think I'll spread it out opposed to 31 consecutive nails in a row because 1. I need to let my nails breathe. 2. Between homework and social-ness, I don't have enough time. Read on for more...

Hair-spiration Thursday: Braids Falling on Forehead Lane

I'm so creative with titles aren't I? At least it grabbed some of you in, right? ;) Anyway, to set off this Thursday, we go to the timeless hairstyle, the braid. Braids are so gorgeous, they can be sleek or messy, precise or half undone, and casual to formal. They can go with any look. Which is why I decided I needed to learn how to do an edgier look that isn't just floating and dreaming, yet simple. I needed some inspiration first, though. Want to see what I dug up? Read on to find out.

Perfume, Body Splash, What's the Difference?

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Honestly, I didn't know the difference between Eau de Toilettes and Perfume extracts were before I used the  trusty Internet 2 months ago. But now I know! And I'd like to share some facts with you! :) Read on to find out more..

Tip of the Day: 9/4/12

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Hello, readers! Today's tip of the day will be about our nailsies, gorgeous things they are. But sometimes if you don't take care of them, they get weak and brittle. That doesn't look pretty. Read on to see my tip of the day!

My Personal Favorite F/W 12/13 Trends

Hello, readers! Today's post will be all about my favorite fall/winter trends. Since summer is dwindling down into the last rays of warm sun, we need to start bundling up! Let's carry on and look after the jump to see more!

1. Oxblood/Chianti Anything

On the Runway:

Derek Lam (image credit)

Yves Saint Laurent (image credit)

To the Red Carpet:

Chloe Grace Moretz (image credit)

Elizabeth Banks (image credit)

To the street:

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New York (image credit)