Beauty Review: Kiss Nail Dress

If you’re looking to dress up your nails in fun prints and patterns, try Kiss Nail Dress nail strips.

Earlier this month, I received a package of leopard-print and rhinestone-sprinkled nail strips complimentary from Influenster in my Varsity VoxBox. Not totally fond of the design, I decided to give them a test-run anyway to see how they really looked on my nails and how they kept up after a week or two.

Read on for my review…

Kiss Nail Dress Strips

In stores and online, you can find Kiss Nail Dress for $6.99. The package includes 28 strips in 14 different sizes, a nail file, and a little booklet to inspire your nail look.

The great thing about these nails strips is how versatile they are. You can choose to use the full look of the nail strips (like I did), or you can use them as accents. Use only one on each hand to have an accent nail (paint your nails your favorite color, then put on a nail strip on your ring finger on each hand) or you can cut the nail strips into fun shapes and accent each of your nails for a fun look.

What I also loved about these nails strips were how easy they were to put on. There are really only two steps:

  1. Stick ’em on! These nail strips are basically stickers for your nails. You simply peel off a nail strip that best fits your nail and stick them on and smooth them out. This can be a little bit tricky because if you’re not careful, you can easily get air pockets between your nails and the strips.
  2. File away. Then, to get the nail strips to perfectly fit your nail bed, you fold over the excess part of the strips. Take the file that was included in the package and file away until the excess tears off.

Kiss Nail Dress Strips

At first, I though the rhinestone/leopard print was a little too much to have on each of my fingers, but after having them on for a week, I kind of love them. Plus, they’ll go well with a Halloween outfit!

My Bottom Line: I like these nail strips! I have yet to try other brands, but Kiss Nail Dress is proving to be well worth $6.99. I’ve had these nails strips on for about a week and they are nicely staying put. I’ve had no tears and no problems with the strips falling off. I’ll give an update in a few days to let you know how easy (or difficult) these nail strips are to take off, so check back soon!

Have you tried nail strips, from Kiss or another brand? Let me know what you thought about them in the comments!

Disclaimer: I received this product complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes. Other than the products I received in my Varsity VoxBox, I am not compensated in any way. The opinions in this post are honest and entirely my own.

2017-04-17T15:28:18-07:00October 30th, 2013|Categories: Fashion|Tags: , , |0 Comments

New York Fashion Week: The Top 7 People to Follow on Instagram and Twitter

This Thursday brings in a frenzy of fashion.

On Thursday, New York Fashion Week kicks off  its first round of shows. For those of us who aren’t lucky enough to attend the runway shows, we are so grateful for social media and the opportunity it brings us to stay in-the-know from the home.

To make sure you know everything that’s going on during NYFW and behind-the-scenes, here’s your guide for the top 7 people to follow on Twitter and Instagram.

Watch Live: 

Watch the live stream from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

YouTube has also, once again, partnered with MBFW and will live stream more than 25 shows at  youtube.com/liverunway.

The top 7  people to follow on Instagram for endless double-tapping:

  • @evachen212: Eva Chen is Lucky Magazine’s editor-in-chief. But she’s also an instagrammer-extraordinaire who is always snapping great photos of fashion, her killer shoes, her insane amount of beauty products, and delicious food. She never disappoints for NYFW and is a must-follow.
  • @eholmeswsj: Elizabeth Holmes writes for the Wall Street Journal and takes stunning scenic shots. As the style reporter, she knows great fashion and trends when she sees them.
  • @annstreetstudio: Fashion photographer Jamie Beck is behind this Instagram account and you won’t regret following her. Her photos are incredibly beautiful and artistic. She provides a different look at NYFW, one that’s more refined but so amazing.
  • @bergdorfs: Bergdorf Goodman’s social media guru doesn’t disappoint on this account. You’ll see beautiful shots of the runway, behind-the-scenes, and details.
  • @rebeccaminkoff: Personally, I can’t get enough of Rebecca Minkoff. I love the brand, her collections, and her Instagram. Follow for an inside look into the growing brand. (P.S. You can also add Rebecca Minkoff on Snapchat (search rebeccaminkoff) and they’ll reveal spring 2014 looks on Friday, before they hit the runway!)
  • @manrepeller: Get a blogger’s perspective on NYFW from Leandra Medine of The Man Repeller. You’ll appreciate her sense of humor and fabulous photos.
  • @intothegloss: For beauty, who better to follow than the ladies from beauty website Into The Gloss?

The 7 best people to follow on Twitter, so you can retweet and favorite all your favorite tweets from NYFW:

  • Eva Chen: She’s all over Instagram, but she’s also a serious tweeter. If you’re not following her already, go.
  • OscarPRGirl: She’s Oscar de la Renta’s PR girl and tweets all things Oscar. Follow her for her comments and for an inside look into the prestigious fashion house and its serious fashion.
  • Women’sWearDaily: For the last NYFW news and commentary, you’ll find it at Women’s Wear Daily.
  • MBFashionWeek: Obviously, you should follow the official Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Twitter account for the latest and greatest.
  • BryanBoy: For the realest and some of the funniest tweets, follow this fashion blogger.
  • DKNY PR GIRL: Aliza Licht is priceless. She’s DKNY’s PR girl (obviously) and tweet commentary and give you a peek into the brand.
  • Karlie Kloss: Get the latest from the runway from this supermodel.

You can also follow the hashtags #NYFW and #MBFW for everything NYFW.

2018-02-16T20:30:25-08:00September 3rd, 2013|Categories: Fashion|Tags: |0 Comments

How to Dress Business Casual and Take it From the Workplace to a Night Out

Who said business casual had to be boring?

It’s important to dress right for the office, but if the dress code is business casual, you have a little bit more room to have fun with your outfits.

For those who are still confused about what exactly “business casual” means, think about it this way: it’s the middle ground between formal business wear and every day wear. This means mix up your traditional business pieces with everyday clothing items.

Think dress pants/khakis/pencil skirt with a nice blouse/sweater. Or pair a dress (knee-length!) with a blazer/cardigan.

To make sure you’re dressing appropriately for work, stick to these four guidelines:

  1. Modesty is key. Cover your cleavage and make sure your skirts aren’t too short. If you’d wear your outfit to a party, you definitely shouldn’t wear it to work.
  2. Close-toed shoes are a good idea. If your workplace is more lax, sandals may work. Just make sure your toes and polished and pretty!
  3. Forget anything with logos, rips, and tears to avoid looking sloppy.
  4. Have fun with prints and patterns! Business casual gives you room to play with some color, prints, and patterns. Just don’t overdo it.  A patterned pencil skirt goes great with a solid blouse and a patterned cardigan is a great way to easily add color to your outfit.

To give you an idea on how to dress business casual, I put together an outfit that you can easily take from work to a night out.

For the workplace, add a blazer or cardigan over a tank and replace open-toed heels with closed-toe heels (these nude heels are my favorite) or flats in your favorite color.

For a night out, remove the blazer/cardigan, replace the pants with black jeans or a skirt, and keep the heels.

P.S. If you don’t have one already, invest in a peplum! It’s a flattering wardrobe staple for every body type. Experiment with peplum tops, dresses, and jackets to see which one you love most.

Peplum Business Casual Outfit

 

Outfit Details: 

What are your favorite outfits to wear to work? 

2017-04-17T15:28:18-07:00September 1st, 2013|Categories: Fashion|Tags: |13 Comments

Must-Haves from the 3.1 Phillip Lim x Target Collection

The most anticipated Target designer collaboration is here! Well, not yet, but the look book is. Target’s newest designer collab with 3.1 Phillip Lim is the best everyday-wear collection we’ve seen yet to emerge from the retailer. And it’s definitely worth getting your hands on.

From trench coats, sweaters, work-appropriate dresses, and must-have bags, Phillip Lim’s collection is simple but totally chic.

“This is really personal, because growing up, I was a Target customer. My parents were always taking me to Target for back-to-school shopping, and I would find things, but they were not quite right. This was my chance to go back and relive this and do it right,”  Phillip Lim told T Magazine.

The collection consists of 100 items for both men and women ranging in prices from $19.99 to $299.99 for apparel and $19.99 to $59.99 for accessories.

Lim divided the collection into three wardrobes: morning, noon, and night.

Take a look at my favorite picks below:

Morning Looks: 

3.1 Phillip Lim x Target Morning Looks

Look 1: Trench Coat in Khaki/Blue $79.99, Pant in Light Blue $39.99

Look 2: Pullover $34.99, Silky Skirt $29.99

Noon Looks:

3.1 Phillip Lim X Target Noon Looks

Look 3: Sparkle Sweater in Navy $39.99, Pant in Light Blue $39.99,  Mini Satchel in Gold $34.99

Look 4: Woven Shirt Dress in Paper Floral Print $39.99, Carry-All Bag in Black $54.99

Night Looks: 

3.1 Phillip Lim x Target Night Looks

Look 5: Sparkle Dress in Black $49.99

Look 6: Dress with Faux Leather in Navy/Black $49.99

Within the collection, you’ll also find perfect-for-everywhere tops, sleepwear, and dresses for day.

3.1 Phillip Lim X Target

 

3.1 Phillip Lim X Target

Arguably the best part of this collab are the bags. They’re well-designed, come in classic colors (black, gray, blue, red), and each is perfect to be your go-to almost “it” bag. The collection even includes a less-pricey version of the coveted Pashli bag.

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Photos courtesy of Target

Find the collection in Target stores and online at Target.com on September 15. I suggest you get to the store or right online early if you plan on grabbing any of these items because no doubt they’ll go fast.

Feast your eyes on the full look book and find your must-haves to start planning what you want to get your hands on.

Which items are on your shopping list? 

2019-01-10T09:13:39-08:00August 13th, 2013|Categories: Fashion|Tags: , , |2 Comments

Beauty Review: Urban Outfitters Nail Polish

I’m always on the hunt for great nail polish.

As someone who can’t and won’t leave her nails naked for more than a couple days, a pretty and lasting nail polish is a must. And if I can find a great polish at a great price, that’s even better.

Luckily, I recently found one of my top choices for nail polishes under $10 at Urban Outfitters.

I stumbled across a pretty polish at UO called Cupcake. Falling somewhere in between salmon and a light pink, this polish is a great pink to have on your nails as summer slowly transitions into fall.

Find my review below:

UO Nail Polish - Cupcake

My Review:

  • The Basics: Urban Outfitters has a collection of UO Nail Polishes ranging from the basics, glitter, and glow-in-the-dark. They’re priced the same (one for $5, or three for $10) so you can happily mix and match between the collections.
  • Hit or Miss? Total Hit
  • Why? UO’s nail polish collections have a very wide range of colors so you can easily find one (or more!) to love. The polishes also have great lasting power; I can wear it for two weeks without a chip in sight! Plus, with a price as good as UO’s, how could you say no?
  • The Bottom Line: You want UO Nail Polishes. At a great price with a wide range of colors that will look great on your nails without chipping, you can’t go wrong.

Have you tried UO Nail Polishes? What’d you think? Share with me in the comments below! Check out another favorite polish of mine and one that I’m not such a fan of. 

2022-01-04T14:05:35-08:00August 4th, 2013|Categories: Fashion|Tags: , , |0 Comments
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