Nicki Minaj OPI Minis

I've been admiring the fun, bright colours of the Nicki Minaj OPI collection. Element5 announced on Friday that they have the 3 solid nail colours in full size bottles: Did It On 'Em (lime), Fly (aqua), Pink Friday (pink).

But if you're like me and wanted to try all 3 of those hues, they also have the mini sets in (if there are still any left)!

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mani/pedi...

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It's now 2 weeks in and I'm still sporting my pedicure I had done at Element 5- the polish is almost in the same condition as Day 1. That's what I like about in spending my money on a pedicure done professionally vs a manicure: the look lasts so much longer. Though they cost a little extra you can get weeks out of your pedicure, while a manicure may last you 3 to 4 days if you are lucky. I tend to save professionally done manicures for special occasions.

Nonetheless, it's always better when someone does it for you! I decided on going for that pedicure since my sandal-rough feet and chipped polish needed a little work.  I went a coral shade from OPI's latest collection for Fall 2011. I decided to go with "I eat mainely lobster" from Touring America.

Up until a few days ago I was sporting a neutral nail polish on my finger tips. I love to go browsing the make-up isles in Shoppers occasionally just to spot new products or colours- and I always need to take a glance at the nail polishes. (My bestie and I used to browse the beauty products in Shoppers while in university as a way to break from studying!) Last week I decided I'd go for a nude shade in Essie's "Mamba".

They nail polishes I'm really waiting on now are Chanel's "Graphite" and "Peridot" which are available at Perfumes Plus later this week!

Photo source: Refinery 29

What nail colours are you looking forward to wearing this Fall?

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3 things: tropical inspired nails

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My favourite nail colours of the moment actually come from 3 different cosmetic brands. Each shade to me has a perfect summer esthetic! Mint green reminds me of mint chocolate chip ice cream from the Pumpkin Patch, coral makes me think of beautiful tropical flowers, and light turquoise to me, is reminescent of Carribean waters on holiday.

 

1. Gargantuan Green Grape- OPI (Worn here)

2. Peachy- Gosh (Worn here)

3. Turquoise & Caicos- Essie (Worn here)

What nail shades are you loving right now?

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friday's finds..

This would be a follow up to my last post. So what did I did I score in my shopping marathon? I kid you not, I was speed walking...that is a lot of floors with a lot of stores! So much shopping to accomplish and so little time! One saleswoman in MAC said I looked like I was on a mission! haha. And right she was.

While in MAC, I picked up another bottle of brush cleaner (unexciting) since I was running low. I had zipped into the store and found a staff member ASAP requesting the bottle right away so that I would not be tempted by the rainbow of colours in that store. But, as it so happens, the line to the cash was moving incredibly slow and I had time to spot a coral-peach shade on another staff that I had to have.

Shade: "Paradisco"

I decided a coral or, as they called it, "sorbet" top with gold buttons from French Connection. This pretty cotton shirt was on sale for $29.99.

Kristen & Jan's kitchen floor makes for a pretty good back drop, eh?

Also from French Connection, I grabbed this "island green" scalloped leather belt. These purchases are of the two colours I'm loving right now: softer shades of green and coral shades.

I did get an item that was specifically off my wish-list: a military shirt. This one snaps up the front and is from Mango.

Also from Mango, I couldn't leave without this cotton, floral print sundress.

I bought this big floral and gold necklace from Aldo because it caught my eye and I fell in love with it.

I was quite happy when I found the Poppy Coach soft laptop case. I bought it only to find out it wasn't thick enough to fit my Dell and I sadly had to return it. I was so disappointed!

And last, but not least, I picked up this OPI nail polish from Trade Secret (which I just finished painting my toes with):

Shade: "Gargantuan Green Grape"

There was a few things I was still thinking about coming back for since it was time to meet Cynthia for an early dinner. As you can see, I hadn't bought any shoes...yet.

colour choices...

Thursday afternoon (after work) I've scheduled a pedicure at Perfumes Plus to go with my brand new shoes for an evening of Sex and the City!

I've been thinking of which nail polish hues would be a complimentary colour to my pink suede stilettos...I'm thinking a light pink? Here are the shades I'm considering (last time I was into touch up my manicure colour I browsed some of the tester polishes):

1.2.

3.  4.

5.  6.

1. 
   
   Chanel- Tendresse
2. 
   
   Chanel- Mistral
3. 
   
   Chanel- Ming
4. 
   
   OPI- Isn't That Precious
5. 
   
   OPI- Bubble Bath
6. 
   
   OPI- It's a Girl

Thoughts on what colour to go with? Or a suggestion on another colour to go with?

this weekend i wore...

So it's been a great weekend so far! I'll take you through what I've been up to and share the outfits that I photo-logged this weekend!

 

Friday

Evening

Where

Drinks at our place Friday evening with Ben, Alex, Joe, Joel, Kim, Scott, and Toby. Then we headed uptown via cab to check out Three Sheet at Peppers Pub! (I had to check the group out because I had heard so many good reviews from friends- and I really loved their style! Would recommend!)

 

What

1. Purple dress- BB Jack Dakota- Je Suis Prest (Their anniversay sale a couple weeks ago!)
2. Black polka dot tights- Ricki's (Picked up Friday afternoon, on sale for $7.99!)
3. Black open toed shoes with studs- Aldo (shopping in Toronto with Kristen Dec '09)
4. Long necklace with mulitple charms- H&M (Toronto, Dec '08)
5. High heel pendant necklace- Dogeared- Je Suis Prest
6. Purple nail polish- Nicole OPI- Shoppers

 

Saturday

Daytime

Where

Starbucks date and shopping with Katie at Brunswick Square and the market! We checked out Baubles, Spurs, J&R, Je Suis Prest, Pseudio, & Beckwith & Co. (Look for a post later today or tomorrow about great things I've been discovering this week!) We kept running into Sally & Jane that we joked it was almost like we were shopping together! Also ran into fellow lover of shopping and style blogger Barb at Je Suis Prest picking up an adorable black Kensie cropped cardigan. After my time with Katie, I headed over to Ben's parents' for a BBQ and birthday gathering for his grandmother.

 

What

1. Baby blue tank- Free People- Je Suis Prest
2. Grey tank (underneath)- R&W Co. (last year?)
3. Dark grey shrug- DEPT- Je Suis Prest (Anniversay sale a couple weeks ago!)
4. High heel pendant necklace- Dogeared- Je Suis Prest
5. Skinny jeans- Dish- Pseudio (on sale Fall '09)
6. Metallic flats- Sam Edelman- Winners (recognize from my post last Saturday?)
7. Feathered flower hair clip- Baubles (Bought yesterday while shopping- pinned it in my hair when I purchased it because I loved it and I thought that was the safest place for it at the time!)

 

Saturday

Evening

Where

Alley Gria with Shauna and Jenn- food and drinks were good, and staff was very friendly! After that, we headed up Princess to join Saba, have a few drinks, and then we were off to O'Learys!

 

What

1. Turquoise/grey dress- Lost- Je Suis Prest (yesterday's shopping trip)
2. Turquoise sandals- Nine West- Winners (Dartmouth, 3 years ago)
3. Feathered flower hair clip- Baubles
4. High heel pendant necklace- Dogeared- Je Suis Prest
5. Liquid marker eyeliner- L.A. Girl- Winners- the display had the model with designs drawn on her face, so I decided to have a little fun too!

 

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