Summer Time

Yay for another (somewhat) sunny day this summer! It's been quite a while since my last outfit post; to be honest I've been slacking a bit lately.  Since today's weather was semi-decent, I thought I would go out and take a few pictures in a new dress. I got this dress recently from TJ-Maxx, though let me tell you it wasn't love at first sight! I'm not a huge fan of the high-low dress style, but it was the pattern in particular that caught my attention. After wearing it a few times, this dress has definitely grown on me. I figured I'd give this style a shot, and I am pleasantly surprised with the results. I hope y'all have a great rest of the week, and enjoy the pictures! I'll try not to wait so long for the next outfit post :)

Shoes: Forever 21
Dress: TJ-Maxx
Purse: Chanel 
Earrings: Ann Taylor
Bracelets: Ebay

Manicure Monday: The Gray-t Escape

As spring arrived, I found myself stuck on a particularly beautiful shade of gray nail polish; I know folks, totally not a spring color. "The Gray-T Escape" by Sally Hansen, and trust me when I say that it is definitely another perfect spring another. After wearing it a couple times, I found myself always getting tons of compliments on the beautiful color. It has just a hint of purple to it that helps lighten it up for a more spring-y feel. I absolutely ADORE the bigger-than-usual brush it uses, as it definitely makes for easier application. It's not too expensive compared to other typical polishes, with a retail price of around $4.00. This polish looks fabulous with any complexion, so give it a shot while you make your own "Gray-T Escape" through life (or at least spring).

MAC Maniac

    
The only place you catch me on a Friday night is, yes, the mall! My plan was to go in just to get a couple of items off my shopping list for my closet. A few minutes into my shopping trip, I saw a store I just could not pass up!!!. As I walked out of Bloomingdale's, I saw one of my favorite places ever... The MAC store. As I saw my reflection upon the outer glass, I knew I belonged inside immediately. I know, I know, this girl is obsessed with MAC, but I'd buy the whole store if I could afford it. Ever since I bought my very first MAC lipstick, "Love Lorn," I fell madly in love with all the other lipsticks they carried. 

So, I devised a plan to build my collection by purchasing one lipstick per month. It was about that time, and I wanted to pick a shade of lipstick that was suitable for the hot summer season coming up. After a little help from the amazing make up artist on duty (Sahyd), I found what I was looking for: "Viva Glam" by Nicki. 

When I first sampled this lipstick, I fell in love with the hot-pink tones, with just a hint of coral. This shade instantly made my eyes pop along with my cheeks due to the contrast. I can't wait to get my summer tan to try on and see how this wonderful lipstick stands out against a darker complexion!