OPI Coronation

I just picked up OPI's Coronation, part of OPI's Designer Series nail polish and let me tell you, it is gorgeous! It is the perfect summer color for glowing finger nails! When the sun hits your fingernails it creates this rainbow(ish) bright glow that just puts a smile on my face! The nail polishes that are part of the designer series are a bit more expensive than normal OPI polishes, but they are totally worth the extra $$! Check it out!

And on my nails....


I wore it alone but I could see it also working on top of a color. It almost reminds me of a toned down version of China Glazes OMG. Overall, if you can find it at a reasonable price (I paid $6.25 at the beauty supply store) I would definitely try it out!

UPDATE: This is how it looks in the SUN!


xoxo Leah

MAC Marine Life "Highlight" Powder

It was definitely an adventure to get a hold of one of MAC's Marine Life Highlight Powder. At first I placed an early order through MAC's website, only to get an email two days later that they were sold out (before they even technically went on sale!). Then I heard to order off of the Nordstrom website (which I didn't, because I knew they would most likely "sell out" as well). So finally I called my Macys counter the day before they went on sale and put one on hold!
When I got there I had to give my name to pick it up because they had already sold out before they were able to put them on the shelves! I didn't see anything else that really wow'd me, so I just went home with Marine Life.


I instantly opened it up and swiped off the gold overspray everyone was talking about and finally unleashed the most beautiful BLUSH color ever!



I say blush because there is no way that I am using this as a highlight?! It is the perfect mix of coral and pink and it makes for great summer cheeks. As you can see on my hand, Marine Life is also SUPER pigmented! Seriously, I grab for it everyday now! I almost wish I could get another one as a backup!
If you haven't checked out this color... I recommend that you do! Hopefully they'll have a few in stock!! (Fingers crossed for you!)

xoxo Leah

L'OREAL HIP: Color Rich Cream Crayons

So, if you don't already know, CVS is having their 50% or 75% off sale right now. I decided to head to my local CVS and check things out. Nothing really caught my attention until I came across these babies.

I have been wanting to pick up a MAC greasepaint stick for some time now, but when I read the description on these color rich cream crayons, they sounded like they would do the same things as a greasepaint stick. After looking at some greasepaint stick swatches online, I now see that they are a bit "fatter" with more of a dramatic payoff.
Anyways, for 75% off ($2.49 each) these cream crayons are a great, more wearable dupe with AMAZING staying power. I would say they are more eyeliners, but if you wanted to you could probably pull these off as an eyeshadow.
In this first picture you will see the colors applied to my hand. (Top-Bottom: Intricate blue, Perfectionist black and Meticulous golden)

Now here they are after me rubbing over them a good 10 times!


Don't the two images look EXACTLY the same?! To be honest, I even ran some errands with the swatches on my hand and I SWEAR to you, they still look the same as when I first put them on! This is amazing news for someone like me who always has eyeliner end up in the corner of her eye! They even come with litter sharpeners on the ends too if you want more precision. If you like what you see head to your nearest CVS and pick up a few! For $2.49, I don't think they can get much better!

xoxo Leah

Sally Hansen Nail Polish- Hidden Treasure

I first heard about this nail polish on twitter. There was a buzz going around that it was impossible to find, so of course I HAD to go out and "find" it. Long story short, after driving to 5 different drug stores and calling 12 more, no one had it, but the lovely Valerie from Material Instinct grabbed an extra and sent it to me! I am SO glad that she did because no one should be without this color! It's an amazing glittery/holographic finish that looks so unique over ANY nail polish. It's great because it jazz's up any old nail polish that you already own! Ok, enough yapping, here it is!

And here it is over Essie's Lapis of Luxury...


Gorgeous right?!?! I recommend that everyone cross their fingers and head to their nearest drugstore/walmart/whatever! This polish is too good to pass up!

xoxo Leah

N.Y.C. Blushable Creme Sticks

Seriously, I have got to be the worst blogger EVER! I apologize for my absence but finally this semester of college is OVER! Now, onto the important stuff, N.Y.C Blushable Creme Sticks! So, I first heard about these on YouTube and ran to my nearest drugstore to grab two. Little did I know, I didn't get the two that everyone was talking about, I just got some that were a part of the permanent collection. As soon as I found out the two I didn't get were "Limited Edition", I was on a mission, and I found them!!

From left to right, Pink Flash (LE), Wild Berry (LE), Plaza Pink & Big Apple Blush

And swatches (in the same order)...


And rubbed in swatches...


Pink Flash and Wild Berry are definitely BOLD colors, but they do blend well as you can see. Plaza Pink and Big Apple blush are a little bit more subtle and have more of a "shimmer" to them. All of these colors work great alone, but I am starting to discover that they also make great blush bases (almost like what the NYX jumbo eye pencils do for your eyeshadows as a base). I am overall very pleased with these creme blushes and the price tag of $3.99 isn't too shabby either!!

xoxo Leah

Tick Tock

I hope everyone enjoyed their Easter break! This weather is beautiful! Anyways, this wonderful weather has got me thinking about a fun new watch! I already have a silver, gold and black watch but I've been craving another white watch since my guess white watch has failed me :( My next white watch will either have to be plastic, resin or ceramic, because that whole stainless steel with a white coating thing doesn't work for me! I'm rough on my watches and that white coating eventually peels off! So here are a few watches that I've been eyeing...

I love this paisley dial!


Oh the color!


How fun is a clear watch!?


What do you think?
xoxo Leah

Fashion Trends- Spring '10

Alright ladies, I know it's kind of late, but I thought I'd share some Spring 2010 fashion trends with you! All of these items are available from Forever21 so if you like any of them, shop away!!

Trend #1- Silk Tops


Trend #2- Lace


Trend #3- Ruffles


Trend #4- Denim


Trend #5- Stripes


Trend #6- Rompers (for those of you that can pull them off!)


Trend #7- Florals


Trend #8- One-Shouler Tops/Dresses


What will you be wearing this spring?
xoxo Leah