Sea Green is the New Black (well, for now)

Did you watch the Emmy’s last weekend? Did it seem to you that a few women looked like they had just come from “Under the Sea” (that Little Mermaid song keeps playing in my head). Well, it seems that the color Sea Green, Teal, or whatever you want to call it is making a very big splash for the upcoming Fall 2012 season, both on the runways and in real life. One way you can incorporate this color into your wardrobe without breaking the bank:  get a cute $5.95 tank top from H&M (which is what I did) or even color your nails (Sally Hansen has a color called Blizzard Blue that will give you the color effect you need). So, you may not be able to wear a mermaid-inspired dress down a red carpet (anytime soon at least), but you can add a pop of this color to your wardrobe (and then give it away at the end of the season when it goes out of style!). See, you can look good AND do good J

Spring Is Here and With It Comes….COLOR!!

If you’re like me, you feel differently around mid-March/beginning of April – everything smells different – fresh, alive, renewed. And with that, comes my renewed sense of wanting new stuff to go with my enhanced mood! So what to do this year? Well, you can do a variety of things to spruce up your wardrobe or your look in general. One of the easiest (and cheapest) ways to upgrade your look for a season is different colored nail polish.

Luckily for all of us, one of the biggest trends this year is colorful nail polishes. OPI and Essie are two of my fav brands because of their wide variety of colors and the quality of the polishes. And both brands just so happen to be coming out with a variety of lines this Spring. I have yet to try (any new colors) but I keep seeing so many stylish women and celebs sporting this fashion and it makes all the difference in adding a splash of color to their wardrobe. Here are three of the biggest color trends I see for this season:

Neons – don’t ask me why this 80’s trend is coming back, but it is and in a big way. BUT, if you don’t want to invest in a piece of clothing for this passing fad, I say take it to the nails (not the mattresses :).

Tangerine – between nail polishes, blushes and lipsticks, this is the big color trend for 2012. And given that you can wear it in a variety of shades you can play it up or down in whatever works best for you.

Pastels – lavenders & seafoam greens seem to be making a big splash on the scene this year. And just in time for Easter and Spring! Loving Essie’s and OPI’s color palettes for these – I’d say check out OPI’s Go On  (pictured below) and Essie’s Nice Is Nice or Playdate. 

Let me know if you have some other suggestions for colors/nail polishes that you love! (Oh, and I promise it won’t be so long before my next post again!!)

Lincoln Park After Dark – Get’s a “B” Mark

So maybe it was the $9 I didn’t like spending on another OPI product. Maybe it’s because when I saw it on, it was a shade I realized I already had (a few times over). Maybe it’s been all the hype I keep hearing about this color. Or maybe, just maaaybe, it’s just ok. Now, I know what you’re thinking “But Lisa, this has been on ALL of the ‘Best Of’ lists!” True dat. But, I wasn’t impressed; unlike most other OPI shades I’ve tried (the bright, summer colors are AWESOME – those I don’t mind spending the extra money on). Here are two cheaper substitutes that are the SAME EXACT color, both you can get from Target (or Target.com):

- Sally Hanson Salon Nail Lacquer in Pat on the Black, $7

- NYC In A New York Color Minute in Lincoln Center, $2

What other OPI colors have you found that you simply can’t live without? 

Holiday Nail Polish - Bargains from Target

     The easiest way to get ready for the holidays without breaking the bank, in my opinion, is by spicing up the colors in your nail polish collection. I was in the spending mood at Target one night and drifted into the nail polish section and ended up with these fabulous colors:

1. Brand: Essie, Color: “Trophy Wife” – $8 

     

     This color is in between the "turquoise & caicos" color and a brighter green they had available (I don't remember the name). I decided on this one because it is shimmery and just dark enough for the holidays (and I can use it now instead of waiting to use the T&C color for summer). I tried it  on my toes so far and love it. It's a mysterious dark turquoise that I can't stop looking at. 

2. Brand: Sally Hansen Insta-Dry, Color: “Co-bolt blue” – $4 

      I got this instead of Essie’s “Aruba Blue” , which they describe as a “frosty sapphire blue” – between the Essie and Sally Hansen, they are the exact same color and SH's is $4 less (hey, 4 bucks is 4 bucks) – already love it on my toes – shimmery, dark but not dark enough where u can’t see the bright blue color – just enough tint for the holidays! It's a bargain buy!

3. Brand: Sally Hansen Crackle coat, Color: “Fractured Foil 03” – $6 

      I tried this on top of the cobolt blue – love it!  The crackle coat is all the rage right now and I see why - it's sooo fun and gives you a little extra something different - almost like an accessory in and of itself.