Sally Hansen Salon Effects

Nail art is back in action, and I could not be more excited.  After seeing the fabulous patterned nails of my hair stylist, I've been dying to try the Sally Hansen Salon Effects kit (what she used)! My roommate shared my curiosity and we both purchased a set.

She went with leopard kit and I purchased the multi-colored flower set.  I've been so crazy busy lately that I have not had a chance to put mine on.  However, my roommate put hers on this past weekend and WOW, they look incredible!

 

She also said that they were insanely easy to apply.  You just stick them on and file off the extra bit.  They are supposed to last ten days.

I can't WAIT to go home and try mine! Happy Wednesday!

xx,

Erin

p.s. if you try them out, shoot me a pic at ashesoflaughter@gmail.com and I'll post it to my Reader Submissions page!!

Melted color, need I say more?

 Melted color, or "ombre color" is basically haircolor that looks sunkissed at the ends. This trend is EXPLODING all over runways and red carpets. It mimics the natural color that children get at the end of the summer. It is very low maintenance, and celebrities can't get enough of it!

 

The image above is actually melted color by Fayetteville's own Kelly Cooper from Studio 8 Salon, gorgeous!

(most images via blondeambitionblog.com)

xx,

Erin

p.s. I'm thinking about getting mine done this afternoon!

Muddy Waters

Happy Monday everyone, I wanted to take this time to share my latest obsession.  Swamp nails...but really.  I'm loving the dark murky green and brown nail polish colors.  Balmain packed the perfect punch with their dark green nails on the runway:

(via http://www.refinery29.com/2010-nail-color-trends.php)

If you've been reading my blog since the beginning, you might remember my romance with Sally Hansen Insta-Dri nail polish. Well it looks like we're having a little fling again.  Here are my two most recent purchases: Jumpin' Jade, and Mochachino.

(via http://www.vampyvarnish.com/2009/05/02/sally-hansen-insta-dri-nail-polish/)

(via http://neverenoughnails.blogspot.com/2010/03/sally-hansen-insta-dri-in-mochachino.html)

xx,



Erin



BOOM. Fall Fashion.

 am loving the trends I've been seeing in this years fall fashion.


1. THE TURTLENECK

Turtlenecks are always classic and commonly flattering on most body types.  However, don't start thinking that these dolls are boring... This season's turtlenecks are anything but.  They come cropped, with cutouts, and full of detail.

(via refinery29.com)

2. DEEP RED AND CAMEL

Hooray to all the blonde's (real or fake) out there, we finally have a color that flatters us.  Camel is universally complimentary on those of the blonde sort and deep red or "ox-blood" looks fabulous on those with dark hair and a fairer complexion. 

(via refinery29.com)

(via refinery29.com)

3. TOUGH MINIS

If you have followed my blog for long, you probably have noticed my passion for leg-baring get-ups.  These numbers for fall are anything but sweet.  Most are pleated leather.

(via refinery29.com)

4. VELVET

I feel as if a large majority of my friends have a a strong opposition to velvet and velour... Why? I can't say but maybe once they see how big this trend is going to hit our country they'll sit back and slip on  little velvet dress.

(via refinery29.com)

5. WINTER CROP TOPS

Thank goodness my recent obsession will carry over into fall.  Pairing high-waisted bottoms with a crop top has been my go-to outfit for the past few months.  Fall crop tops here I come.

(via refinery29.com)

6.  CAPES & PONCHOS

Last but not least.  I love how classic a cape can be.  I am also so excited to wrench this caplet back out of my closet!

(via refinery29.com)

Which fall trends do you like?

xx,


Erin