manicure du jour + the shade i'm wearing on my toes

i love the combo of pastels and brights, so pairing nail polishes in this way is a no-brainer. the current combo i've been loving is Orly Lollipop with NARS Paradiso. 

Lollipop is a perfect pastel purple creme that was originally released in 2010, and is a great pick when i'm you're torn between wearing pink or purple. the formula dries relatively quick and is fabulously opaque, so 2 coats is all you need. 

Paradiso is on my toes for the time being. this bright strawberry-red creme is one of the 19 new {and not-so-new} polish shades that NARS recently reformulated and released as part of their permanent collection. just when i thought a nail polish couldn't get better...

tell me: what are you wearing on your tips and toes?

i bought the Orly polish; NARS polish sent to me for review consideration; pics taken by me:)

beauty must-haves for all your summer festivities

whether you're planning a trip to Lollapalooza this weekend or just planning a weekend full of fun in the sun, consider these essentials from my go-to beauty place, Target, and the fab nail lacquer brand, Orly, to create a standout, summer look...

for a glam, boho-inspired hair look, dress your tresses with Goody Double Wear Headwraps.

  NP Set Calming Pre-Foundation Primer has a redness-minimizing green tint and is enriched with skin-soothing aloe and cucumber extracts to soothe sun-drenched skin.

for quick touch-ups between music sets, the portable NP Set Day to Night Palette features 8 shadows and 2 blushes ~ everything you'll need to keep your look on point, all day and into the night. finish your look with NP Set Lip Balm with Benefits to add a pop of color and keep lips moisturized.

add a subtle, pretty, no-smudge shimmer to those peepers with Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pens. 

your nails should look hot, too! turn up the heat with ORLY Choreographed Chaos. not in the mood for pink? give yourself a cheerful yellow mani that shimmers in the summer sun with ORLY Melodious Utopia. 

 never forget the sunscreen ~ award-winning up & up Sport Spray SPF 30 is essential for long-lasting sun protection; use biodegradable Pacifica Purify Coconut Water Cleansing Wipes to help you freshen up anytime, anywhere.


visit target.com and orlybeauty.com for more info.

no matter what your plans, have a gorgeous weekend, beauties!!

info and images courtesy of featured brand's pr

beauty faves: Orly 'Glosser' and 'Won't Chip'

there are certain products that i'll always repurchase and keep in my beauty arsenal. to top my tips and toes, there are three i highly recommend, two coming from Orly.

Orly Glosser gives a super high-shine finish while Won't Chip seals and protects incredibly well.

Seche Vite is the third product, if you didn't already guess ~ it's the absolute best fast-drying topcoat!

what is your favorite topcoat product? let me know in the comments!