Archive for May, 2012

Chicago Street Style: Monica in Wicker Park

Chicago Street Style: Monica in Wicker Park

May 21, 2012

I love gold hoop earrings. They’re not for everyone, but there are few things that can so instantly change the vibe of a look.

Dani Stahl of NYLON Magazine

Dani Stahl of NYLON Magazine

May 20, 2012

Dani Stahl NYLON Magazine

If anyone at New York fashion week is going to rock lust-worthy accessories, of course it would be NYLON Magazine style editor Dani Stahl wearing Dolce & Gabbana. Stars never looked so chic!

Dani Stahl Accessories

Fruit Manicure: How I Reward Myself

Fruit Manicure: How I Reward Myself

May 20, 2012  |  Corporate Collaborations, Feature

Most bloggers will tell you that they spend an inordinate amount of time on the internet. Posting, reading favorite blogs, researching trends, and staying up-to-date with the latest news is an important part of being a successful blogger. As a result I often feel like I spend most of my life staring at a 15 inch screen. Manicures quickly became my go-to method of centering myself and restraining my internet use. The more skilled I got at painting my own nails, the more I upped the ante in terms of nail designs. I even bought these special nail art pens from Japan… I sense an upcoming post!

fruit nail manicure decals

Photo taken by Alexis Nido-Russo at my TopShop party with CS Magazine

 

My latest nail creation – perfect for summer – are the fruit nails above. This is a small way in which I reward myself for a job well done, or a hard day street-style hunting. Its a form of relaxation and reward. I went to Sally Beauty Supply and purchased these fruit nail designs. They’re not stickers, they’re little pieces of papers, and need to be glued to the nail. I then used a bonding top coat to secure the decal. For the base color I used Deborah Lippman’s “Lara’s Theme,” a fantastic tangerine that reminds me of orange creamsicles.

 

It takes a lot of time for the polish and bonding to dry, so I can’t type or goof around on the internet. That’s on purpose! For me, painting my nails is almost like sitting za-zen, a time where I am intently focused on practicing one thing – making my nails perfect. It’s a form of relaxation. Total Rewards is another great way to reward yourself, because it enables you to win prizes and points for spending money on all the things you love like great restaurants and shopping.

 

Lately I’ve been asking you about where you like to escape, but now I want to know how you reward yourself! Are there any small things you do to treat yourself throughout the day?

 

FCC DIsclosure: This post is sponsored by Caesars Entertainment Group