Have I mentioned that I'm beyond stoked that it's spring? I'm so not a cold-weather person and I get downright giddy when it finally goes away . Well, that, plus the fact that I love shoes. And, last weekend, I just happened to have procured the crown jewel for my (considerable) collection. Yes, sir. These puppies are the sexiest, strappiest shoes that even Carrie Bradshaw would be proud to call…
I can always tell when spring is about to arrive in New York City. Central Park gets a little more crowded. New Yorkers get a little friendlier. And the polishes women start reaching for at the nail salon change from dark purples and blues to bright pinks and corals. This year is no exception. In fact, the biggest nail trends for spring involve brighter-than-ever colors and bold effects.…
Lately, like some crazed character trapped in a Fellini flick, my eye has sought out vivid, neon shades wherever I can find them. As I pass store windows featuring dazzling spring fashions or flip through magazines with sneak peeks of bold, spring shades, I'm drawn to them like a moth to a flame. And, it's easy to understand why: I've spent the last few months swaddled in black and freezing my…
Things that annoy the you-know-what out of me: my post-twins belly button, people who litter, Larry the Cable Guy, and nail polish smudges. Since I can't do anything about the first three, I've become hell-bent on figuring out how to make ruined manicures extinct. Here are the pro tips I've culled from legions of experts and, if I do say so, they work like a charm. Tip 1: Allow the…
Listen up all you non-"nail people" -- all of you crackled, decaled, intricate design- resisting holdouts -- now's the time to polish up your act. The shades and creations I saw on the spring 2012 runways will miraculously transform your nails into your new favorite accessory -- even if you keep everything else quiet and reserved. Repeat after me: you do not have to go all Nicki Minaj to…
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