Reader Request: Rose Gold Nails

Rose gold fingertips!

Rage by Orly.

 I bought this bottle at Target, a surprise encounter.

Orly can also be found at Sally's Beauty Supply, Ulta, and in many salons.

~Indoors~

And since it's Spring and my garden is a bloom with roses...

I'm quite the photographer, aren't I? (sarcasm my dears)

What I love about rose gold nails is that the effect is almost like foiling. There's so much dimension depending on what the lighting is like around you. I find that this shade is soft. It's metallic, but it isn't as stark as true yellow gold or copper, which I find too harsh at times. It's a lovely gilded shade that I know will enhance many skintones. What a great way to get in on the blush gold trend .

Happy Wednesday!

♥ Noelle

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Target Trip

In keeping with my Target theme from my Friday outfit, I decided to go to one of my favorite stores again. I had success with my last shopping trip, so I thought I would check out the dress selection. I only found one that caught my eye.

It was cute with the cascading ruffles, and I liked the overall feel of it. However, the size small was just a tiny bit too roomy in the chest area, while the extra small was too tight in the hips. I also wasn't completely sold on the print. Great for Summer, but I passed instead of purchased. I'm still thinking about it though...

Here is my comfortable "running around" outfit of the day: Coral tank - Nordstrom, Nude cardigan - H&M, Shorts - American Eagle "Boyfriend" style, Gold flip-flops - Reef, Necklace - Lisa Taubes, Ring - H&M, Nails - Chanel's Riva


So I failed in the clothing department. I browsed through the new Calypso for Target stuff, but wasn't really into anything. There were some cute tunics that would look great paired with shorts or just worn over a bathing suit. I still might go back and give it another try. I'm OCD like that ;)

However, the makeup section never ever fails me, and I found some great polishes I have been admiring from Orly. I also got another concealer palette from Sonia Kashuk and I was ecstatic because I have a difficult time finding them these days. I hope they aren't discontinuing them!

L to R: Rage (rose gold!), Cotton Candy, Lollipop, and Kiss the Bride.

Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda Concealer Palette

As happy as I am that it's officially May, my allergies are killing me! My eyes have been watering nonstop for the past two days and I'm constantly itchy. Is anyone else having problems with the season? My boyfriend went to the doctor for his allergies, and the doc told him this is the worst season he's ever seen. His office is flooded with people who are miserable right now.

I'm taking Claritin and calling it a day!

♥ Noelle

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Tucker x Target

Dress - Tucker for Target, Blazer - Necessary Objects (Nordstrom), Quilted bag (used as clutch) - Mango, Pumps - Nine West, Jewelry - Forever 21, a local boutique, and Lisa Taubes (TheCurrentCustom.com), Nails - Chanel's Riva

I was up early this morning and watched the Royal wedding ;) It was by accident too! A bout of insomnia was the culprit. But I'm happy I couldn't sleep for once! It was amazing, I loved Kate's understated yet elegant dress. She is a class act.

Now I'm off to celebrate a friend's birthday. We are going to a comedy club inside of a casino. This is my first time wearing my Tucker for Target dress and I can't get over how comfortable it is (given that it's made of polyester). I picked it up a few weeks ago when Target re-released some of the designer items from the Go International line. I love the shrunken blazer on top for a little added warmth as well as a play on menswear.

I took these pictures with my camera phone, and I must say...not bad! I'm very pleased. I've never minded these types of shots on other blogs, as I think you can really see what the outfit looks like. That's the point, right?!

Have a great weekend!

♥Noelle

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NYX makes me blush

NYX has fastly become my favorite drugstore brand. Once impossible to locate, Ulta is expanding their selection and I have found some wonderful products that I considered ordering online only a few short weeks ago. I especially love their blush!

My little collection is growing!

My must-trys:

Powder blush - Pinched (left) and Angel (right).

I've read several reviews that claim Pinched is a dupe for NARS' Orgasm. I don't own that one so I can't really agree, but it definitely does offer that same pinky-peach glow with slight golden shimmer. Angel is beautiful! I've had it for about two years now and it's the perfect light pink flush.

Creme blush - Natural (left) and Glow (right)

I'm one hundred percent on a creme blush kick. With the weather getting warmer, I think cremes are natural and  youthful looking. These are both extremely creamy and pigmented. In fact, I think I care for the texture more than the MAC Cremeblends because these glide on more evenly.

Body Bronzer in Daydream of Lanai.

I ordered this from MsCuppyCakes.com awhile back, and although I think it's way too shimmery as a face bronzer, I love it as a blush! Just one sweep across your cheeks and you get a beautiful bronzed flush. This is also great for dusting over your shoulders or anywhere else on the body you want a golden cast.

HD Blush in Menage A Tois (left) and Mosaic blush in Love (right)

It's no secret that bright poppy and orange are the IT colors of the season. Flip through any magazine and vibrant, saturated color is spread across the lips and cheeks. I love these colors! The HD blush is a bit messy, so I'm not a fan of that. You turn the container and a finely ground powder is dispensed, but it goes everywhere. I still love this particular shade though. The same goes for the mosaic blush in Love. I swirl my brush throughout each block of color and a pretty orange appears on my cheeks.

Have you tried NYX cheek products? What are your thoughts?

♥ Noelle

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