No More Waity, Katie

I wanted to love Butter London's nail polish. It is aptly named No More Waity Katie after the royal Kate Middleton. However, I don't love it. The color looks gorgeous in the bottle, a rich swirl of purple with tiny flecks of pure silver glitter. My problem is that it applies very sheerly. I normally don't mind that, but I guess I had really high hopes for this. The above picture shows the color on my nails after three thick coats. Maybe even four actually. I was expecting it to be much more dazzling, a showstopper. In my opinion, it's not. It is pretty, and I did wear it for about five days. However, I won't even tell you what a pain in the a** it was to remove, and I always take off my polish with 100% acetone. This one was tricky!

I don't necessarily regret the purchase, and I am sure it will get more love in the winter months. I'm not yet finished with my bright corals, ocean blues, and neon pinks.

But I just can't in good faith recommend it to you readers. I think there are far better purples out there.

 Do any of you own this? How do you like it?

~Noelle

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Checking things off my list

BP "runway" boot

Knit pleated skirt - Banana Republic

Lux V neck tee - Banana Republic

Three fabulous Fall pieces I can cross off my list. I don't know about you, but I am very organized when it comes to what I "need" to have in my closet each season. I take an inventory of what I already own, and most importantly, what I'm missing. I prioritize and zone in on key items that will go with everything I have so that I don't waste money. I tend to splurge a bit on classics, and then save on trendy things.

I wanted cognac colored boots last Fall, but never got around to purchasing any. At Nordstrom's Anniversary sale last month, I got my chance and for half the price they are now.

When I went in to check out Banana Republic's Mad Men Collection, I left with a perfectly pleated skirt, cut for petites. The sophistication of it is gorgeous, and although I don't have the chance to wear such items to work, I plan on wearing it when I'm off the clock. A great, super soft white tee will be wonderful with jeans and underneath blazers.

Check, check, check!

Still coveting?

J Crew Mona suede pumps in wild berry

I don't buy shoes very often, so although these are pricey (for me anyway), they will be mine!

What's on your Fall list?

~Noelle

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The Royal Hue

Top & Necklace - Target, Jeans - BR petite skinny, Heels - BP Nordstrom (old), Leather gray bag (used as clutch) - BCBG, Ring - F21, Nails - Butter London No More Waity Katie (review to come!)

Purple is one of my favorite colors to wear. I think it really commands attention in a room, and I believe it is known as a "power" color. Not that I like to command attention in a room. I'm more or less the girl in the corner, happily reveling in my wallflower status. But purple is beautiful, and especially the really rich, saturated kind. This ruffly top from target is more of a magenta/plum hue (although in this lighting, it leans more pink than it truly is). Hey, it's still purple to me. Paired with a complimentary blue beaded necklace and Butter London's ode to Prince William's love, and I was ready for a night out with the girls.

If you have any pictures of yourself wearing the royal hue, send it over to Amy. She is hosting purple week on her blog :)

~Noelle

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Product FAIL

For about three years, I have religiously used Urban Decay's Primer Potion to ensure that my eyeshadow stays put throughout the day. There is no greater beauty blunder than slick eyeshadow creasing! Not a good look on anyone. The primer potion has never let me down. Even when it was only sold in a tube, with a little wand that didn't quite allow for the most effective product application. I was thrilled when Urban Decay released their professional sized tube. No wand applicator, just a ton of product. Great deal right?!

It was a happy romance, until I started having issues with the product drying out on me. I never had that with the previous primer potion in that little genie tube. Getting any product out in this form was a struggle.

I lost the battle and the pro size tube won. It ripped at the seam and the entire thing basically burst.

I was so upset. What to do, what to do? Buy a new one? Chalk it up to the California heat in my bedroom? Maybe that caused it. Go back to the original version? Do they even sell it that way anymore?

I had to act fast, as I wanted to save as much product as possible. I improvised and used a tiny jar that used to hold khaki colored pigment. Problem solved!

But I'm still angry, because it's a waste of money no matter how you look at it.

What should I do girls? I think this will hold me over for awhile, and I do like the convenience of a jar. But I am loyal, and I think I might buy another tube when this runs out. Hmmmm...

~Noelle

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