{snapshots}

{a peek into my shoe collection.  :) }

{sunnies family}

{current scents: Miss Dior Cherie, Viktor & Rolf FlowerBomb, Chanel Coco Mademoiselle}

{miniature gingermen!}

{brought the Holidays to work}

{christmas: in my home}

Christmas is one of my favorite Holidays!  I get excited to listen to Christmas songs all day long, the smell of wood burning fireplaces, the glimmer of outdoor Christmas lights, spending time with family & close friends, and the instant mood of wanting to get cozy & snugly!  This was the 1st year we decorated our home for Christmas since purchasing it last year.  :)   

Sorry for the lack of posts lately!  It's been busy with the Holidays!  Promise to have more posts when things settle down.  xo, jules

{cozy cool}

Vest: asos. Shirt: TopShop. Denim: JBrand. Shoes: VS Colin Stuart. Purse: Chanel. Jewelry: BaubleBar, J.Crew, Michael Kors, BR, Lia Sophia.

{teach back: bright pastels}

Sometimes pastel nail polishes can look pretty muted when applied.  There is a solution to this problem: apply a white polish first.  Here's how: 

{tools}

{essie 'need a vacation', sinful colors 'snow me white'}

1. White nail polish
2. Any pastel nail polish

{how}

1. Apply base coat
2. Apply one or two coats of white polish
3. Apply two coats of pastel polish 
4. Finish with top coat

{sephora by OPI 'havana dreams'}