winter nail trends!

nail polish is one of the best accessories

- the fact that you don't have to take it off at night makes it all the better -

when the colder weather starts rolling in, we have to start covering up more and more, which means bracelets and necklaces go into hiding. 

but when the gloves come off we need something to show off so nail polish is the definite solution.

i've compiled a set of six nail polishes that i think are going to be popular this winter 

2012 Winter Nail Trends by popcosmo featuring a grey nail polish

1. essie's beyond cozy : i have this shade on my nails right now, and it is one of my all time favorite colors. i promised myself that i wouldn't buy any more nail polish, but i will definitely be buying this color soon! it's the perfect blend of silver and gold which is super festive and girly. also, i always chip my nails within one or two days of getting a manicure but this has lasted a week without chipping! 

2. Butter London's Gobsmacked : Glitter is obviously always a trend around the holiday season so why not mix it in with black. It's a super subtle way to stay on trend. And the black goes with everything! Love it! 

3. Deborah Lippman's Modern Love : Nude's are always in style, but this winter they are going to be all the rage. I like this shade because it had a kind of pinky/salmony under shade. Super cute! 

4. OPI's Live and Let Die :  Again, this is a glitter color but it's very understated because it's a darker color. I like how it has a blueish green tint to it! It's kind of winter-y mermaid-ish.

5. Essie's She's Pampered : I love this color! Reds are a huge holiday color, and I personally think this is the perfect shade. I like dark reds, but sometimes they can look a little grandma-ish. This brighter shade is very cute and also very sophisticated. Plus, you can wear it during the summer too.

6. Butter London's Dodgy Barnett : I love this color! It's very winter-esque because it's grey with blue undertones which reminds me of snowflakes! It's also apparently "holographic" so if you're into that sort of thing, then go snatch this shade up! 

What's your favorite winter nail polish/color?

Do you have any of the polishes mentioned above?

Thanks for reading! 

xox

accessories = important

personally, one of the things about fashion i find the hardest are accessories. i love accessories and have way too many purses, bracelets, earrings, and necklaces for my own good. usually when i'm getting dressed, the only thing i focus on are my actual clothes. i don't know why but i spend all my time and energy on my shirt or pants or dress, i usually forget about the necklaces or bracelets. 

in the fall and winter time I usually just throw on an sweater and some jeans or leggings, and then just head out the door.  for some reason, i just recently discover how much accessories can really make or a break an outfit. they can really turn what you're wearing from just clothes to an actually outfit! even if you only wear a necklace and some fun shoes, it can still make any outfit look great! you don't have to go overboard, everything in moderation is perfect! 

so y'all leave these "boring clothes" behind 

and go for these adorable outfits!! 

can't you see how much accessories change the look and feel of the sweater and leggings look?

also, since i've been sick i've been obsessing over cute songs, don't ask me why hah. 

 i found this super cute youtube channel 

called tinydoodlez, and she makes little animations of the most adorable songs! recently i fell in love with the song You&I by Ingrid Michaelson 

       

what's your favorite store to buy accessories from? 

what's your favorite song right now?

thanks for reading! 

xox

flea market swag

today my family hauled ourselves to the flea market in my city's downtown. i had never been before, and was really excited to check it out! there were about thirty different booths, including food, and they were all super cool! i love going to flea markets, because the people that go are really cool and have great style and because you can get some great deals. also, you can find some really cool handmade items! i think i racked up, and didn't put too much of a dent in my wallet, which is always good! anyways, here is what i purchased! 

the first thing i got was this super cute pirate key chain. i have no idea why, but i think anything pirate is super adorable. also, when/if i get my own set of car keys (hopefully sooner rather than later), i want to have the coolest key chain around town. i think key chains really describe people, and since i'm cool i have to have a cool key chain.

also, this keychain was only $4. 

STEAL! 

next, i got this super cool wrap-ish bracelet. although i am more preppy, i do have some edgy tendencies sometimes. i also LOVE pink and yellow together, so the pink and yellow skull fits me perfectly. my mom bought this bracelet for me, and it was $15! 

this bracelet caught my eye, and because i love the stacking trend i had to add this to my bracelet collection! the cool part about this bracelet is that the clasp is a glittered out guitar pick (which you can't see in the picture). also, this bracelet was only $5. 

doesn't get any cheaper than that! 

lastly, i got this adorable key necklace. i know that i said above that i love the bracelet stacking trend, but even more than that, i LOVE the necklace stacking trend. i think it's so so cute when you wear layered necklaces! especially when they are all dainty and cute. ugh i want more;)

right now i'm wearing this key one, and a silver hear one. 

i will most likely show you a picture of them together soon! 

and this necklace was only $10!

as for fashion at the flea market, i saw a TON ton ton of maxi dresses and skirts. and now i want one so badly. so badly. i have one, but it's more of a coverup because it's super see through, but maybe i'll buy a slip soon. any who, this is my attempt at creeper pics of women in cute maxi dresses.

honestly, i wish i could've asked them if i could buy their dresses off of them.

in the most un-stalkerish way;)

do you go to your towns flea market?

do you like the maxi dress / maxi skirt trend?

thanks for reading! 

xox

style icons

lately i have been looking at a lot of fashion magazines, and every time i see a cute outfit i want to try to  copy it! even though i don't have a budget like many of the actresses and tv stars do, there are a ton of cheaper alternatives out there you just have to keep your eyes open! polyvore is a great tool for any blogger, because it allows you to make "sets" which can be outfits or really anything! i really suggest that you go check it out if you need a free styling software (i'm making it sound a lot more professional than it probably is).
anyways here are three of my favorite fashion icons outfits that i love, and cheaper alternatives to their very fashionable outfits!!

1. selena gomez. yes she's a disney star, and yes i like her outfits. every since she stared on wizards of waverly place, i have been obsessed with her outfits. selena gomez always looks put together in an "alternative prep" way. if that makes sense at all. i guess it's just that she dresses her age, without going over board.

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2. the olsen twins. i have loved the olsen twins since before i can remember. i was obsessed with full house and then when they were teenagers i watched every single one of their movies. and just recently i rented one from iTunes and fell in love with them again. they have such great style even though i won't wear what they wear, because it's out of my comfort zone. i do take some of their ideas and incorporate them into my own closet though!! 

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3. last but certainly not least, kate middleton. i mean do i even have to say why i like her fashion so much? she is the epitome of classic. she is just a bundle of perfect. she is to prep as macaroni is to cheese. if i could choose someone to be best friends with/share a closet with/share a home with/be part of someone's family it would be kate middleton no questions asked. 

kate. middleton. is. per. fect.

perfect. 

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thanks so much for reading! let me know who your style icon(s) are!

xoxo

chloe