While getting ready for Cinco de Mayo dinner, I decided to re-paint my nails. Though I had quite a few fun colors to choose from, it’s this sunny yellow I love best right now so I decided to just stick with that.  But I thought it would be fun to add a little twist.

Earlier in the day, we were at Paper Source, where I picked up a few metallic pens for writing notes and cards. The pens were lying next to the polish on my coffee table and that’s when inspiration struck: Why not polka-dot my nails?!

 If you’d like to polka-dot your nails, here’s the quick how-to:

1. Paint your nails (I used two coats of Sally Hansen Mellow Yellow) and let dry thoroughly.

2. Using a Sakura Gelly Roll gold metallic pen, press firmly yet gently to create each dot.

That’s it!  I’m looking forward to trying this again with mint polish and the silver pen I picked up too. You can find the pens for $1.49 each at Paper Source or pick up a 10-pack of multiple colors here.

Do you have any favorite nail polishes, patterns or color combinations these days?

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Mother’s Day is just over a week away (Sunday, May 13th to be exact), so today let’s talk stylish and fun Mother’s Day gifts. In case you’re in need of a little inspiration, here are a few things Mom might like (okay, maybe these are just things I would like, but still, Mom might like them too!).

1. Karen Walker Patsy Sunglasses - because Mom’s no wallflower

2. Babell XL Serving Tray - because Mom’s the hostess with the mostest

3. Kate Spade Dades Valley Armadillo Coin Purse - because Mom lives in Texas (and has a great sense of humor)

4. Raven + Lily Lavender Sachets - because Mom loves all things lavender (get 15% off everything with code RLmom15% through May 13th)

5. Pastel Dipped Teaspoon Set - because Mom loves the little details

6. Dipped Spice Cellar Set – because Mom’s the best cook in the world

7. Kate Spade Travel Nail Polish Set - because Mom’s the most stylish jetsetter you know

8. Mom Cupcake Vase - because Mom makes the best cupcakes

Tune in shortly for more fun Mother’s Day gift ideas xx!

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When I attended the Sephora + Pantone Color of the Year pop-up shop last week, one of the makeup artists let me in on a genius little beauty tip. The key to wearing bright lipstick?

Blush.

She said if you just wear bright lipstick, your face gets kind of lost. The blush helps create definition, highlighting your bone structure and balancing out the bright. I know I’ve found this to be true. If I just swipe on a bright lip color, somehow my face doesn’t look right (too puffy; shapeless; wrong). I’ve now incorproated this trick and added a little blush, and voila, all is right with the world — and my face.

My favorite blushes for summer: Sephora + Pantone Apricot Brandy and NARS Orgasm.

Another tip, she said, is to put on that bright lipstick and walk around the house and look at yourself every time you pass a mirror. You just have to get used to seeing yourself in something different. I certainly know that to be true, whether it’s lipstick or fashion. You too?

Finally, if you have pale skin, like me, and you want to get in on the pretty bright orange lipstick that’s so popular right now  and one of the biggest beauty trends of spring and summer (Tangerine Tango is the Pantone color of the year; and don’t you love how all of the J.Crew models have those punchy lips?), she advises choosing a shade that has more pink in it. If your skin has more color, then you can pull off the straight orange flawlessly, but if you’re more of a Zooey Deschanel, stick to pinky oranges.

Have you indulged in the bright lip trend? Have any favorite hues?

Here are a few bright lipsticks I already have and love or want to try:

NARS: Barbarella; Roman Holiday; Schiap; Funny Face (best names ever)

Sephora + Pantone Universe: Color of the Year Lipgloss Set (I love a good set)

J.Crew: Poppy King (this is THE color!)

[Photos via Pinterest]

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A few nights ago I had the pleasure of attending interior designer Kishani Perera’s book party at her Los Angeles shop Rummage for her new tome Vintage Remix: The Interiors of Kishani Perera.

I’d attended a Sephora + Pantone event earlier in the afternoon where I went more casual, but wanted to step it up in the glamour department — quite literally, as I knew actress and model Molly Sims would be at the book launch (Kishani designed Sims’ gorgeous residence).

I’ve learned my lesson not to stand next to tall beautiful blonds — at least not without really high shoes on, thankyouverymuch.

I decided on this creme brulee frock with chevron-patterned gold beading.

And then decided to go gold or go home with a glittering arm party.

Above are some snaps from the soiree, including (from l-r):  party-goers at Rummage; designer Kishani Perera and myself; my party-hopping partner in crime Jenny and I toasting with stripey straws; and, Kishani’s new book Vintage Remix, which you can scoop up here.

It was a beautiful evening made even sweeter with a night cap at Al Gelato, followed by curling up with the new issue of Domino. (Can we talk about how exciting that is?!).

{What I Wore: DRESS: Love Label c/o Very.com (no longer available but similar here); SHOES: Jeffrey Campbell Foxy platforms; BAG: Kate Spade (old but similar here); CUFF: Kristen McCloud c/o; BRACELET: Stella & Dot Luna Wrap Bracelet (can also be worn as a necklace) c/o; EARRINGS: Stella & Dot Sidewinder Studs c/o; RING:  Luc Kieffer (old but try eBay and here’s a similar option); NAIL POLISH: Sally Hansen Mint Sorbet; BLUSH: Sephora + Pantone Apricot Brandy blush c/o}

[Photos by BussBuss, edited with Instagram]

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If you love Audrey Hepburn and Breakfast at Tiffany’s as much as I do, you must watch this Breakfast at Tiffany’s-inspired makeup tutorial by makeup guru Lisa Eldridge showing how to get Holly Golightly’s look — from her eyebrows to her lips.

Audrey eyes are so coveted and I can’t wait to try out the kitten-eye look! There are so many clever tips for getting her brilliant doe-eyed look even if your eyes look nothing like hers.

Do you love Breakfast at Tiffany’s too? What’s your favorite Audrey Hepburn  film?

Thank you Kristen Turner for sending this our way, daahling!

[Photo by Rare Audrey Hepburn]

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