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By leily on May 26, 2008 in Beauty | 0 Comments
Memorial Day is here and that means it’s the unofficial start of summer. That means it’s a good time to update your makeup cases, weed out the old stuff, toss out things you will never use again, and then replenish your stock.
If you’re the type who likes to do your nail care at home, don’t forget to clean out your nail polish supply. Those little bottles of nail polish don’t last forever, and should be tossed out every two years or so.
After you’ve ditched all those old polishes, start your summer out right by painting your nails one of the new shades from Essie ’s summer collection . They have six bright shades sure to get you in a summery mood:
- Risky Business: a glam red with a hint of shimmery tangerine
- My Place or Yours: a classic but dynamic rose
- Guilty Pleasures: a happy pink strawberry color
- Movers and Shakers: a sassy bold pink
- Secret Stash: a drama-queen’s favorite–bright fuchsia
- Escapades: a shiny, showy red-coral shade
My fave? Guilty Pleasures, which sounds just right for yours truly!
Once you pick your favorite shade, be sure to follow my tips for giving yourself the perfect at-home mani/pedi.
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Something more classic, there are these two party picks from Cynthia Rowley (left) and Velvet (right). The thing about the Velvet dress though is that it might be more perfect for fall/winter, since they’re long sleeved and black- even though black is perfect year round.
Something more glam, I like this sequins top from Vanessa Bruno (left). It is simple, matte but still glam. And these gold heels from Kors is also great. The peep toe makes it summery and the heels are just right and not too thin for a night of dancing.
In the daytime, we have this looks from Marc by Marc Jacobs (left). I love the retro preppiness of that block patterned polo. And I like how the shorts are tailored. Then there is this colorful top from Catherine Malandrino (right), which just looks super fun!
I love this pink top from Foley + Corinnna. I have something similar in black, but this shade just looks so much more fun! And this Karen Zambos dress (right) is simply adorable. I can imagine someone walking along a beach/resort-like area wearing it. Oh and its patriotic too!
Speaking of patriotic, so are these strappy sandals from Marc by Marc Jacobs (left). I’ve actually been eying these for some time too. I love the bright colors, the solid heels and the platform, which makes me think that they will be comfortable to walk in while still giving me height. They’d be perfect as my 
More casual shoes (both by Marc by MJ)! I have these red heels in white from last last season and thats why I’m loving the elegant peep toe style. They even seem to have improved the sole too! The material they used for the sole of the white heels last season was just not a good choice for summer shoes. Very absorbing and suffocating. Meh. (Though to solve that problem, you can always just add a pair of fragrant insoles in from Summer Soles ). Then there are these flip flops. Not sure if its worth getting Marc by MJ flip flops, but I saw a girl wear it in the elevator the other week, and the color is just great!
