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Monday, April 2, 2012

{Easter Baskets Gone Wild}

Today, I am loving...

Easter Baskets

I love Easter. I enjoy going to church on Easter Sunday, basking in the warmer temperatures and spending time with family. Now I don't know about you, but I really miss partaking in easter egg hunts. Just this past weekend, our neighbors held one for their grandkids and it was adorable to watch all of the kiddos running around hunting for eggs. Why don't we get that excited over candy anymore? Well, maybe egg hunts aren't as popular for us adults...but what about giving and receiving Easter baskets? I decided to have some fun and put together a few "themed" baskets for those of you who enjoy this aspect of the spring holiday. Perhaps you have a parent, friend or significant other you want to create one for...enjoy!

Easter Basket Ideas: The Fashionista by Chateau de Victoria

Easter Basket Ideas: The Studmuffin by Chateau de Victoria

Easter Basket Ideas: The Beauty Guru by Chateau de Victoria

Easter Basket Ideas: The Solar-Powered Kid by Chateau de Victoria

Easter Basket Ideas: The Foodie by Chateau de Victoria

"Easter spells out beauty, the rare beauty of new life."
~S.D. Gordon

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

{Hungry For The Games To Begin}

Pamper yourself with...

Movie-Inspired Nails

I cannot tell you how excited I am to see the Hunger Games trilogy on the big screen. I was captured by the books, and I will probably be similar to a little kid on Christmas morning when I walk into the movie theater to watch the first film this weekend...

These days, I really don't go to the movies often...especially since I'm a Redbox/Netflix fanatic. However, I am totally fixated on this cast of characters. To spice it up even more, my passion for reading has interestingly enough coincided with my passion for nail polish. Throw in Lenny Kravitz and Liam Hemsworth and I don't even know what to do with myself! Le sigh. Alright, before I throw myself into a hot flash, let me show you what part of my excitement is all about:

Capital Colours by China Glaze

"Dress Me Up"

"Foie Gras"

"Fast Track"

"Hook and Line"

"Stone Cold"

"Smoke and Ashes"

"Agro"

"Mahogany Magic"

"Harvest Moon"

"Riveting"

"Electrify"

"Luxe and Lush"

Although I'm typically an OPI and Essie fan, some of these colors really hit the spot for the spring season. I really like the neutral and earthy tones for a day look and the metallic tones for an evening out on the town. However, the pop of fiery orange and glitter lacquers are my ultimate favorite. I'd say China Glaze created a collection that really captures the essence of the Hunger Games colour palette...though my only criticism is that I would have liked to have seen a bright gold polish in honor of Cinna. Either way, I'm hoping to tag along with my friend to Cosmoprof in order to snag some of these for half the price!