Mani Monday | 4 Colors to Keep Up Those Summer Vibes

Take a bite outta summer with Sally Hansen!

A stylista can find style inspo pretty much anywhere. And Mani Monday is no exception! These 4 colors will keep you going through summer or just offer a sweet pick-me-up when the summer sun is interrupted with summer rainstorms.

This OPI color certainly isn't mini when it comes to a day at the beach!

Your foundation isn't the only thing that should change come summer. Your nail color should, too. Have you been eyeing a color only to tell yourself if I was only a little more tan I could wear it? Well, now's the time, sister!

You can't more specific than this color from Wet n Wild!

Not everyone's summer will include a beach and jet skis. That's okay because changing your manicure is an instant pick me up. And with season specific collections, you'll be cruisin' down 1-5 in a windows down, pop music induced adventure in no time!

If laughter is the best medicine, then this OPI color is the pefect compliment...

What new colors will you try to begin your next summer adventure?

xo | din

Rosy-Go-Round

Walking out of Targét under 30 minutes for under 100 bucks should be a reality show. It's nearly impossible with all the obstacles of distractions, the tug-o-war decisions: "do I need it?/I don't need it./Should I buy it just in case?", and of course immunity tokens–aka sales–that allow you to play longer.

Take this e.l.f. lipstick for example. I've never purchased a lipstick from this brand and saw that it was on super sale ($2.10), so I decided to go for it. Because I was so curious about this product, I tested it almost immediately once I got home. Here's my take on e.l.f.'s Moisturizing lipstick in Rosy-Go-Round:

- It's super moisturizing
- Applies like a tinted lip balm, but stronger in pigment
- Lighter in weight and color density than a regular lipstick
- Not long-lasting (one swipe with a tissue and it came right off, no staining)

Overall, I found it to be a product in-between tinted lip balm and lipstick. I added a lip liner to round out the look. What do you think?

xo | din

Mani Monday | Members Only

Last week, dré showed us a softer way to celebrate Valentine's Day, but this week I'm revvin' it up! A friend of mine had a hot pink color on that really caught my eye so when I walked by this bottle at the local CVS, I had to give it a try. As you've noticed, I'm an OPI girl, but I am happy to say that this polish is just as appealing on as it is in the bottle.

Goes on smooth, thick, and dries evenly. I don't need Cupid's arrow to fall in love with this one!

xo | din

base coat | Orly
nail color | Members Only by L'Oréal
top coat | OPI

Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, My Hair Is PINK!

Well! The time has come for me to have a change with my hair again! As much as I loved having my blonde hair, I was over it. My ambition was to go darker with it again....and it still is...but I made a pit stop along the way!

While I was in Vancouver for fashion week, I got a couple emails from my coworkers, begging me to let them color my hair pink. It's for a good cause. Good cause? Then I guess I'm in!

Gene Juarez Salon and Spas are presenting a runway show this Thursday at 7pm at the Experience Music Project, called I Am Hopeful. The ticket proceeds are benefiting the Hope Heart Institute, as more women die each year from heart disease in America, then all cancers combined. 

Come show your support and see me rock the runway this Thursday! Ticket details can be found at http://www.genejuarez.com/style.aspx. 

XOXO dré 

10 Years....

It's kind of scary how fast times flies! But alas, it has really been 10 years since I graduated from high school! 

We had our reunion this last weekend, and it was fun to see some familiar faces and catch up! We spent our afternoon potlucking and picnicking in the park, and got together at a local bar for drinks in the evening. My evening with everyone got cut short, as my hubby and I had an adventurous date to get to! After all, when you get dressed up, isn't it much more fun to take your outfit on tour?!

Day Look

Top | Ginger G

Shorts | PINK by Victoria's Secret

Wedges | le château

Bag | fragrance gift of Taylor by Taylor Swift

Earrings | Charlotte  Russe

Night Look

Top | rubbish

Skirt | Forever 21

Booties | Sam Edelman 

Bag | Marc by Marc Jacobs

Feather necklace | Forever 21

Cuff | local vendor at a street fair

Panther ring | Cartier

Jeweled ring | Forever 21

Nail polish | OPI French Quarter For Your Thoughts

XOXO dré

She's Got The Touch

This goes out to all my fake blondes out there. Yeah, you know who you are! Golden Rapunzel hair that sparkles in the sun as it glides over your bronzed summer complexion...it all seems like bliss until it happens! And it is that pesky dark grow out!

That was me until a couple days ago. And now, get ready for how nice I am! I'm going to share my secret weapon! Dylan at the downtown Gene Juarez Salon is my girl! Quiet as she may seem, this girl is packed with talent and part of the Gene Juarez Artistic Team. Quite frankly, I think she's taking over Seattle, as it's near impossible to get an appointment with her unless you book seriously in advance!

So there you go! If you weren't in the know, now you know! Book with her to have your summer locks freshened before its too late! Call 206-326-600 and book for a balayage. There, see how nice I am? Below is the evidence of my freshly blonded hair!

Romper | PINK by Victoria's Secret
Heels | Forever 21

XOXO Dré