Mani Monday | Ombre, Baby!

Ombre your way through the week like Hannah!

Make the grade with this glitter ombre from IBD

Be pretty in pink with this video tutorial here

This ombre is so easy it's golden!

Make the grade with these ombre nails, baby!

xo | din

Mani Monday | The Bold & The Beautiful

Try gel art for a lasting appeal as seen in Milkshakes + Manicures

When it comes to your mani, you can either go minimalist or bold. Here are 5 bold manicures to last you through the end of summer. Now to decide, which one shall you try first?


1) Tropical locations are beckoning and these colors from Oh, Andrea! answer with flare.

2) You've got that glow...that Neon Glow. Make it a memorable night with these glow in the dark colors.

3) Who better to inspire us to make bold, rock star moves than Gwen Stefani? Wear Push & Shove proudly even if the most rave-like venue you're going to is the Starbucks in Pike Place Market.

4) Think back-to-school with this manicure! This DIY manicure will be transformed into a fun look that'll have your peers thinking you're the brightest crayon in the box!

5) It's almost football season, so rep your team with fun nail art as seen in Hawk Nation!

xo | din

Mani Monday | The Minimalist

Simply Black

Specs of Gold

Glittering in Nude

Marshmallow Tips

Making a #ManiMonday statement with these minimalist manicures in nude, white, and black. Have a fun mani and want to be featured? Email your photo with appropriate credits to codenamedredin [at] gmail [dot] com!

xo | din

photos | Pinterest, Achados........dali e daqui, whowhatwear,visualoptimism

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

Mani Monday | Sheer Tints

This trio surely left their mark! I wasn't quite sure what to expect from OPI's Sheer Tints enamel. I wondered if it would only look good on top of certain nail colors and how long it would take me to discover which ones those were.

I was pleasantly surprised to see this purple hue look nice against a bare nail, as well as on top of OPI's Where Did Suzi's Man-go?. It brought the sorbet orange enamel to a raspberry sorbet and I love it! (Instant smile, in fact!) It's quite thick in texture, so an even stroke is important for a smooth, clean finish. Unless of course you're going for a textured look, then experimental strokes will do!

Definitely going to check out other Sheer Tint colors (perhaps blue next?), because Don't Violet Me Down surely satisfied and will be making several appearances!

Want to have more Mani Monday fun? Take a look at the first coat in Mani Monday | Where Did Suzi's Man-go and Crayola Magic.

What do you think about the tint? Sound off in the comments below!

xo | din

first coat | OPI's Where Did Suzi's Man-go

second coat | OPI's Don't Violet Me Down Sheer Tint

final coat | OPI's RapiDry Quick Drying Top Coat

Mani Monday | Foxy

To be honest, I felt a little "grown woman" reaching for the Revlon bottle at Rite Aid. It reminded me of when I first fell in love with nail color–– a young girl curiously eying the shimmering lacquers sitting on top of my mother's vanity. Now, much older of course, I picked up the color and figured I'd give it a shot. It was on sale at the time, so I didn't feel too much hesitancy!

Revlon color is great quality and goes on smoothly. This color is an eggplant-brown blend with a shimmer finish. While it's a little darker for summer, it works because it's classic and elegant. I've received several compliments on it already which means despite it's deeper hue, it still has that eye catching factor. In my book, that falls under "Good Purchase."

What do you think of the color?

xo | din

nail lacquer | Foxy by Revlon

Mani Monday | That's Hula-rious!

Aloha! I hope that your Monday is treating you well! I'm trying to turn over a new leaf today by trying to lay off on my chocolate consumption. It's a wonder that I haven't turned into a molten lava cake! I really am going to try to up my veggie intake, and see if I can actually stick with it long enough to see results.

Now for those that know me well, lowering the amount of chocolate in my diet might sound funny, hilarious even. So how fun is it that I'm starting off my week wearing That's Hula-rious from OPI's Hawaii collection? I really love this mint color, and it kind of reminds me of my mint hair that I had when I first moved to Honolulu! What do you think?

xo | dré

polish | OPI That's Hula-rious!

photos courtesy of Pinterest 

June 2015 Outtakes

Speaking life over every situation (including future ones!) has become din's focus. Be inspired to do the same here.

As you know, dré is now in the tropical land of Hawai'i. It may be giving Disneyland a run for it's money for being the happiest place on earth!

Old friends, new adventures. Summer is a time for movement––vacations, local site-seeing, and relocations. Don't fear, we got you covered for style inspiration wherever you are! Whether it's beach ready (see below) or hanging out with friends (see above), we'll have easy hair tutorials and fun new nail art for you to try.

This is the Dinner in the Sky attraction that was available at the Qatar International Food Festival. Would you ever take to these heights to enjoy a meal? Comment below and then revisit din's stylish visit in "Qatari Royale" here.

dré's rocking a beach bod in Hawai'i and what pairs better than a suit to make a splash? Revisit "Ala Moana" to see how you can snag this suit for yourself!

No matter what city––currently Honolulu and DC–– we're in, we're still two girls who are eager to share with you our love for personal style and adventure! Thanks for reading!

xoxo | drédin

Mani Monday | Nail Cuticle Tattoos

Looking to jazz up your mani? Try these fun cuticle tattoos to add an edgier style! These are the options that came in my pack ordered from ModCloth. What do you think?

xo | din

polish | Snow Me White by SinfulColors

Mani Monday | Be More Pacific

While I wish I could be as Pacific as dré, this new Wet n Wild color will have to do! If you recall, I picked up this color during that ultra sale I mentioned here. This is the first time I've worn it and I must say the color's lovely! A fun teal, not too green, easy application and quick to dry. 

Now if I only had some sand...

Can't wait to be reunited with you, dré, for an all-new drédin adventure! 

Let the countdown for my Honolulu visit commence!

xo | din

color | Be More Pacific by Wet n Wild 

(Note: This color stains nails, be sure to use a basecoat! Color lasts approx 5 days.)

Mani Monday | This Color's Making Waves

Happy Monday! I have been a busy bee getting all my last minute boxes packed! Tomorrow I'll be bringing a load of boxes to a port in Seattle to be shipped to Honolulu on a barge and then Wednesday I'm flying away!

Even with all the craziness, I made a quick minute to polish my nails with this gorgeous color from OPI's  Hawaii collection. After all, the ocean awaits.

xo | dré 


polish | OPI This Color's Making Waves

Mani Monday | Baila Baila

Tis the season for high school graduations and what better way to celebrate than with confetti! Sinful Colors' Street Fusion: Latin Heat collection has three glitter, or Piñata Blast, colors including the one I'm wearing pictured above. For this look, I wore the confetti color on its own. Next time, I will put it over a solid color to add a little depth and contrast.

Although my high school graduation was over 10 years ago, I coordinated one today and marveled at the accomplishment of the students. In a way, I guess that's how my family felt during my own ceremony. Throughout life, we devote ourselves towards achieving certain milestones and once we do, we look to strive towards the next. Today, whether you've just graduated from high school, university, or reached any other major milestone, I encourage you to bask in the result of your hard work and resilience. Take more than a moment to both "practice being grateful," as stated by today's HS principal, toss up some confetti and dance!

Congratulations Class of 2015!

xo | din

basecoat | OPI's Glitter Off

glitter | Sinful Colors Baila Baila