Mani Monday | Garden Variety

Your nail game just got turned up a notch with this sassy teal color from Essie's Spring 2015 collection. And despite the name, you won't be referred to as anything other than a trendy fashionista!

Now, it is quite bold in color, so if you work in a strict environment (sad face), then this color is best saved for your toes or the weekend.

I'm not quite sure why my difficulty with Essie polishes continues, but once again it wasn't the smoothest process. With 'Garden Variety ' I found it to be extremely thin causing the paint to drip off the brush. Once I got to the second coat (which was barely needed because the color is so rich!), I was able to find a happy medium between a brush stroke that spilled paint and one that prevented a smooth stroke.

In other words, I 'm a pro and made it work. Just look at this color! How could I not?

xo | din

Also check out my product review on Essie's 'Flowerista'.

Mani Monday | Fun In The Sun

Shout out to all the hip chicks out there! There's a new cosmetic line in town and it's clearly just for you!

As part of the CapFABB fam, I had the opportunity to try out this new line and share with you, our fabulous readers. Verdict is: love it!

What I love is that even though the 'Fun In The Sun' Collection includes softer colors, the normal two coat application is all that's needed. Tell me how many other yellow nail lacquers can claim the same?! What's more is that the color and clear top coat dries fast. I didn't even need to apply my rapid dry polish. Now, I can get hip to that!

xo | din

Hip Chicks Spring 2015 Collection available soon!

base coat | 1st Base
green lacquer | Sorbet
yellow lacquer | Rave
top coat | Flossy Glossy

Weekend of Yard Selling

This weekend I sold most of the possessions that I have owned since I've been on my own. It was bittersweet, but mostly sweet. Letting strangers take things off my hands that are all I've know the past 10 plus years felt a little sad. But the excitement I feel for the next chapter in my life outweighs all of it! I even took a break to go for a long walk to get ice cream with my girls. How does that not help make your day?!

xo | dré 

top | Brandy Melville 

leggings | Lululemon 

flip flops | Havana

hat | Topshop 

shades | Kenneth Cole Reaction

The Taste of Spring

I really like pastel colors. They are great to wear year round, but since it's spring, let's talk about how excited I am to wear them in warmer weather!

These mint J Brand pants are ridiculously soft to the touch. Not to mention, they make my mind wander to the good stuff like Easter eggs and mint ice cream. Yay spring!!

xo | dré 

denim button down | Forever 21

top | Etsy

pants | J Brand 

heels | Nine West 

necklace | The Market NYC at Bleecker St

Weekend Style: Fashion Week in Milan + Vancouver

The camera doesn't lie, we've got some nostalgic pieces to look forward to next year. Not to say I was alive for 70s fashion, but this is one fashion trend that will have to be styled with care. Why not watch MFW live while you enjoy your cup of coffee and let me know your thoughts in the comments below?

After that, show the Canadian's some love! It's Vancouver Fashion Week, too.

 
You can even show dré some love by voting for her as VFW's favorite model! See details below!

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xo | din

photos | Valerio Mezzanotti for NYT, Andrew Campbell for VFW