[ Nail File: ] Orange You Glad There's a Disco?

First coat

Second coat

Third coat with Seche Vite

Essie | Saturday Disco Fever
Top Coat | Seche Vite Dry Fast

finale

For the most part, I'm an OPI kinda girl. It's the go-to, reliable brand for nail color both subtle and funky. Every once in awhile an Essie color catches my attention so I give it a shot. This time it's a bold orange color. One thing I have found in my personal experience with Essie is that it takes a lot of coats. Usually it's because of the consistency, but this time it was because of the dullness! After the first coat, it immediately started drying-- awesome! But it dried to a dull color-- not so awesome.

I added a second coat and it held some, but I took the photo before the dullness set in once again. Without a top coat, I would have been in trouble. Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat to the rescue! It added the intended shine, and I'm out the door in 5.

These two products are a pair. And I intend to wear them both several times this fall!

xo | din

Holding On

Sadly, summer is winding down, so I made sure that I went to the last performance of the Summer Concert In The Park series, in my local area. In tribute to the last of these warm evenings, I went for one of my most summery dresses and bright shoes to pair with it. What do you think?

Dress | Forever 21

Wedges | Charlotte Russe

Bead purse | Value Village

Sunglasses | Charlotte Russe

Locket | Goodwill

Bracelets | H&M 

Rose ring | Forever 21

Yellow crystal ring | Lia Sophia

XOXO dré

August Heat

I love August! And not just because it's the 8th month, but because of the toasty heat of course! This is where you can find me every spare moment I have! See you at the pool!

Swimsuit | H&M
Sunglasses | A|X

XOXO dré

I'm Walking On Sunshine

Have I failed to mention that I love summer?! It doesn't get much better than this beautiful blue sky, sunflowers galore, and my new colorful blazer! Do you like it?

Blazer | Jessica Simpson
Lacey bandeau | Victoria's Secret
Shorts | Forever 21
Heels | Dollhouse
Cuff | seen here
Clutch | Forever 21

XOXO Dré

A Comedic Cuff

I love summer festivals! One of the best things is finding little treasures made by local venders. I could hardly contain my excitement when I found this cuff! Made from the clip of a comic strip, it reads, "MEANWHILE IN THE CITY A FASHION VICTIM IS ABOUT TO MAKE THE WRONG CHOICE ON A PLAIN PROM DRESS." It's so fun! What do you think?



XOXO Dré

[ shade ]

You know that feeling when you've been searching for an item for years and finally you just happen upon it? 

Yup, that one.

That's exactly how I felt when I stumbled across this Nine West straw hat at Macy's. Now [even more than before!] I'm looking forward to all the outdoor concerts this summer!

xo | din

Summer, Summer, Summertime!

It's summertime! It's hot hot hot! Time to play!!!!

Camouflage bikini | Bikini 101

Yellow bikini | Victoria's Secret

Sunglasses | Armani Exchange

Beanie | Spacecraft


XOXO Dré

8 Wave Catchers

Day Three. Today is all about bringing out your inner feline. That you can look at me but you can't touch me effect, that make the menfolk's knees weak.

Is there a better way to be a feline than to wear one!? Check out this bikini, suit for a tigress, and accessories sure to make you purrrr!

'True Tiger Face' Bandeau Bikini by Topshop ~ $64

Cat Eye Sunglasses by Tom Ford ~ $380

Mustache + Sunglasses Ring ~ $2.80

ByeBabe Panther Flat Thong Sandals by Boutique 9 ~ $139.99

And finally, leave it to Victoria's Secrect Very Sexy bikini collection, to turn heads! The multiple straps hug each curve sensually. The Lion may be the King of the Jungle, but you'll defiantly be ruling the beach! Cover up with these sexy crochet pants, and keep your peepers wrinkle-free with this fun sun hat.

*Want to look like you've been frolicking in the ocean without actually taking the plunge? Spray this Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray through your hair, and you'll be sure to have that beachy texture you desire!

Very Sexy Strappy Twist Bandeau Top ~ $43.50 + Very Sexy Strappy Brazilian Bikini Bottom ~ $39

Crochet Cover-Up Pants by Becca ~ $72

Women's Straw Bow Floppy Hat by Minicci ~ $9.99

Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray ~ $25

XOXO Dré

Gold Rush

It has been 88 degrees for the past few days, and it appears that those temperatures will be going strong for the rest of the week! Those that know din and myself intimately, know that we are warm weather lovers, so we welcome this kind of heat with open arms!

Need the perfect accessory to this golden sunshine? How about some golden skin? And don't fret if your natural melanin doesn't have that glowing hue you desire! We have makeup and polish for that! Hypnotize yourself with these delicious 14k looks, sure to suit any skin tone.

 

                                             
        din wears: on eyes~ a blend of Urban Decay's Chopper &
                                  Ulta's Aztec Gold
                         nail color~ OPI GoldenEye

dré  wears: on eyes~ Matisse shadow dust in "Glitzy"  

nail color~ OPI OY-Another Polish Joke!

XOXO Dré

Summer Sandals

With Summer just around the corner, sandal season is coming upon us. I have been looking for a couple years now for a great black sandal to pop out at me. This year I have finally lucked out with 2 great finds!

As a friendly reminder: Please do not go exposing your toes without a pedicure!!

                                                                 By Dolce Vita

By Charlotte Russe 

XOXO Dré 

A Little Lace

Can I see your hand in the air if you're excited that it's officially Spring? My hand may be the highest! And since Spring has sprung, then Summer is so close I can taste it!

To celebrate the warmth coming my way, I had an outing to see what might catch my eye. Lo and behold I stumbled upon these lacey bandeaus at Victoria's Secret! There are so many colors to choose from, and with a deal of 2/$30 who can go wrong?

Below are the 2 that I chose and I'm so excited to wear them throughout this new season of fashion! Pair them with some high-waisted shorts or pants, or wear one with a burnout tee or sheer tank for a little peekaboo effect. There are so many other ways to wear them! When you buy yours, tell us your ideas of how you will wear it or send us a photo of your outfit!

Lace Bandeau by Pink, similar at www.victoriassecret.com

XOXO Dré

Hair Rx

Sadly for some (AHEMMM! ME!!!), summer is coming to an end. While most of us are left with a tan, the majority of us are also left with fried hair! This may be a combination of hours swimming in a chlorinated pool, basking in the sun, or just spending any extended period of time in the sun for any reason. The weather has left our hair anything but supple!

To your rescue once again is a Hair Rx! Below are some amazing products sure to give your hair a drastic turn-around! I personally use each of these products and have fallen in love!

O Say! Can You See?

Dawn's early light is shining bright! And let's not get started on the heat! This July 4th holiday, we suggest you snag your boyfriend's lounge chair and pull down your shades to beat the heat in style with Tom Ford's 'Daphne' sunglasses.

These vintage cat-eye frames with gradient lenses will surely compliment any outfit you decide to celebrate this fine country's independence...and any day thereafter!

They're so gorgeous, in fact, our pal Blayne might not be the only with a Tom Ford write-in.

x's and o's
din


Purring for more? Check out these other amazing vintage finds!

Summer Hues

I've been wanting to do blue nail polish for the longest time.

Unfortunately, I couldn't find a hue that I felt comfortable with-- too trashy, too metallic, too dark, doesn't match with my skin tone; etc. Then, a couple weeks ago, while at a salon, a beautiful collection of mod colors from Brights by OPI caught my eye.

There it was-- a blue, and I flirted with the possibility of giving it a shot.