My College Process + Advice for High School Seniors!

We all remember being in your shoes. A year ago today, I hadn’t even sent in the application to the school where I am today. Of course I had heard of it, but I honestly didn’t really think it would be a good fit for me. It didn't meet many of my "college checklist" requirements, which included: a small, private school, located on the East Coast, a closed campus in a large city. However, at the very last minute, I decided to apply to a program that was an incredible opportunity but, as I was told, was very possibly "out of reach". I submitted my application on October 30th, and that was that. To be honest, I never seriously considered my current school, and when the beginning of April rolled around, I found myself committed to a different school that was a thousand miles away and a completely different environment. The first two weeks of April, I stocked up my closet full of spiritwear, became BFFs with the girl who was to be my roommate, and excitedly stalked my future school on all forms of social media.

Then, on April 18th, I heard unexpected news that flipped the whole process upside down. Sitting in my 10th period Econ class, I recieved an email telling me I had gotten into the prestigious program at the school where I hadn’t really put much consideration.  I stepped foot on the campus of my school for the first time on April 19th. I never took a full tour or attended one of the info sessions, but on April 30th, I made the best decision of my life trusting that it was the best opportunity for me and my future.

Now, I am truly beginning to realize how right my decision was for me. To be completely honest, the first few weeks of college are difficult for everyone, and my experience was no different. But each day brings more and more happiness and love for my new home. I have met impressive people my age who are from all over the world, I have fallen in love with my sorority and my sisters, and I'm getting to learn from incredibly distinguished professors. If you told me 6 and a half months ago that I would be sitting at a dining hall in Ann Arbor, Michigan at this exact moment, I probably wouldn’t have believed you. But now that I am here, I know I am in my right place.

My first point in saying all this is to remind you that, as crazy and sometimes unfair the college process seems at times, you are going to find yourself at the school that will allow you to fit in well both academically and socially. You will find your right place. In my opinion, there is no formula for you to find your perfect college, and there isn’t just one type of school that is right for you. I ended up at a completely opposite school from my supposed “perfect formula” and I am incredibly happy and satisfied both socially and academically.

I know my next few sentences will sound cliche, but I really can’t stress how important they are, and I hope I can shed some positive light on a somewhat negative process. The decision process by colleges is somewhat ambiguous. It’s hard to accept, but there are so many factors completely out of your control that go into a college’s decision. DON’T let them get to you. It took reading five waitlist letters for me to finally believe it, but our generation is incredibly talented and diverse and intelligent, and the highly selective schools simply don’t have room for everybody that they’d love to take. That’s ok. Know that you WILL be commended for all of your hard work in high school, even if that doesn’t mean an acceptance into an Ivy League School. And also know that there is ABSOLUTELY nothing wrong with selecting a school that isn’t your parent’s alma mater, that gives you more money than a school ranked higher on U.S. News and World Report, or that you feel might be a better academic or social fit than a school that may otherwise be thought of as more selective. As cheesy as this sounds is, there truly is no one path to success.

For now, focus on making the most of your senior year! This year is going to come at you with a lot of grown-up decisions, but I promise you that it is the best year of your life. Have fun and make incredible memories with your friends! They (along with your parents) will be the people who hold you up as you navigate through the tough first few weeks of college. For now, submit your college applications and apply for scholarships and FAFSA. Other than that, try to put college out of your mind as much as possible. Focus on rocking out your academics your first semester (I PROMISE, you’ll want to. I truly believe my first semester grades played a big factor into getting into this incredible program)! 

There will be a lot of talk about college by both your peers and adults, but don’t let that get to you. There is no use in stressing once you press “submit.” Use the time before April 1st to make memories and try things you’ve never done before! Go to the final performance or Senior Night of a sport or club you’ve never been to before! Senior year is an incredible year when you finally let yourself open up to people you’ve never talked to before. You will feel closer to your class than you’ve ever felt. Enjoy it! You will see a lot of transition over the next year, but just take it day by day and live in the moment. I promise, it’ll be the best year of your life! :)

My Summer Journaling Inspiration

*warning: this post may be very sentimental and cheesy*

As another school year comes to a close, I can't help but reflect back on how much I've grown this year - within my friendships, as a student, and through the discovery of who I am right now and who I want to be in the future. I am so blessed and I could not be more grateful for the constant support I received from my friends, family, and teachers. I truly believe that this was one of the best years of my life! That's not to say I was completely free of struggles - I just learned different ways of handling them. Looking back, it would have been nice to have something to look through and read to inspire me when I was feeling lost or stressed.  

That's why this summer, I plan to document one piece of inspiration every night - be it a quote, lyric, or thought to remember - that I can look through in the future. I can't wait to have an amazing summer hanging out with friends and traveling all over the world. As I look forward to next year, it will be nice to be able to remind myself of these experiences that I hope to embody with this journal.

Months ago, I received this journal in the mail for my birthday from my amazing best friend Stephanie (check out her website/blog at http://pinkdjewelry.com/), and I knew right away I wanted to use it for something special, I just couldn't decide on what to write at the time. When I decided to journal this summer, I realized that this would be the perfect use for it! I can't wait to see what inspiration I come up with by the end of the summer, and it will be great having a reminder of my best friend with me throughout all my travels!

How do you plan on documenting your summer experiences?  

xo, Sarah :)

Lipstick I'm Loving: Maybelline ColorSensational Vivid in "Shocking Coral"

 Hello beauties!

Memorial Day Weekend for me always highlights the kick-off to summer. It marks the beginning of fun-filled days of relaxing in the sunshine with friends and family! It's also my favorite season for clothes and fashion - I LOVE wearing bright colors and prints, rocking white dresses, and taking more risks in my make-up!

I've always been more of a conservative lipstick wearer, usually sticking to my staple light pinks and nudes while experimenting with color more on my eyes. However, when Maybelline released their new "ColorSensational Vivid" line, I couldn't resist trying out one of their beautifully pigmented and bright lipsticks perfect for summer.

The color I decided to try was "Shocking Coral" and from the moment I put it on, I knew it was my new favorite for summer! At first, I was shocked (get it? haha) by how bright and pigmented it was - the name "vivid" wasn't kidding! Being so fair, I usually don't like to wear colors that are so bright, but I found this lipstick to be very wearable. It may be a bit too bright for daytime classes or work, but it is perfect for a night out or formal event this season!

The formulation is also surprisingly very nourishing - it includes honey nectar as one of its ingredients! Because it is a lipstick, I wouldn't say it's "moisturizing" per say, but I loved how it prevented my lips from drying out like many other lipsticks I've tried. The honey nectar also helps add a hint of a sweet scent, which I loved!

The staying power is kind of what you would expect from a drugstore lipstick. Although I loved how perfect this lipstick looked with my dress and makeup look when I wore it on my prom night, I did have to reapply it. It did keep a bit of pigmentation throughout the night, but I reapplied it after eating and at other times during the night. 

      

                       

                         "Shocking Coral," with flash                            "Shocking Coral," without flash

As with any other coral color, it is really difficult to capture on camera its true color. I have included two comparisons with both flash and without flash, but I'd definitely say that it's best representation is in the picture that I included above - from my prom night! :) 

       

                      "Shocking Coral," with flash                                   "Shocking Coral," without flash

Overall, this is one of my favorite products I've bought recently. It's DEFINITELY worth the price at most drugstores (around $5-$7)! I can't wait to try it in other colors! Which color do you want to try? 

Trend I'm Loving: Statement Necklaces!

If there's one fashion trend I've noticed recently, it's definitely the statement necklace trend. They're literally EVERYWHERE and I couldn't be more excited! 

As someone who has always been a big fan conservative and understated jewelry, I wasn't taken by this trend at first. However, when I was shopping with my sister for one of her sorority events, I instantly fell in love! And the best part of this trend? They come in any style/color/shape/price range you could ask for. I personally prefer buying fun and funky jewelry at more inexpensive stores just because I don't tend to wear them on a regular basis, but obviously that it is a matter of personal choice. I love how statement necklaces allow me to be colorful and bold, like my favorite necklace shown above from Forever 21 (around $12)! 

However, when wearing such a statement piece, it's important to remember that less really is more. The necklace should be the central focus of the outfit, so other accessories and outfit pieces should be kept relatively simple (especially avoid large earrings - they can be extremely distracting). I wore this necklace on New Years Eve with a black peplum blouse, darkwash jeans, a simple chain bracelet, gold stud earrings, and gold ballet flats, and this was the perfect combination to feature such a statement piece. 

Looking towards the spring, I have noticed tons of styles for statement necklaces, especially in bright, neon colors. Will you try out this fun trend?

P.S. Check out my Instagram Page :) @SarahLindsey1

How I stay organized: My Lilly Pulitzer Agenda!

Hey there beauties! A few years ago, I made a New Year's resolution to "organize my life". This task can definitely seem daunting, but it has been one of the few resolutions I've managed to keep - for that year and beyond!

If you're like me, you love colors, patterns, and anything girly :) When I first decided to get an agenda, it didn't take me long to discover Lilly Pulitzer's line of cute, printed school supplies. I've been a huge Lilly Pulitzer fan my entire life (my mom used to dress my sister and I in matching Lilly dresses growing up!), so I went ahead and bought one of their "Small Agendas". 

The agenda I'm showing below is the one I bought for the 2012-2013 school year. It's in the print "Lilly's Pink Skip on It", which is one of my favorites that is available now (I love this print so much I also have a matching coffee travel mug in it). The size is 4-3/8" x 6-5/8", so it's fits perfectly into a handbag, purse, or backpack. They also have larger sizes, but I feel the small size is the most convenient for my life.


The agenda is so practical for its small size. Each month starts with a full month overview with important holidays, and then the following pages show breakdowns for each week of the month. Each date has 6 empty lines where you can write notes, appointments, or to-do lists. But my favorite part is that each month is printed with a different theme with cute sayings, pictures, and colors! I always get compliments from my friends about how cute my agenda is!  

The first few pages of the agenda has stickers you can use to decorate throughout the year, "Reasons for a Party" (a list of holidays), spaces to write contact numbers and addresses, as well as a few pages for notes. I use these note pages to write important to-do lists before vacations, inspirational quotes, as well as my summer and semester bucket lists! 

As a hyper-organized person, I color-code my agenda. I got a set of super-cheap and cute colored pens from Office Depot, and I assigned each color to a category. 


                    
           

Overall, I love my agenda so much. I repurchase a new agenda from Lilly Pulitzer every year and it helps me stay so organized! For only $16, it's definitely worth it. It's available online from their website or select stores listed on their website. Stay beauteous! :) xoxo

http://www.lillypulitzer.com/product/Accessories-Shoes/Agendas/entity/pc/61/c/219/4077.uts?swatchName=Lillys+Pink+Dirty+Shirley  

Christmas-y Coffee (without the calories)!

        One of my favorite things to do during the Christmas season is go to Starbucks with friends to spend time with great company, enjoy Starbucks's seasonal Christmas drinks and listen to music. Now, we all love their Peppermint Hot Chocolate and their Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha, but those are loaded with tons of fat, sugar, and calories (up to 500 calories for a Grande with whipped cream)! To avoid ending up like Santa at the end of the holiday season, I have found sneaky ways to enjoy holiday drinks without the calories :)

1. Starbucks Christmas Blend with Steamed Soy Topper and Sugar-Free Peppermint Syrup

        Yes, this is a mouthful to say, but its the easiest and lowest-calorie way to fake a peppermint latte. With only about 30 calories in a Grande, you still get everyone's favorite foamy bubbles from the steamed soy milk without the heavy fat of half-and-half or 2% milk. The sugar-free peppermint syrup adds the perfect amount of "Christmas" that blends nicely with their Christmas Blend coffee. Depending on how sweet you like your coffee (I definitely like mine sweet!), you can also add some Splenda or Truvia sweetener.

2. Starbucks Skinny Peppermint Mocha 

        This is also a great choice - it's the "healthy option" that they advertise for the Christmas season. With espresso, steamed non-fat milk, sugar free mocha syrup, and sugar free peppermint syrup. Plus, it only has 130 calories in a Grande. It has more milk in it than the drink I listed above, hence the larger amount of calories. However, it's still a great option for those who are watching their calories and it has a great authentic taste!

And for when you make coffee at home....

Grocery Stores - $3-4 for 32 oz. (about 63 servings)

        When I saw this in the grocery store, I got so excited! As much as I love Starbucks coffee, it can get really expensive to make into a habit. Every morning, I use CoffeeMate's Sugar Free Peppermint Mocha creamer in my coffee. Each serving (which is 1 tbsp - I usually use a little more because I like my coffee to be creamy), has no sugar (duh), 15 calories, and only 1 gram of fat. The verdict on the taste? Well, it's not amazing, but it leaves my coffee with at least a little hint of peppermint and for such low calories (and fat and sugar), I don't mind at all. I usually add a little Truvia to sweeten it up a bit.

Enjoy the wonderful season with family and friends :) Happy Holidays!

NOTD: OPI Bogota Blackberry

After spending a fabulous summer in Washington, DC, I am back in beautiful Chicago - and fall is here! I love sweater weather, warm boots, pumpkin spice lattes, and the colorful leaves! Last night, I decided to bring out my all-time favorite nail polish, OPI Bogota Blackberry. I love this color and I have so many memories wearing it :)

2 coats OPI Bogota Blackberry + 1 coat Seche Vite top coat

$8.50 at Ulta

It's a beautiful burgundy color with a microshimmer effect under light. When topped with a great top coat, it gives such a glossy and professional feel. The consistency is also great - it goes on even with the perfect "thickness" and no bubbles. Plus, it's perfect for any occasion. It's conservative enough for school or work, but also fun and dressy enough for a dinner, a party, or a night out! Looking ahead, it's also great for the holiday season because of its festive color. It's a definite staple in my collection and it will never go out of style :) 

Enjoy this beautiful season beauties! :)

Summer is Here: Protect Yourself!

Hello beauties! I'm so excited that summer is finally here! I was guilty of spending too much time at the pool and beach this past week, so I'd thought I would share some of my tips and tricks about protecting skin from the sun. Sun protection is especially important to me because I have a history of skin cancer in my family, but I think it's essential for everyone to protect their skin to keep it more youthful!


1. Face

Aveeno Active Naturals Natural Protection Mineral Block

For a long time, I was guilty of not wearing sunscreen on my face on a daily basis. But after a speech from my sister about the aging effects of the sun, I decided to start a longtime search for the perfect facial sunscreen. After trying what seemed like dozens of products, I found that many SPF products caused breakouts on my chin and forehead. After doing some research, I found that natural and mineral-based sunscreens are the best for people with sensitive skin. Aveeno has this great product with SPF 30 that is 100% natural. Every morning, I mix a half-dime amount with the same amount of moisturizer. Before going to the pool or beach, I apply this to my face as I would any other sunscreen.

Pros: This is SPF 30, 100% natural, oil-free, fragrance-free, and waterproof.

Cons: I couldn't find it for a long time! I fell in love after trying a sample of this product, but I couldn't find it at my local Walgreens, CVS, or Jewel. Finally, I was able to snag the last one in stock on a trip to Ulta.

Available at: Ulta, Target, Drugstore.com

Price: $10.99

2. Body

Left: Coppertone Tanning Dry Oil Continuous Spray SPF 10

As I mentioned in my "5 Facts About My Skin" post, I have fair skin that is able to tan if I use the right products. This is that product! I have tried tanning oil after tanning oil to get good results without a lobster red burn. This is the first tanning product I have used that I am completely in love with.

Pros: It gives great tanning results, doesn't cause my skin to burn, leaves a beautiful shine after I spray it, and has a super easy-to-use spray application.

Cons: It smells average - exactly what you'd expect a tanning oil to smell like. Also, keep away from the hair!! If just a little bit gets in hair when spraying, it will leave it looking greasy and sticky.

Where to buy: Virtually any drugstore! CVS, Walgreens, Target, Jewel, Walmart.

Price: About $9.99

Right: Coppertone Sport Continuous Spray SPF 30

For those times when I want a heavy duty sunscreen, I choose this sport, sweatproof sunscreen. With a higher SPF, it offers more protection than regular tanning oil. I oftentimes use this when I do a lot of physical activity outside versus just laying out by the pool or beach.

Pros: Higher SPF than tanning oil, sweatproof and waterproof, same easy application, lasts a long time, doesn't burn my skin.

Cons: Like the tanning oil, it doesn't smell amazing, and it can get sticky.

Where to buy: Same as above! CVS, Walgreens, Target, Jewel, Walmart.

Price: About $9.79

3. Lips

Left: Maybelline Baby Lips in Pink Punch

Ever since I purchased this tinted lip balm in my last haul, I have fallen in love with it! It not only gives good color and smells amazing, but it also protects from the sun! I love wearing this to the beach so I can have a little glam without compromising protection from the sun!  

Pros: It's SPF 20, it doesn't dry my lips, it gives great color payoff, it's offered for a super low price, and it smells like a perfect fruity summer! 

Cons: As much as I absolutely love this product, I have noticed sometimes the balm collects at the corners of my mouth. However, that's just a very minor concern for me. 

Where to buy: Ulta, Target, and all drugstores! 

Price: $2.99

Right: Panama Jack Lip Balm in Vanilla

This product is possibly the epitome of all sun-protecting lip balms. It offers great protection and such a yummy taste! Chapped lips are no fun, and this product does an amazing job moisturizing the lips as well as providing a beautiful clear sheen that almost gives off the effect of a lip gloss!

Pros: It's SPF 45 (yes, 45!!), it's very moisturizing, it makes my lips look healthy and beautiful, it comes in both a yummy vanilla and tropical flavor, and it's a great value for a low price!

Cons: It's difficult to find and isn't sold at any of my local drugstores.

Where to buy: Unfortunately, it is only available off the Panama Jack website.

Price: $2.30

4. Wear a floppy sunhat! 

They are super cute for the summer season and they also provide shade from the sun! They can also help prevent hard-to-avoid scalp burns. My favorites are at Forever 21 and are very affordable.

I hope this post gives you an idea of what I do to protect myself from the sun. Now go outside and enjoy this beautiful weather! :) 

5 Facts About My Skin!

Hello beauties! The past few months have been an absolute whirlwind for me, but I'm happy to say that I am back in full-force blogging mode! Since I hope to do quite a bit of skin product reviews and tips, I thought it would be a good idea to write a short post just explaining my skin - freckles and all! 


1. Let's start with the basics: my nationality. I am mostly Norwegian and German, with a little hint of English. So what does that mean? I'm very fair with freckles! In the winter, my freckles are almost unnoticeable, but they quickly darken up in the summer. And as fair as I am, I do have the ability to tan if I use the right products. 


2. I do have history of skin cancer in my family, so I am very careful about protecting my skin from the sun! Look for an upcoming post on how I protect myself with my favorite sunblock products.


3. I have combination skin! If you don't already know, it means my forehead, nose, and chin are all oily while my cheeks are dry. 


4. I have very acne-prone skin in the areas that are oily - especially my chin and forehead. But, after working with a dermatologist to find the best acne medication for me, I have been almost completely clear! I very rarely have a breakout and if I do, it is usually very small. However, please remember that I am not a professional, so I always encourage people struggling with acne to speak to a dermatologist to find what products work best for them! :) 


5. I have Keratosis Pilaris (KP) on my arms and legs. What's KP? Basically, it's a very common and genetic skin condition that causes little red bumps and a rough texture. When I was young, my case was pretty severe, but as I've grown older, my KP has become very mild. By finding the right products that work for me, I have been able to reduce the appearance (and annoyance!) of KP.

Target and Victoria's Secret Spring Beauty Haul!

Hello beauties! A few days ago, I picked up a few goodies for spring! I don't know why, but going to Target to buy makeup products just never crossed my mind. However, I discovered their amazing selection when I was there a few days ago and it's my new favorite when looking for drugstore products! So without further ado, here is my beauty haul!

Sally Hansen "Smooth and Perfect" in 07 Sea

On my last blog post, I said how I've been obsessed with the mint green trend this spring/summer and have been looking for the perfect nail polish. I LOVE this color! Under some lighting, it comes off as a pretty, light green that compliments my fair skin tone (sometimes I feel greens don't compliment my reddish pale skintone). Under other lighting (like the one above) it comes off as almost a Tiffany blue! It also is supposed to contain ginseng, camelia oil, and lotus to help make nails stronger and healthier! I picked it up for $5.49 at Target, but almost all drugstores carry Sally Hansen. Make sure to check before shopping to be sure they have this specific line, though.

Maybelline Baby Lips in 25 Pink Punch

I loved the color payoff of the Revlon Lip Butters, but because I am more of a lip balm kind of girl, I felt they weren't quite moisturizing enough. After reading great reviews for the Maybelline Baby Lips, I decided I would give them a shot! I wanted a color that I could wear daily that was fruity with a little color. I'm not going to go too in-depth now because I hope to do a full review of all my lip products for spring and summer, but I think this product will be a staple in my daily routine! Plus, I picked it up for $2.99 and it can be found at almost all Ultas and drugstores! Here is a swatch:

e.l.f. Studio Blush in Pink Passion

First of all, I would like to say how impressed I am with e.lf.'s display at Target. They had a great selection and super affordable prices! I also heard great things about this blush and so I decided to try it for myself! I already have a favorite daily blush, but I've been looking for a color that is a little more dramatic for going out. Pink Passion was my favorite of the display because of its bright, fun, and matte color. Plus it's only $3!!! This is the hardest to find, however, because in my area it's only available at Target. Look out for a full post on all my favorite blushes and bronzer (this will definitely be in it)! 

Rimmel Natural Bronzer in 021 Sun Light

Call me crazy, but I have never been one to wear bronzer. Most of the ones I've tried have been unnaturally shimmery and I always felt that because I am so fair, wearing bronzer would look like I'm trying to hard. However, after reading a blog post by my best friend Steph (www.expressteph.blogspot.com), I thought, why not try it again! This is the same bronzer she listed in her favorites for spring, but I chose one shade lighter. I love that it's matte and after my first time wearing it, I'm impressed! I will definitely do more of a review later on in my favorite blushes and bronzer post! This was $4.29 and can be found at a variety of drugstores and Ulta!

e.l.f. Essential Total Face Brush

I am someone who believes in the "try-before-you-buy" method, and since I am new to bronzer, I decided I am going to try applying it with different types of brushes before I go out to MAC to pick up a more high-end brush to add to my collection. I have a few other synthetic brushes like this, but I thought it would be nice to designate one brush for this bronzer. For a synthetic brush, the bristles seem very soft on my face and overall, it seems like a very good value for only being $1.00! After I decide on a high-end brush, I will probably keep this one (depending on how long it lasts) in my travel bag. Like I said before, e.l.f. products are sometimes hard to find, but are at Target! Did I mention it was $1? :)

Seche-Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

For a while, I have been using the OPI Top Coat. However, on my recent trip to San Diego, it exploded on the plane! Talk about embarrassing, I had it in my carry-on and I had the whole back half of the plane complaining on how it smelled like nail polish! Anyways, after hearing endless raves from other bloggers on this product, I decided to try it myself! After my first use, I know this is a staple product to my collection. It dries fast, doesn't streak, and looks so professional! I ended up getting it from Target for $9.99 but I have been surprised to see it almost everywhere - Ulta, CVS, Walgreens, and others, even my local salon uses it! 

Victoria's Secret VS Fantasies Fragrance Mist in Coconut Passion

This isn't from Target, but it's a recent beauty buy that I have to share with you! I have been OBSESSED with the smell of coconut lately, and I knew I needed some kind of body or fragrance mist for the spring and summer. I have always loved Victoria's Secret's fragrances and lotions and they have such a great selection! This smell is so perfect for summer - a warm mix of vanilla and coconut. I will probably buy a travel spray bottle so I take some of this body mist with me everywhere! I wore this the other day and got quite a few compliments, even from one of my guy friends! The 8.4 oz bottle retails for $12, but because I had a coupon, I got it for $2! 

I hope you enjoyed this haul! Feel free to leave you comments on either products you feel I should try out or your opinions on these products! Enjoy your spring :) 

My Top 5 Nail Polishes for Spring 2012!

If there's one thing to know about me, it's that I'm a huge nail polish junkie! These are the colors that I will be wearing most this season. Although I love nail polish, I always tend to find myself wearing more pinks and neutrals that can be worn with all different outfits. However, this spring I have fallen in love with corals! I've also have a recent love for mint green but have yet to find a nail polish favorite. Please feel free to comment with your favorites. :)

From left to right: OPI "It's All Greek To Me", OPI "Sweetheart", OPI "I Vant to be A-Lone Star", Essie "Cute as a Button", Sally Hansen "Strobe Light" (All have 2 coats and top coat)

OPI "It's All Greek To Me"

This is definitely one of my favorite nail polishes out there! It's a shimmery hot pink with a slight blue undertone. I have very fair skin, and it's not too dark or overpowering. It goes on very smooth and is one of those nail polishes that just makes you happy when you wear it! It also one of my favorites to wear on my toes. I usually find the best selection of OPI Polishes at Ulta for around $8.50.

OPI "Sweetheart"

If I had to choose one nail polish to call my absolute favorite, this would be it! It's a slight pinky nude that is just classic. Wearing it is the closest thing to a French Manicure because it goes with absolutely everything. This is my go-to polish and I tend to wear it a lot during the week when I don't necessarily want to change my nail color often. Usually around $8.50.

OPI "I Vant to be A-Lone Star"

Like I said before, I have always been a pink and neutral kind of girl, but I love this sky blue shade for spring. The light color compliments my fair skin tone and it almost matches my eye color! However, I have noticed that it sometimes gets streaky with time, but I tend to change my color often anyway. Usually around $8.50.

Essie "Cute as a Button"

I have fallen in love with corals this spring and this is by far my favorite coral nail polish! However, this picture doesn't do the color justice. I notice the color kind of changes depending on the color i'm wearing - it changes anywhere between an orange and a light pink. This is probably the color I'm wearing most this spring! I picked this up at Walgreens for $8.00, but can pretty much be found at any drugstore or Ulta.

Sally Hansen "Strobe Light"

This is such a fun, sparkly color that I love to wear on the weekends! Although there are all different colors of glitter, it gives an overall pink glitter effect. I've seen it compared to OPI's "Teenage Dream", but I've never compared the two myself. Overall, it lasts very long and is a fun color without being too over-the-top! I got this from Walgreens for about $2.99 - so worth the price! I've found Target and Walgreens have the best selection of Sally Hansen nail polishes!

I hope you enjoyed my favorite 5 spring nail polishes! What are yours? :) 

Welcome to my Blog!

After being inspired by various beauty bloggers, I thought I would start a blog to share ideas of my own! I am a firm believer that true "beauty" is the reflection of each person's unique personalities and the way we express ourselves. So with my blog, I will not only be doing posts and reviews on my favorite beauty products and style trends, but I will also share my tips and tricks on how I stay healthy, organized, and together (well, most of the time)! And who knows? There just might be a few posts about my non-beauty related favorites :) So go out there and LiveBeauteous :)