Mani Monday: FAIL!

A while ago I found the L'Oreal Colour Riche Nail Lingerie stickers on sale at Walmart for only $3. I really enjoy the Sally Hansen nails tickers and decided to give them a go for the cheap price. I forgot about them for a while but recently found them again and decided to try them. Let me tell you, these were a HUGE fail! I got the "shade" Something About Her As I thought it would be a really pretty overlay to a solid polish.

I read the instructions carefully to ensure I didn't mess anything up. I used OPI's drip dry drops to dry my nail polish. After letting my nails dry a tiny bit more I tried to apply the sticker and it slid right off my nail. I figured it was because of the drying drops, so I wiped down my nails and tried again. It stuck a little better this time. As I carefully flattened the sticker, tiny wrinkles showed up all over the nail. I assumed this was because it was my first try, but no. All of the nails turned out like this no matter what I did. The isntrustions said to file off the excess hanging off the nail, but that didn't work at all. It would hardly budge and I had to use nail clippers to trim it. The edges were jagged and kept getting caught on everything.

My nails looked awful and kept getting caught on any fabric so after only a few hours I had to remove them. The peeled right off super easily making me assume they wouldn't have lasted long anyways.

Even thought these were only $3, they were a waste of money. I really dislike doing bad reviews like this but I thought I should share my feelings if you're thinking of buying these. I'm not sure if they were limited edition or not.

These would have looked beautiful if they had actually worked. Maybe it was the way I was applying them, who knows. I have heard many positive reviews about these too. 

Let me know if you've tried these before, and what you think of them!

Revlon Lip Butter ~ Creme Brulee

I've actually had this lip product for quite some time now. I think I pretty much forgot about reviewing it, but here I am now! I had always wanted to try Revlon lip butters while they were trending but I never got a around to it. Fairly recently(ish), I had a $2 off coupon of Revlon lip products making this a score at $3! I had my eye on a few other shades but finally decided on the classic nude (Creme Brulee).

 Of course, I managed to clip off a nice chunk of the smooth top. This balm wasn't quite as moisturizing as I expected. Other tinted balms from different brands I've used have had the moisture of a regular lip balm. Don't get me wrong, this was more moisturizing than a lipstick but I feel like it could have been a bit more.

The color was nice. It wasn't too over the top but it also wasn't completely unnoticeable. This would be perfect for a natural, neutral look. There is also a hint of shimmer in it which draws a lot of light to your lips.

For lasting power, this wasn't the best. It lasted maybe an hour, that's even pushing it. I did really expect it to last vast amounts of time, but it would be nice to not have to apply every 30 minutes.

 OVERALL:

Color: 8/10
Lasting Power: 5/10
Moisture: 7/10
Price: 9/10
Would I repurchase?: Possibly
Would I recommend?: It depends
Overall: 7/10

I've had lip products I like better but I've also had some I didn't like quite as much.

Subtle St. Patrick's

I thought it would be fun to do a super simple St. Patrick's day post. It's one of the lesser holidays that isn't super exciting so I thought I'd share a few ways to subtly add green to your look. These ideas are great for an effortless look. So if you're looking for a way to add a subtle hint of green to your look, keep on reading!

Green Accessories

These pale green, heart-shaped studs from Call it Spring are the perfect, simple accessory to a plain outfit.

This bright green bracelet by Lia Sophia is a bold yet subtle statement piece.

If you're looking to add only the super slightest touch of green to your outfit, go for a piece of jewelry with a tiny hint of green. Floral pieces, like this necklace from Target, often have small hints of green.

Green Makeup

Green makeup can seem super intimidating but it doesn't have to be! Try a metallic olive liner like this one by Annabelle. Smudging it above your lash line can draw attention to your eyes while also incorporating a bit of green.

You can also try the same shade in an eyeshadow. This olive shadow by Tarte looks great lightly blending into the crease or smudged on the lower lash line.

Tops

 This floral tank (from Winners) effortlessly incorporates green. Add a chunky cardi, some black pants and you're set!

 The subtle shade of green in this (American Eagle) baseball tee goes perfect for a casual look. Throw on some jeans, sneakers and head out.

 This cozy sweater from Urban Outfitters has thin stripes of mint green throughout it. It's perfect for a cooler climate.

 If you're looking to go super simple, try a black tank (Winners) with a green accessory or 2!

Bottoms

 These cropped leggings from Lululemon have subtle mint green stripes at the bottom. By wearing a bit of green in your pants, it draws even less atention.

Those are all of my ideas for an effortlessly green St. Patrick's day! Enjoy :)