What's In My Purse?

I thought it would be fun and different to do a what's in my purse? blog so here it is...

 

 

I am using my Vera Bradley Cargo Sling in Flower Shower. It zips closed.

 

 

This is the inside and it has three pocket on the back of the inside as well.

 

 

These are the things I have in the inside pockets.

 

The first pocket - a mirror and hand sanitizer

The second pocket - a pen and my checkbook

The third pocket - travel size body spray and lotion

 

 

In the big inside part I keep my kindle and my makeup bag. The kindle case is the Vera Bradley Medium Tablet Sleeve in Lola (lol) and the makeup bag is a free one I got from Sephora (obviously). I also have a blog post about what is currently in my makeup bag so be sure to check that out if you haven't already!

 

 

There are two front pockets that snap closed.

 

 

In the left pocket I have a small change purse that I keep an extra phone battery in and a reusable bag. In the second pocket I keep this Small Wristlet in Provencal from Vera Bradley, I keep my IPOD in it.

 

 

There is a zippered pocket in the bag of the purse.

 

 

In it I keep my wallet which is also in Flower Shower and it's the Turn and lock wallet.

 

 

There are also two opened pockets on both ends of the purse.

 

 

In them I keep a small flashlight and cough drops or gum or a small bottle of something to drink if I can find one thin enough.

 

I also forgot to put my keys in the picture of the stuff that I keep in the big section of my purse. I also should mention that the purse also has an adjustable strap so you can wear it short and use it as a shoulder bag or you can wear it longer and use it as an over the shoulder bag. I usually use it short. I love this bag!

 

So that's what I keep in my purse. What do you keep in yours?

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

 

 

Purse, Wallet & Makeup Bag Collection

Todays blog I am showing my purse, wallet and makeup bag collection. I don't have many at the moment. I recently did some Spring cleaning and donated a lot of things that I no longer use. I hope you enjoy what I have left!

 

 

After doing Spring cleaning, I was left with my three Vera Bradley Purses. I love the designs and colors of Vera Bradley bags. They are also very good quality and if you can catch a sale they are not too badly priced either. I am listed the style and color from left to right.

 

The Villager - Bali Blue

The Hipster - Doodle Daisy

The Cargo Sling - Flower Shower

 

These are my wallets, change purses and makeup bags. I am listing them left to right from the top to the bottom.

 

 

Vera Bradley - Zip around wallet in Bali Blue

Vera Bradley - Kiss Lock Wallet in Limes Up

Plaid change purse from Claire's

Vera Bradley - Turn and lock wallet in Flower Shower

Sephora makeup bag

Cheetah small makeup bag (free item from somewhere)

Vera Bradley - Small wristlet in Provencal

Vera Bradley - Change purse in Provencal

 

That's my purse, wallet and makeup bag collection. I am definitely looking forward to adding some more to my collection in the future!!!

 

Thanks for reading :)

XOXO Lola

Top Spring/Summer Nail Polishes

Hello Guys!

 

Todays blog is about my top Spring and Summer nail polishes. These are my own personal opinions and the colors are what I normally grab for but they are not the only ones that you can wear. Everyone is free to use whatever color they chose and it's not limited to the season. There is no rule that you can't wear a bright polish in the Winter and a dark color in the Spring. Usually I tend to use darker colors in the Fall and Winter and light and bright colors in the Spring and Summer but sometimes I switch it up and wear whatever I feel like wearing the day that I paint my nails. I also wear white and black polishes all year round. It's all what you prefer and what you feel like wearing.

 

The polishes that I chose in the pictures are just general colors and not necessarily my top brands or colors but just the ones that I could get to. I have the worst nail polish storage right now so its almost impossible to paint my nails at this point because I need to move everything around! If anyone has any suggestions on nail polish storage definitely let me know in the comments or message me on Instagram or Twitter!

 

So usually during the Spring I use light and pale colors. I tend to grab blue, mints, pinks, corals and peaches. These are just a few examples and the colors are listed left to right.

 

 

Sinful Colors - Hip To Be Square

Ulta - Bam-Blue-Zled

Revlon - Dreamer

Ulta - Mint Condition

China Glaze - Too Yacht Too Handle

 

 

NYC - Pink Promenade Crème

NYC - Fuchsia Shock Crème

Revlon - Apricot Nectar (This is scented and amazing!)

Butter London - Trout Pout

Revlon - Charming

 

In the Summer months I usually tend to grab brighter and neon colors. These colors are also listed left to right.

 

 

NYC - Midtown Mimosa

Revlon - Sassy

Essence - L.O.L.

Essence - Break Through

Essence - Let's Get Lost

Essie - e-nuf is e-nuf

Revlon - Fearless

 

I sometimes use glitter depending on my mood. Usually I use it as an accent nail because it is so hard to get off! I tend to grab lighter glitter and silver and golds.

 

 

NYC - Pink Bling

L.A. Colors - Sparkling Diamonds

Hard Candy - King Of Pop

E.L.F. - Fairy Dust

E.L.F. - Dream Maker

O.P.I. - Carrie'd Away (Carrie Underwood collection)

 

So those are my choices for Spring and Summer nail polishes. As I said before it's a personal preference and what I usually tend to grab for but like everyone else my tastes and moods change and I paint my nails any color that I want to wear at the moment.

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

I Love Spring Tag!

Now that we are officially into Spring, I thought todays blog would be the I Love Spring Tag that I have seen on YouTube. I really like watching these videos, even though some of them are really old. So here are my favorite Spring things...

1. Favorite spring nail polish?

For Spring I love pastel colors. I love Corals, Peaches, Minty Greens, Light Pinks & Light Blues

Julie G-Fred, Urban Outfitters-Pixie & Gotta Have It, China Glaze-Too Yacht Too Handle, Revlon-Apricot Nectar 

2. What is your must-have lip color this spring?

I don't wear lipstick much but I usually lean towards a light pink lip gloss.

3. What is your favorite spring dress?

I don't wear dresses at all. My go to clothing items for summer are capris and T.shirts

4. What's your favorite flower?

I love Orchids, Roses & Sunflowers

5. Favorite spring scarf/accessory?

Favorite Spring accessory is sunglasses

6. What spring trend(s) are you most excited for this year? (makeup, fashion, or both)

I'm most excited for the bright colors, shorter sleeves & having a reason to shave my legs! LOL

7. Favorite spring candle?

I love the Bath & Body Works Strawberry Sorbet. It smells so amazing!

8. Favorite body spray/perfume for spring?

I use Bath & Body Works Sun Ripened Raspberry, Sweet Pea & Paris Amour the most in the Spring.

9. What is spring like where you live?

Spring where I live is wet and muddy for a few weeks and then green begins to grow everywhere!

10. What's your favorite thing about spring?

The warmer weather!

11. Are you a spring cleaner?

Yes. I am extremely organized.

12. Any plans for spring break or an upcoming vacation?

Unfortunately no.

I hope you enjoyed. Feel free to do your own I love Spring Tag!

Thanks for reading :)

XOXO Lola

 

Ways To Stop Biting Nails

Todays blog are ways to help you stop biting your nails. I used to be a very bad nail biter when I was younger and some of these really did help.

1. Wear fake nails. If you have fake nails on then you can't bite your natural nails.
2. Find a new habit like finger tapping, humming or chewing gum.
3. Buddy system. Have people around you that can tell you to stop when you are biting your nails.
4. Relax. Drink teas or use lotion.
5. Keep your nails groomed.
6. Apply a deterrent. Use creams and oils to stop yourself from biting. There are also things in the drugstore that taste bad that you can put on your nails.
7. Find out why you bite. I bit my nails when I was nervous or uncomfortable so I had to find something else to do instead. I now play with my hair.
8. Seek treatment. If your nail biting gets really bad then talk to a professional about things that you can do.

These are only some options and the ones that I think are the most beneficial. I stopped biting my nails but using lots of lotion because it doesn't taste great. I also started playing with my hair in situations where I would normally bite my nails.

Thanks for reading :)

XOXO Lola

Nail Dos & Don'ts

Todays blog are ways to keep your nails healthy and things to do to help keep nails strong.

1. Keep a nail file with you. If a nail breaks, file it down and don't break it off. Keeping a smooth edge will help prevent cracks and chips.

2. Don't bite your nails. (A blog post is coming)

3. Moisturize your cuticles often. I usually use cuticle oil three times a week.

4. Don't use old nail polish. If your polish gets thick and goopy, add a few drops of nail polish thinner.

5. Use base and top coats. Base coats protect nails, helps polish go on smoother & keeps polish from chipping. Top coats seal the polish, helps dry the polish faster & also helps prevent chipping.

I hope this blog helps and gives you some ideas. If you have any more suggestions, as always feel free to leave them in the comments below or on Instagram.

Thanks for reading :)

XOXO Lola

Acetone Vs. Non Acetone

Todays blog is going to be about Acetone and Non Acetone nail polish remover. Which one is better and what the difference is between the two.

Acetone ~

Acetone is a clear, strong smelling solvent. It quickly dissolves nail polish and is best for glitter and darker colors. Acetone nail polish remover is good for removing artificial nails. It can weaken and dissolve acrylics and other artificial nails so it should only be used on natural nails. Acetone can be drying to cuticles.

Non Acetone ~

Non Acetone sometimes takes longer to dissolve nail polish. It has a less intense smell. This nail polish remover can be used on natural nails but is also good for acrylics and other artificial nails. Non Acetone nail polish remover will also be gentle on nails.

The choice is yours whether to use Non Acetone or Acetone nail polish. They both have their pros and their cons.

Personally I use both. I use Acetone on darker and glitter polishes and I use Non Acetone on all other polishes and on the days when I just want to take my polish off quickly.

Thanks for reading :)

XOXO Lola

Nail Tools & Treatments Collection

Todays blog is my nail treatment and tools collection. I also included my nail polish remover and tools as well as my base coats and top coats, which I am including here instead of my nail polish collection because it was so long.

 

 

Top Coats ~

 

Essie - Matte About You

NYC - Extra Shiny Top Coat

LA Colors Top Coat

 

 

Base Coat ~

 

Orly - Bonder

 

 

Nail Treatments ~

 

Nutranail Strengthener

Strengthener & Nail Hardener

Miracle Nail

 

 

Nail Polish Remover ~

 

Equate - Non Acetone Nail Polish Remover

Swan's - Regular Nail Polish Remover

Sally Hansen - Kwik Off

 

 

Cuticle Treatment ~

 

Sally Hansen - Problem Cuticle Remover

Enreign - Cuticle Oil

 

 

Nail Tools ~

 

E.L.F. Nail File

Pink Finger Nail Clippers

 

 

Cotton Swabs

Cotton Rounds

 

That's my nail tools and treatments collection as well as nail polish removers and cuticle care.

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

 

 

 

Nail Polish Collection

A few weeks ago I did a collection of blogs that consisted of my makeup and skincare collection. Now for the next few blogs I am going to focus on nails. I am starting with my nail polish collection in todays blog. Enjoy!

 

Because I have such a big collection I grouped them by brand and I am going to list the nail polish name from left to right.

 

 

Random Polishes ~

 

Covergirl Glossy Days - Soyez Eclatante (I think is the name) 670

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel - Combustealble

Wet N Wild Fast Dry - Saved By The Blue

Sally Hansen Triple Shine - Sparks Fly

Hard Candy - King Of Pop

Petites - You Go Girl

Julie G - Fred

Revlon - Apricot Nectar (Scented)

Sally Hansen - Ice Queen

 

China Glaze ~

 

Trip Of A Lime Time

Too Yacht Too Handle

Dashboard Dreamer

Boho Blues

I Brake For Colour

Pinking Out The Window

 

Nails Inc. ~

 

Primrose Park (Mirror Metallic)\

Camden (Crackle Top Coat)

 

Maybelline Color Show ~

 

Midnight Blue

Diamond In The Rough

 

Wet N Wild Megalast ~

 

On A Trip

Tropicalia

 

Wet N Wild Wild Shine ~

 

Eggplant Frost

Tickled Pink

Blazed

 

 

Butter London ~

 

Pillar Box Red

Slapper

Buckie

Trout Pout

All Hail The Queen

West End Wonderland

 

Tips & Toes ~

 

MA 105 (green with blue & green glitter)

MA 105 (light blue)

BR 106 (peach with orange, green & gold glitter)

 

Milani ~

 

Rapid Orchid

Hot Pink

 

Deborah Lippmann ~

 

Mermaid's Dream

She Bop

Happy Birthday

 

E.L.F. ~

 

Smokin' Hot

Mango Madness

Sunflower

Mint Cream

Skinny Jeans

Lavender Mist

Electric Fuchsia

Bubble Gum Pink

Nude

Metallic Elegance

Chic Confetti

Dream Maker

Gold Star

Fairy Dust

 

L.A. Colors ~

 

Sea Siren

Pink, Purple & Blue Glitter (didn't have a name)

Silver Glitter (didn't have a name)

 

Sephora ~

 

Be A Millionaire

Green Tea Time

Pink Paradise

 

Essence ~

 

L.O.L.

Let's Get Lost

Off To Miami

Breakthrough

 

Pure Ice ~

 

Celestial

First Time

Glow In The Dark

 

Essie ~

 

E-nuf is E-nuf

Cocktails & Coconuts

No Place Like Chrome

Good As Gold

Jazzy Jubilant

 

Ulta ~

Mint Condition

Bam-Blue-Zled

Blue Streak

Fuchsiamania

Sweetheart Pink

Peach Parfait

Fine Pruned

Set The Nude

 

Sinful Colors ~

 

Ruby Ruby

Nice Stems

Hip To Be Square

Let's Talk

Cream Pink

24/7

What's Your Name

Snow Me White

 

Urban Outfitters ~

Cherry Grenadine

Left Bank (light blue)

Gotta Have It (mint green)

Pixie (medium blue)

Midnight Rider

Champagne Toast

 

L.A. Girl Color Pop ~

 

Minty

Plunge

Cornflower

Storm

 

O.P.I. ~

 

Hit The Lights (Selena Gomez collection)

Khloe Had A Little Lam-Lam (Kardashian collection)

Carrie'd Away (Carrie Underwood collection)

 

NYC Quick Dry ~

 

Columbus Circle Crimson

NY Blues

Uptown

Park Ave

 

NYC Long Wearing ~

 

Big Apple Red Crème

Broadway Burgundy Frost

Times Square Tangerine Crème

Midtown Mimosa

Tudor City Teal

Empire State Blue

Plaza Plumberry

Purple Pizzazz Frost

Fuchsia Glamour

Pink Pomegranate Crème

Fuchsia Shock Crème

Pink Bling

Black Lace Crème

French White Tip

 

Revlon ~

 

Raven Red

Graffiti Top Coat

Cherries In The Snow

Fearless

Siren

Sassy

Radiant

Dreamer

Charming

Plum Seduction

Rebel Graffiti

Chameleon

 

That's my nail polish collection. Nail polish is definitely my favorite thing to collect. I love all kinds and colors. My favorite brands are NYC, Essie, Revlon & Urban Outfitters.

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola