Spring Nail Trends

Clothes aren't the only thing that sport the spring color trends.
Here are seven colors that will keep your nails and toes on point this season.

Creamsicle

     Nars - Adelita

  One of my favorites for the season!  This creamsicle color is a nice fresh change from the coral craze from last year.  

Deep Coral

     Butter London - Jaffa

  Coral is still in full swing for spring but this season it goes to deeper tones.  Look for corals with a fuchsia base, this will add great depth.  

"Nairobi Blue"

     Deborah Lippmann - Flowers In Her Hair

  Thank you Lupita Nyong'o for making this my new favorite color...for life.  

Hello Yellow!

     OPI - I Just Can't Cope-Acabana

  Since I'm sure you all are less than likely to wear taxi cab yellow, wearing it on your nails is an easy way to play with this color.  It's fun and definitely a statement.  Tip: For cooler and lighter skin tones, play with the pale yellows to avoid too much of a sharp contrast. 

Bubblegum

     Topshop - Pastels, Keepin' It Sweet

  There are so many different shades of pinks and this spring its all about that true bubblegum color.  Not too bright but not too pale.  Look for pinks with neutral undertones. 

Radiant Orchid

     Essie - Warm Toasty Turtleneck

  If you are finding it hard to wear Pantone's Color of the Year, the nails are a perfect way to experiment with it. 

Mint

     Essie - Mint Candy Apple

 Mint is a spring classic and I hope it never goes away.  To go with this classic style, this fan favorite polish is perfect!

What color are you most looking forward to?

Inside My Beauty Boxes: Ipsy

July 2013's Ipsy bag was all about "Beach Beauty."

This month's glam bag was a cylinder neon pink waterproof bag, perfect to throw in your beach bag!

Full Size 

BH Cosmetics California Collection - $25.90 for each palette 

(Hollywood, San Francisco, Malibu) 20 shades in each palette

Sample Size

$3.90 for 3 shadows

The California Collection is 3 individual palettes focused on getting a look designed for 3 major spots in California: Hollywood, San Francisco, and Malibu.  This palette had one shade from each of these palettes.  I like the colors but the pigmentation was not that great and they were quite dry and chalky. Definitely not worth $25.90!

Rating: 2 stars

Full Size

POP Beauty Pouty Pop Crayon Kit - $25 for 6

Sample Size

$4.16 for 1

Ipsy gave away 3 of the 6 shades to their subscribers.  I received Coral Crush (middle pictured) and I LOVE it! These crayons have great pigmentation and are super moisturizing! I was amazed at how hydrating they were.  These are a must. 

Rating: 5 stars

Full Size

COOLA Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 - $36 for 1.7 oz/ 50 ml

Sample Size

$5.04 for 0.23 fl oz/ 7 ml

I have received many COOLA products from Birchbox and I also like them.  They are very light and don't have that awful sunscreen scent.  I also love how they don't cake up your make up or give a white cast.  If this was less expensive I would probably have this in my daily routine. 

Rating: 5 stars

Full Size

Nailtini Straight Up Color Nail Laquer in Mai Tai - $13 for 0.5 fl oz

One thing I love about Ipsy is that they give FULL SIZE nail polished instead of sample sizes like Birchbox.  But one thing Birchbox has better is color choice and quality.

*Note: Essie's "Meet Me at Sunset" is an almost perfect (and affordable) dupe*

Rating: 3 stars

Full Size

Sexy Hair Big Sexy Hair Weather Proof Humidity Resistant Spray - $18.95 for 3.4 oz

Sample Size

$6.32 for 1.4 oz

I really enjoyed this hair spray.  It helped reduce my frizz and keep my style in place with the crunch.  The only downside was the smell, I had to spray perfume on after to get it to go away.

No bueno. 

Rating: 3 stars

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Retail Price: $118.85 (full size) $32.42 (sample size)

Bag Cost: $10

Full Size Products: 1 product

The winner of July 2013 Inside My Beauty Boxes is

BIRCHBOX!

Check out my Birchbox post here.