Showing posts with label Zara. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Zara. Show all posts

July 29, 2013

Nail Polish & Nail Art

Painting nails have become a way to accessorize (variety of colors and designs) and joins bags and shoes as great ways to liven up an outfit. Below are nail polish colors for every activity in the day.
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...for work (white accessories and a latte)
...for an afternoon of shopping (peach accessories and a sparkling water)
...for a night out with the girls (purple accessories and a martini)
 
accessories & shoes for every part of the day

And an ombre nailpolish look for a weekend workout (zumba, anyone?)

ombre nail polish

Below are some pictures from the recent Portland trip...we L-O-V-E Portland. Enjoy!
They eat seasonally in Oregon...even the fast food restaurant chain, Burgerville, serves season food (onion rings only when in season, blackberry shakes only when in season and so forth...their shakes were truly the best I have ever had).
Our sister participated in the Portland Bridge Swim - eleven miles! She rocks.
Delicious food and wine at Natural Selection - a prefixed four course meal with wine pairings. Awesome bar cart.
High bun...love it. I have been sporting this look forever as I played waterpolo in high school and it was the easiest go-to hairstyle post game. I called it the "wet knot" since my hair was always wet (morning and afternoon practices) and it was like a knot on the top of my head.
~m&s

July 15, 2013

the beach

With summer in full swing, we have been spending a lot of time at the beach. 
Below are some essentials for some fun under the sun...
the beach essentials
To Shield (Sunscreen and Lip Balm)
To Enjoy (Ipod Shuffle, Book, Magazine)
To Quench (Water)
To Paint (Nailpolish)
To Dry (Personalized Towel)
To Restore (Aloe Vera and Lotion)

...as well as a day to night outfit option. We always like to walk into town and have a meal after spending the day at the beach (get a glass of wine and watch the sun set) but don't want to show up to the restaurant all sandy. This easy outfit change allows you to freshen up without have to bring a suitcase full of clothes. These jean shorts are beachy, casual and comfortable but can easily become glamorous with the right shoes and accessories.
 
jean shorts: day to night
Hope you all are having a wonderful summer thus far! 
What are your summer essentials?
~m&s