Summer Nail Picks + Advice

Believe it or not, summer is right around the corner! Time goes so fast these days; I still feel like I pulled out my  UGG collection yesterday!

With summer, comes nail polish, and with nail polish, comes the ever-heated debate of colors. Which color is "this summer"? What kind of enamel should I wear my polish in? Is glitter acceptable nowadays?

Here's a brief  of what polishes you should be sporting this season:

Bright, vibrant nails in neon and "hot" colors (red, orange, and yellow) are going to be painted on nails like crazy. These colors are amazing when color blocking (mix some neutral shades of white and silver in) and goes along perfectly with the upcoming wild, flashy fashion trend. Steer clear of glitter, as it looks strange when paired with neon colors. As for matte nails, they're in, but they're not crazy hot yet. It's safer to play your nails with the original, glossy surface on top. (And in my opinion, looks nicer with brighter colors.)

Advice I would give to nail polish and manicure seekers-and-doers this season is to steer clear of any plum colors or elaborate designs. Keep it simple with a solid color - the furthest you should really go is color blocking. Floral is a tad bit yesterday, and no one appreciates the look of unhealthy and untrimmed nails blotted with rhinestones and whimsy swirls. Natural and simple is the best way to go this season!

Xo, Riella

Favoritella: Lipsticks

Lips can either make or break an outfit or look. Sometimes I like to go bold, but other times I shy away from the bright colors and go for a more pastel, "Earth-y" tone. Colors aside, the brand of the lipstick your using can also be the determining factor of your look. I definitely play favoritism in the brands of my lipsticks. Some can make your lips look like candy, while others tend to make your lips appear chap. 

So which lip product should you use, exactly? Here's a list of my personal picks when it comes down to lipsticks...enjoy!

1. Jouer Cosmetics Hydrating Lipstick

This is an absolutely amazing lip product if you're looking for something that doesn't make your lips feel dry or chap. The color stays true the whole day and Jouer also offers a huge variety of (pretty) shades in both pastel and bold.

2. Benefit Full-Finish Lipstick

This lipstick is no doubt true to it's name; it's a "full-finish". It applies super smoothly and the color always comes out the same shade as the color in the stick. Even better? It's wallet-friendly compared to other top-brand lip products and you won't have to worry about feeling guilty for spending money afterwards.

3. Clinique Almost Lipstick

I love this "lipstick" because it offers the glossy and light-weight feel to lip gloss, but the enduring color to lipstick. You get the best of both worlds and the colors that Clinique offers are all "wearable" and
school/work appropriate.

4. NYX Cosmetics Round Lipstick
This has to be my favorite, all-around lipstick. There are so, so many colors available, from busty purple to light tan. The formula is absolutely amazing and barely ever smudges; and, you can get it for a mere $4.00, which is a steal even for a bad lipstick.

Xo, Riella