| fav links this week: |

1. blake lively answers 73 candid questions on vogue.com {and it makes me love her more!} source: vogue

2. the founders of pressed juicery publish their first book and harpers bazaar shares the 5 most important recipes. source: harpers bazaar

3. a recap of fixer upper's episode shows the 1937 craftsman homes amazing face lift.  source: hgtv

4. nail emergency no more. essie nail polish is making their way into their own airport vending machines // #lifesaver. source: self

5. vogue explores how to dress in the six californias. source: vogue

6. having major wanderlust after savvy sugar shares 83 amazingly beautiful travel destinations. source: savvy sugar

TAKING A RISK..

I'm usually very "programed" when it comes to the colors I wear on my nails & toes; I typically stick with Lollipop [ also a favorite of Olivia Palermo ], Ballet Slippers, or Wicked (in the Winter only) all by Essie.  For my birthday I like to wear Happy Birthday by Deborah Lippmann.  Lately, I've been stepping out of the box; right now I'm wearing a completely obnoxious florescent orange on my nails and a Mint color of my toes.  Afraid to take a risk?  Use this guide to help you and your nails step out of the box for the Summer season:

-For the girl who loves classic red-

+ OPI on Collin's Ave

+ Butter in Java

+ Love & Beauty in Party Pink

+ Deborah Lippmann in Girls Just Want to Have Fun

-For the girl who loves a soft pink-

+ Sonia Kashuk in Golden Ticket

+ Essie in Love and Acceptance 

+ Sally Hansen in Air

+ OPI in Mermaid Tears

PS- Don't forget, if you hate it, you're just a cotton swab & some acetone

away to going back to what makes you comfortable.

NEON on trend

1. Rebecca Minkoff crossbody

2. Sheer blouse

3. Belle Sigerson sandals

4. Current Elliot skinny's

5. J Brand skinny's

6. Marc by Marc Jacobs shift dress

7. Silk tank

8. MTV tee

9. Marc by Marc Jacobs bangle 

10. Assorted Essie nail polishes