LittleMissYaya: Urban Outfitters

Paperself Lashes

I love writing about beauty and fashion, and as my knowledge and skills expand, so does my awareness of all the products around the world. What is beautiful, what is accepted, what is taboo, who sees what how. It was a similar AHA moment that occurred when I was at the Makeup Show (yeah a little tardy with the news - don't judge!) and met the folks from Paperself.

Have you ever wanted eyelashes that were in shapes of things, rather than just intricate strands to elongate your lashes? Yes, we've all seen and tried feathers, but actual designs? Horses and peaches? Are you ready for this?

What is Paperself and who is behind it?

"Paperself is a platform for the innovative exploration of paper for contemporary product design.

Since the time of the ancient Egyptians, paper has enabled the world to communicate. It has bought continents closer together, educated millions and for centuries has provided a canvas for creation, experimentation and the realization of ideas. Paper is everywhere and now it is evolving into a new dimension.

Launched in 2009 by London based designer Chunwei Liao, Paperself unites artists, designers and manufacturers from East to West. Challenging conventions of product design, Paperself offers a stylish alternative in furniture, homeware and accessories for eco-conscious living." (source site)

These made me think of Alice in Wonderland...

What the Wind Blue In

The word is in: Blue is the new Black. Who came up with that phrase anyway? (Some window shopping for you? Why of course, click here for Bergdorf's take on the shade's of blue for spring in costs that will cause your wallet to go plenty shades of red.)

Not one to disappoint, here are some swatches from the blues of the nail world! (and an obligatory inspiration board to match!)

Sally Hansen Polish in Navy Baby.

It's a little more blue-er than this but I just couldn't make the photos work for Sally. Also - I wasn't as happy with this polish. Though I'm an avid Sally purchaser, I am not much of a fan, and have yet to be converted. This polish was runny for me and stained my nails. That's a pet peeve with me and nail polishes. The color still looked great though!
(Walgreens, Sally Hansen)

LA Girl Flare Nail Polish (don't know the color! it's not on it the pooper - can't find it online in that color either - but I got it from Urban) This photo also came out pooptacular but the color is more true to life in the first pic w/all the polishes together.

This one is an alright pick for me. The colors for this entire line are very vibrant and always make a statement. There usually is very minimal guesswork for the color translation from the bottle to the nail, b/c it's always true to color. If any downside, I'd say the polishes don't last long as my others (hello Essie, OPI) but they're affordable ($3.50 - $5) and do the job. A lot of them also accomplish a matte-like finish if you don't do a top coat or if you have a matte top coat(does that exist ?)
(Urban Outfitters, Cherry Culture)

Milani nail polish in Bolting Blue.
Came out true to color! yay!

Has got to be my favorite right now! This polish is super easy to put on, doesn't mess too much, is just the right mix of sturdy and liquid (does that make sense? lol) and comes in great colors. Plus it's a drugstore easy find and pretty cheap. Hello stores? I'm coming for more!!
(CVS doesn't have this color online, Milani, Walgreens)

Can you tell I love me some Inspiration Boards?