The Way To Break The "No White After Labor Day" Rule

     

     Everyone knows what day tomorrow is (dom dom dom!), it's LABOR DAY!  And for many fashionistas it's the dreadful goodbye of many favorite white ensembles until the next year.  Probably the first and most important question that comes to mind is "why can't we wear white after labor day?"  If only the answer was so simple.  There are many "speculations" as to why we only wear white during the summer from the practical reasons of white is more coolor (temperature wise) than any other color to more symbolic reasons of Labor Day marking the traditional end of summer.  Whatever the real reason may be, that does not mean we need to do away with some of our favorite fashion pieces simply because of the "white rule".  So if you are like me and are looking for exceptions around the rule, check out these 14 ways to break the "no white after labor day rule" (courtesy of ELLE Magazine):

Comme des Garçons White Leather Slip-On Oxford Buckle Shoes, $765;ssense.com

Bottega Veneta Knot Woven Leather Bracelet, $250; mytheresa.com

Stuart Weitzman The Nudist Sandal, $398; stuartweitzman.com

Eddie Borgo Frosted Glass Cone Bracelet, $470; lanecrawford.com

Loewe Leather Clutch, $690; net-a-porter.com

Bulova Ladies’ White Dress Collection Watch, $550; lordandtaylor.com

Charles & Keith Structured Tote, $99; charleskeith.com

Valentino Cage Ballet Flat, $995; intermixonline.com

Rachel White Vintage Céline Medium Edge Bag, $2,400; shopbop.com

Acne Studies Adriana Sneakers, $400; shopbop.com

Topshop Bow Elastics, $6; us.topshop.com

Jeffrey Campbell Solange Heel, $162; nastygal.com

Jil Sander Navy Hair Accessory, $98; yoox.com

Salvatore Ferragamo White and Navy Patent Leather Mirrored Plate Detail Flats, $470; bluefly.com

credits: http://www.elle.com/accessories/bags-shoes-jewelry/whiteout#slide-1, http://content.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1920684,00.html

Emmy Awards Best And Worst Dressed

I know we are a little late but here are our personal lists of the best and worst dressed at the Emmys!  Please comment with your own personal lists!

BEST

Claire Danes

Taryn Manning

Vanessa Williams

Sofia Vergara

Julia Roberts

Camila Alves & Matthew McConaughey

Kate Walsh

Hayden Panettiere

Kristen Wiig

Sid Wilder

Anna Chlumsky

Keke Palmer

Sarah Hyland

Kelly Osbourne

Michelle Monaghan

Teyonah Parris

Christine Baranski

Lucy Lu

Sibel Kekilli

Yael Stone

Uzo Aduba

Cat Deely

 Lizzy Caplan

WORST

Lena Dunham

Julianne Hough

Kerry Washington

Christina Hendricks

Laura Prepon

Emma Roberts

Octavia Spencer

Allison Janney

January Jones

Mindy Kahling

Sarah Paulson

credits: http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/awards/emmys-2014-red-carpet-best-and-worst-dressed/story-e6frfuf0-1227036877390, http://fashionista.com/2014/08/best-worst-dressed-emmys-2014#454156496

DIY: Easy Ways To Apply Nail Art!

Hi everyone!  I hope you all know what today is...it's DIY SATURDAY! And in honor of my last post I decided to post some quick videos on how to make easy diy nail art, including what was mentioned in the last post on how to create nail art using a sandwich bag!  Enjoy!

DIY Saturdays: Tips, Tricks, And Hacks For Doing Your Nails

     If you're like me, you love the idea of being able to do your nails yourself with fun colors and designs, but you dread the process because let's face it...you suck.  Well thanks to Cosmopolitan, they have provided many tips, tricks, and hacks that will make your nail preparation process just a bit smoother:

Use petroleum jelly (vaseline) ot white craft glue on the outer edges of your nails before painting for an easy clean up.

To prevent the tips of your painted nails from chipping, paint two basecoat layers: one on the top half of your nail and the second coat over the entire nail.

Use a white nail polish as your basecoat to make your nail color pop.

Paint your nail art designs on a plastic sandwich bag first, peel them off, and seal them on your nails with nail art glue or a clear topcoat for easy application.

Use paper hole reinforcement stickers as a guide for painting a half-moon mani.

Give your nails two-tone designs with tape.

Use the tip of a pencil eyeliner to place tiny nail art accessories like rhinestones on your nails.

Create a French manicure with ease by looping a rubber band around your fingertip.

Mix loose pigments with clear polish to make a custom nail shade.

Create a marbled effect by using drops of swirled nail polish and a cup of water.

Make your nail polish dry faster by soaking your nails in ice water after painting them.

Spray nonstick cooking spray on your nails to help the polish dry faster.

Fix a smudged nail by adjusting the polish with the tip of your tongue.

Remove stubborn polish by soaking cotton pads in nail polish remover, wrapping them around your nails, and securing them with foil. 

Paint white craft glue as a basecoat before painting coats of glitter polish for easy removal. 

Roll your nail polish bottle instead of shaking it to avoid air bubbles. 

Loosen a stubborn nail polish lid by soaking it in hot water.

Unscrew a tight lid by wrapping a rubber band around the handle for better grip.

Spread petroleum jelly around the lip of the bottle before closing it to prevent the polish from drying shut.

Store your nail polish upright in a box with painted stickers on top to indicate the colors.

credits: http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/advice/a6317/nail-art-hacks/?src=spr_FBPAGE&spr_id=1440_83823509