Swimming Suits

My Swimsuits picks for 2011!
These suits are so lovely!
The top taupe ruffle is by far my favorite!
I'm in love with it!

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1. Anthropologie
2. Anthropologie
3. Anthropologie
4. DIANE von FURSTENBERG Striped High-Waisted Bikini
5. Undrest Zig-Zag Hipster Bikini Bottom
6. MARC BY MARC JACOBS Scalloped Wrap Around Double Ruffle Maillot
7. Tigerlily Luminescence Bandeau Bikini
8. Tavik Lace Cut out one piece

Quick! Fancy! Cute Nails

Nail design can be easy, fun, and quick! Minx Nails started this whole mess but it seemed like only celebrities were willing to pay the hefty price tag for the $125 manicure. Minx nails have to be applied by a certain licensed vendor and tends to be pretty pricey. However, other nail gugu's caught on fast! There are other alternatives to Minx. So get your graphic nails on for anywhere between $8-$15. That's a big difference compared to $125. Sally Hansen and Sephora are some the few people bringing folks like us, the Minx look for the candy store price tag. Another great perk, is that these companies are offering new patterns and a plethora of prints. I still love Minx, though. Reason- they can customize your nails. Katy Perry has been known for making her Minx manicures the face of her new husband. The other great thing about Minx is that they can tackle your toes! Why, yes, I would love pretty flowers on my toes and a mojito in hand!

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1. Sephora by OPI Glee Chic Nails - Navy and White Polka Dot
2. Top patterns- Minx
3. Striped Anchors- Sephora by OPI- Anchor
4. Nail Fraud- Leopard found at Urban Outfitters
5. Sally Hansen- Salon Effects found at Target, Walgreens, and Walmart

Nail Polish 2.0

I've been painting my nails all sorts of crazy, lately. This kinda started this summer and since then the obsession for fun nails has just evolved. My nail polish mania has been fun. It spices up my outfits! I'll start taking better pictures, too!

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1. Space nails- OPI- Light My Sapphire with a glittery coat of OPI- SPARKLE-ICIOUS
2. Mermaid nails- Love my Nails- Violets are Blue sealed with OPI Clear Natueal Nail Strengthener (the heart polish is the less expensive version of the new Justin Bieber- Nicole by OPI- The Beat of my Heart)
3. Shattered nails- Katy Perry's OPI- Black Shatter
4. Gold chips- Essie- Iced Chai Latter with a top coat of Sephora by OPI- Only Gold for Me
5. Leopard nails- OPI- I'll Take the Cake with Kiss Paint in black and white
6. Candy Cane nails- Essie- Bordeaux with Kiss Paint in white
7. Glittered Cheetah nails- OPI- Bring on the Bling with a stamped cheetah print in OPI- Lincoln Park After Dark
8. Party nails- mixed a ton of colors and topped with a little glitter
9. Casino nails- Sephora by OPI- Only Gold for Me (I had these on for my bachelorette party! So fun)

Jcrew's painting the town

This morning, I saw a lovely array of colors featured in J.Crew's Spring line. Makes me excited about seeing the sun again! The beautiful citron shorts. Swoon!

Etsy Friend of the week: Andrea Winkler with PrettyRaccoon Clothing

I ran across Andrea's clothing while clicking around Etsy. Oh, PrettyRaccoon Clothing, I couldn't resist the mix of vintage and graphics from dresses to tees. Don't we all need a "cute vintage blazer in excellent condition. Long puffy sleeves, princess seams and mandarin collar. Two front faux pockets." Why, yes, we all do! And here's the kicker, a beautiful blazer like that we cost you a whopping $33. I love her mix up- red fringe, big bows, owl graphics, emerald greens, and killer vintage looks. Check her out, fall in love, and order that shirt that everyone will ask, "Where'd you get that?"!!!
check her out at:
Prettyraccoon Etsy Shop

www.prettyraccoon.com