So what do you do when the Pantone's color of the year doesn't look good on you? It's interesting, but I've read this same complaint on several blogs and don't recall hearing the same concerns last year when the color was Emerald. I think this purply-pink color is difficult to wear, and I probably won't buy any clothes in it. It's a pretty color but too close to my skin tone and therefore won't "set me off" :). However, I did find this lipstick by Maybelline and it's an easy way to try the trend...surprisingly I like how it looks. The lipliner and lipstick together cost about $11!
This is Radiant Orchid. (source)
To create this look I used:
Now, onto the next trend...NAIL WRAPS:
I'm kinda behind the curve, because nail wraps have been out for a while, but it's my first time using them! I received these in my Petit Vour box and decided to give them a try. They are by NCLA and come in many designs. They were easy to put on using the directions and lasted for about a week. I did use a top and bottom coat, as instructed. However, what I didn't like is that these are essentially stickers, and left a white line at the tip when you file them off. Other brands that I've used since then, use layers of nail polish which doesn't do that. They also looked like stickers, so no one was going to mistake them for nail art. :)
Verdict: I love the relative ease and longevity of nail wraps, but will try another brand that looks more similar to nail polish.
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I think the Orchid colour looks really good on you, so you have nothing to complain of :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't used nail wraps, but I'm not sure if I'd buy any at all. I prefer simple and easy coat on my nails.
Lu, www.balgarka.co.uk
I hear you! They were kinda tricky, so afterwards I was happy to just put on a regular coat. Thanks for the feedback! :)
DeleteYou look so lovely in orchid lips:-)
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Mayoume
Thank you :)
DeleteLove you in the orchid lipstick! I am one of those people that does not look good in the Pantone color of the year. That's okay though - I only have to wait a year for it to change.
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of nail wraps before your post. I don't think I will try them. They look like a lot of work.
xo,cynthia
Thank you. :) LOL...yeah, I feel like I'll get better putting them on, but they were kinda tricky. Here's to 2015...let's hope they don't pick "piggy pink"! (My hair stylist and I agreed that this is the worse color ever)
DeleteThe lipstick looks gorgeous on you! Funny because I can wear the color in a blouse but absolutely not on my lips. :) I've never tried nail wraps either...I've heard decent things about them so one of these days I'll get around to it!
ReplyDeleteGina -- On the Daily Express
Thanks! Yes, it so weird...I feel like a blouse in this color wouldn't really work on me, but I like the lipstick. TTYL!
DeleteI think the Orchid lipstick looks nice. I think you should take the plunge and buy an item of clothing in that colour, maybe a top or skirt as opposed to a dress. I think you may be in for a surprise. Do it! I dare you? :P I'm now following you on Bloglovin', if you like what you see, please do follow me too :)
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Thanks for the advice :). Actually, between the time when I wrote this post and posted it, I just ordered a dress in the same color...can't wait to see it!
DeleteThe lipsticks itself looks more purple, so I would be scared to try that on myself. But it seems a lot more pink and very pretty on your lips. I think it's definitely a keeper!
ReplyDeleteQuestion about the nail wrap, can you put a clear coat of nail polish on them, maybe make them look more shiny and more like they are painted on? :) Just curious because I haven't tried nail wrap/sticker before and I do want them to look less like sticker:)
Van from Fashion for Petites
Yeah, it's weird...it IS more purple in the tube. I did use a glossy top coat with the wraps (forgot to put that in the article)...I don't think this one is indicative of all nail wraps...i just ordered another, so I'll let you guys know :) take care!
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