{a pretty manicure that is still ‘safe’ enough for my liking, given to me by a talented friend}
We’ve been blessed with some remarkably beautiful, albeit chilly, autumn weather here in Vancouver this year. However, that all changed today with the first dark and wet day we had in a while and according to the weather forecast, this gloom is here to stay. Since my mood tends to be drastically effected by the weather (a case of SAD?), I’ve been looking to the little things to inject doses of happiness into my day- things like reading in bed, nail polish, and pretty new jewelry. To me, sweet little pick me ups like these are key to getting through the shorter days with my sanity in tact.
{a variety of reading material for times curled up in bed – with an oversized cashmere sweater on of course}
{new favourite polish – Billionaire by Deborah Lippmann. especially love how well it goes with my new studded BCBG ring!}
Samantha says
Fun nails! And love your studded ring, BCBG is a great brand! :o)
-Samantha
http://thisfashionista.blogspot.com
Song says
Currently reading the same book! Great choice π Love your blog.
FashionableAsians says
Love the studded ring! I am huge fan of statement rings lately as well!
Rosalinda Tjioe says
Gorgeous nails! x
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thereafterish says
This really is such a beautiful collection of “little doses of happy”, and I thank you for sharing them.
I only have 3 days left of work before I’m unemployed for our move, and I’m getting afraid of what the future holds. I don’t want to work for the man anymore, and I don’t want to work in anything untenable, nor unfulfilled… I’m almost 30; it’s too late in my life to do something I’m not at least a little satisfied with.
So, yeah, these little glimpses of happiness are beautiful and infuse my life with hope and warmth. Keep it up.
And I love that manicure. It gives me ideas of what to do with my new found time off.
Love ya, girl!
xx{ish.},
Mae Lu @ thereafterish.!
Jess β‘ says
Oh my gosh I can’t even tell you how much I love your mani, can I steal your friend? haha π You should also let me steal you while I’m at it.
P.S. Can I steal your reading material as well and replace it with my stats textbook? I think it’s a fair trade.
Santina says
Love your manicure! I’ve been doing ombre glitter nails a lot lately. They’re so fun!
That studded ring is gorgeous! It reminds me of a studded belt I have from BCBG.
alison*elle says
I love Deborah Lippmann polishes – have been obsessed with them as of late!
xo, alison*elle
Tariro says
Your nails are gorgeous!
xo,
http://peppermintandivy.blogspot.com/
Shannon says
I feel the same way. My mood is affected by the weather too, and the way I dress is affected by my mood. Love your nails!
http://shannonsometimes.blogspot.com/
Gail and Rhoda says
Beautiful Manicure! ! also like “safe” when it comes to my nails. I will have to try this. ~ Rhoda
Katie says
lovely nail polish!
& i love the elegance of the hedgehog, it’s such a sweet read π
Katie x
Sweet Harvest Moon says
Lovely things!
Tina says
OHEMGEE! I love the nail look that your friend did for you! lol I just recently posted a nail look up similar to the glitter descending the nail too!!
-Tina.
Brooke says
it’s all about the little pick-me-ups! i’m totally with you on the nail polish too! I love the sparkle you added to your nails. I can’t get enough of the sprakly polish these days and seem to buy a new one every time i’m in the store…yikes!
It’s supposed to go down to -1 here in TO tonight BRRR!!!!!
I feel your pain on the gloomy cold days π
Sandy says
THAT RING! Love the blog!
Alicia says
Isn’t Billonaire a great color?! I’ve been loving it for fall and your new BCBG ring is awesome. I’m a huge fan of studded jewelry!
Gabrielle - I LIKE IT FAST says
Really digging the nail colour, meow!
xx
I LIKE IT FAST
Nimue says
Love these pics! Such a goregous manicure, and I love your ring! Your blog is a very inspiring place, so I think I’m gonna stick around for a while π
xxx
Mary Jo at TrustYourStyle says
Love those gold flakes on your taupe nails! So glad I found your blog! Have a wonderful weekend and stay cozy and warm!
xo Mary Jo
http://On-PCH.com
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Fabrizia says
I love your nail style, so cool!
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Taj Acosta says
Love your polish and that gorg ring!!xx
lisa says
I love the idea of counting on the little things to bring you out of a SAD-induced funk. Enjoy the weekend, Jen!
Antonia says
Love your nails, they are fab!!! π
I wonder if you want to follow each other? Your blog is awesome!
xoxo
Antonia
FASHION IMPERATIVE
Tala says
would love to do the same things to my nails … tutorial pls? π
Annieo says
I luuuuuurve that polish colour! <3
TaraMixandMatch says
In love with your nails…they are gorgeous! I must try something similar!
Mix and Match Fashion
Tina.. says
Perfect ring! perfect manicure!
tina
http://wherecanifindthe.blogspot.com