Sweet Pineapple

Did you get a chance to read my "Best of Oahu, HI" post? I picked one favorite thing for each category and failed to mention our visit to the Dole plantation where I had a super sweet (and delicious) pineapple ice cream.

The Dole plantation was one of the places I was really looking forward to visit while in Hawaii. Even though we didn't do the maze (the largest maze in the world) because it was really hot that day, I really enjoyed watching their demonstration on how to cut a pineapple and serve it right on the shell.

Excited by the summer weather that we already have in NYC, I picked some pineapple inspired items that will keep you looking gorgeous and smelling delicious at the beach, or in the city!

Bikini  |  Necklace  |  Scented Candle  |  Body Wash

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Mellow yellow! #nailfail

Happy Memorial day weekend! I hope you are all having some time off to relax, meditate and pamper yourself. Remember my weekly color of the month posts? I have not forgotten (I swear) just been really busy (and tired) but this week I bring you double yellow to make it up.

Today's yellow post is about my new Mellow Yellow nail polish from Sally Hansen's Xtreme Wear line. This color reminds me of sunny summer days and sweet pineapple ice-cream. I went to Bed Bath and Beyond looking for a yellow tone but didn't want a bright neon and decided to go with this bright-but-not-so-bright color.

I paired up the yellow color with something that would tone it down a bit and first used Essie's "Good as Gold" nail polish on the left ring finger. The technique here was pretending to paint the nail but just paint half of it. This seemed fine but I wanted to try something different.

On the second try I used "White On" a white nail polish also from Sally Hansen - total nail fail.

I've been thinking, and maybe it wasn't my technique that failed, it might have been Sally Hansen's Xtreme Wear brush. Unlike most of the nail polish I own, it has a long stick and brush that I think makes the art of nail painting a little messy.

What's your thought on the nail polish brush? What's your favorite nail polish brand? Post your thoughts below.

Enjoy my messy nails and keep having a lovely weekend. Cheers!

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yellow & more window shopping

Remember my lavender post from ABC Carpet and home? Well, it inspired me to do some window shopping at other stores so expect to see more of these going forward.

For this week's yellow post I'm showing you some pictures I took at Joe Fresh, Gap and Madewell. Some trendy, inspirational, cute, and Hawaii inspired items.

The first images inspired by color of the month. T-shirt and shorts from Joe Fresh and the neon yellow and khaki bag from Gap. In the not so yellow section you'll find some cute pieces that I'd love to have - all from Gap except for the "Inspiration comes from working" folder from +Madewell.

My personal favorites from these items are the doggie sweater and the elephant neon pink scarf from Gap. What's your favorite item below? Share it in a comment. Happy hump day!

Photos taken by me at Joe Fresh, Gap & Madewell stores.

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Yellow: Color of the month!

To introduce the month with some color inspiration, I am starting with a yellow post. Yellow  is beautifully defined as a color that shines with optimism, enlightenment, and happiness. The color carries the promise of a positive future and infuses optimism and energy, as well as spark creative thoughts.

After reading the yellow definition from Sensationalcolor.com I almost want to color everything around me yellow and wear it everyday. Well... maybe not, that wouldn't be very creative of me - but the description truly makes me want to add a some yellow to every part of my life.

I took a few shots of a yellow wall in my living room. It's been yellow for 4 years - maybe longer - and I've been wanting to change it but now, I'm not so sure about removing the happy color.

The yellow wall in my living room. 

Beautiful, isn't it? Post your happy yellow thoughts in the comments below.

Love and Cheers!

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