Mani Monday

For this weeks #manimonday: a colorful take on a french manicure. I *tried* to do it using hole reinforcements like I see so many people doing on Pinterest, but for the life of me I can't get it to work! The stickers just seem TOO sticky and pull off the nail polish. So I tried putting them on very very gently, and then it doesn't work because the polish leaks through. Oy Vey! Anyway in the end I'm just better at free handing it.

OPI NL F15 "You Don't Know Jacques!"

Zoya ZP593 "Megan"

What's on your nails this week? 

Have any of you successfully used hole reinforcements for manicures? 

Today I wore... Mint via H&M

Dress via H&M (similar)

Belt via Gap (similar)

Mossimo Washi Wedge Sandal via Target

Necklace via Forever21(similar)

Fossil Key-Per Trio (largest) via Macys

This week in photos

Me with no makeup and consequently no eyebrows or lashes. 

I'm working on growing out my hair and it's getting BIG!

       

Leopard print blouse via Old Navy

1969 Skimmer Legging Jeans (cuffed) via Gap

Mossimo Pollie Strappy Espadrille in Tan via Target

Floral Flutter Blouse in Khaki via Kmart

1969 mid-weight legging jeans via Gap (similar)

Snacks and tea set up for #blogtrends chat

       

Audrey Superkitty isn't phased by the dino party.

Grapefruit mojitos! Love Friday nights with my ladies.

       

Party decorations at the Burril bbq.

How was your week? Are you on Instagram? Let's connect! Find me at @katiepetix and @blogtrends

Weekend Casual

It's summer (okay technically it's still spring, but if you live in the DC area you know as well as me it might as well be summer). It's hot. Here's an alternative for the weekend: nice lightweight tee, some easy to move in cropped skinnies, and my summer shoe staple, sandal wedges! All via Gap/Piperlime

Gap Tri-blend striped V-neck T in Purple Stripe

Honey & Hive Black Stone Color Block Tassel Pendant

Gap 1969 Cropped Legging Jeans in Neon Orange

Lucky Brand Abbey Road in Dune

Gap Crisscross Wedge Sandal in Vachetta

Mousey

Some days, especially Fridays, I think cutesy costumey is the way to go.

Three cheers for mouse ears and adorable bags!

Oh yeah, and three cheers for FRIDAY!

ASOS Cap Sleeve Skater in Wide Stripe Red/Pink

ASOS Mouse Ears Mini Hat

ASOS Metal Collar Necklace in Gold

Dune Golly Cross Strap Suede Wedges in Turquoise

ASOS Mouse Across Body Bag

Hearts and Cats

This ensemble ranks a 10 on the cute-o-meter. Love hearts and cats!

Des Colores Top in Rouge

Heart to Art Skirt

Cat Eye Cutie Sunglasses

Cat Get Enough Bracelet

Makes Me Blush Wedge

Packed With Personality Bag in Cat

This Week in Photos

       

       

        

        

I've been fighting a weird lingering cold all week, but by the time Sunday came around (cold be damned) I needed to have some fun relaxation with friends. Post bbq dinner, sitting at the table chatting, looking at art books, and enjoying dessert was definitely the highlight of the week!