Masha's Nails of the Week #3

excuse my rough cuticles 

Another Sunday night, another manicure. Inspired by some pictures of nail design, I chose to experiment and did a spring nail with some metallic detail. 

Masha's March Favorites

I cannot believe that March has come and gone and that I'll be done with classes in a couple weeks! March has been filled with beauty products that have made me look fresh and ready for the upcoming sunny days. 

Polina's Natural Bright Eye Look

Since it is now Spring time I figure its time to bring out the natural bright look. I am a college student so that means 8 hours a night is an un-achievable goal. But that's what make up is for, right?

Masha's Aveda Experience

Winter has come and gone... well almost. After having a stressful morning, I decided that today was the day that I would go to the Aveda Institute to be pampered and vamp up my good 'ol hair. Before I get into the details, what I basically had done was had four to five inches cut off all my layers and had my hair deep conditioned in order to combat the damage done over the winter. I am happy to say that my split ends are gone! 

Polina's Newest Summer Obsession

I know its only March, but I can't help dream of June. Not too long ago I gave a first impression of the Kendall and Kylie Jenner Collection at PacSun, and I was saying that I was obsessed with the Printed Pants,  since then I have been seeing these everywhere. They can be more casual or dressy, I am just absolutely in love and I keep searching for the ones I will finally invest it. I am predicting these kind of pants will be everywhere come summer!

Here are some of my favorites:

Masha's March Wishlist

The week after spring break has put me into a damper mood. The things that always improve my mood are online shopping and going to the gym. Both have proven to release a rush of endorphins into the brain so that is my argument for spending hours on Polyvore. 

Polina's Review of Fossil Bag

Another post about a New York purchase! If you guys remember, I mentioned back in my February wishlist that I wanted a specific Fossil bag. After anxious long minutes walking around the store, considering whether I should spend a ridiculous amount of money on a new bag, I finally just did it. 

All the Small Things #1

Butter London "Knackered"
I have decided to start a series that was inspired by various bloggers such as Alix from I Covet Thee and Lily Pebbles of whatihearttoday.com. It's just a collection of a tidbit of things that have been making me happy lately. I've been home the past week for spring break and a hot bath and a home cooked meal always put me in a good mood. Not to mention being with family, for a short time at least, is a nice change from college life. However, there are other little things that have been bringing a bit of sunshine to these cold March days... 

Trying Out Face Masks

In an effort to make my skin healthier, I have chosen to dive into the world of scary green face masks. Not going to lie, I get a kick out of scaring people with this look as I walk from my dorm room to the bathroom. Of course the number one reason I've been putting on this mask is to make my pores smaller and skin tighter. 

Polina's Nails of the Week and 21 Days of Beauty

Scuppered

This post may be premature, but I am too excited to wait! My co-blogger Masha and I ventured out to our local Ulta to take advantage of the 21 Days of Beauty!

Polina's Inglot Eyeshadow Review

I have just recently returned from New York City! It was so much fun, and shopping was an obvious highlight. I had a hard time shopping in NYC because I don't want to buy anything that I could buy at home, I want to remember my purchases as THAT is what I bought on vacation in the city. I've heard a couple things about Inglot around the beauty world, but not enough to really be drawn to ordering anything online. While walking around Times Square I saw their store and decided to go check it out, because the MAC store is overwhelming and I am not about that. 

Courtesy of Fashion Island

Masha's Favorite Concealer

One of my longest relationships has been with a creme concealer from a brand that astonishes people time after time. This concealer has been with me through thick and thin: pimples, red spots, dark bag under my eyes... you name it, it's fixed it! It comes in a pod with three different colors so it easily matches your skin tone. Ready to find out where it's from?

Review of Tarte's Amazonian Clay Blush in "Natural Beauty"

If any of you read my latest wishlist post, then you would have seen this baby on the list. Since I'm on spring break right now, I figured it was the time to splurge on a make up item. Don't let the bright bright red color of Tarte's Amazonian Clay Blush in Natural Beauty fool you, it is enchanting on the cheeks.

Masha's Spring Lipsticks

 It is finally getting warm outside and you can smell spring in the air. I figured it was time that I share a couple of my favorite spring lipsticks. As much as I adore berry colors, in the springtime and summertime, I wear lighter shades. 

Masha's Nails of the Week #2

Revlon Base Coat, Essie Bahama Mama, OPI Golden Eye, Seche Vite Top Coat 

Another week, another nail design. I might have a problem because I paint my nails way too often. Over the weekend I naughtily purchased Essie's Bahama Mama. Although most people are currently buying spring colors, there is still snow outside here so I decided a winter/fall color was still permissible to buy. Not to mention, I adore plum colors. 

Review of "Expert Sensitive Gentle Cleansing Wash"

One of the things I love to experiment with is cleansers. Skincare is something I've really been focusing on this year so when I was at Target a month or so ago, I picked this baby up. As much as I love that this is a foam cleanser, I have mixed feelings about this product...

Polina's Top Spring Nail Polishes

From Left: Air, Coral Reef, Tart Deco, Minted, Lacey Lilac

Happy March! Even though its snowing and below freezing outside, I'm tricking myself into thinking that it is already spring. Here are my some top spring nail polishes, plus a couple of alternatives to try!