I can see myself in my nails

I've been wanting to do really metallic nails but I don't have the time or willpower to do something complicated with metallic foil, and the metallics I bought last year at Sephora were sparkly, but not really the flat shine I was looking for. Then I found this Essie polish, No Place Like Chrome.

Look how shiny! My hands are like Tin Man hands! My afternoon conversation with Raymond was a series of variations of this:

Me: Look! My hands look like a robot! Do I look like a robot? Do I look like the Tin Man? Can you see yourself in my nails? 

Raymond: (Staring at TV) You look amazing, baby. Come on, Eli!!!! 

Uniqlo Ultra Stretch Jeans, Aritzia short-sleeve sweatshirt

The couples' massage we had today was great; the oil/lotion stuff they used on my hands rubbed off all the mistakes I made while painting my nails this morning. The massage was the second-to-last celebration of my birthday this past Friday (with the last being the cupcake from Billy's Bakery we had afterward). 

My nails match the subway!

The best part about this polish: it dries so fast, I put on a pair of jeans five minutes after painting it on and didn't get any smudges!

Fashion's Night Out: SUNO/Minx manicure!

After asking about 7 Saks salespeople where to go and after 45 minutes of waiting, I finally got my SUNO/Minx manicure!

Minx manicure on a gorgeous Theory coat

I chose this great Hawaiian-style print:

But I was also really tempted by this one the girl next to me got. Those are little people on the nails!

The process was a bit more involved than I thought it would be. The stickers heat up under a lamp while they buff your nails to be a little more smooth. Then they stick them on really carefully, use tiny scissors to trim away the extra bits, and let it sit for a few minutes while they do your entire hand. The sticker ends get filed off on the end of your nail. 

My hands were totally burning under the heat of that lamp!

Otherwise, Fashion's Night Out this year was pretty much a wash. Too many people, no sales, no free stuff and almost no free food. There's usually drinks and cupcakes at a bare minimum! I waited forever to get this manicure and I showed up half an hour early. Next year, I'm renting a movie and making my own damn cupcakes.

Where's my umbrella?

Armani Exchange shirt, Uniqlo ultra stretch color jeans, Hotwind shoes, Tsumori Chisato Cats umbrella, homemade bag

I got this Tsumori Chisato umbrella at the recent Bird warehouse sale and was so pumped! My shirt is from Armani Exchange, and it was literally my second time in the store. I never thought I'd wear anything they sold, due to my lack of orange tan and bulging muscles, and my natural aversion to slutty-club-clothes-as-day-wear. The jeans are from Uniqlo and I went every week waiting for them to go on sale. I bought three pairs. I do not regret it.

I whip my hair back and forth

Vena Cava for Gap dress, Uniqlo leggings, Fei Yue sneakers, homemade bag

I went sporty today with the leggings and sneakers, so I went all out and made a real ponytail, with hairspray and everything. This dress is really cute but too short to wear without leggings to work, and it kind of makes a solid belly pooch because of the pockets and the zipper. I'm hoping that when people see it and think I'm three months pregnant, they'll also think "Oh, but her boobs are too small, it's just the dress making a weird pooch."

Just whip it! Whip it real good.

I heart hearts!

I found a super cute nail polish on this week's Target run!

Nicole by O.P.I's Love Your Life

Nicole by O.P.I's Love Your Life over Essie's Shop Till I Drop

It's a little hard to make sure you get a heart on each nail, so I settled for 7 out of 10. But the ones that do stick on there are so cute! I feel ready to load up on Kpop and Uggs now.

Um, I'm famous.

But they used my angry face picture!

The face of slight consternation. via Time Out NY

Time Out came to work last week and interviewed some of us for one of their 'cool jobs' features, and I got picked! I know everyone has been burning with curiosity as far as what I actually do all day, so click through to find out! Or if you're just procrastinating at work, break down completely and go here instead.

ASOS Africa

I currently have no plans to go to Africa, but if I did, I probably still wouldn't wear these. But I love the patterns and the colors and will totally wear them every day in New York! See more of the ASOS Africa collection here!