Ready for Alice

Just in time for the Alice in Wonderland 3-D movie release this Friday. I recently painted my nails in OPI's Absolutely Alice! Which, I recently blogged about ;-) I think I am going to skip the mad rush of lines this Friday and instead opt for a more peaceful (I'm hoping) Sunday evening screening. I'm excited that they'll be showing it at the Castro Theater, where I saw MILK last about San Francisco's very own, Harvey Milk. One thing I LOVE about this theater is their very own real-time old organ at the front of the theater. Props to the organ player for entertaining before every show!

For the release of such an imaginary and whimsical movie, by the way I'm a big fan of all Tim Burton film's, every one from fashion to jewelry to makeup has jumped on the bandwagon for everything Alice! Here are just some of my favorite Alice picks. Will you be catching the movie this coming weekend?

Nails Glittering in Absolutely Alice!

In order to get the perfect coating. My usual Nail Step-by-Step procedure goes like this:

1. Buff and File Nails
2. Base Coat of Nailtek Nail Strengthener (Find at your Local Convenience Store) -or- Nailtique ( funny story behind this product that I heard from one of my nail ladies is that it used to be owned by a married couple but when they divorced he started his own line, how typical?)
3. Apply 2-3 even coats of Polish (let it dry in between)
4. Finish off with Seche Vite Top Coat (the best Quick Dry out there)
5. Done. Now let your nails do the talking

Paul & Joe tribute to Alice: Eyeshadows + Lipsticks set

Stella McCartney Alice Charm Bracelets

Alice & Wonderland "We're all Mad Here" necklace + Shot Glass @Urban Outfitters

Urban Decay's Alice in Wonderland "Book of Shadows" Collector's Item available at Sephora

Spa Time!

Last Friday, thanks to our Spa connoisseur, Ms. Coni, some of my co-workers and I got together for a "just-because" Spa Party at Pure Envy Spa in Hayes Valley. Every time we get together it is a fun time just to relax and digress from that week's work. I decided on getting a "Backcial" which consisted of both a Back Scrub + Massage. Spa parties are always fun because of the pampering, yummy food (we always have an exceeding amount of leftovers, so much that Coni joked "remember there are starving kids in Africa" at the end of the party), the bubbly and of course the gossiping. Whenever you get a group of woman together what do you expect? Haha.

Here are some pics of this Friday's events. Thanks again ladies for a fun time.

My plate of food, I kept going back for seconds and thirds.

Spa Food (homemade Deviled Eggs, homemade Crab dip, Chocolate/Coconut covered Strawberries, Hummus/Crackers, Lamb Naan + Chutney's, Gouda Cheese, 2 Sushi Platters, Mango Guacamole, Poached Wine Pears + Champagne/Wine)

Susy & Jocelyn showing off her manicure + belly (baby puppy)

Carol and myself

Pinks + Reds

Pastels

Assortment of Cupcakes

Chocolate covered cupcake (I picked this one just because it had a STAR!)

Happy with my cupcake

Purple + Black (we were color co-ordinating again without planning it =)

I told her, lets pose like Audrey Hepburn in the background!

Nails, Nails, Nails I do adore!

A new trend for me in 2010 has been my new found addiction to Nails Polishes. I love the likes of any color that will say: "POP" and complete my outfit when all I wear as of lately is blacks, grays and whites. Sad I know. Inside I'm asking myself: "Spring where are you???" I want you here already so I can wear my floral dresses and bare my toes in all the colors of the rainbow!

Well a girl can keep dreaming, until the first light of sunshine hits over San Francisco's usually gray skies and Topsy Turvy weather. Like today, where the possibility of rain is high and just yesterday I was taking off layers since the sun decided to make an appearance.

Here are some shots I found through Refinery 29's lovely blog of this past week's New York Fashion week @Bryant Park. Take a look at some of the colors models were wearing down the runway.

REDS are a staple no matter what season!

Bronze/Coppers I dig it!

Dark Plums. Yes, the alternative to Black.Kind of reminds me of Zoya's "Casey," which I love.

Nail Art/Lace Over Nudes.

Neutral Peachy/for an every day look.

My personal favorites right now are the high demand: Chanel's "Particuliere," that is sold out everywhere, that is unless you're trying to snag one off Ebay. I haven't been able to get my hands on this color yet, so I settled on a similar one: OPI's "Over the Taupe," which I like but found it to have a warmer undertones with brown-like colors on my skin tone instead of Chanel's gray and cool undertones.

Chanel's " Particuliere" vs. OPI's "Over the Taupe"


I also love OPI's Alice in Wonderland collection: Like "Absolutely Alice" and "Mad as a Hatter," both are beaming glittery colors that actually stay on!


"Absolutely Alice" screams A MAGIC BLUE SPELL!

"Mad as a Hatter" reminds me of Deborah Lippmann's "Happy Birthday" but for a fraction of the cost!

and I can't forget Zoya's "Casey," as I mentioned before. I love Zoya's line of polishes for its long-lasting colors and formaldehyde-free. I was introduced to Zoya by Susy. You should check them out, I highly recommend them from the usual OPI or Essie.

Currently I am wearing Zoya in "Stephanie," for an everyday casual look.

[Just Insert Zoya "Stephanie"Bottle here]

Soon I will be on a hunt for a really nice Coral color to sport with my new Spring Wardrobe. Coral-like colors remind me that the Birds are chirping outside and you can smell the flowers. Can't Wait!