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Nail Art: Stamp Collecting

I made my first attempt at serious nail stamping. I’ve actually acquired several nail stamping discs over the last couple of years, played with the discs a bit, but that was the extent of it. Recently, I received some really cute nail stamping discs from Born Pretty with British and French travel themes, so I wanted to try them out.

I really just jumped right in without thinking about placement, or knowing any kind of technique, which is why they look like a bad photocopy! Since my first attempt was not what I had hoped, I went on You Tube and found several tutorials and new techniques to try out, which actually made the stamp art look like nail wraps. I guess this means I’ll need better stampers to make this work. I’ll definitely post pictures of my new and improved nail stamping art!

Also, I tried another fantastic product from Kiss, which I got for a steal at CVS with a coupon. I really like the Kiss 100 Tips Curve Overlap nail tips because they are easy to cut & file to the size and shape that I want. The glue provided is very strong, and I’m currently using the Real Life Brush On nail kit by Broadway nails to smooth out the nail tip. But soon, I’ll move to Kiss’ acrylic fill kit for a more even surface (all the products I mentioned are available at BeJour.com).

Just a reminder: if you like the Born Pretty nail stamps you see here, or if you are going to make a purchase from their site, Born Pretty has given Any Second Now readers a 10% discount by using CGG10 at check out. Cheers!

FTC Disclosure: I received product and was asked to review the product in return. Although I did receive product, the opinions in this post are strictly my own.

(Kiss 100 Tips Curve Overlap picture courtesy of BeJour)

Poshmark’s San Diego #PoshParty 2015!

Earlier this week, I posted that I went to two events in one evening, and this was the best way to close that night! A couple of years ago on my birthday, I attended my first #PoshParty given by Poshmark (original post here). If you are unfamiliar with Poshmark, it is an app where you can buy and sell fashion: either find people you share similar styles with and shop their closets, or sell from your very own closet! A lot of my blogger friends are on Poshmark, and three of them hosted this year’s party at the W Hotel Rooftop West: Paulina of Lil Bits of Chic, Vanessa of Vanessa Balli and Esmirna of Platforms for Breakfast.

When I attended Poshmark’s first party in San Diego, I was still getting to know my fellow bloggers and the San Diego Style Bloggers network. Since then, I’ve befriended so many of them, two who I got to know better that night: Laura of Laura Neuzeth and Alessandra of Alessandra Gonzalez. We had to commemorate the event by taking pictures together at the Pixster Photo Booth (pictures from the whole evening can be viewed at http://pixsterphotobooth.smugmug.com/Parties/Posh-Party/). I included the picture from the first PoshParty in 2013 with this year’s picture. I have to say, that I love them both together because it shows how much we’ve grown as friends! Check out more pictures from the evening below, including few words from Poshmark’s Founder and CEO, Manish Chandra. Congratulations to Poshmark and I cannot wait until the next #PoshParty!

Founder and CEO Manish Chandra saying a few words of thanks to the hosts of the evening, to his staff and all of the Poshmark users.

A quick (and a little blurry) selfie wit Laura

I actually got to hang out with Sierra, Topshop stylist that night. She is such a sweetheart!

Not only did I hang out with one Topshop stylist, but TWO: Meet Alejandro, who works with Sierra!

I also met Mishael and her mom (who took the picture), who recognized me because she follows me on Instagram and is also a reader of this blog! It’s so awesome to meet the people who follow you because it make it all worth it! You can find her on Instagram as @_theshoo and check out her blog at The Shoo Girl!

It was also great to see Brandee J, Editor-in-Chief of Manik Magazine and Co-Host of Real Women Talk Show (photo courtesy of Bianca Vanessa)

(Check out more great pictures on Poshmark’s Facebook page and on Bianca Venessa’s blog post and Flikr page!)

Aren’t these photos from the Pixster Photo Booth just too fun?!

Kendall + Kylie for Topshop

Earlier this month, I got the chance to see the Kendall + Kylie for Topshop collection in a private setting with sips and sweets at Topshop in Fashion Valley, thanks to stylist Sierra! Although I couldn’t purchase anything (see why with my post here), it was fun to see the collection and try on that really great romper. Maybe my hubby will be sweet and buy it for me? Here’s hoping!

Caught in the background: You can see me, Dominic and my hubby’s arm!

Dominic, patiently waiting (my hubby behind me in this picture)…

That romper. So. Want. It!

Loved it even better on…and yes, the shoes and hat are also Topshop, previous purchases of course!

Socks & Sunnies: SPY x RicherPoorer

At the end of May, I was invited to preview an awesome collaboration between two great California companies: Spy Optic and RicherPoorer. Spy Optic was founded in 1994 and is the largest independent eyewear brand in the US, celebrating their 21st year in business this year. Their principal product is sunglasses, goggles and prescription frames, with it’s main headquarters based out of Carlsbad. RicherPoorer is a company out of San Juan Capistrano, and their main product are socks for men, women and childern (performance and fashion) in addition to men’s underwear. Their collaboration features Spy Optics Trancas and RicherPoorer socks in a fun polka-dot print.

“One of the things we often talk about here at Richer Poorer is elevating everyday products through quality and design, so having the opportunity to partner with a company like SPY who has a similar vision was a lot of fun,” says Tim Morse, President of Richer Poorer. “Like socks, sunglasses tell the story of your personality and mood. We’re happy to have partnered with SPY to create a piece that’s notonly fun and distinct aesthetically, but delivers on quality in every way.”

The launch party was held at Spy Optic’s Happy Camp, which is a fantastic combination of retail and entertainment space. Walking inside, you see the store front with all of their Spy products, ranging from sunglasses, goggles and prescription glasses to clothing and headphones. Further back, is a space suitable for dinner entertaining with tables and chairs, in addition to enclaves with sitting areas. The most impressive area is the back lot, which could easily house a small concert or festival, with a stage area and bleachers!

Spy Happy Camp!

I. Want. These. GLASSES! The top pair is my absolute favorite, which are the Mona in Fuchsia Sunset. They are amazing in person.

DJ Tony Larson, spinning VINYL, kids!

Look who I rant into, Matt and Raul from Ironsmith Coffee, who provided hot beverages for the night! I first met them at the Caffeine Crawl (post here).

A selfie with Vince, Brand Manager for RicherPoorer…sort of?

Awesome gifts from the party. I just love how happy everything is! Thank you Bill & Holly of Remedy Communications, Spy Optic and RicherPoorer for inviting me!

Edited to add that I wore the Spy Optic x Richer Poorer Trancas to the San Diego County Fair this weekend, and I love the Happy Lenses (it’s pictured above with my Bag Junki global clutch/crossbody)! An outfit post will be coming soon!

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