DIY Nails: All About the Houndstooth

 I have fallen in love with the houndstooth print and can't wait to start seeing it everywhere in the spring. Whenever I begin to really start loving a print, I always try it out on my nails so I get to wear the print for at least a week. All I needed to do my houndstooth nails were a nail art brush, white nail polish, and a solid color polish. Keep reading for a step-by-step tutorial on how to create your own houndstooth nail design.

Begin by painting all your nails one solid color. I chose a pink color for a more vibrant and springtime feel.

Use a nail art brush dipped in white nail polish and make tow equally spaced stripes going vertically down your nail. Clean your nail art brush afterwards.

Use your nail art brush again, but dip it into your base color nail polish and create two horizontal stripes down the nails. Clean the nail art brush. Now notice the white squares created by the stripes use the nail art brush dipped in white polish to add one short white line to the top right corner of each square. Now add a short white line to the bottom left corner of the square. Lastly, add two small connecting lines to the top left corner of each square. Wait about 10 minutes or longer for the design to draw then add a clear top coat.

*Use the pictures as guidelines and steps for recreating the nail design and remember, you can always make it your own.*

What is your favorite nail design?

My Spring 2013 Wants

Spring Wishlist by lyndseycamille featuring pull & bear

Spring is one of my favorite seasons because of the bright colors, florals, and of course the warm weather. This spring patterns such as houndstooth and floral are going to be top trends as well flatforms, dainty accessories, bright lips, and so much more. However, on my own spring want list is just a couple things which include flatforms, cutout shoes, rings, a pretty spring dress, and to find a new everyday make-up look.

• Flatforms! Flatforms are cute twist on wedge shoes and still add some height to your leg because of the consistent heel. However, I need flatforms with a bit of a curve so I will actually be able to walk in them since I have a deep arch in my feet.
• Cutout Shoes! Cutouts look so good on dresses and tops, so why not try them out on shoes? I actually have gotten a pair of flat oxfords with cutout on the side that I cannot wait to wear when the weather warms up.
• Rings! After a while rings start to rust and look cheap and dirty which is not a cute look to me. I really would like to invest in a couple of dainty as well as statement rings to add to my jewelry collection and keep my hands looking sparkly.
• Pretty Spring Dress! I just love the look of a flirty neon dress for spring paired with a pair of flats and curly. You have to admit that a girly a-line dress is the epitome of spring. 
• New Make-Up Look! My biggest want is actually a new everyday natural make-up look which I can only achieve through experimenting. I am so tired of mascara and winged liner and feel that since I am young I should try something new every once in a while.

What are your Spring wants? Any ideas for a new everyday make-up look?

eShakti Review: Perfectly Houndstooth

 I love a dress that fits just right and feels especially made by me and that is what is so special about this houndstooth dress from eShakti. I had one of my closest friends, Rontier (@rontierantasia) to model the dress for me since I ordered the dress too big for myself. The dress is accented by a dramatic flap, a waist hugging strap, and lovely black buttons.

 The dress is a beautiful mixture of purple, grey, and black in houndstooth pattern. Houndstooth is going to be making a major impact for spring 2013 and can be seen in any piece from a clutch, flats, dress, skirt, and maybe even a top. The houndstooth pattern of the dress goes perfectly with a pair of black shoes, preferably heels to show off your legs and bring out the details of the buttons.

The unique trait about eShakti is that it allows you to customize your own piece. You can decide the sleeve length, dress or skirt length, anything that will make the piece perfect for you. For this dress, I added some length on the sleeve and shortened the dress to show off some leg while still being classy. Also, you are able to use your measurements, bust, waist, and hips, to make sure the dress will look good on your body shape. 

As a very special gift and thank you to my followers, here is a special discount code CTENQRKY42, to get 20% OFF when you shop at eShakti - valid from 02/26/13 thru 03/20/13.