{ metallic nails }

As an artist, I'm all about the nail art, but this look anyone can master.  Little trick of the trade to keep the lines straight--tape.  Paint the whole nail one color then after letting it dry, cover it in tape, then paint again. And voila, gorgeous metallic nails.

{ Essie Penny Talk }{ Essie Romper Room }{ Deborah Lippmann Before He Cheats }

{ Butter London in Goss }{ Dolce & Gabbana Rose Petal } 

{ le boudoir }

  A boudoir is defined as a private bedroom, sitting room or dressing room, and doesn't that word just sound so fancy and French and sexy.  Make your own boudoir by adding a lounger, full length mirror, golden accessories, and accent lighting.  Peek at the links below and turn your room into a boudoir (say that in a super fancy way).

{ Oversized Mirror }{ Brussel Blush Tufted Sofa }{ Sputnik Brass Chandelier }

{ Jacques Lucite Two-Teir Table }{ Ivory Hide Rug }{ Cardius Stool }{ Naica Hooks }

{ Lip Dish }{ Gilded Box }

{ DKNY Be Delicious }

Do we have any Be Delicious fans in the house?  You can enter to win the entire limited-edition Be Delicious City Blossom collection by posting a caption to this illustration on DKNY Fragrance's Facebook.  The comment with the most likes wins!
 

{ TWN: Ted Baker }

This week I was invited to preview the new Ted Baker store before it opened to the public at the KOP mall, in Philadelphia. I rode with the skia blue media team and a group of stylish Philadelphia creatives on "Ted's traveling trolley" and arrived at the store outfitted by the Ted Baker team. I choose a playsuit in a bright poppy color, and floral heels. I added braids and matching lipstick for the evening. Like? 

We met the team at the beautiful new store which takes design influences from the circus, the contortionist, juggler and cotton candy were just for us though ;) 

I had such a nice time chatting the other phila Ted Baker ambassadors. (Chatting. Singing some Beyoncé, same difference) won't be long before I get back to the store to pick up a few other favorites.

The store is now open to the public- make sure to stop in asap before the neon floral prints are all gone!

{ Long Sleeve Pantsuit }{ Floral Iphone Case }{ Large Drop Earrings }

{ Essie Nail polish Spin The Bottle }{ Arrow Ring }{ Shimmer Wash Eyeshadow }

{ Britannia Skull Clutch }{ Cropped Yellow Jacket }{ Floral Printed Shoes }

{ Oh Joy }

Oh boy, we're doing an Oh Joy for Target giveaway!  Enter to win and you can give yourself an excuse to throw a great party with all of these items courtesy of Joy Cho and Target.  How do you win you ask?

Easy.

Make sure you follow @dallasshaw @OhJoy and @TargetStyle on Twitter and tweet with the #OhJoyforTarget.  Make sure you comment below too telling us your handle.

Now start planning that party--and send me an invite!

{ Party Hats }{ Rectangular Napkin in Coral }{ Ice Bucket }{Noise Blowers }

{ Balloons }{ Trash Bags in Coral} 

{ smoked lid & pink pout }

The "Smokey Eye" is often mentioned now but then I think smokey eyes I'm not only going to picture this girl.  Wow.  Love that shade and the cat-eye effect. She's also rocking major contouring and highlighting (which I will now stand in front of my mirror endlessly trying to master).  And this girl finishes off the look with a great frosty pink pout.  Check out the products below to help you re-create the look.

ps. how great is that fisherman's sweater she's wearing?  I'm a sucker for a good sweater

{ Eyes To Kill Eyeshadow Quad } { Soft Touch Eyeshadow Pencil - Goddess } 
{ Natural Brow Shaper } { Yves Saint Laurent Lip Gloss } { Phenomen Eye's Waterproof Mascara }
{ Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush }

{ tropical luxe }

 Is is just me or does anything island or tropical looking make you just feel more relaxed?  Like a fern, wicker, bright colors, you just feel more free.  You see what I'm doing here right?  Having you turn your home into a permanent vaca spot.  Pick up some of these items and start walking around in your newly pedi-ed bare feet and it'll feel like you're in the Bahamas, right in your own home.

{Broze,Turquoise, and Jade Chandelier }{ Jardin Side Chair }{ Floriate Inlay Table }

{ Cotton Dhurrie Rug }{ Peregrine Trellis Bench }{ Poppy Mosaic Mirror }{ Palace Trellis Glass }

{ Cottage Bar Cart }{ Blue Coasters }{ Palm Leaf Tray } 

{ Skin Authority }

I was recently introduced to the skincare line Skin Authority and felt I had to share.  First is the 3-in-1 Skin Cleansing System that has 3 different brush heads (can't wait to try the other 2) that are softer than some other skin care brushes.  The brushes and help clean your face, apply your makeup, and give you microdermabrasion---sounds more than just 3-in-1.  Then there's also the sunscreen moisturizer, which you need to be using every single day, no matter the age.  Trust, you will thank me for this 20 years from now.  Spring is finally here so make sure you're smooth and tan with the exfoliating cleanser and sunless tanner (use in that order for a great tan).

{ 3-in-1 Skin Cleansing System }{ Sunscreen Moisturizer SPF 30 }{ Exfoliating Cleanser } 

{ Sunless Tanner }