NCLA Alice + Olivia Nail Wraps Review

NCLA Alice + Olivia Nail Wraps Review

I love polka dots! I have a blazer, pants and shoes with polka dots on them. So, naturally, when I saw these Alice and Olivia nail wraps for NCLA, I wanted to give them a try. Thankfully, the lovely people at NCLA sent me a set to review! NCLA is one of my favorite vegan nail polish and nail wrap brands. The polishes come in cute shades and the wraps are amazing. There are so many styles and patterns to choose from!

Claims: No heat lamp, no drying time and no waiting required. All you need is clear polish. You instantly top off any look and outfit. It couldn’t be any easier! Each kit of 44 nail wraps + nail file will yield 3-4 applications!

NCLA Alice + Olivia Nail Wraps Review

Pros: These nail wraps were really easy to apply. The kit contains 44 wraps in a large variety of sizes. It’s very easy to find the right fit without having to trim the width of the nail wrap. They were very sticky, which made me feel confident that they would stick to my nails.

I followed their directions when applying the wraps, which I think is a very important step most people skip on. You have to prep your nails correctly if you want a lasting manicure. I was able to wear the same set for just over a week before one of the nails started to peel a little bit. I could have likely worn them longer if I wasn’t so rough on my hands with typing, biking, doing dishes, cleaning, etc.

Read more to see the full review and more pictures!

a.dorn Nail Polish Review and Swatches

a.dorn Nail Polish Review and Swatches

Nail polish is one of the easiest ways to change up your look. Just a quick coat or two of polish and your style can be updated and your entire mood can be lifted. I had started following a.dorn Nail Polish on Instagram a while ago. This cruelty free and vegan polish line has several highly pigmented shades. When I was offered to try some for review, I jumped at the chance. Not only are a.dorn polishes cruelty free and vegan, but they are also free of  toulene, DBP, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, and camphor.

a.dorn Nail Polish Review and Swatches

The two shades of a.dorn polish that I was sent for review are Violet Moon and Sail on Silver Girl. As you can see from the above picture, both are highly pigmented. Violet Moon is a lovely mix of purple and grey. I love that it’s a neutral shade with some depth. Sail on Silver Girl is pretty and sparkly, but not glittery. It’s much more chic than most silver nail polish out there.

Read the full post to see swatches of both shades of nail polish from a.dorn!

There’s also a special discount for readers of Logical Harmony!!! At checkout, enter the discount code BLOGLOVE2 to receive $2.00 off any polish from a.dorn, including 3-packs. Unlimited use until May 31, 2013.

Sunday Link Love

Sunday Link Love

Check out some of my favorite blog posts and articles that I discovered this week!

  • 3 Reasons Not To Eat Honey from Gentle World – I know that I have readers who don’t understand why vegans choose to not eat honey or use beeswax. This is a really eye opening and interesting read.
  • How To Get Ombre Nails from Fabulous On A Budget – This video tutorial with the adorable gals from F.O.A.B. shows how easy it really is to get this nail trend!
  • Three “Health” Food Hoaxes from Healthy Bitch Daily – Just like the Skinny Bitch books, this blog has a very real attitude about your diet, health and lifestyle. This post talks about the media hype around certain “health” trends and how they aren’t so healthy after all.
  • Sweet DIY Votives from Fellow Fellow – These are so easy to make and a beyond adorable way to add some character to your apartment. Especially on a budget!
  • How To Convince Anyone To Go Vegan from Chic Vegan – While I do think veganism is a personal choice that everyone should make for themselves, this post gives you an idea of all the plant-based sources for essential vitamins and minerals. No matter what your diet is, it’s important to be sure that you’re getting everything that you need!

Images : WeHeartIt

Manicure Of The Moment : Mint Green & Gold Glitter

Manicure Of The Moment : Mint Green & Gold Glitter

By no means is this a nail polish blog. Seriously. Just look at my cuticles and sloppy polish in the above picture! In an effort to finally quite biting my nails, I’m trying to keep my nails polished and cute. So I figured that I may as well document my manicures on Logical Harmony. Maybe it will inspire some ideas within you. At the very least, it will give you an idea of some vegan nail polish shades out there.

Pictured above is two coats of Office by American Apparel (my absolute all time favorite nail polish shade!) and two coats of Meteor Shower by American Apparel. Not only are American Apparel polishes totally cruelty free, but they are also vegan!