#ManiMonday: My 2015 in Nails

2015 is coming to a close, and I think it's only fitting to do a wrapup post of sorts. And what's more apropos than a wrapup of all the nail polishes I tried, tested and loved this past year? Below, the colors and brands I absolutely loved during 2015. Some I featured on the blog, others were only seen on Instagram (be sure to follow me there if you aren't already for exclusive content!). You can even go further back in the future and check out my 2013 in Nails and 2014 in Nails, too. And be sure to let me know your favorite nail polishes of the past year in the comments!

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My Latest Mani Meets Salon and Spa Directory: RGB Tropic and Essie Leading Lady Moon Mani at Olive & June

While I typically paint my own nails, I've had so much going on the past week that they were (gasp!) bare. When I told my friend Felicia this, she ordered me to get a manicure STAT. I listened and booked an appointment right then and there for a manicure at Olive & June.

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Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice: Bliss Blood Orange + White Pepper Body Butter

Ever since I moved to LA, my skin has been parched. I guess I just didn't really realize that moving to a dry climate would actually make my skin be, well, dry. I've been slathering on anything I can think of to restore moisture -- and one of the best products I've used is Bliss Blood Orange + White Pepper Body Butter.

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Throwback Thursday: My Lifelong Obsession with Hats

For as long as I can remember, I've just really, REALLY loved hats. My grandpa used to feed the obsession by buying me fedoras, oversized straw hats, the famed "Blossom" hats, you name it. And, as the photo above will prove, I just couldn't get enough. This week, I'm giving you a look at just some of my many hat moments over the years. (Trust me, there are a LOT more.)

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My Latest Mani: Rescue Beauty Lounge Refined and Polished from the Bloggers 3.0 Collection

I'm still in denial that Rescue Beauty Lounge is no more. If I'm being honest, I'm just pretending it's not true and that there will be a new collection announcement any day now. But, in case my prayers go unanswered, I'm definitely glad I snagged a bunch of polishes before Ji Baek closed the brand for good. And one of them was Rescue Beauty Lounge Refined and Polished.

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Salon and Spa Directory: The Organic Enzyme Peel at The ARCONA Studio

Have you ever gotten a facial that was so good, you couldn't stop thinking about it for MONTHS? Well, that's exactly how I feel about the Organic Enzyme Peel I received at The ARCONA Studio in Los Angeles.

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Happy Holidays: Lather Lemongrass Soap & Candle Stocking Stuffer Set

Well, I've pretty much found the gift that I want to give as much as I want to get. And it's the Lather Lemongrass Soap & Candle Stocking Stuffer Set.

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Throwback Thursday: It's Two Years Since I Left NYC (And What a Ride it's Been)

Two years ago today, I finished packing my bags and left New York City. As you can see from the screenshot of my Facebook post on that day above, I spent almost 12 years in the Big Apple.

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