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24/04/2013 · 3:01 am

NAIL FILES: Pretty in Pink

lady in pink

Good evening, my sweet readers! I’m catching up as fast as I can with my posts and my articles and today, after more than a month without them, the Nail Files are back. Some people say Emerald is the color of the season (ok, Pantone said it), but I dare to disagree. This season, it’s all about pink. It doesn’t matter if you go for hot pink, baby or salmon, the important thing is taking advantage of the prettiest color from the bunch. That’s why I made a selection of the best shades of pink polish you can find right now. Keep those nails girly and pretty, keep ‘em pink!

tutu pink

TUTU PINK

  1. Ballerina, Chanel Le Vernis
  2. Skin to Skin, ANNY
  3. East Hampton Cottage, Essie
  4. Rose Milk, Kure
  5. Before he cheats, Deborah Lippmann

peony pink

PEONY PINK

  1. It’s a Girl, OPI
  2. Poppy Art Pink, Essie
  3. Dear Diary, Sephora by OPI
  4. Wishful Pinking, Loreal
  5. Less is More, ANNY

flamingo pink

SALMON PINK

  1. Princess, Dior Vernis
  2. A Crewed Interest, Essie
  3. Rose Abstrait, YSL
  4. Frisson, Chanel le Vernis
  5. Kensington Place Gardens, Nails INC

rosey pink

ROSEY PINK

  1. Ballerina Pink, Estee Lauder
  2. Pink Crush, Tom Ford
  3. Mad Men, Estee Lauder
  4. Sakura, Kure
  5. Spaghetti Strap, Essie

macaron pink

MACARON PINK

  1. May, Chanel Le Vernis
  2. Seeing Pink Elephants, Sephora by OPI
  3. Chack-up, Essie
  4. Macaron, Kure
  5. Rosy Bow, Dior Vernis

barbie pink

BARBIE PINK

  1. Saint Germain, MAC
  2. Cascade Cool, Essie
  3. Harem, Illamasqua
  4. Pink of Hearts, OPI
  5. Brompton Place, Nails INC

raspberry pink

RASPBERRY PINK

  1. Rose Exuberant, Chanel Le Vernis
  2. Fuchsia Irresistible, Givenchy
  3. Anardana, Nars
  4. Fabulous, Kure
  5. Arm Candy, Sephora by OPI

fuchsia

FUCHSIA

  1. Obsess, Illamasqua
  2. Paisley Martini, Scotch Minerals
  3. Secret Stash, Essie
  4. Passione, Dolce & Gabbana
  5. Ate Berries, OPI

bloody pink

BLOODY PINK

  1. Graphic Berry, Dior Vernis
  2. Rose Boudoir, Lancome
  3. Keys to my Hybrid, Sephora by OPI
  4. Big Spender, Essie
  5. Fuchsia Cubiste, YSL

That’s a wrap for today’s post! And remeber, a girl can never have too many bottles of pink nail polish!

Sweet kisses…

Illustrations: Ana Sofia Alanis
Image sources:  Selfridges, Chanel, Sephora, Essie, Asos

All texts, illustrations and collages are made by me, it’s forbidden to re-post without previous request (sweetnrawme@gmail.com) and images must link back to this site

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27/12/2012 · 10:54 am

NAIL FILES: The Jungle Book

jungle book

Good morning, my sweet readers! It’s been a while since our last Nail Files post so it’s only fair to publish one right now. I’ve had this sitting in the oven for some time. Right now I am leaving for a mountain holiday with my bf’s family, I have my posts armed and ready, so I won’t leave you without reading material (I promise). For all you nail enamel addicts, here it is, wild and fun: THE JUNGLE BOOK!

SEEING SPOTS

leopard print

WILD STRIPES

zebra

PRETTY PYTHON

python

SEE YA LATER, ALLIGATOR!

crocodile

THE SCARLET MACAW

macaw

POSH PANTHER

panther

GEOFFREY THE GIRAFFE

giraffe

Sweet kisses…

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13/12/2012 · 6:00 pm

Sweet n’raw’s X’mas Gift Guide: QUEEN OF DIAMONDS

queen of diamonds

It’s almost Friday and as days go by, X’mas is getting closer and closer. Office parties, dinners with friends, family get-togethers are filling up our calendars and gifts to buy are seriously piling up. We still have 10 days to finish shopping and wrapping our presents. And since Christmas is not the time to browse and look around (more like pushing and elbowing fellow shoppers in search of the perfect item), it’s better to go shopping knowing exactly what to get and where to get it. This is the fourth part of Sweet n’Raw’s X’mas Shopping Guide and one that will help you a lot on your gift quest.

There’s a princess inside every girl and most of us have a weakness for all things glittery. That is why today I’m giving you, wait for it… the Queen of Diamonds. So if you have a friend that’s lusting over those pretty, shiny  phone cases… If you have a friend that owns more sequin jumpers than she does shoes… If you know someone who is a sucker for all things embellished and embroidered… If powdery shades and nude are your colleague’s favorite… If a chignon and a delicate skater dress make up for the perfect holiday party outfit, this is the list you are gonna need to check out.

queen splurge

  1. Lingerie set, Stella McCartney
  2. Nail polish selection (Silver Smoke, Gold Haze, Naked), Tom Ford
  3. Jewel clutch, Marchesa
  4. Glitter oxfords, Miu Miu
  5. Bow dress, RED Valentino
  6. Sequin jumper, Haute Hippie
  7. iPad cover, Dsquared
  8. Reflection eau de parfum, Amouage
  9. Crystal ring, Lanvin
  10. Statement necklace, J. Crew
  11. Clear pumps, Gianvito Rossi

diamonds steal

  1. Mirror box, Zara Home
  2. Nail polish selection (Yogaga, Beyond cozy, No place like chrome), Essie
  3. Jewel clutch, Miss Selfridge
  4. Two-tone flats, Vince Camuto
  5. Glitter iPhone cover, J. Crew
  6. Escale aux Marquises perfume, Dior
  7. Sequin dress, Topshop
  8. Embellished jumper, Topshop
  9. Statement necklace, Zara
  10. Le Petit Patisserie travel set, Laura Mercier
  11. T-bar heels, Zara

I hope you can get some great gift ideas from here. Let me know how that shopping trip goes!

Sweet kisses…

Sweet kisses…

 

Illustrations: Ana Sofia Alanis
Image sources:  Zara, My Theresa, Selfridges, Polyvore, Topshop, Net-a-porter

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12/12/2012 · 7:54 pm

Sweet n’raw’s X’mas Shopping Guide: THE COUNTRY KID

country kid cover

Happy Wednesday, my sweet readers! I’m back with the third part of our Christmas Gift Guide. So far, I’ve given you ideas for the flower lover and for the french obsessed. Today it’s all about the country girl. No, you don’t have to be a Miranda Lambert to love this style. No, you don’t have to wear cowboy boots and bustier to school. No, you don’t have to watch Bonanza reruns (leave that to me) while lusting after “Little Joe” Cartwright (I’ve always been an odd kid, I liked Adam better). The country gal is much more than that. So if you have a friend who enjoys weekends in the country, wrapped in a heavy-knit shawl… If you have a sister who has more fringed boots than a Minnetonka storage facility… If your colleague enjoys musky scents, fireplaces, hot cups of tea and broderie anglaise, you’ve come to the right place. So if you have to buy a gift for a very stylish country beauty, this is the list your are going to want to read!

splurge country

  1. Nail polish selection (Minx, Mink Brulee, Naked, Tom Ford
  2. Deer necklace, Boticca
  3. PS1 satchel, Proenza Schouler
  4. Suede fedora, Eugenia Kim
  5. Cream lace dress, Malene Birger
  6. Cable-knit sweater, Isabel Marant
  7. Bella Bellissima parfum, Arabian Rose Essence
  8. Leather cuff, Givenchy
  9. Arty ring, YSL
  10. Ankle boots, Rag & Bone
  11. Floral cushion, Liberty London
  12. Platform slingbacks, Chloé

country steal

  1. Hat, San Diego Hat Company
  2. Nail polish selection (), Essie
  3. Country wooden box, Urban Outfitters
  4. Daisy perfume, Marc Jacobs
  5. Cream dress, Topshop
  6. Heavy-knit cardigan, Topshop
  7. Tan messenger bag, Zara
  8. Fringe booties, Zara
  9. Cookbook bath set, Philosophy
  10. Deer ring, Wildfox
  11. Platform heels, Topshop

Three down, a bunch more to go! X’mas is two weeks away! How’s that shopping list going?

Sweet kisses from a cold (and cruel) Milan…

Illustrations: Ana Sofia Alanis

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29/11/2012 · 1:33 pm

SWEET TROUBLE: Pink gets me high as a kite…

When it comes to pink nail polish, I admit it, I am a compulsive shopper. But I am not the cheese who stands alone in this one, I know that for sure (my sister is to nail polish, what Berlusconi is to Viagra).

How many times have you had to explain le boyfriend that the pink Dior is creamier than the Chanel one (even though they look almost the same) and that’s why you need them both.

How many times have you stood before the impressive nail polish line-up at drugstore aisle, trying to decide between barbie pink, candy pink or mauve. After a 30 minute deliberation (the security guard walking around you, eyeing you suspiciously, as a potential shoplifter means you’ve been in there for too long) you decide to take them all along with that neon pink that just caught your eye (even though you promised you would only buy one).

You feel the need to gift yourself Tom Ford’s Private Blend Nail Lacquer set this Christmas (click HERE if you wish to see it, at the risk of feeling greedier than Gollum). You are willing to pay 400 pounds for the box, only if the sales lady agrees to substitute the 16 shades inside with 16 bottles of Indian Pink.

You get your Essie parcel at home, only to discover you bought 15 shades of pink and one coral.

Your Instagram account could easily be mistaken for an OPI catalogue (the pinks and roses section, of course).

Does pink get you high as a kite? Is pink your favorite crayon? Yes, I’m kinda quoting Aerosmith.

If the answer’s yes, I rest my case.

A girl can never have too many bottles of pink nail polish.

Sweet kisses…

Illustration: Ana Sofia Alanis

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24/08/2012 · 3:02 pm

NAIL FILES: Farmer’s Market

Good morning my sweet readers! It’s finally Friday and Friday calls for a fun and simple post. Each month, around the 24th, I publish what has become a regular on Sweet’n'Raw, the Nail Files. If you are new to the site, it’s a themed nail polish compilation that includes the hottest shades of the moment from your favorite brands. Ans since we always give this posts that cute twist (think rainbow, berries, candy and macaron), this time I wanted to go fresh. What’s fresher than fresh produce (pardon the redundancy), right? So here it goes, Sweet’n'Raw’s veggie-inspired, nail enamel selection. Enjoy!

GARDEN CUCUMBERS

  1. Bossy Boots, BUTTER LONDON
  2. Navigate her, ESSIE
  3. Celtic Mix, SCOTCH
  4. Green Flash, MODELS OWN

BABY CARROTS

  1. Coral Blame, TOM FORD
  2. Atomic Orange, OPI
  3. Paisley attention to me, SEPHORA by OPI
  4. Meet me at the sunset, ESSIE

CURLY KALE

  1. Hunter, AMERICAN APPAREL
  2. Beetlejuice, MODELS OWN
  3. I come in peas, SEHORA by OPI
  4. Kink, ILLAMASQUA

HEIRLOOM TOMATOES

  1. Holiday, CHANEL
  2. Pom Pom, CIATÉ
  3. Clambake, ESSIE
  4. A roll in the hague, OPI

RED BEETS

  1. Macbeths Dream, SCOTCH
  2. Tentation, CHANEL
  3. Disco Biscuit, BUTTER LONDON
  4. Super Bossa Nova, ESSIE

GLOBE EGGPLANTS

  1. Chelsea, NAILS INC.
  2. Purple Rain, ESTEE LAUDER
  3. Damsel in a dress, ESSIE
  4. Flo Viper, TOM FORD

WHITE ONIONS

  1. Amazing Grace, DEBORAH LIPPMANN
  2. Marshmallow, ESSIE
  3. Highland Mist, SCOTCH
  4. Attraction, CHANEL

Ready for a night out? It’s Friday, time to let our hair down! So, which shade is your favorite one? I think I’m gonna go Red Beets today, you?

Bottoms up and sweet kisses…

Illustrations: Ana Sofia Alanis
Image sources: Deborah Lippman, Sephora, Selfridges, Essie, Scotch Minerals, Nails INC.
 

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02/08/2012 · 8:01 pm

SUMMER GETAWAYS 2012: The City Blonde (daywear)

Good morning, my sweet readers! Getting ready for the weekend to begin? Sure hope so! Since we are in the middle of Summer and just in time to escape to a sunny destination, the Summer Getaways series might be just what you need. Remember, we are in the middle of our Daywear round (I already gave you beachwear and evening is coming right after this) and this time it’s the City Blonde’s turn. If you want to find more about Anita, click HERE and HERE. So if you, like this city lover, are planning to spend what’s left of your Summer on a New York roof top pool, shopping on 5th, brunching on Sundays or sightseeing around London, you’ll need the perfect ensemble for it. Here’s what I came up with:

  • Silk, button-down shirts are great Summer-in-the-city. A white one is a must-have and a must-pack.
  • Smart shorts (like this leopard ones) are just the thing to pair up with the shirts. You’ll look summery but always clean and dressed up.
  • Large leather handbags make the correct statement in an asphalt jungle. Phillip Lim’s Pashli is the best investment one can make.
  • Wedges will make your legs longer and they are also easier to walk with.
  • Always pack a pair of flats inside the tote, wishing you’d brought them with you is the worst feeling on Earth.
  • Burgundy nails are the perfect match for leopard and tan

WHAT ANITA IS WEARING

For all the details on today’s look, go to FASHIOLISTA

Just one more Daywear post and we are done! What do you think of today’s look. Are you a City Blonde gal? If you are more of a Free Spirit, check back tomorrow!

Sweet kisses…

Illustrations: Ana Sofia Alanis
Image sources: Equipment, Farfetch, Selfridges, Nordstrom, ASOS, Max and Chloe

 

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29/07/2012 · 8:47 pm

NAIL FILES: Sweet’n'Raw’s Olympic Fingers

As much as I hate the classic “I’m sorry I haven’t posted in a while, but I’ve been really busy” lines, this time I’m gonna give you the “I’m sorry I haven’t posted in a while, but I was in NYC and the wonderful W Hotel charges $20 plus tax for 24 hours of Wi-fi”. Anyway, I’m back and with a lot of posts lined up (that I prepared previously) and almost ready to be published. My NYC trip is something I’m gonna be saving for later, but since nowadays all we talk about is the 2012 London Olympic games, I just had to do this! It’s been a while since the last Nail Files series and what better inspiration than this huge sports event. I’m a sucker for the Summer Olympics, so here for you today, nail polish, London 2012 style!

THE RINGS

Colorful, versatile and bright, like the continents they represent. Wanna paint your nails, Olympic rings style? Here’s what you’ll need:

BLUE IS FOR EUROPE

  1. Lagoon, DIOR VERNIS
  2. Warwick Way, NAILS INC.
  3. Coastal Surf, REVLON
  4. Blagger, BUTTER LONDON

BLACK IS FOR AFRICA

  1. Nocturnelle, MAC
  2. Black Satin, CHANEL LE VERNIS
  3. 27 Noir primtie, YSL COUTURE
  4. Fade to Black, DEBORAH LIPPMANN

RED FOR AMERICA

  1. DEBORAH LIPPMANN
  2. TOM FORD
  3. Calypso, DIOR VERNIS
  4. Rouge Pop Art, YSL COUTURE

YELLOW FOR ASIA

  1. Big Yellow Taxi, CIATÉ
  2. Acapulco, DIOR VERNIS
  3. Carnaby Street, NAILS INC
  4. Sunkissed, MODELS OWN

GREEN FOR OCEANIA

  1. Posh, REVLON
  2. Green Tea, MODELS OWN
  3. Going Green, SALLY HANSEN
  4. Ditch the heels, CIATÉ

THE COVETED

They all want to win them, they all want a place in the podium. You don’t need a medal to give your nails that precious metallic twist! You just need a couple of bottles of polish and a killer top coat (hey, the shinier, the better).

GOLD MEDAL

  1. Klondike Kooler, SCOTCH NATURALS
  2. 29 Dore Orfevre, YSL COUTURE
  3. Gold Haze, TOM FORD
  4. Good as gold, ESSIE

SILVER MEDAL

  1. Fit for a Queen, CIATÉ
  2. Birthday Babe, OPI
  3. Silver Smoke, TOM FORD
  4. Charmer, SCOTCH NATURALS

BRONZE MEDAL

  1. Bronze Rage, MODELS OWN
  2. DS Glow, OPI
  3. Nails in Gilted, TOPSHOP
  4. The Old Bill, BUTTER LONDON

Well, I hope you enjoyed this NAIL FILES as much as I’m enjoying those hunky sharks (hello, Ryan Lochte) that are swimming everyday for me (at least I like to think they are swimming for me). Tomorrow we’ll resume our Summer Getaways. Brace yourselves for some killer outfits!

Happy Sunday!

Sweet kisses…

llustrations: Ana Sofia Alanis (photo booth, google)
Image sources: Selfridges, Ciate, Essie, OPI, Harrods
 

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24/05/2012 · 6:34 pm

NAIL FILES: Happy Hour!

Hello, hello my sweet readers! It’s Thursday, which means that most of the week has gone by and Friday is just one day away. For you today, it’s that time of the month, NAIL FILES TIME! And since we are feeling a little bit thirsty here (sunny, warm days call for cute and icy cocktails), I was completely inspired by booze. On Spring or Summer, sipping drinks with friends on a terrace is my all-time favorite activity. I’m definitely a Mojito kind of gal, but since calorie counting is my curse, I usually settle for Vodka Soda (I must confess I had my Dry Martini phase… It ended one night, after four of those babies, when I spilled my fifth all over my cleavage thinking I was actually drinking it). Anyway, no more embarassing stories for now.  Here is my monthly nail polish selection, cocktail edition! At the end you can find my Top Coat selection, all four of them are highly recommended.

CREAMY BRANDY ALEXANDER

  1. Perfection, Dolce & Gabbana
  2. Sand Tropez, Essie
  3. Beige, Chanel Le Vernis
  4. Jolis Matins, Lancome Vernis in Love

SWEET APPLETINI

  1. Navigate her, Essie
  2. Is it payday yet?, Sephora by OPI
  3. Green Almond, Lancome
  4. Apple and Custard, Ciaté

SASSY COSMOPOLITAN

  1. Touville, NARS
  2. Nude Attitude, Estee Lauder
  3. Pink Boa, Dior Vernis
  4. P.Y.T, Deborah Lippmann

SPICY BLOODY MARY

  1. Geranium, Essie
  2. Kid Orange, MAC
  3. Whack, Illamasqua
  4. Red Royalty, Dior Vernis

BUBBLY BELLINI

  • Gold Haze, Tom Ford
  • Glitzerland, OPI
  • Nefertiti, Deborah Lippmann
  • Adelita, NARS

CUBA LIBRE

  1. Bitter Bitch, Tom Ford
  2. Decadent Dish, Essie
  3. Chocolate, Dolce & Gabbana
  4. Molten Lava, Estee Lauder

DRY MARTINI… SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED

  1. Good to go, Essie
  2. Top Coat, Rescue Beauty Lounge
  3. Top Coat, Dior Vernis
  4. Top Coat, Seche a Vite

What’s your favorite Happy Hour drink? And your favorite cocktail inspired nail polish shade?

Sweet kisses…

llustrations: Ana Sofia Alanis 
Nail polish bottles: Illamasqua, Harrods, Selfridges, Chanel, Essie
Collage items from Google

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07/04/2012 · 4:57 pm

Pretty Pastel Pants: POWDER PINK

It’s Saturday and Easter’s coming up tomorrow, got your egg basket already? And since Easter is all about powdery and sugary colors, why not add some pink pants into the mix. The second post from our PPP series is here and rocking it wild style. If you have not got your pair of pink skinnies yet, here’s a selection you can find online. Whether is cropped, cuffed, distressed or smart, run out the door and get your own.

POWDER PINK SELECTION

1. River Island / 2. Current/Elliot / 3. Elizabeth & James

4. Current/Elliot / 5. Vanessa Bruno / 6. MiH Jeans

POWDER PINK LOOK

Mixing in leopard with pink has been an obsession of mine for so long. To make the whole ensemble a bit more interesting, I splashed a little bit of color on it. Poppy red, powder pink, plum and tan make a great color combo.

CLOTHES

ACCESSORIES

BEAUTY

There you go! Mixing animal prints with pastels is a bold move, but when done right, it’s bound to be a total hit. Try it out and let me know how it went.

Sweet kisses…

Illustrations: Ana Sofia Alanis 
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