Hey to everyone who's reading this. This isn't going to be the most upbeat post. Not even beauty related...just feeling a lot of emotions I wanted to write about to help get off my chest. If you read my last post, you know that the past few weeks have been really stressful for me. I recently got done with my research report and have been focusing on finalizing my residency list, which has got me extremely emotional and upset.

There's so many things going on in my mind right now. First, let's talk about my #1 choice at the moment -- Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. If you had asked me in December, I would've said that this was maybe somewhere in the middle of my list. It's my home program and one that I've been affiliated with since my high school days when I was a volunteer. I really wanted to do my residency in a new city since it would be a "fresh start" and a way for me to experience a new city and living on my own. Well, since I've been working in the PICU for the past three weeks, I've become extremely nostalgic and remembered why I love this program so much. It's home for me, and it's really hard to leave a place that's been a part of your life since you were a teenager. Not to mention that I grew up in Pittsburgh and all of my friends and family are here. As much as I want to move to a new city, leaving Pittsburgh is going to be extremely hard and I'm not sure I want to. I really love this city and this program, but my chances of matching here are very, very slim. It's a Top 10 program and my grades and board scores are below average compared to the candidates they interview. I'm pretty sure I'm ranked quite low on their list and it's going to be a miracle if I end up matching here. Hah, I think even my interviewers found it a waste of time to interview me...at least that's the impression I got.

So Pitt is my #1, then what? I continue to struggle with determining the programs I want to rank #2-5 since there's a very high chance that I'm going to end up dropping that low on my rank list (if not lower). That leads me to my second point -- my embarrassing as fuck trip to New York last week. I think Cohen Children's is going to be my #2 choice, but my second look was a huge nightmare. The program director was surprised that I came and the definitely did not seem excited to see me again, whereas he was joking around and laughing with the other candidates who came for a second look. To make things worse, I could hear him telling the other girl how happy he was that she came for a second look and what a great candidate she was. I felt incredibly humiliated, embarrassed, and stupid for making the 450-mile trip to New York. So I don't think my chances of matching there are very high either, although I'm going to keep them as my #2 choice despite that.

As for my #3 choice, I'm still struggling. I'm torn between Penn State Hershey vs. a smaller community program in Fairfax. Hershey is the better program of the two, but Fairfax is in a much better location and I have a couple friends who live in DC. Whereas I know nobody in Hershey and there's not much to do there besides the chocolate factory. So that leaves me with having to decide between program quality vs. location, which is a very very tough decision.

The prospect of having to leave Pittsburgh, where I've lived for the past almost 20 years, really breaks my heart and I wish I could go back in time and fix my mistakes to make myself a stronger candidate. But everything happens for a reason and whatever happens is part of God's plan. I'm not going to beg God to match me into any particular program. I'm going to be rational and make my list based on my choices, and the rest is up to fate. If I'm meant to stay here, I will. If I'm meant to go somewhere new, then that's what God has in store for me. I have less than a week to decide where exactly I want to go. All I hope is that God gives me the courage and strength to make the right decision and accept that I might have to leave my comfort zone.

Spring 2016 Makeup Must-Haves

Things have gotten really busy lately. I've been working on my final research report while juggling long hours at my PICU rotation. Getting up at 4am is seriously not fun, especially in your last few months of medical school which are supposed to be chill. I've also been incredibly stressed about my residency rank list. It's really difficult to think that I'm most likely going to have to leave Pittsburgh in a few months and I don't know if I'm as ready as I once thought I was. I haven't gotten the most encouraging responses from the PD here, so that's why I'm really doubtful that I'm going to be ranked high enough to match here. A few months ago, I would've been excited to leave, but being back here for my PICU rotation has got me nostalgic. I'm ranking a New York program as my second choice, which I'm not sure I'm going to get into either because again getting lukewarm/cold responses from the PD, but again not sure if I'm ready to move that far if I do happen to match there. So realistically I may match at my 3rd spot or lower, and not sure where exactly I want to end up. Hershey, Virginia, Philadelphia, Maryland, Ohio....? It's a really emotional decision, to be honest, and a lot harder than I thought it would be. It's pretty much ranking location, prestige, lifestyle, etc.

To be honest, I've been so stressed and busy that I haven't really been focusing too much on makeup. I haven't even dug into the giant heaping bag of makeup I bought in December. But I have been reading some blogs and browsing the Ulta website in my spare time and found some really good pieces I want to try for this upcoming spring. Maybe a stress-relief shopping trip to Ulta is in order this month? YES PLEASE.

• Wet & Wild Ombre Blushes
• Maybelline Color Tattoo Concentrated Crayon
• Maybelline Lasting Drama Waterproof Gel Pencil
• Maybelline Baby Lips Balm Ball
• Essie Spring Nailpolish Collection
• BareMinerals Lovescape Collection READY Color Boost
• Clinique Lid Pops
• Clinique Sweet Pots Sugar Scrub Lip Balm
• Too Faced Peanut Butter and Jelly Eyeshadow Palette

January Favorites!

I honestly cannot believe January is gone! I spent most of the month out of the country on vacation and it was a really nice, relaxing time. Sad to say that on my very last day in New Delhi, I got sick :( I had a cold with a mild fever that's resolved, but now I'm having major stomach cramps. I think I have gastritis from all the rich, spicy foods I had been eating in India. I've been sleeping most of the time since I've  can barely keep any food down without getting cramps and have zero energy because I haven't been eating much. Tums, omeprazole, and eating really light foods like toast and tea has been helping a lot though and I'm feeling a little bit better. The worst part of it all is that I can't tolerate coffee right now, so I'm going through maaaajor caffeine withdrawal. I've been drinking green tea, but it doesn't contain nearly as much caffeine as coffee does and I'm still having major headaches. Can't take ibuprofen either since my stomach's irritated, blargh.

Anyways, back to favorites! I haven't been wearing too much makeup this month and when I have been wearing makeup, I've been sticking to tried and true products.  So not a whole lot of new beauty discoveries this month. I'm hoping to try a bunch of new products this upcoming month, so I should have a ton of beauty products to show in my next monthly favorites!

EOS Shave Cream -- Never thought I'd feature a shaving cream on my favorites, but I picked this up last month and I've been in love ever since. This is the only shaving cream that has left my legs super soft and moisturized afterwards. I don't even need to lather on lotion once I get done shaving and get out of the shower! I've tried this in Lavender and Pomegranate Raspberry, which are both really pleasant, non-overpowering scents. Plus, the bottle has a pump for mess-free application, which I love. At only $2.99 a bottle, this one is a must-try bath product. 

Bonita Cosmetics Nail Polish Remover Pads -- I stumbled upon these at Rite Aid when I happened to be looking for nail polish remover pads for traveling - how lucky! These were only $1, so I was a bit skeptical on how these would work. But, oh my gosh these are amazing! The pads remove nail polish really well, leave a nice scent on your nails, and hydrate your cuticles since they contain a bit of cuticle oil. The small tin is perfect for traveling. Needless to say, I'll be buying a couple more of these and using them every time I take off my polish, whether it's at home or at a hotel!

Bath & Body Works Winter Candy Apple Shower Gel -- This one is a oldy, but a goodie. I love this scent so much during the winter time and this season was no exception. Very classic apple-candy scent without being too powerful, and the scent lingers on your skin for hours after your shower. Love!

NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss in Smokey Look -- Another oldie but goodie I've been reaching for a lot this month. This lipgloss is just the perfect nude (although it looks a bit pink in the picture). This is one of my favorite lip gloss formulas -- they're so shiny, lightweight, moisturizing, and have such a pleasant cherry scent. Highly recommended drugstore lipgloss!

Trim Slant Tip Tweezers -- I decided to start plucking my eyebrows again this month and purchased these tweezers at a mere $2 from Walmart. I've always been really bad at plucking my eyebrows, so I was a bit scared that these wouldn't work either especially with the low price tag. To my surprise, they actually work really really well and allow me to pluck my eyebrows really easily. I know everyone raves about the expensive Tweezerman tweezers, but I think these work pretty darn well for $2. Definitely give these a try if you're new to eyebrow-land like me. 

Travel Diaries: London & New Delhi

Greetings from across the world! I wasn't planning on writing a post on this trip, but I ended up bringing my laptop and had some spare time, so thought I would write a bit. SO much to talk about. These last two weeks have been full of adventure, family time, exploring, and the best part of it all...relaxing! I really needed this time off. Of course, it's going to stink having to go back to the real world in a week but trying not to think about that too much and just focus on the present. I really loved exploring London and New Delhi, but hands down my favorite part of this trip has been getting to know my relatives. I know, I would never have thought that meeting relatives would be the favorite part of this trip! My uncle is coming in tomorrow so super excited to spend time with him for a few days as well. I think I'm finally old enough to appreciate family relationships and the value they hold. I'm having such a blast hanging out with my grandpa...this time is truly invaluable to me and I will cherish it for the rest of my life. Spending time with my aunt in London was so cozy and heartwarming since she is one of the nicest, bubbliest people I know. A true inspiration for how everyone should model their lives. Besides meeting relatives, I've been doing a lot of traveling and exploring. In London, my dad and I took the Hop on Hop Off Bus tour that showed us all of central London and included a river cruise on the Thames. In Delhi, I've been going to different spots with my aunt, cousin, and grandpa. So far I've seen Connaught Place, Jhanpat, Chandni Chowk, Red Fort, India Gate, Qutab Minar, Lajpat Nagar, Dilli Haat...literally everything. Plus been doing tons of shopping and eating at fabulous places. I bought tons of Indian clothes since I didn't have any in my current size. Also very happy to say that I haven't gotten sick yet even though I've cheated and eaten street food twice!

My vacation formally ends next Thursday. I cannot wait to be back, but a big part of me is going to miss New Delhi, especially being with my grandpa. I have so many things planned for when I return like filling up some photo albums, making scrapbook pages, organizing my apartment, working out, playing around with new baking and cooking recipes, playing with new makeup, etc. I also have to catch up on all my beauty blogs and youtube channels, which I've been neglecting for the most part since I've been here. And of course, have a ton of school responsibilities to attend to such as finishing my research report, getting ready for the PICU, and making my rank list. So tons of excitement and tons of responsibilities to look after, womp womp. 

But for now, I'm off to brew a cup of tea, catch up on Pretty Little Liars, and just relax with the love of my life, my grandpa. :) I'll catch up on my research and medicine readings on my 15 hour flight home next week. Toodles! 

Quick and Easy Natural Makeup Routine

Hey everybody! At the time I'm writing this, I'm at Rochester, my very last residency interview! This post is pre-written and gonna go up probs later in the month. I wasn't even planning on doing a post like this, but tonight I had to attend the pre-interview dinner and only had a few minutes to get ready. As I was getting ready, I realized that it would be awesome to show you guys my go-to natural, lightweight, 5-minute, quick, easy makeup routine that I've been wearing for most of interview season. I've been driving hundreds of miles to my interviews so by the time the pre-interview dinner rolls around at night, I'm pretty lazy and don't feel like doing some elaborate look. This has pretty much been my standard look during dinners. It only requires a few products, it's easy, and makes me look put-together. Let's get to the deets!

Start with a clean face (and clean hands!). I skip foundation/BB cream so I don't have to spend time blending anything out. Since you're skipping foundation, you want to make sure you're using a high-coverage concealer. I love, love, love my Milani Secret Cover Concealer in Medium (a hidden drugstore gem!). I dot it directly on any blemishes and blend it out using my finger. I lock in my concealer with the L'Oreal True Match Super Blendable Powder in W5 using my Real Techniques Powder Brush. This also adds a bit of extra coverage and evens out my concealer. Boom, done with the face already! Next, my eyes. I always, always use primer since I have quite oily lids. Right now I'm using theBalm's Put A Lid On It Eyelid Primer, which I received in my Ipsy bag. It's a pretty good primer that gets the job done and keeps my shadow in place all day. Since we're keeping things easy and natural, I just apply a golden eyeshadow all across my lid using a flat shadow brush. The eyeshadow I'm using currently is the Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Half-Baked, a beautiful golden shade. I have a duo of it from the Sephora Favorites Bronze Bares All set I got last summer, but the shade is also sold independently and in the Naked 1 palette. I've also been loving the ColourPop Eyeshadow in Desert as an all-over lid color. I don't add anything in my crease or below my lash line, although you can if you want a smokier effect. Of course you need mascara to finish off the eye look! I'm currently loving my holy grail mascara, the CoverGirl Lashblast Volume Mascara in Black. Finally, for the cheeks I like applying a sheer peachy-pink blush since that color best suits my complexion. I used my travel-sized version of the NARS Blush in Deep Throat, which is one of my favorite everyday blush colors. I kept my lips bare because I was going out to dinner and didn't feel like fussing with any lipstick or gloss, but you can use a nude lipgloss or lip balm to finish off the look if you wish.

That's it! Just a few staples and you have an easy, peasy natural makeup look that can be done in just a few minutes. I love this look for work and other professional events. It makes you look nice and bright without looking like you've caked on makeup.

Life Organization: Daily Planner

Did y'all have a good New Years? I sure did! I've actually been quite productive lately. I've been packing for my upcoming trip and have been on top of keeping my planner organized and updated, so I feel quite satisfied already this year! I've been wanting to get back into mega-organizing with a daily planner for a while now, and what better time to get it started than the New Year?

There's soooo many posts on Pinterest and YouTube about girls going crazy with their planners and buying all these things to jazz them up. There's even planners out there for $50+, which I find ridiculous. I personally like to keep my planning as simple as possible with a nice, hardy planner and a few colored fine-tip pens. I usually buy my planners from Target, but this year I saw a really beautiful, leather-bound planner at Home Goods for only $4.99. I definitely prefer leather-bound planners over spiral bound ones since nearly all of the spiral-bound planners I've had in the past fell apart after only a few months. The binding came undone and it was impossible to put the pages back together! I like fine-tip pens for writing in my planner since they keep things neat. The Sharpie pens are my favorite, but a lot of people use the Staedler pens, which I don't like that much. If you're going with ballpoint pens, I recommend finding ones with tips smaller than 0.7mm. I bought a 4-pack of Sharpie pens in assorted colors from Walmart for only $5. Amazon also sells value packs of Sharpie pens in various colors. To finish things off, I went the extra mile this year and bought some The Happy Planner stickers I found Michael's for only $5. I had a coupon which reduced them down to $2.49 for a 6-sheet pack. If you like to jazz up your planner even more with bunches of stickers, labels, Washi-tape, etc. then go for it -- Michaels, Amazon, and Etsy sell really some really cool planner accessories! I personally don't like planner organization to become mega expensive or complicated. I feel like the more complex I make it, the harder it becomes for me to stick with it.

There are so many planner layouts out there. If you're new to planning, I suggest going to different stores and online websites to find a planner that suits your style. There are tons and tons of styles at Target, Barnes and Noble, Michaels, Amazon, Etsy, etc. There are small 5x8 planners or bigger 8.5x11 planners. There are also ones that let you plan out every single hour of the day or ones that are either monthly or weekly. Seriously, it can be overwhelming looking at planners!

 The one I personally prefer is one that has a monthly calendar section along with pages to write day to day stuff. As you can see in the photo above, I use the monthly sections to write down important dates, birthdays, and deadlines. The blue pen indicates holidays/events, red pen is important dates or deadlines, and green pen is for birthdays. It looks a tad bare now, but I'm sure it will fill up more as the month comes closer. I like that the monthly calendar has a "notes" section on the side for me to write bigger goals and things I want to accomplish over the course of the month. For example, in May I want to start looking at apartments and think about having some sort of graduation party. Super compact, but still great for letting me keep track of important events and due dates.

This is what the weekly section in my planner looks like. The one shown above is for the first few days of January, when I'm not as busy, so that's why it looks a bit empty. I use the weekly section mainly as a to-do checklist for errands and projects I need to do that day. Some people use different colored pens for each category (work, school, home, blog, etc) but I think that looks a bit cluttered. This is also the section in which I use my planner stickers. I  took the photos above before I added my stickers to the planner, but I've been adding stickers on the weekly section for birthdays, deadlines, important events, etc. I like it because it jumps out at me, making it easy for me to remember important dates.

That's a mini-glimpse into how I use my planner. There are a ton of sophisticated, in-depth planner reviews and tutorials out there if you want to go all out. For me, this is a simple and affordable way to organize my life. I find that when I'm able to plan and organize my busy life, it really helps me reduce stress and accomplish tasks, leaving me more satisfied and happy than I would be otherwise. I would encourage everyone to use a spare weekend to go out there, find what style of planner you like, and go at it -- have fun! See if having a planner helps you organize your life better. There's definitely no way to incorrectly use your planner. It's all about organizing your life and busy schedule while having some fun (at least for nerds like me!). Also, keep an eye out for my post on financial planning sometime soon after I come back from vacation -- I'm thinking the first week of February? In the meantime, happy planning loves!

2015 Favorites

As I was writing this post, I realized that I haven't done in a favorites post in so long! I've discovered so many new products this year from a variety of different brands. I think I hit most of the brands I wanted to try this year, which is super exciting! The only ones I still haven't tried are Chanel and Marc Jacobs, but that may change in 2016. I think my most exciting discovery this year was ColurPop. Holy moly, I've loved nearly everything I bought from their range, so narrowing down my favorites from their line was definitely a heavy task. But anyway, this is a round-up of my favorite products from this year.

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream -- Definitely my favorite face product discovery from this year (and only $9 a pop, too!). I wear the shade Medium-Deep which suits my tone really well. While it doesn't provide full coverage, it does a good job of evening out my skin tone and making it feel hydrated. I mainly got this because I wanted a lightweight face product and this fits the bill perfectly. It doesn't weigh down my skin at all and feels incredibly light, like I haven't applied anything. I use my fingers with this product and it really blends like a dream. Definitely try if you're looking for a lightweight foundation/BB cream and don't want to splurge!

L'Oreal True Match Super Blendable Powder -- Another great drugstore find this year! I haven't used enough powders before to be able to compare this to other products, but this one works really well for me and makes my skin look nice and matte. Sometimes the Maybelline BB Cream can make my skin look a little dewy, but this one works really well with the cream and makes my skin look seamless and perfect.

Too Faced Semi-Sweet Chocolate Bar Palette -- My faaaaavorite eyeshadow palette this year, and definitely my most used beauty item this year! After much of the hype around the Chocolate Bar palettes, I finally picked one up! I believe this palette was released this year, and it was the sequel to the ever-so-popular original Chocolate Bar palette. I chose the Semi-Sweet palette over the original because I felt this one had warmer colors, and more neutral shadows than its original counterpart. And not to worry, this one still smells like chocolate too! 

ColourPop Eyeshadow in Desert and Smash -- This was the first year I tried Colour Pop, and as you'll see as you read the rest of this post, I absolutely LOVE this line. They really hit the nail on the head with the formula for all of their products, and they have an amazing color range. The best part is that all of their products are incredibly affordable at only $5-8 apiece. I've tried several eyeshadow colors from ColourPop, but my favorites by far are Desert and Smash. The one pictured above is Desert, which is the most perfect everyday lid color. They both have a satin-finish formula, which means that they have a little bit of sheen on them but no sparkle, which is my personal favorite because it makes the eyes pop. I've had either Desert or Smash on my lid for probably half the year, no lie. Smash is the only eye product I've ever hit pan on, which says a lot considering how many eyeshadows I own and use regularly!

theBalm Cosmetics Nude Dude Eyeshadow in Fit -- I received this in my Ipsy bag this year, and ohhhhhh my gosh. I love this shadow! It's a gorgeous copper shade that really wakens and brightens my eyes up. My favorite part is that it's travel-size, meaning it has been my go-to shadow this interview season, especially during the pre-interview dinners. The formula is beautiful as well and really holds up well all day. Plus, I absolutely love theBalm's packaging!

Nars Blush in Deep Throat -- I received a mini-size of this blush in a 500-point perk set from Sephora towards the end of 2013. I didn't break this blush out until this spring and ohhhh my gosh, I am in love. This is the first Nars blush I've ever tried and I now see why everyone and their mother loves this shade (next to Orgasm). It's by far the most flattering peachy-pink I've ever used, and it has the perfect amount of shimmer in it. It's sheer enough that I can be a hot mess while applying this and still not manage to look clownish, but at the same time you can tell that I have a flush to my skin when I'm done applying the blush. This was on my cheeks all spring and nearly all summer, and I had to really push myself to use any other blush except this one. I will definitely be purchasing the full-size when I hit pan on this baby, which will probably be sometime very very soon.

ColourPop Blush in Cruel Intentions -- Another favorite blush this year! I've struggled to find the perfect berry shade for me until this one popped up as part of ColurPop's fall collection. It's the perfect fall berry shade without being too dark, vampy, or cool for my taste. This baby has been on my cheeks for the majority of the fall and winter season. This one you can go overboard on easily, but the best part about Colourpop's blush mousse-powder hybrid formula is that it blends incredibly seamlessly. Next to my Hourglass blushes, these have the best blendability of any other blushes I've used. I cannot wait to try out more blush shades from this line next year!

Makeup Geek Blush in Spellbound -- I would say this blush is easily the most universally flattering blush in my collection. Not only would this shade suit a variety of skin tones (maybe not super dark ones), but it also goes well with any makeup look. It's a matte salmon-pink color that I reach for whenever I have no idea what I want to wear. I believe it was also one of the first matte blushes I have ever purchased, and what sparked my quest to add even more matte blushes in my collection. Love, love, love this blush, especially for the upcoming spring months.

Benefit Blush 3D Brightening Powder Blush in Bella Bamba -- Can you tell I was a little blush crazy this past year? Although this blush has been around since the beginning of time, I didn't purchase it until the Ulta Black Friday 2014 sale. I didn't pop it open until spring of this year. At first, I kind of regretting purchasing this after seeing how much shimmer was in this blush. But when you apply it to the cheeks, it makes you look like a goddess. It works really well to add a bit of highlight to the cheeks without looking like a glitter bomb dropped on your face. The color is also another universally flattering watermelon pink shade that suits even extremely warm skin tones like mine. I reach for this one whenever I'm in a rush and I want a multitasking blush that will not only add color but also a bit of a highlight to my cheeks. The packaging is a little chunky, but the product inside is totally worth it.

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Opal -- Everyone and their mother raved about this product this year. I didn't want to give in to the hype, especially with its hefty price tag, but when the Sephora Favorites Bronze Bears All set hit the shelves and had a nearly full size of this product for at an affordable price, I knew I had to try it. I struggled with whether or not to include this product in my favorites because it is a pain to apply especially if you have a darker skin tone that makes it obvious when you've gone overboard on highlight. However, when you use it right and apply the perfect amount, this makes me look like a goddess, which is why this is a favorite for me this year!

ColourPop Lippie Stix in Brink -- Not only does ColourPop do eyeshadows and blushes right, they have a killer selection of lippie stix (their version of lipsticks) and matching lip pencils. My favorite color is Brink, which is a matte redd-brown. I'm not a huge fan of matte lips, but this one is a really nice, everyday, work-appropriate shade for me. A little darker than a true MLBB shade, but I still feel comfortable wearing this throughout the day and the color isn't dark or vampy -- it's the most natural red-brown. Beautiful color for medium-tan skin tones and a really nice formula.

Dior Addict Lipgloss in Princess, Delice, Diablotine -- My favorite lip gloss of the year, hands down. I finally got my hands on a Dior lipgloss this past spring when I was at a duty-free shop at the Canadian border and saw a set of 3 Dior lip glosses from their Summer 2013 collection for a bargain price of $65. Plus, it was around the time of my birthday so I bought it as a gift to myself. The best part was that they were all colors I knew I would like and wear. I have the bottom three shades pictured above -- Princess (baby pink), Diablotine (coral), and Delice (peachy nude). All of the shades are warm-toned so they go really well with my skin color. Plus, even though they're full of sparkle, they don't look trashy or kiddish at all since the glitter specks are very small and fine (micro shimmer). Although the shades I have are highly dupable, the winning part of this lipgloss lies in its formula. Ohhhhhhh my gosh. I never imagined that a $29 lipgloss would be worth the price tag, but this one has me convinced otherwise. The Dior lip glosses are incredibly hydrating, very comfortable on the lips, and go on very smoothly thanks to its lip-brush applicator. None of my other lip glosses can compare to how well these glide on to my lips and the polished look it gives. Plus, the lip glosses are packaged so regally that they make me feel fancy and give me a boost of extra self-confidence! If you can afford to do so, definitely try a Dior lipgloss in a natural shade like Delice!

Essie Nailpolish in Cute As A Button -- My go-to spring and summer polish this year. I would describe it as a coral-pink even though it's showing up more warm pink in the photo above. Really nice formula and a perfect color for the warmer months!

OPI Nailpolish in Big Apple Red -- My go-to polish this fall and winter season. It's a bright true red that is perrrrrfect for the holiday season. I first discovered this when I went to get a pedicure this past August and got this on my toes. I ended up buying the full-size bottle at Ulta because I totally fell in love with the shade and its versatility. I usually reach for oxblood-crimson shades in the fall and winter, but this one was a nice mixup to my routine this year. This has literally been on my nails nearly all of November and December -- it's really the most perfect holiday red! A classic color and must-have for any nail polish lover, plus it has a great, long-lasting formula.