Showing posts with label Toesox. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Toesox. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Naked Nails

Lately we find ourselves changing polish colors as often as we rotate our favorite purses and totes. Nail-art and the variety of nail colors and finishes available now have really made it easy to add an inexpensive, quick, and totally stress-free treat to our beauty routines.

Pretty nails make us smile, and we’ve even been known to match our tint to our Toesox. J

Though there is a downside to manicure after pedicure after manicure. . . .

Ever noticed a yellow-y stain on the base of your nails after removing color? Leaving polish on your nails for a long period of time can leave your nail beds gasping for air. But how can you leave nails naked if they’re stained sans color? Don’t worry. We’ve got a secret to keep your piggy toes and fingers looking as beautiful au natural as they are with hot pink and sparkly lacquer.

Secret for stain-free nails?
Start with a base coat. Always! This will protect your nails before adding dark colors, and will help keep polish on longer.

If stains remain, even with a base coat, try mixing up this home remedy to banish them for good.

Mix:
1 Tablespoon Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
A Squeeze of Lemon Juice

Rub mixture onto nails.
Let sit for 5-7 minutes 
and you’re back to your naturally nude nails.
 
Sometimes it’s nice to skip a few days in between color, especially if you can avoid the stains. And after you clean them up, well, you’ll be ready to pick a new color for your next mani/pedi.

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Fitness Fashion: "Onzie" is a Favorite!

Nowadays it seems almost everyone’s style is on a fitness kick—cute bras and bootie shorts, black leggings and Nike studio wraps…sometimes even when there’s no intention of actually working out! Activewear has officially become as popular as the Little Black Dress. And we love it!
The girls from Clueless got it right!
We’ve come a long way from the standard uniform of long shorts and baggy t-shirts. Putting together a cute outfit for Pilates or a gym class is a great way to express your individual style and personality. Luckily it seems the options are endless-- GapFit,  Lululemon, Lorna Jane, even fashion retailers like AlternativeApparel and Forever21 have joined in on the fitness craze. There’s a long list of brands offering amazing fitness-approved (or fitness-inspired) attire for women, men, and even the kiddies!

We’ve been having fun shopping for new looks to show off our style, and fit bodies, while we break a sweat. (Have you seen the new shipment of Toesox in fun prints that just arrived at the Pilates Platinum Hollywood Studio?) But one of our new absolute favorites is a line called Onzie. And the best part-- besides the amazing designs, interesting and bright prints, and gorgeous colors? All aspects of production of Onzie products, including design, knitting, dyeing, cutting, and sewing, are done right here in our backyard of Venice Beach, CA. Support your community!

Check out the collection on the company's website (www.onzie.com), or at Without Walls, (www.withoutwalls.com) a great online retailer with a huge selection of Onzie styles. You can also shop Onzie at a Nordstrom location near you.
Number ONE on our wish list: The Onzie Bustier Bra seen here.
(photo from www.withoutwalls.com) 
What are some of your favorites from Onzie? What other brands do you love to wear to class (or anywhere!)? Let’s keep this fitness fashion craze going strong!
Pilates Platinum Owner, Heather Dorak, sporting the perfect pair of pilates pants.