Shoeholics Anonymous: Hey, I put some new shoes on and suddenly everything is right

Maybe a tad materialistic. Also a Paolo Nutini lyric (ooh, that Scottish brogue). Also a motto I live by. If you take the words 'new shoes' and change it to 'new perspective and attitude towards life and hardship.' Though new shoes is a thousand times easier. Catchier as a song lyric too...

That being said, who doesn't love $15 bargain new shoes? I'm way too nervous about starting my career as a teacher, so I'll just keep building my 'teacher wardrobe' in the meantime. These shoes are definitely comfortable enough for long periods of standing, decent heel height to still be professional and simple cork-n-black combo. Plus, you know, they're heels. So that menacing 'click click' sound as I walk will no doubt scare students into minimising their Facebook and Tumblr tabs and shoving their phones back in their pencilcases. Kids these days...

Swatches: Get Nude! - My favourite OPI neutrals

OPI is one of those nail polish brands that I always felt apprehensive about purchasing. Don't get me wrong, the quality is always great and the colour range is amazingly extensive (if you're into reds and pinks, they've definitely got you covered). But at full price - $19.95 - it's just far beyond my price range as a low, poorly, poor student working two shifts a week bagging groceries. 

So I do what any addict does. I search and search till I find my (reasonably priced) fix! My local chemist started selling a limited range for $9.95 each, My Beauty Spot by My Chemist usually has a 2 for $15 deal (also a limited range) and best of all, Gloss Cosmetics is currently selling 3 OPI's for $20. And so somehow, I ended up with a bunch of OPI's... none of which I've purchased at full price. They're even cheaper if you buy online via eBay but I've read some articles about fakes and I prefer to see the color and formula in person anyway.

Moving on to the point of this point. One thing that OPI does really well is nudes and neutrals. These are some of my favourites. Click through the jump for a more detailed read :)