Sephora + Pantone Universe 2013, Emerald Nail Lacquer
Originally introduced to the public in 2012 to celebrate the year of Pantone’s Tangerine Tango, Sephora’s Pantone Universe Collection is now all about EMERALD for Spring 2013. The packaging? Emerald,...
View ArticleValentine Nail Wraps by Nail Rock
Need a Valentine’s Day manicure, but time is scarce? Nail Rock has introduced a set of designer wraps that are sugary sweet, and perfect for the occasion! If you’re experienced with applying nail...
View ArticleCiate Mini Paint Palette
You’re all familiar with Ciate at this point… Their “Caviar” manicure was amazingly creative, and took the beauty world by storm. At this point, Ciate’s vanity-perfect, bow-adorned bottles of nail...
View ArticleNARS Disco Inferno Shimmer Nail Polish
It has been really interesting to watch as neutral shades slowly evolved from nude, to beige, into ashy taupe, and now into full-on shades of gray. Part of the NARS Spring 2013 color collection is...
View ArticleEstee Lauder Insatiable Swatch, Review
I was selecting a nail lacquer for a February vacation, and Estee Lauder’s Insatiable was an obvious winner for my pedicure. I had recently received this shade as a sample from their Pretty Naughty...
View ArticlePierre Hardy for NARS Collection
NARS recently launched a collaboration with Pierre Hardy, inspired by his Summer 2013 shoe collection! What better way to find that perfect pedi to flaunt in your new footwear! Sharks Nail Lacquer,...
View ArticleEasy Walking Nail Polish Pair
Another cute little “pair” of polishes from the Pierre Hardy for NARS collection! Easy Walking is a set of neutrals that are actually quite unusual. Easy Walking Left is a flashy rose gold, and Easy...
View ArticleMAC Nail Lacquer in Sweet Pop
MAC Nail Lacquer in Sweet Pop is a pure peach with a cream finish. This polish has a white base, which makes it prone to streaking during application. I have to use three coats to ensure a smooth,...
View ArticleThe Metallics: Nail Lacquer
When I first laid eyes on The Metallics collection from Estee Lauder, I was captivated with the Pure Color Nail Lacquer collection. But it wasn’t just me… even my husband admitted to being drawn to my...
View ArticleDreamy Poppy, Wet ‘n Wild Wild Shine Nail Color
I recently took Wet N Wild “Wild Shine” nail color in the shade Dreamy Poppy for a spin! When I applied this formula, it seemed thin compared to other brands that I use. This didn’t compromise on...
View ArticleRevlon At Assembly
I am getting a million, gazillion, quintrillion emails from NYFW. Each only makes me more and more jealous. But, I simply had to share this super-cool manicure created by Revlon for Assembly’s...
View ArticlePerfect Fall Manicures: Literary Lacquers
During the Great Depression, sales in nearly every category plummeted. However, during that time, the sales of lipsticks actually soared. The phenomenon has been called the “Lipstick Effect” and was...
View ArticleContrast: OPI Russian Navy vs. Play Til Midnight
Tis the season for dark polish! But the problem I always have when faced with dark shades like OPI Russian Navy and OPI Play Til Midnight, is that they are so dark in the bottle you have no clue what...
View ArticleMy Love/Hate Relationship With Nail Art
I LOVE nail art, but as easy as those YouTube “how to” videos make it look, the truth is it’s just damn difficult and time consuming! So I’ve given up on dotting, water marbling, and stamping. Instead...
View ArticleParty Favorite: MAC Soiree
It’s time for the holiday party season! If you’re looking to be perpetually ready for a party, without your nails being too over-the-top, be sure to check out MAC Soiree! This gleaming metallic bronze...
View ArticleSephora Formula X Nailpolish: A Walkthrough
The first time I saw Formula X For Sephora nail lacquer, I wanted to immediately get my hands on it! Every time I went to a Sephora, I was almost in a hypnotic state staring at the giant display....
View ArticleAmazing Reds: butter LONDON Pillar Box Red
I never dreamed it would ever happen. My favorite color is red, and I think EVERYTHING looks best in red. Literally. In my 20s, I would change my nail polish from one shade of red to another. I owned...
View ArticleFour More Great Red Nail Lacquers
1) Barielle Shades Pin-Up $4 Ariva.com 2) Duri Bloody Mary $6 at DuriCosmetics.com 3) OPI Girls Just Want To Play $4.96 Amazon.com 4) Wet & Wild I Read A Good Book $1.99 Walgreens.com This product...
View ArticleWonder Gloss Nail Lacquer, Flirt and Candy
Today I’m featuring two classic shades of Wonder Gloss Nail Lacquer, by Prestige Cosmetics. Available in 27 shades, this inexpensive polish also features vitamins in the formula to help strengthen...
View ArticleWet N Wild Megalast Nail Color in Wet Cement
In case you’ve missed it, grey is most certainly the new brown. With Pantone announcing Radiant Orchid as the color of the year for 2014, neutral hues will lean more toward cool, to coordinate with the...
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