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Valentine’s Day Manicure

Ashley — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:55:27 +0000

There’s nothing better than a festive mani and this Valentine’s Day we’ve got you covered! Loving this red, pink and glitter design:

Photo: Pursuit of Shoes

The Valentine’s Day manicure uses our favorite as good as gold top coat.

How To:

Paint half of every nail red
Add the other half in pink
Top with a center strip of gold

What’s Hot: Essie’s Luxeffects

Ashley — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:43:54 +0000

It’s no secret that decked out nails are all the rage and one of the best ways to participate is with textured top coats. Essie’s new Luxeffects gives you glitz and glam for any occasion:

The Luxeffects collection consists of 5 shimmering polishes:

as gold as it gets – gilded lame sparkles
shine of the times – scintillating opalescent aura
a cut above – shattered pink diamond glitz
pure pearlification – decadent baroque iridescence
set in stones – disco mirror ball chaos

Luxeffects Polishes – $8 each

Check out my mani ideas for shimmering topcoats here, here and here!

Dior Garden Party Nail Vernis – Nail Polish with a Lovely Frangrance

Diva Julia — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:59:44 +0000

I’m no scientist, clearly, but I’m puzzled by the new Garden Party Nail Vernis by Christian Dior. Aren’t you?

Dior Garden Party Nail Vernis – $23 – Nordstrom

The first Dior Vernis with a subtle and delicate scent of roses. The floral green of Waterlily and the pretty lilac of Forget-Me-Not provide the perfect finishing touch for any spring time celebration. The pastel hues of these two new shades are the perfect finishing touch for party perfect nails.

I will say though, if anyone can pull this off, it’s most certainly Dior. I’mcurious to know how long the actual “fragrance” of the nail polish lasts. However, the very idea of a nail product of any kind that emits a pleasant scent is astonishing, at the very least.

Zooey Deschanel’s Tuxedo Nails

Ashley — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:40:00 +0000

It wasn’t just about the dresses on the Golden Globes red carpet, check out Zooey Deschanel’s fancy Golden Globe nails:

The New Girl, sported a tuxedo mani and tweeted the pic en route to the Globes-

I am wearing a gown but my nails are wearing tuxedos!!! #goldenglobes

She’s just too cute! Zooey paired her tuxedo nails with a custom dark green Prada gown. Looks like a new DIY to try out. What do you think?

Dry Skin Season is Here – Burt’s Bee’s Pomegranate Lip Balm to the Rescue!

Diva Julia — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:25:26 +0000

Forget that old standby tube of lip balm, because now we can find Burt’s Bee’s Products almost everywhere. My favorite is the Pomegranate Lip Balm. The scent is lovely and the rich, smooth texture is perfect.

A Bit of Burt’s – $4.99

“Don’t forget about lips and finger tips, treat them with A Bit of Burt’s. This cold weather treat contains a Pomegranate Lip Balm paired with a Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream.

Give your thirsty lips a whole lot of love with our Pomegranate Lip Balm with antioxidant-rich Pomegranate Oil. 100% natural, it happily hydrates and revitalizes your lips with a hint of color for an even, beautifully toned appearance.

Our Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream gives your needy nails a helping hand. Nourish and moisturise nails and cuticles with this intensive, natural treatment. A touch of lemon oil makes your nails smell incredibly clean, and healthy, naturally.”

All of you dealing with the horrendous Santa Ana Winds in California and neighboring states can benefit, too. I remember the winds vividly when I lived is SoCal–so while you’re watching for falling trees, take care of your lips and cuticles!

Smashbox Friends & Family Sale

Ashley — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 02:41:37 +0000

It’s times like these when you should be buying for others but really, why not stock up on all your makeup favs? I guess you could buy an item or two for your little sister {lipgloss does make a great stocking stuffer}.

Thanks to Smashbox’s Friends & Family sale you can get 20% off your purchase at Smashbox.com.

Just enter code SBXFF11 at checkout to get your favorite O-Glow, Eyeshadow pallets and more for 20% off. There is also free shipping on all U.S order. Yes!

Tip Stop: Nail Color from Eye Shadow

Ashley — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:36:19 +0000

Have some old eye shadows hanging around? Maybe they are crumbly and used or a shade you really never could wear… well the answer in Nail Polish!

Never To Much Glitter has the best trick:

Use an eyeshadow brush to get a little pile of loose shadow
Add some clear polish and mix for a new fabulous shade
If you’re feeling extra daring, top it off with Essie’s ‘Matte About You’ to turn it into a matte look

So easy and such a great way to get a new and different manicure. Love!

The Muppets for OPI

Ashley — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:35:51 +0000

To help launch the upcoming The Muppets movie, OPI just released a fun collection of glitter, neutral, and red hues:

The Muppets for OPI Includes twelve shades in “muppetastic” colors:

Animal-istic
Meep-Meep-Meep
Wocka Wocka!
Pepe’s Purple Paassion
Designer…de Better!
Warm & Fozzie
Rainbow Connection
Excuse Moi!
Gone Gonzo!
Fresh Frog of Bel Air
Divine Swine
Gettin’ Miss Piggy With It!

Fresh Frog of Bel Air and Gettin’ Miss Piggy with It are my favorite names. Am I seeing a Will Smith connection here? You can buy different sets of the collection starting at $8.50 on The Beauty Store Depot and Amazon.

How To: Halloween Manicure

Ashley — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:17:03 +0000

Halloween is just around the corner and although you may not be into dressing up, why not try a festive Halloween manicure? Here is a super easy mani that uses my favorite Sephora by OPI ‘Only Gold For Me’ Top Coat:

Photo: Pursuit of Shoes

So simple and fun, right?

Magnetic Nail Polish by nails inc. London

Diva Julia — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:22:53 +0000

I just started using nails inc. polish last month (a gray-toned lacquer called, The Thames). I love the unusual colors, but even more importantly, I love the longevity and lack of chipping with this product. Now nails inc. has introduced something completely new and very cool.

Magnetic Polish by nails inc. – $16 – Sephora

What it is:

A revolutionary magnetic nail lacquer used to create stunning 3D nail art designs in chic metallic shades.

What it does:

Get the wow factor with this revolutionary polish that lets you create gorgeous nail art effects in just a few minutes using nails inc. Textured, special effects nails are big news for this season and the ultimate fashion and party accessory. Choose from two magnetic polishes named after iconic London attractions: Trafalgar Square (chrome) and Houses of Parliament (purple).

What else you need to know:

This unique formula has been specially developed with metallic particles to create a pattern on the nail using magnetic forces. As the magnet is held over the nail, the iron powder in the formulation gravitates toward the magnet forming the pattern secretly hidden in the magnet for an astonishing finish. The magnet is included in the cap of the nail polish.

How to get the magnetic effect:

-Remove any oil from your nails by cleaning your nails with nail polish remover.

-Take off the over-cap that contains the magnet and set aside.

-There is an inner cap that you can use to apply the magnetic polish.

-Apply one coat of your selected nails inc. base coat.

-Then, apply one coat of your chosen magnetic polish on all 10 nails and let dry for a few minutes.

-To create the “magnetic effect,” apply a generous coat of magnetic polish to one nail, and immediately hold the cap that contains the magnet over the nail. (Do this quickly while the polish is still wet. There is a small lip on the cap which should be placed just below your cuticle allowing the magnet to be positioned perfectly over your nail.) Hold very close to the nail for 10-15 seconds, taking care not to touch the nail with the magnet.

-Repeat on all 10 nails and apply a top coat to seal the design.

Do you love this innovative look?

Chanel Spring 2012 Nail Colors

Ashley — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:38:19 +0000

Chanel just introduced it’s Spring 2012 nail colors and they have very creative names:

Introducing April, May and June. Unique, right? (sarcasm intended) The candy-colored trio of shades feature a rich garnet, rose pink and creamy pastel apricot. What do you think? Are you loving the Spring 2012 colors?

Now Open: Sephora’s Nail Bar

Ashley — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 01:29:27 +0000

Sephora’s Nail Studio has officially launched and Orange County’s South Coast Plaza is one of the first stores to roll out the new beauty bar. The Nail Studio looks exactly like the mock-up and features polish by Sephora by Opi, Nails, Inc. London, Illamasqua, Nars, and Dior, which are applied by XpresSpa’s nail stylists.

Photo Credit: OC Register

Manicures go for $15 with French mani costing $20. There is also an assortment of nail art/bling, from $25 up to $75. And the best part about the Nail Studio is there is no appointments necessary!