For years I have had sculpted acrylic nails adorning my fingers. After hearing about the new Shellac polish, I decided it was time take off the fakes and go with a less damaging look — but one glance at my real nails and I knew I needed some help. Not only were they super short […]
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Making Pretty Faces with Estee Lauder at Fashion Week
We couldn’t end this most fashionable week without one more runway look that we adored from New York Fashion Week. This time, we’re talking makeup with the beauty innovators of Estée Lauder and the gorgeous faces and nails they created for the Derek Lam’s Spring/Summer 2011 runway show. Shades of bright orange illuminated eyes, cheeks […]
Runway Ready Nails from Dashing Diva
The clothes weren’t the only buzz-worthy items at New York Fashion Week this year! Check out these fierce nails seen on models backstage at the Jose Duran show at the Samsung Experience Center in the Time Warner Building. With the help of celebrity nail technician, Pattie Yankee, the models showed off dramatic black and white Chevron […]
Top 5 Nail Trends for Fall 2010
What’s the word on nail polish trends for fall 2010? Pick any word and you’ve likely hit the nail on the head! This season, nail trends transcend the deep reds of seasons past and veer toward a mix of glam, chic, urban and eclectic. In other words, anything goes! Fall hues are dark, sexy, even […]
Kick Winter Blues with Buff Hues: Nails Go Beige for Spring
Not quite ready to flaunt flamingo pink and fuchsia on our nails, we’re transitioning into lighter and brighter shades of spring by going beige. This spring, pastel nails rule the polish scene and we’re all about easy breezy beiges that put any look together without going over the top. Here are a few of our […]
Faux Paws: Incoco Nail Polish Strips
When it comes to beauty products, I’m a no-holds-barred kind of girl. That said, I can’t get enough of all the new nail polish trends in glitzy glitter and bold shades but darker colors often require frequent applications, extra coats and a serious effort to paint inside the lines. That’s why the newest nail trend to […]
Pedi Ready with Flexflop Fold-and-Go Flip-Flops
Finally free from a long day at work and there’s just one thing on your mind–a soak, buff and polish at the corner nail joint. Only problem is you’re newly polished toes don’t stand a chance in those havoc-wrecking heels. Instead of smudging your new paint job or daring to put tootsies in touch with […]
Halloween Beauty: Fun and Funky Ideas to Spook up Your BOOty Routine
Don’t be scared to inject some fun into your regular BOOty routine this Halloween. We’ve dug us some fun ideas for adding a punch of spooky fun to your home or look from the aisles of your local beauty haunt. For the Hostess with the Ghost-est Treat your gracious Halloween party hostess with a fall […]
Brights, Blues and Subtle Hues: The Fresh Colors of Summer Makeup
Shimmery purple lids, soft pink lips, gilded cheeks and aqua nails? Oh yes spa girls and beauty mavens, it’s time to trade those dull and broody colors of seasons past for a fresh crop of summer colors. And this season, the makeup trends are brilliant, bright, flirty and teetering on edgy (if you’re bold enough […]
The New Blue: Tahiti Breeze from Nailtini
I’ve alway been a little wary of blue nail polish. It can look vampy, goth or just plain wrong depending on the hue. But the new Tahiti Breeze from Nailtini is making me rethink my view of blue. This vibrant turquoise color shimmers in the sun just like a sparkling ocean. If you’re new to […]
Saint Patty's Day Pretty Picks from Sephora
Honestly, I’ve never been a fan of green beer. If it’s not some shade of honey, it’s not going past these lips. I’m celebrating St. Patty’s Day instead with a little beauty pick-me-up from the shelves of my favorite beauty store, Sephora. I’ve been a good girl lately and pulling up my bootstraps but I’m […]
Wet N Wild Crystalic Nail Color: Wet, Wild and Super Cheap
Being the beauty snob that I’ve become, I was happily surprised to find a nail polish that cost me less than $2 bucks and that worked so well. Wet N Wild nail polish has made me a true believer in the spending power of the almighty dollar (or two in this case). Take that Susie […]