Thursday 30 June 2011

A Red and Pink Combo

Good Morning,

After wearing pink all day on Wednesday I wanted to liven it up some. I wanted to layer with one of my crackle polishes.  After suggestions I went with Veronica's idea a Red Crackle.  I thought that would be an interesting combo.  Lo and behold I love it!!  I applied one coat of OPI Red Shatter in a criss-cross motion topped with Seche Vite Topcoat and off to work I go.  Thanks Veronica! *-*

Red shatter is a jelly...I wish all of the crackles/shatters were in this texture




I have one more Revlon Just Tinted to show you that will be tomorrows NOTD


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PeaceKeeper Cause-Metics™ Launches New Nail Paints


PeaceKeeper Cause-Metics™ Launches New Nail Paints

Soulful


Vavavoom


Sumptuous


Provocative

August 2011 PeaceKeeper Cause-Metics, the first make-up company to donate ALL of its profits, after taxes, to women’s health and human rights advocacy issues, launches four new nail paints, bottled with a new easy-to-open silver cap, extending the Eco-Smooth Nail line to eight colors ranging from a sheer pink to a midnight blue.  


Paint Me Soulful: A Deep Midnight Vampy Blue Black
Paint Me Vavavoom: Hot Sexy Deep Fuscia Pink
Paint Me Sumptuous: A Rich Classic Blood Red Burgundy
Paint Me Provocative: Hot Fire Engine True Red

Eco-Smooth Nail Paints do not contain Toluene, Formaldehyde or DBP; are made with indigenous Argan Oil which is high in amino acids; are free from animal testing; and have been rated as one of the safest paint-based nail lines by the Environmental Working Group. They can be purchased at Whole Foods, Sprouts and Wegmans as well as hundreds of specialty stores nationwide starting August 2011. Suggested retail price for PeaceKeeper Eco-Smooth Nail Paints is $8.00.

About PeaceKeeper

PeaceKeeper is the first make-up company to donate ALL of its profits, after taxes, to women’s health and human rights advocacy issues. Through its unique brand of “dual-purpose” cosmetics, PeaceKeeper encourages men and women to more fully recognize the level of abuse and inequality suffered around the globe – and to become an active part of the solution simply by how they choose a product. To learn more about the programs PeaceKeeper is funding please visit www.iamapeacekeeper.com.

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Wednesday 29 June 2011

Deborah Lippmann New Shades!!! Coming Soon

WARM UP WITH DEBORAH LIPPMANN’S FALL 2011 SHADES


I have worked directly with some of the world’s top fashion designers on everything from ad campaigns to fashion shows. When I set out to select nail looks for the fall 2011 collections, I noticed a common theme among all of my collaborators: warmth. The clothes featured vivid, lush earth tones—think lush greens, rich reds and intense golds.

I wanted to capture a similar heat and earthiness in the accompanying polishes, but with an added punch. BILLIONAIRE, a moody hunter green, BRICK HOUSE, a shimmering rust, and SINGLE LADIES, a flirtatious red, all have warm undertones, which give them a beautiful intensity, but also have a jewel-like quality so they really make nails pop.

SHADE DESCRIPTIONS

Billionaire: moody hunter green (creme)



Brick House: shimmering rust (shimmer)



Single Ladies: flirtatious red (creme)




SHOW WORTHY


Deborah Lippmann’s new shade, STORMY WEATHER, is a collaboration with fashion designer Narciso Rodriguez.

Usually Narciso requests a nude nail to complement his minimalist designs, but for fall 2011 around he wanted something bolder—a color with strength and edge to offset both his collection and the softness of the hair and makeup. For the perfect custom finish, I mixed (and mixed) a new shade by hand in just 24 hours. The final product: an edgy granite that emanated power and intensity. The models who walked the show (and who rarely, if ever, comment on the nail color) gushed over the shade. And so STORMY WEATHER was born an edgy granite (crème) for a strong fall statement.



Just in time for the holiday season,


Deborah Lippmann Gets the Party started

Nothing says ‘Party’ like the magnetic sparkle of glitter. So for the biggest party season of the year, I’ve created shades that truly dazzle. Get This Party Started, a set of three glitters, was inspired by the overwhelming demand for my best selling Happy Birthday, a glittery party in a bottle. The set includes Happy Birthday, along with two new variations of the sparkling shade: Forget You and Candy Shop. They’re both packed with the same unique hexagon-shaped glitter that gives Happy Birthday its magnificent glint, only Forget You has a sheer black base and Candy Shop a bubblegum pink.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY: a party in a bottle (glitter)
CANDY SHOP: bubblegum pink (glitter)
FORGET YOU: party all night (glitter)

I love how festive all three look and feel, whether wrapped a round a champagne glass or peeping out of a glamorous pump. But what I truly love the most: how a few coats of any shade instantly transform you into the life of the party.

XOXO,

Deborah

WHERE TO FIND IT: Barneys New York, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and online at http://www.deborahlippmann.com/

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I'm excited about Candy Shop.  Which ones interest you?


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It's Wednesday And I'm Wearing Pink!

Good Morning,

It's hump day and a pink day.  I'm wearing Revlon Just Tinted Desire.  It's a hot juicy pink. These polishes are so easy to apply only took minutes to see it's squishy-ness after topcoat.  3 coats used.


Sorry my camera washes out pinks it's much brighter in real life


Tomorrow I may layer with a crackle...which one?


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Tuesday 28 June 2011

Revlon Just Tinted...Dawn

Good Morning,

Today, I'm showing you another Just Tinted. (see my debut about them here) This one is Dawn.  It's hard for me to describe it's color.  My picture sure isn't accurate.  It's like a pink and orange mixed together.  My picture is showing up like an apricot colored orange but in real life it's a little more darker .  Look at it's jelly goodness.  I'm loving these! 3 coats were used along with a topcoat.



Maybe tomorrow for Pink Wednesday I'll put on Just Tinted Desire. 

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Monday 27 June 2011

Finger Paints Peace, Love & Color Summer Collection 2011...Swatches and Review

Good Morning Everyone *-*

I know it's been awhile since I posted a nail of the day.  You know how it is life can get in the way.  I am happy to show you the Finger Paints Summer Collection.   These are great to wear throughout these hot summer months.

                             Give Pink A Chance
I would call this a Watermelon Pink.  It's gorgeous...Can you believe it's opaque with one coat! I did use 2 coats.

Groovy Green 
Green Apple Green Frost.  There is some brush strokes to this one.  2 coats were used.

All You Need Is Color 
Teal and Green glitter in a clear base.  I used 3 coats to cover visible nail line. When dry it's a bit dull so I used a topcoat to bring in some shine. 

Psychedelic Sunshine
Egg Yoke Yellow in a jelly base. Packed full of multi colored shimmer yellow, green, blue, and orange.  The formula on this one was thick but applied smoothly.  I used 2 coats but should have used 3 to cover visible nail line.

Outta Sight Orange
Orange with pink and yellow shimmer.  The pink doesn't show up on this picture but it's there. Very easy to apply nice formula.

Peaceful Purple
Purple, Red, and Silver Glitter in a clear base.  This one is totally awesome.  I added topcoat to give it more shine.

I love this collection.  A nice variety for the summer.  My least favorite one is Groovy Green and you know green is one of my favorites.  It's my least favorite because it's frosty and leaves brush strokes, but I do love the color.  My favorites  are Give Pink A Chance.  It's like a coral pink and it's a one coater.  Also love All You Need Is Color and Peaceful Purple both are very nice glitters.

These can be purchased at your local Sally's Beauty Supply Store.

Do you have these already? Which ones are your favorite?

These were sent to me for review


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Monday 20 June 2011

OPI Launches Limited Edition Miss Universe Lacquers

Unleash Your Inner Beauty Queen!


OPI Launches Limited Edition
    Miss Universe Lacquers

Pageant-pretty nail lacquers in the new Miss Universe by OPI promotion give fingers and toes added glitz and glamour. Featuring four shades packed with shimmer and sparkle, these limited edition colors capture the energy of the 2011 MISS UNIVERSE® competition, to be held September 12, 2011, in São Paulo, Brazil.

“Miss Universe is the most popular and publicized beauty pageant in the world,” said Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “We are excited to partner with the Miss Universe Organization, whose contestants provided so much inspiration for rich, high-fashion color.”

With shades ranging from berry and golden pink to electric blue and glittery silver, Miss Universe by OPI provides high-shine lacquers, including

Congeniality is My Middle Name
And berry-wine shimmer is what I do best!



It’s MY Year It’s about time for this champagne-rose to shine!
 


Swimsuit…Nailed It! An itsy bitsy teenie weenie vibrant shiny-blue bikini.


Crown Me Already!
A sassy silver sparkle that knows what it’s worth.


The Miss Universe Organization named OPI its official nail care sponsor this June. Additionally, Weiss-Fischmann will be a judge for the 2011 Miss USA® pageant, a precursor to the Miss Universe competition.

Miss Universe by OPI Nail Lacquers contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application. This limited-edition promotion will be available beginning August 2011 at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for $8.50 ($10.95 CAN) suggested retail for each Nail Lacquer.

For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!

ABOUT MISS UNIVERSE:

The Miss Universe Organization, a Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal joint venture, is a global community empowering role models of beauty, health and leadership for young women of today. The organization is dedicated to partnering with charities around the world, and to increasing HIV/AIDS awareness by focusing on women's health and reproductive issues. For more information, visit: www.missuniverse.com or follow Miss Universe on Facebook or Twitter @TheRealMissU.

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Wednesday 15 June 2011

Sally Hansen

Sally Hansen’s fashion partner, Prabal Gurung, presents his first-ever resort collection this week. To celebrate, he created an exclusive fashion film featuring Rye Rye, “New Thing”. Sally Hansen collaborated with the designer and created 4 exclusive nail looks with Sally Hansen nail color including:

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Pacific Blue ($2.99)



Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Sun Kissed ($2.99)




Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Gilty pleasure ($7.99)


Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Black Out ($2.99) and Antiqued Gold Crackle Overcoat ($5.95)




All of these exclusive nail colors can be found at your local drugstore. Be sure to check out the video below featuring the Sally Hansen nail looks!


http://www.stylelist.com/2011/06/15/prabal-gurung-and-rye-rye-premiere-2012-resort-video-new-thing/


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Thursday 9 June 2011

How To Give Yourself A Pedicure

Good Morning,

It's Summertime you know what that means.  We will be wearing our open toe sandals.  So, guess what...we have to take care of our feet.  That's right we don't want to look like we have been kicking flour :P Lol!

Here are 10 easy steps :

1. Remove any old nail polish thoroughly.

2. Soak your feet in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes. Add Epsom salts or any other commercial foot soak.

3 Clip your toenails straight across using a toenail clipper or scissors. Clipping straight across will help prevent ingrown toenails. 

4. Use your glass file to file the toenails to smooth any rough edges. 
5. Push back your cuticles. Use a cuticle moisturizer if they do not push back easily after soaking.

6. Massage your feet with a moisturizing lotion. Use an exfoliating lotion if the skin is dry and/or roughened. Use a loofah or pumice stone on roughened areas.  Rinse off and dry with a cotton towel.

7. Swipe toenails with nail polish remover prior to applying base coat to remove any lotion that may have gotten on the toenails.  (I prefer to use Zoya Remove+)  Separate your toes. Put cotton between your toes, or use a toe separator there are many cute ones you can buy.

8. Apply a base coat and give it time to dry.

9. Apply your favorite polish, cleaning up any stray marks with a cotton swab, or Elf Concealer brush  from Target,  dipped in polish remover.

10. Complete the pedicure with a top coat of clear polish.

There you have it.  That wasn't too hard was it..Now go and show off your cute sandals :D




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