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nail care

OPI Fall 2009 Espana Collection review & swatches!

July 20, 2009

Ooh, I’m too excited for words right now… I don’t think I’ve ever been so in love with a dark green nail polish before, Here Today… Aragon Tomorrow is getting a little extra love from me right now! Here’s a closer look:

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These aren’t your Mom’s Lee Press-On Nails!

June 16, 2009

Late last year, it took some serious convincing to try wearing glue-on nails. I was traumatized by flashbacks from the 80′s and let’s just say that those were awkward times in my beauty product-filled life. This trauma probably revolves around me liking some guy in junior high and wanting to look more “mature” so I [...]

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Currently Loving: Dazzle Dry Quick-Dry Nail Polish System

June 9, 2009

Every brand says their polish is fast drying, that it doesn’t yellow and that it’s practically bullet-proof. I beg to differ! I’ve got a few brands that I like that hold true to those promises, but the ratio of promises to the reality is quite large. I was so stoked when I tried the Dazzle [...]

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Review: Talika Eye Therapy Patch, Nail Regenerator Serum & Lash Conditioning Cleanser

June 2, 2009

This Beauty Junkie has been pretty under the weather the past few days and I’ve been trying my best to get rest and pamper myself. Talika is definitely the way to go for luxury and pampering! I’ve test driven a few Talika products and wanted to share the great results with you. • Talika Eye [...]

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Pretty Polished: Zoya La-Di-Da Collection swatches

April 18, 2009

Well La-Di-Da! Here’s a peek at the new Zoya La-Di-Da Summer 2009 nail polish collection: It’s going to be one hot summer! All 6 of these are creamy opaques in sure to get-you-noticed colors. My fave of the bunch has to be Renee, it’s a bright and fun pinky color that’s going to be perfect [...]

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Why I love Recess in LA!

April 13, 2009

Last week, I had the pleasure of going to a different kind of nail spa. This one wasn’t anything like the nail salons you’ll find on every street corner in Anytown, USA. Recess in Los Angeles is like an oasis in the desert for anyone stuck in the hum-drums of sub-par nail salons! For starters, [...]

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First look: Essie Neon Collection 09

April 13, 2009

How fun are these? Essie’s Neon Collection for 09 will go on sale at essie.com on April 15. You just may want to pick yourself up a little treat after you’ve been standing in line at the post office to mail your income taxes to Uncle Sam! Were you ahead of the game and they’re [...]

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Currently Loving: Karma Organics Chemical-Free Nail Polish Remover

April 1, 2009

After years of working in a salon atmosphere, I think my sense of smell is just wonky. My olfactory must have developed a tolerance to acetone because for the longest time I couldn’t even smell enough of it’s fumes to let it bother me. But my better half never misses the chance to make a [...]

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NEW! Essie North Fork Collection swatches

March 27, 2009

Usually known for more subdued colors, Essie steps things up in shades of blue for their North Fork Collection! I absolutely adore these new colors and I’m happy that they are finally available on the Essie site! Here’s the breakdown of the shades: Sag Harbor: Cool silver-blue Shelter Island: Sky-blue radiance Greenport: Dreamy aquamarine paradise [...]

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Review: Incoco Dry Nail Applique Nail Polish Kit

March 24, 2009

I’ve reviewed other nail polish patches in the past, but as far as shade selection, duration of wear, and price– Incoco Dry Nail Appliqué kits are by far my fave! For about $4.99, you receive the nail polish patches that are somewhat like little decals embedded with a base coat, nail polish shade, and top [...]