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nail care

Review & Swatches: Essie Fall 2010 Collection

September 23, 2010

Happy autumn! Now that it’s officially here, it’s time to delve into those gorgeous rich hues that fall is known for. Nail polish is one of the fastest and easiest ways to reinvent your look this season, so let’s take a look at the new Essie Fall 2010 Collection! Here’s the shade breakdown with the [...]

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Dig These Digits: A Blogger’s Internet Browser Inspired Nail Art

August 27, 2010

I must say, I think this is the coolest nail art ever for tech babes! I apologize if I’m tardy to the party (did I just say that?), but I had to share this in case you haven’t seen it yet. Japanese blogger, Mamipeko is rocking some internet browser inspired nail art! You must check [...]

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What’s on Lady Gaga’s Nails in Vanity Fair?

August 14, 2010

What’s that gray nail polish on Lady Gaga’s nails on the September cover of Vanity Fair? Just in case you were wondering, it’s none other than the very hot Waking Up In Vegas from celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann! The popular gray shade is from Lippmann’s spring 2010 collection (you’ll find my review & swatches for [...]

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Fall’s Hottest Nail Hue: Chanel Paradoxal 509

July 27, 2010

My nails are no stranger to greige nail polishes, and the chances are you’ve picked up one (or five in my case) along the way for your nail polish collection too. And just when you think these murky, smoky shades have overstayed their welcome (and you’ve told yourself you won’t buy another), Chanel comes along [...]

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Review & Swatches: OPI Swiss Collection Fall/Winter 2010

July 22, 2010

It’s time to step out of the summer heat for a few minutes to take a peek at what OPI is offering us this fall. I have no problem trying to pretend I’m in a ski lodge in Switzerland for a few minutes! Here’s a peek at the Swiss Collection, warning–it’s very pic heavy!

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Don’t Forget! Enter The Perfect Pedi Giveaway Before 7/20

July 19, 2010

You’ll want this for cute feet this summer! Enter this Summer Fun Giveaway before 6:59pm EST on Tuesday, 7/20 for your chance to win three Hard Candy Just Nails polishes and a Ms. Pedicure Best in Tow set. Details for how to enter are here.

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Review & Swatches: Rimmel London Lasting Finish Pro Nail Polish

July 15, 2010

I’m usually let down by nail polishes that promise to be long lasting, because let’s face it–most aren’t. So unless they’re of the excessively chippy and peely-persuasion, I grant them all the same clemency since it just doesn’t matter if I use a top coat and base coat, and I just don’t even get overly [...]

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First Look: Nicole by OPI Gossip Girl Inspired Collection

July 9, 2010

Don’t throw tomatoes at me, but I don’t watch Gossip Girl. OMG, I know! But it’s okay, I still want these! To coincide with the release of season 3 on DVD, Nicole by OPI is releasing four new opulent shades of nail polish inspired by the drama and style of GG. When you purchase Gossip [...]

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Dilara Reviews: Billy Jealousy Golden Gloves Therapeutic Hand Cream

July 3, 2010

Dilara checks in with a little Billy Jealousy scoop: Sometimes my hands and fingers are so dry, it is like little pieces of Velcro are attached to my fingertips! If you’re suffering from Velcro hands, banish them with Billy Jealousy’s Golden Gloves Therapeutic Hand Cream. It has all the qualities I look for in a [...]

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Just For Fun: 4th of July Nail Art

July 1, 2010

My husband came home last night and these were his words exactly, “Whoa! Your nails look like the star spangled banner!” Thanks honey, that was kinda what I was going for, sounds like I succeeded! I picked up some nail decals at Sally Beauty Supply, they’re by Cina Nail Creations (aptly dubbed “Star Spangled”) and [...]

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