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nail polish

Falling in true love, Essie’s great colors for Valentine’s Day!

February 13, 2009

What are you doing for Valentine’s Day? If you’re going out, you may want to go get a mani/pedi or change your nail polish at home with some of these romantic Essie shades! Want to be the apple of Cupid’s eye? Try Vanity Fairest, a sheer pastel pink with a little hint of subtle shimmer. No one even comes [...]

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REVIEW: Borghese Nail Lacquer

February 11, 2009

Nail polish is such an easy way to experiment with color so I have a lot of fun trying them on and being a guinea pig of sorts. I’ve often spied Borghese nail polishes when I’m meandering through the beauty section at my local CVS and I’ve been curious about them. I always think a [...]

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An oldie but a goodie, China Glaze “For Audrey” nailpolish

January 22, 2009

I dream of Tiffany blue boxes and shiny things! Back in 2007, China Glaze created FOR AUDREY– a nailpolish closely resembling a Tiffany box blue and I am completely smitten with it. While I may not get my Tiffany & Co. box, I do get something shiny and Tiffany blue out of this deal. Fair is [...]

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REVIEW: Essie Winter Collection, Fill The Gap, & Smoothies

January 19, 2009

I know all the brands are releasing their Spring lines right now but many parts of the US are experiencing some fierce inclement weather as I type… so let’s take a step back to Winter! Essie’s Winter Collection reminded me of jewel tones and made me want to dig out my birthstone amethyst jewelry which I [...]

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REVIEW: Essie– Love, Beverly Hills xx Nail Polish

January 16, 2009

After seeing this photo, do I need to say more on how gorgeous this nail polish from Essie is? Love, Beverly Hills xx is limited edition with little flecks of real 24k gold, it’s hotness. Essie wears long, applies smoothly, and stays super shiny. This is my favorite red now, and I’m pretty picky about my [...]

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Get Fuschia Now With Estee Lauder

January 12, 2009

To perfectly honest, I don’t think I’ve jumped up and down over an Estee Lauder collection before. I’ve been impressed before, but when I saw images of the new Fleur de Lys Shimmer Powder I just about lost my mind. New for 09′, Estee Lauder offers Fuschia Now– a collection of cool tones to brighten [...]

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Essie Releases Info on Spring 09 Collection

January 8, 2009

Great news girlies! We’ve got 6 new shades of nail polish coming at us from Essie for spring! Behold: Eternal Optimist – Spiced Tea Rose Flawless – Cherry Blossom Pink Status Symbol – Feisty Hot Pink One of a Kind – Poppy Red Kiss Lacquered Up – Red Hot Crimson Mesmerize – Royal va-va Blue I [...]

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REVIEW: Orly Gems Collection Nail Polishes

January 6, 2009

It was SO hard to pick a favorite polish out of the new Orly Gems collection, that I went ahead and picked out 3! The holidays may be over, but the sparkle certainly isn’t. “Inspired by famous gems from around the world, this rich array of jewel-toned shades will dazzle on your shelf and clients’ [...]

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Why don’t you host a Destination Mani/Pedi-Party?

December 18, 2008

If you need a vacation to an exotic locale, crave some extra girl-talk, or want to host a fun get-together this holiday, why not host a Destination Mani/Pedi-Party for the of age crowd? You can accomplish all of those in one night! Have everyone bring their own tools. RED by Kiss has super-affordable implements that will [...]

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REVIEW: Laura Mercier Puts Caviar Dreams At Your Fingertips

December 8, 2008

As part of the Black Tie collection from Laura Mercier, there are 2 new limited edition nail polishes that I had to get my hands on. No pun intended! While I wasn’t able to secure the Champagne Wishes shade, I did nab a bottle of Caviar Dreams. The first photo was taken in daylight, the [...]