September 16, 2013

My Silver Glitter Manicure.

September 16, 2013/

I tried to pull off an ombre or gradient nail look this week and I really should have looked for some tutorials before trying it on my own.

silver glitter gradient manicure

To get the look, I used one coat of Essie Ballet Slippers and two coats of an Essie silver glitter polish. The label is off the bottom of the silver glitter, so I apologize for not knowing the name. I think it might be from their Luxeffects collection. I concentrated on using the most glitter on the tip of my nails and then gently stoked the brush down. It looks more like a v than an ombre. I think I am going to try it again and use a sponge to apply the glitter.

silver glitter gradient manicure

August 27, 2013

FingerPaints A Pair Affair by All Lacquered Up.

August 27, 2013/

How cool is it that my beauty blogging friend, fellow Ohio gal (I grew up in Ohio) and superstar nail blogger Michelle Mismas from All Lacquered Up just created her very own nail polish collection? I can only imagine the fun Michelle had while working with Sally Beauty and their FingerPaints brand of polish to create A Pair Affair. What a dream! From concept to color, Michelle had her hand in it all. This is her collection.

FingerPaints A Pair Affair by All Lacquered Up

Michelle told me, "Even before Sally Beauty approached me to create the collection, I was thinking how much I would love for a nail polish brand to come out with duos. Since I never wear just one color and my readers often ask me for color pairing suggestions, when the opportunity with FingerPaints came about, it seemed like fate."

A Pair Affair is a six piece collection, consisting of three perfectly coordinated pairs.

Our Tips Are Tealed & Bare No Secrets
Sarong, So Right & You Yacht to Know Better
Sage It Ain’t So & A Grape Catch

I asked Michelle which shade was her absolute favorite. "Of course I love all the shades but Our Tips Are Tealed is a standout. Its sparkle factor is insane! Though I would have to say that my favorite duo is You Yacht To Know Better and Sarong So Right. I love a smoky blue and paired with a poppy coral, it has a cool, nautical feel. I like to wear it in a chevron moon manicure with Sarong at the base. It's a fun twist on such a classic, art deco design." Here is a photo from Michelle wearing that pair and design.

image courtesy of Michelle Mismas, All Lacquered Up

I definitely want Our Tips Are Tealed & Bare No Secrets. Michelle was wearing Our Tips Are Tealed when I spent time with her last month, and I've longed for it ever since. The colors in the collection all look so beautiful, but those two shades are calling me.

See also: My Favorite Nail Colors for Fall.

The exclusive A Pair Affair by All Lacquered Up collection will be available at Sally Beauty by September 1, but is available now at sallybeauty.com. Each polish retails for $5.29.

July 03, 2013

Summer 2013: L’Oréal Paris Colour Me Pink Cosmetics Collection.

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Last week I told how much I love pink with my favorite summer manicure. My nails were done with shades from the new L’Oréal Paris Colour Me Pink Cosmetics Collection. And the collection does not end with nails. It also includes some great pink shades for lips.

The limited edition Colour Me Pink Collection consists of 6 nail polishes, 8 lipsticks and 5 glosses. Seriously, it's a plethora of pinks! Whether going for an edgy or romantic look, the pinks are sure to complement any summer style.

This collection has the perfect pink for everyone, from light and natural to bold and daring.

Colour Riche Lipcolour - $8.95 each