the nails for rebecca minkoff’s runway show were the coolest. not only did haven for essie put a fun spin on the french mani by coating the nails in a creamy taupe before adding the traditional top-nail stripe, but the artists included a second stripe in a third shade giving them an extra edge.
get the look:
i’m a boston girl born and raised, so please excuse me while i root for the patriots this evening. and what’s a social sporting event without festive fan-inspired makeup? my picks for brady’licious beauty: deborah lippmann nail lacquer in lady sings the blues, $18; guerlain terracotta gloss in tango, $31; trish mcevoy deluxe platinum diamond eyeshadow, $22.
let’s go pats!
i haven’t been chomping at the bit this hard for a makeup lineup in a long time, but nars spring 12 is looking insanely good. meet the belles of the ball:
diamond life nail polish. this lacquer is all violet metallic brilliance. it’s shimmery and electric – way edgier than spring’s predictable pastels and i have to say, it looks pretty damn fabulous after just one coat.
gaiety blush. it may look garish to some, but what appears to be a straight up full throttle matte pink in the pan, actually wears as a pretty almost purple-pink with some serious shine. it’s one of those day-improving shades you just gotta own.
mexican rose velvet lip pencil. it’s the hottest fuchsia pink with equal parts punchy pigment and glossy shine. it applies like a chubby lip liner, but feels like a balm and wears like a stain. i’m slightly obsessed.
nars spring 12 is online and at the counters now!
happy friday, beauties!
how about this awesome nail candy to send you into the weekend? essie has done it again with one incredible sixsome for spring. yes, the colors are killer, but the inspiration behind the collection is what i really love. dubbed “navigate her” these beautiful brights and powerful pastels represent essie’s tribute to the woman of action – the one who dreams big and puts her best self forward.
these colors mean business! and they represent some of the best and most important nail trends for 2012, including pistachio, blush, and tangerine. top row, from left to right: navigate her (subtle sorbet green), a crewed interest (delicate peach), to buy or not to buy (lilac shimmer). bottom row: tour de finance (rich iridescent fuchsia – so spring right!), ole caliente (bright red), orange, it’s obvious! (pretty much the best orange ever).
look for them in stores next month!
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do you read matchbook magazine? it’s pure delight from cover to cover and my favorite part is the “the matchbook girl…” series that opens each issue. one of this month’s isms states that “the matchbook girl knows a neon pink manicure brings mid-winter cheer” and i couldn’t agree more! if you’re headed to the nail salon in january, consider picking one of these beautiful brights to warm things up.
clockwise from top: china glaze in pink voltage, $6.50; illamasqua nail varnish in collide, $14; cnd shellac in hot pop pink, check your local nail salon for pricing; essie fiesta, $8; revlon scented nail enamel, $4.79; avon nailwear pro nail enamel in viva pink, $5
do you have a favorite shocking pink that i missed?
we are decking the halls and baking up a storm around here. i can’t tell you how good it is to be home! whilst trimming the tree, i was suddenly smitten by my little sister’s deep metallic plum nails. the surprisingly seasonal shade she was sporting is sephora by opi’s stop stocking me! it’s the prettiest metallic purple with gold shimmer, ranging from a moody gunmetal to golden tinged grape depending on the light. so gorgeous and so perfect for rockin’ around the christmas tree.
it’s limited edition at $9.50 – get it here.
this is one of my favorite photos and one of my most popular pins to date. it’s actually a model from an etsy shop and while i love her makeup, it’s the colors in her dress and shoes that inspired me to dash for my vanity and pull a few products inspired by the color palette.
bobbi brown brightening lip gloss in pink, $23
essie nail polish in pretty edgy, $8
nars single eyeshadow in mangrove, $23
voila, a pretty and unexpected look to brighten up your winter morning.
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pps – if your life could use some fresh gloss, you can still enter to win six nail polishes from refinery29 and color club – but, hurry hurry ’cause i’m picking a random winner on monday!
(via refinery 29)
happy friday, pretty people! day two of december has delivered me a grand dose of holiday spirit and i am super excited to announce the chance for a glossarie reader to win a fun beauty freebie from my favorite online fashion resource, refinery29.
r29 has created their first ever holiday marketplace featuring unique collaborations with 12 amazing designers. they’re all incredible, but the best of the bunch is by far their winter warrior nail color collection created in conjunction with nyc’s own color club.
the set of six was designed by refinery29 editors with their most beauty-savvy readers in mind. the formula is pure perfection (vegan, formaldehyde-, toluene-, and dbp-free) and the shades are killer. not only will you have all the ingredients necessary to recreate the stained glass nails above, but whether your nails are craving a festive deep green, a sweetly romantic neutral, a classic red, a stormy gray, a little shimmer or a moody merlot, there’s endless mani/pedi fun to be had!
(snow pixie, happy hunter, punch drunk red, rolling in the deep, swan lake, wine cooler)
the refinery29 holiday marketplace is only online through next friday 12/9 so if you’ve got to have these polishes, by all means hop along. however, if holiday shopping has taken hold of your bank account, i have a set in my possession for one lucky individual.
quick like a bunny, leave a comment below by monday 12/5/11 at 4:00 p.m. to be entered to win!
(not sure what to say? how about which shade is your fave, or what else you’re lusting from the r29 holiday marketplace, or what your new year’s resolution is, or how many different manicures you think you can create with this set, or how much you love me…)
there are so many pretty prezzies on the market these days. i’m trying something new and putting together a series of gift guides for the beauty addict in your life. each round up will feature my top picks for gifts geared toward a particular theme, category, or recipient. i’m calling it ‘pretty gifty’ – hope you enjoy!
first up is a half dozen gifts in triplicate. for whatever the reason, beauty products in threes are uber abundant this time of year. need you a stocking stuffer or something for your sweet secret santa, here are my favorite beautiful threesomes.
left column: marc jacobs rollerball trio, $38; smith’s rosebud salve medley, $16; ysl ‘golden gloss’ holiday trio, $59
right column: l’occitane hand indulgences, $26; deborah lippmann ‘dance music’ holiday mini trio, $29; bare escentuals ‘light show’ metallic eyeliner, $24
today’s the day to let your fingers do the elfing with crazy steals and deals all over the internets. to put your tips in top holiday spirits for the task at hand, try this delightful little duo for a very merry manicure.
brush on butter london’s nail foundation to prep nails. it acts as a primer, hiding flaws and providing a smooth, matte surface. it also grips onto color, making it last freakishly long – seriously, you may get sick of your chosen shade before it starts to chip! this is one of those products that improves performance for even the thriftiest of nail polish purchases. it’s a must-add to any nail lover’s collection and really brings out the vibrancy in all your lacquers.
once your foundation is dry, follow up with a coat or two of one sweetly seasonal shade. i’m loving zoya’s milla (discovered via court & hudson) for its festive sparkle. it’s a bright, coral-red shimmer with iridescent glitter.
ta-da! who need’s rudolph’s nose when your fancy new nails can lead the way?
bonus: both ingredients are available at a discount today! for 30% off all butter london online orders, use code celebrate11; and for free shipping at zoya, use code zoya4me
