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We don’t ever really have boring nails. The more outlandish, the crazier the colors, the bolder the choices, the better. So is it any wonder we’re currently loving Nails Inc.’s The Donmar Collection?

Truth be told, we’ve been super in love with every nail polish by this British import for years … and we’re thrilled that it’s finally available at Sephora. But The Donmar Collection is pretty spectacular, because the two nail polishes work so impossibly well together it’s just impossible not to fall in love.

This collection includes Chelsea, a plum black, and The Donmar Overglaze Top Coat. Chelsea is striking on its own for its dark purplish black hue and creamy, glossy finish. And the top coat is definitely one of the coolest we’ve come across—chunky flecks of hand-cut red and black glitter particles turn Chelsea (or, really, any color) totally cool and holographic.

Nails Inc. The Donmar Collection retails for $20 at sephora.com.

So, here’s the thing. We know we should be treating our cuticles every day, but we either forget, we’re lazy, or we just don’t care enough to do it. And yes, we know that’s stupid. But then along came CND SolarOil, and overnight, our cuticle regimen changed dramatically.

For starters, this cuticle oil smells fantastic. It has the aroma of almonds, so as we rub it into our cuticles, we can’t help but be in a wonderful mood.

But aside from the scent, this product works. A combination of Vitamin E, jojoba oil and natural light oils penetrate the skin and protect the nails, giving them extra nourishment and moisturization in just seconds.

We were skeptical of just how much better our cuticles would look until we tried SolarOil on hands so ravaged, even a professional manicure couldn’t save them. Ragged cuticles, hangnails, the works. A few days brushing SolarOil onto the cuticles (you brush it on with the included nail polish brush, so genius) and our nails were flawless.

So if your winter-ravaged hands are in need of a little pick-me-up—or, come to think of it, you need an everyday cuticle oil that smells amazing and takes only 10 seconds to apply—CND SolarOil is the one for you.

CND SolarOil retails for $3 at blissworld.com.

Now that Christmas and (mostly) Hannukah are behind us, it’s time to concentrate on New Year’s Eve! And what fun is ringing in the new year without a sparkly nail polish on your tips? There are a bevy of gorgeous glittery polishes out there guaranteed to make your nails the life of any New Year’s Eve party … but these are our absolute favorites.

Deborah Lippmann Happy Birthday
Can’t decide which color to paint on your nails? Why not pick this polish and get a little bit of everything? We love the glorious rainbow inside, which looks gorgeous on its own or painted over virtually anything else you decide!
$18 at beauty.com

China Glaze Ruby Pumps
One of the brand’s cult favorites, this glittery gel polish is the most striking and beautiful rich, glittery red.
$7 at ulta.com

butter LONDON Victoriana
A glimmery turquoise-ish teal will really make your nails stand out—every time we wear this one, we’re the talk of any room!
$14 at nordstrom.com

Essie Golden Nuggets
What’s New Year’s Eve without a little golden sparkle, right? Essie’s version has minute gold sparkles that really make your nails shine.
$8 at zappos.com

Sephora by OPI Jewelry Top Coats
Want to do a little layering? These top coats come in every color under the sun and turn every manicure into blinged-out beauty in seconds. We love them all, but how fantastic is this gorgeous magenta called G-listen to Your Heart?
$9.50 each at sephora.com

Looking for a nude nail polish that still garners attention? Then you’d better reach for a bottle of Deborah Lippmann Fashion.

This nail color slicks on easily and effortlessly, with no streaking or goopy mess left behind. One coat is actually fairly opaque, but we like to do two for maximum impact and staying power.

We love the glossy finish of the polish as well. While we always recommend using a top coat to lock in the color and add shine, it’s actually amazingly shiny all on its own!

And the color? Think taupe, nude and khaki all rolled into one perfect little package. Tres fashionable, if we do say so ourselves.

Deborah Lippmann Fashion retails for $16 at lordandtaylor.com.

A beautiful and expecting Jennifer Garner attended an AFI premiere of her new movie ‘Butter’  this past week. But it wasn’t her drapey dress, strappy sandals, or barely there makeup that caught my eye — it was her nail polish. With her hand perfectly poised on her hip I saw flashes of gun metal grey with a bit of sparkle and became entranced.