July 2011 Archives

Bright nail polish is so perfect for hot summer days. And there’s just nothing girlier and prettier than bright pink nail polish! Check out our must-have bright pink polishes for summer.

Zoya Starla
Fuchsia packed with silver microglitter? It’s like the 1970s but better!
$8 at zoya.com

NARS Schiap
It just doesn’t get any creamier or brighter than this polish.
$17 at barneys.com

China Glaze Pool Party
Bright, bright, bright neon pink? This color is so fun and absolutely perfect for summer pedicures.
$6.99 at ulta.com

Nicole by OPI Pink, Seriously
A mauve tinge really makes this hot pink stand out.
$7.19 at target.com

CND Raspberry Parfait
A cool, opaque shade of pink that looks just as good on fingers as it does on toes.
$9 at goindulge.com

Sephora Sunset on the Beach
Loads and loads of shimmer make this polish so super fun.
$5 at sephora.com

OPI Shorts Story
This hot pink was originally part of OPI’s Brights collection—and we can see why!
$5.15 at amazon.com

Orly Va Va Voom
Shocking! Bright! Hot! This nail color is all three.
$7 at ulta.com

Deborah Lippmann Makin’ Whoopee
Shimmery fuchsia that actually becomes more and more bright the longer you wear it. We’re in love.
$16 at neimanmarcus.com

Upon closer inspection of Emma Watson’s gorgeous Bottega Veneta dress at the New York premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, we noticed her stunning eye makeup which included a combination of glued on crystals and gold shimmering shadow. 

We hate to admit this, but our hair can use some work. Its natural texture is dry, coarse and frizzy—so we definitely can use all the help we can get! Luckily, the Organix Moroccan Argan Oil Collection is chock full of good-for-the-hair ingredients that instantly turn it from meh to FABULOUS.

Each of the four products in this collection is formulated with fair trade argan oil, a powerful antioxidant that’s rich in vitamins and instantly penetrates the hair shaft. It’s derived from the southwest region of Morocco and also protects against UV damage.

So what does this mean? Shine is restored, hair is strengthened, and elasticity is increased … and this happens INSTANTLY. Seriously, we saw a huge change after just one cycle through of the four products! Our hair was shiny, smooth, soft … and stayed that way for days in between washes! We are equally in love with all four products in the collection, which includes:

Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner (free of sulfates, phosphates and parabens so it’s safe for color-treated hair)
Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Treatment (a rich mask that makes hair soft and shiny in just 5 minutes)
Renewing Moroccan Argan Penetrating Oil (apply 3 pumps to towel-dried hair to fight frizz and add moisture)

Plus, the collection is packaged in eco-friendly bottles manufactured from materials containing recycled post-consumer resin. The labels are all printed with environmentally friendly inks and compostable label film. So you’re doing good for the environment, too!

The Organix Moroccan Argan Oil collection is available at ulta.com. Each product retails for $7.99.

I spent a good fifteen minutes in Sephora over the weekend debating which limited edition Marc Jacobs splash to purchase. Here are my highly-scientific findings:

Light. Romantic. Decadent. Intrigued? Well, you should be, since Olay Silk Whimsy Cleansing Body Wash embodies every single one of those words to a T.

A combination of rose extract and almond oil keep skin feeling so soft and conditioned, and they also—obviously!—make skin smell amazing. The scent is feminine and girly with just a touch of the sensuous.

And that’s not all. Jojoba butter and crushed orchid extract envelop the body and make for a totally lush, divine shower experience.

Olay Silk Whimsy Cleansing Body Wash retails for $5 at ulta.com.