Essie's Spring 2010 color palette just infiltrated our dark and moody fall nail polish collection, and we're loving it! It's just what the doctor ordered to pick us up out of this dreary cold-weather funk. We're already imagining warm summer days and a closet full of chic spring ensembles. Their mix of pretty lilacs, flirty roses and muted corals, along with fun art movement inspired names like 'Lilacism' and 'Neo Whimsical' proves that Essie once again knows their nail polish. EssieShop.com Recently in Nails Category
Essie's Spring 2010 color palette just infiltrated our dark and moody fall nail polish collection, and we're loving it! It's just what the doctor ordered to pick us up out of this dreary cold-weather funk. We're already imagining warm summer days and a closet full of chic spring ensembles. Their mix of pretty lilacs, flirty roses and muted corals, along with fun art movement inspired names like 'Lilacism' and 'Neo Whimsical' proves that Essie once again knows their nail polish. EssieShop.com
photo via beauty.com
This season during New York Fashion Week, Butter London teamed up with designer duo Vena Cava to create a custom color (now named 'Marrow') which the designers debuted with their fall 2010 collection. Butter London's Creative Director Nonie Creme refers to this new color as a "murky purple" and we're loving it! Not too vampy, but just enough edge to add a little character. Yes, it's nearly spring and everyone is stocking up on their toned-down taupes but we're craving this darker shade. If you're like us and too anxious to wait for fall, get the look with these similar purples:
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
| Opi Brights Purple with a Purpose $6, Amazon |
Lippmann Call me Irresponsible $16, LippmannCollection.com |
Essie Sole Mate $8, Beauty.com |
Nonie Creme suggests replicating a similar look by applying one of Butter London's new Jelly shades like Stroppy to a darker color like black or purple.
The highly anticipated Alice in Wonderland movie is being released next month, and in celebration of the event, two of our favorite brands have launched goodies we think you'll be excited about.
OPI Alice in Wonderland Collection is a small, eclectic collection of shades, but we think it's the opposite of nonsensical. These magical glitters and cremes create a fantastic mix of eccentricity sure to delight any nail polish fanatic. Colors include Absolutely Alice (dreamy blue glitter), Mad as a Hatter (multi-coloured glitter), Thanks So Muchness! (shimmery red) and Off with Her Red (sizzling hot red). Limited Edition. Mini set, $10 at amazon.com

Urban Decay Disney Alice In Wonderland Palette features a top that opens to reveal a pop-up scene of Alice in the mushroom forest and just behind her, a makeup lover's dreamland: a fierce collection of 16 eyeshadows, 2 liners and a primer. Though we dream of seeing Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter, we admit we're loving this palette just a hare more. Limited Edition. $52, sephora.com
Whether you resolve to get in shape, quit smoking, get back into a beloved hobby or learn something new, creating goals is never a bad way to start the year. We, of course, must add our "2 cents" and encourage creating beauty-ful goals for 2010. Here are 4 ideas that you can incorporate into your life beginning this week.
Bubbles are fun, but not when they pop up on nails. This typically occurs with polish when base coat is skipped or polish is applied without allowing a adequate dry time between coats. Ji Baek, owner of Rescue Beauty Salons in NYC and the Rescue Beauty line of nail polishes shares her recommendation for correcting this all too common foible:
"Dip the pad of your finger into nail polish remover and smooth over the bubbled area. That evens out the polish and redistributes the color."
Apply a new topcoat and enjoy your bubble-free nails.
source: Good Housekeeping
As beauty-loving women, we like to have our tips and toes polished. We love experimenting with the latest color trends as well as sticking to the classics. But as busy women, we don't always have the time to sit and wait for our nails to dry. Thankfully, Sally Hansen created a great solution that we love: Insta-Dri Fast Dry Nail Color. Available in 24 colors, it says it dries in 60 seconds. We, however find that after a little less than 2 minutes it's completely the-polish-isn't-going-anywhere dry. Once it is, we enjoy a lasting, good-looking finish that is strong and wears 3-5 days without chipping. Available in 24 shades. $4.99, cvs.com

Celebrities like Lauren Conrad, Rachel Bilson, Eve Mendes and Michelle Tractenberg all have something in common-- they love to rock blue nails. Wearing everything from deep navy to aquamarine, these ladies prove that you can go bold without going over-the-top. Another lesson to be learned? If you want to experiment with a more daring look, the best place to start is on your nails. Check out a few of our favorite blue hues.
1. Chanel Blue Satin is bold, yet classic and elegant-- did you expect it to be anything but? $23, nordstrom.com
2. Sparitual Surreal, a sapphire blue creme, is 100% vegan and 100% fabulous. $10, skinstore.com
3. Zoya Akyra is a frosty blue metallic that keeps us cool and calm even while we practice our most challenging yoga poses. $7, zoya.com
4. OPI for Sephora Ocean Love Potion, a mediterranean turquoise, looks cool with everything we wear. $9, sephora.comMany nail colors have been launched for the Summer season, and while we love the bright neons and (surprising) blue and purple hues, we couldn't help but fall in love with the new Essie Summer 2009 Collection. We imagine our tips and toes will be quite happy in these shades of pinks and corals...
Chubby Cheeks - sophisticated sunset coral
Cute As a Button - bright, vibrant persimmon
Funny Face - sexy, punchy fuchsia
Lovie Dovie - perfect pink flamingo
Luscious Lips - sheer, soft light pink
Not Just A Pretty Face - naturally pale nude
Essie Summer Collection 2009, from $8, essie.com

Busy schedules sometimes interfere with our manicure time, so when we have to stretch one out beyond the usual 5-7 days, we reach for Orly Glosser High Shine Topcoat to help us keep that "just polished" look. While we have a few other topcoats we love, this one is great for every other day application without adding too much bulk to the layers of polish we've already applied. It protects our tips, and when you add to the fact that it dries incredibly fast, you can understand why we adore this product. $9, orlybeauty.com







