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Last Fall, Chanel teased fashionistas and lacquer junkies with peaks at its new shade: Particuliere. It caused frenzies, really, it did. The dove, taupey gray nail trend sailed into spring effortlessly shortly after. Now, as the trend continues into fall 2010, it has evolved into a cooler, heather gray.

Starlets such as Lauren Conrad (above), Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Szohr and Sienna Miller have been sporting the cement and smoke hues as of late. This neutral may not sound uber exciting at first mention, but trust us, it's the perfect complement to all the whites and brights you'll be squeezing out of your summer wardrobe in the next few weeks, as well as the richer, darker shades that perpetuate fall fashions. 

Look for steely shades (we love any with slight purple undertones), that are glossy. Or pair this trend with the metallic trend to get the best of both worlds. 
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1. $6, American Apparel Factory Grey, Americanapparel.com
2. $8, Essie Chinchilly, Ulta.com
3. $2, China Glaze Recycle, Amazon.com
4. $8, Dashing Diva Astor Place, Dashingdiva.com
5. $14, RGB Steel, Rgbcosmetics.com
6. $18, Rescue Beauty Concrete Jungle, Rescuebeauty.com



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There's nothing more opulent than a little gold in your makeup and mani! Chanel's new Orient Extreme collection inspired us to add some drama to our beauty bag. Not too much gold, just some highlights around the eyes, the lips and even the body (think...glittery Décolletage). Not into gold makeup? Then opt for gold nails  -- Chanel's Gold Lamé polish is the best.

We're crushing over these must-haves (gold nuggets not for sale):
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1.Chanel Le Vernis Gold Lame, $25 Chanel.com 2. Tarte Pressed Shadow - Shimmer, $17 Beauty.com 3. Chanel Ligne Et Ombre De Chanel, $45 Chanel.com 4. Sephora Collection Glitter Eyeliner, $12 Sephora.com 5. Shu Uemura Painting Liner, $24 Beauty.com


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It's no secret we love nail polish. It's the easiest way to accessorize any outfit, which explains why it was love at first sight when we discovered RGB. In their mission statement, this new L.A. based polish line states that: "RBG creates nail color as an extension of one's wardrobe; we use color as an accessory." Our thoughts exactly!

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They just restocked one of their best-sellers Haze, a murky purple-grey that we've been wearing over and over again for a month straight!

We suggest trying it for yourself, along with their much-talked-about collection of classic colors. RGB is made in Los Angeles and free of formaldehyde, toluene and DHP(dibutyl Phthalate).

Haze, $14 RGBCosmetics.com



Ah Spring. Longer days, warm weather...and an excuse to stock up on a slew of new nail colors. This season is all about nude and taupe nails. While we're definitely on team nude and agree they're great for a more natural look -- you've gotta mix it up with bolder, brighter hues. Right? Thank goodness oranges, purples and even metallics are hot this season too.

Spoil your nails with this season's must-have shades:

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1. Butter London, Jelly, $14 ButterLondon.com 2. Deborah Lippmann, I'm Not Innocent, $16 DeborahLippmannCollection.com 3. RGB, Toast $14 RGBCosmetics.com  4. OPI Hot & Spicy, $7.65 Beauty-Mart.com  5. Rescue Beauty, Look Rich, Be Cheap, $18 RescueBeauty.com 6. Essie Lilacism, $8 EssieShop.com



spring6pc.jpgEssie'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, once again, that Essie  knows their nail polish. EssieShop.com 


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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
Nars
Purple Rain
$16, Sephora
 Essie
Sole Mate
$8, Beauty.com



butterlondon.jpgNonie 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.



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Alice-In-Wonderland-Poster2.jpgThe 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.jpgOPI 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

 

 

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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



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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.

 



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polishingnails.jpg 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


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