Pantone's Classic Blue at Your Fingertips With Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer

The 2020 Pantone Color of the Year has been announced and it's time to embrace the blues, nail polish lovers. Pantone's Classic Blue instills calmness, confidence, and connection, this enduring blue hue highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era. This timeless color can literally be at your fingertips with the wonderful shades of blue offerings from Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer.

Morgan Taylor’s wide ranges of blues will cure the “blues” any day. Three of our faves are the crème blues featured above. They include “Making Waves” ($9.50 at www.sallybeauty.com), “After Dark”, and “Deja Blue” (both available for $9.50 at www.saltearthspa.com).

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All About Essie Glitter Polish!

Wanna add a little sparkle to your mani this season. Then grab one of Essie's fab glitter polishes. Wear alone or as a top coat. My favorites are a cut above a shattered pink diamond glitz lacquer from the Luxeffects collection and summit of style, a metallic nude.

Why Essie Glitter Polish? These sparkling nail colors are:

- High, glossy shine finish
- Provides flawless coverage along with outstanding durability
- Super affordable
- Compliments guaranteed

Check out these two dazzling glitter nail polishes below:

Both colors are available on www.essie.com.

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Revlon Gel Envy Lingerie x Ashley Graham Collection

Revlon has the perfect nail collection with Brand Ambassador Ashley Graham to match your cozy vibe this Fall. Revlon’s Gel Envy Lingerie x Ashley Graham is an undeniably chic and sexy nail polish collection inspired by Ashley’s lingerie line. Drape your nails in a range of nudes that will be the finishing touch to any Fall beauty look.

Made with Revlon’s exclusive Gel Envy formula that help nails lock in natural moisture, the collection contains conditioning oil to make nails feel stronger than ever. The Revlon Gel Envy Lingerie x Ashley Graham collection ($8.79), is a luscious collection of 6 shades ranging from skin tone creams and fabric-inspired shimmers and lace. It features 3 creamy nude shades and 3 lingerie fabric shades, inspired by Ashley's lingerie line, and a wide-angle brush.

It boasts up to 7 days of color and its conditioning oil makes nails feel stronger, harder and protected and while helping lock in nail’s natural moisture. They are made without Formaldehyde, Toluene, DBP, Formaldehyde Resin or Camphor.

The Revlon Gel Envy Lingerie x Ashley Graham features 6 Shades and they include (in order of appearance):

Bare It Girl - a glossy, natural beige
Un-Peach Me - a glossy, peachy nude
Corset Affair - a glossy, metallic deep nude
Standing Ovation - a glossy, metallic lilac pink
Silky Negligee - a glossy, metallic silver
Need More - a glossy, rich brown

The Revlon Gel Envy Lingerie x Ashley Graham collection is available now on www.Amazon.com.

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Runway Nail Report: Essie for Christian Siriano Spring/Summer 2020 Collection

Essie nail polish was the go-to nail polish brand for several Spring/Summer 2020 NYFW shows this season. One of which was Christian Siriano's stunningly vibrant and colorful show.

Manicurist Julie Kandalec drew inspiration for this "painterly" French tip mani from Christian Siriano's spring/summer 2020 collection. To recreate this mani at home, follow these steps:

step 1: prep nails with one coat of here to stay base coat
step 2: use a detail brush to apply turquoise & caicos along the tip of the nail from side to side, cleaning up the shape with an angled eyeliner brush dipped in acetone
step 3: apply set in stones, stopping just before the French tip so that the silver glitter is flush against the seafoam polish
step 4: add another coat of turquoise & caicos over the tip to intensify the color
step 5: sweep a second layer of set in stones over the top and dab the brush to build the glitter
step 6: once dry, set with a layer of speedsetter top coat
step 7: finish by moisturizing the skin around nails with apricot cuticle oil

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Pretty in Pastel: ella+mila Bonbon Collection

There's still time to celebrate and enjoy the colors of the summer season. Today we highlight a nail polish brand that's new to us and we're excited about the collection we're sharing today and hope to share much more from the brand. Say hello to ella+mila, a cruelty-free, vegan nail polish line that offers over 140 color shades to date.

In addition to being chip-resistant, quick-dry and high-shine, ella+mila nail colors are classified as a seven chemical-free product that are certified by PETA. That's right, these nail polishes are free from Formaldehyde, Toluene, DiButyl Phthalate (DBP), Formaldehyde Resin, Camphor, TPHP, and Xylene. Today we're highlight their oh-so-pretty pastel summer collection, the ella+mila Bonbon Collection.

The 8-pc nail polish collection features 13.3 ml bottles in the following colors:

• Dulce Amor - Grey-ish rosey lavender
• French Kiss - Peachy pink coral
• Late Night Tart - Sheer shimmery lavender
• Midnight In Paris - Sheer pale pinky-lavender shimmer
• Dessert Island - Nude with slight shimmer
• Pistache - Pale green
• Sweet Tooth - Peachy Summer pink (matte finish)
• My Baby Blue - Baby blue

The perfect for summer, ella+mila Bonbon Collection is available for $65.00 for the entire set and $10.50 for each bottle on www.ellamila.com.

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Morgan Taylor's Rocketman Summer 2019 Collection

Inspired by the new Rocketman movie coming out at the end of this month, Morgan Taylor Lacquer launches a bright summer collection that features seven vibrant shades. It boasts ultra-bright pinks, rich purples and teals, and is complemented by Bedazzle Me, a luxe glitter overlay that gives each color its own disco ball vibe.

There are seven NEW Morgan Taylor colors to choose from. Check them out below:

1. Just Me & My Piano – Purple Crème
2. Sir Teal To You – Teal Shimmer
3. Put On Your Dancin’ Shoes – Red Crème
4. It’s The Shades – Hot Pink Crème
5. Tickle My Keys – Bright Pink Crème
6. Glow Like A Star – Yellow Crème
7. Bedazzle Me – Glitter Overlay

The nail polish retails for $9.50 per bottle and $14.95 for the mini 4-pack. All Morgan Taylor Lacquers are fast-drying, 5-free, easy to apply.

The Morgan Taylor Rocketman Summer 2019 collection is available for a limited time starting this month at www.ulta.com and www.saltearthspa.com. 

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Skyy Hadley's Summer Nail Polish Color Picks to End the Winter Blues

Celebrity Manicurist and owner of As U Wish Nail Spa, Skyy Hadley, is giving her top picks for nail polishes to end your winter blues. Using two of our favorite nail polish brands, Skyy shares the vibrant hues that are sure to make your nails stand out this summer.

Bright Orange: This vibrant tone looks great on all skin tones and adds a pop of fun to your cold-weather wardrobe Skyy’s Polish Pick: Sally Hansen’s Xtreme Wear in Sunkissed. This line offers amazing strength and shine, as well as long-lasting, chip free color!

Metallic: Spicing up your nails doesn’t always need to be with color. Changing the finish to a metallic shade is a fun and easy way to make your manicure stand out! Skyy’s Polish Pick: Sally Hansen’s Mega Strength in Persis-tint. A super fun shade with an even better finish, this iridescent purple screams spring! For the ultimate finish, pair with the Sally Hansen Mega Strength Top Coat.

Deep Green: The holidays aren’t the only time to rock a shimmering green nail. This shade is perfect for those who want to keep it tame and stick to dark shades for the winter months. Skyy’s Polish Pick: Zoya nail polish in Ivanka. This mermaid-esque shade is exactly what you need to get through the winter months.

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Morgan Taylor Introduces Forever Fabulous Marilyn Monroe Holiday 2018 Collection

Morgan Taylor introduces a Marilyn Monroe collection and two gift sets for the Holiday 2018 season. This gifting season, tap into your inner starlet with the Forever Fabulous Marilyn Monroe Holiday/Winter 2018 collection from Morgan Taylor. Boasting classic shades reminiscent of Marilyn’s Old Hollywood beauty and sexy, vibrant tones that represent her iconic nature, this 12-pc color range is sure to leave a lasting impression just like Marilyn herself.

The twelve shades of the collection embody the spirit of all that is Marilyn Monroe and capture the vintage yet modern appeal of the woman she was. Whether you’re enjoying some boudoir time to stay out of the winter cold or glamming it up for a holiday party, every shade is divine.

Be iconic with these twelve NEW shades:

Batting My Lashes - a deep mahogany créme
The Camera Loves Me - a burgundy créme
Wish Upon A Starlet - a red shimmer
Blue-Eyed Beauty - a baby blue créme
I Prefer Millionaires - a copper plum pearl
Some like It Red - a bright red glitter
Ice Or No Dice - a gold glitter
Diamonds Are My BFF - a fine silver glitter
A Kiss From Marilyn - a bright red créme
Hollywood's Sweetheart - a rosy pink créme
She's A Natural Soft - a nude créme
Wrapped In Satin - a snow blue shimmer

”Marilyn Monroe is a one of a kind fashion and beauty icon,” says Danny Haile, CEO and Founder of Morgan Taylor Lacquer. ”We jumped at the opportunity to create a collection inspired by her as we feel like her timeless and trailblazing attitude fits with the energy of Morgan Taylor.”

Some of these amazing colors are also available in mini glam packs gift sets. Four of the collection's most popular colors are available in a mini set and we simple adore the keepsake Marilyn Monroe bag that Wish Upon A Starlet, the REACT Top and Base Coat comes in and so will whoever you gift it to.

All are available this month for a limited time. Visit www.morgantaylorlacqueur.com for more information.

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COLOR Yourself Happy: Sally Hansen + Crayola Insta-Dri Collection

We're well into the fall school season but there's still time to enjoy some back-to-school beauty. The new Sally Hansen + Crayola Insta-Dri Collection transports you back to that care-free time of coloring with crayons, sketching out vibrant creations, and jumping back into the back to school season. Color authorities Crayola and Sally Hansen joined forces to offer a bright, bold, and fun suite of hues that dry in just 60 seconds — so no time is wasted for the woman on the go.

With a 60 second dry time, Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Color’s 3-in-1 formula features a built-in base and top coat to provide shiny, extended wear in a single step in just one stroke. These color specialists did their homework: From a saturated red to a marvelously mod white, here are the 12 new, specially designed shades inspired directly by the Crayola crayon colors we all know and love.

Wild Strawberry

Ripe and ravishing, this primary red crème shade is a classic.

Sunset Orange

As bold as it is beautiful, this hue conjures memories of blissful beachy evenings.

Carnation Pink

Everything’s coming up carnations in this vivid, pretty pink.

Dandelion

Picked right from a sprawling field, this sunny saturated yellow is a force of nature.

Granny Smith Apple

Take it to the tart side in this vivaciously verdant polish.

Cerulean

Rock this hue, it’s a go-to blue for back to school.

Vivid Violet

Cultivate the feeling of floral fancy in this purple shade that elevates any first-day-of-school outfit.

White

No better way to kick off the year than with a blank slate. Be crisper than a white board with this pristine white.

Razzmatazz

It’s your time to shine bright and be a dazzling star with this raspberry hue.

Scarlet

Show off your summer tan with this red hot mani.

Denim

Casually cool, this jean-ius indigo hue goes with everything.

Purple Heart

Be the Queen Bee in this courageously colorful purple.


The Sally Hansen X Crayola Insta-Dri Back To School Collection became available July 2017, but there's still time to get your hands on your favorite colors from the collection at Ulta Beauty and Walmart.

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All Hail Nude Nails: Sally Hansen Color Therapy Modern Neutrals

There are a few trends that we can say will never go out of style and that is neutral tone nail hues. Nude nails are definitely an accessory that enhances your complexion but finding the perfect shade can be overwhelming. Sally Hansen has introduced Color Therapy Modern Neutrals, a collection that offers deep jewel hues and flesh tones. The line consist of 6 hues in varying finishes that also help to restore nails without sacrificing luminous color.

• Dusty Plum - Paint on a marvelous mauve tint for a soft, ladylike effect. 
• Pink and Harmony - Set the tone in a symphonic fusion of classic medium pink and subtle iridescence. 
• Falling Deep - You’re definitely catching feelings for this rich, sparkle-tinged crimson hue. 
• Bronze Reflection - Look within and center your soul in a multi-faceted copper shimmer. 
• Cashmere Calm - Cuddle up in this cozy warm buff shade.
• Diffused Light - Evoking modern minimalist linens, this rich cream hue calls for calm serenity.

Whether you are looking for trendy or classic neutral tone Sally Hansen Color Therapy Modern Neutrals provides more than your ordinary taupe and will help compliment your skin and wardrobe while you care for your nails.

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CND Nails for Jeremy Scott Fall/Winter 2017 Collection

The innovative powerhouses of CND Nails and Jeremy Scott are back together. The pioneers of nail artistry at Fashion Week has once again teamed up with pop culture’s “most irreverent designer,” Jeremy Scott, to create a striking look for his Fall/Winter 2017 runway.

After a nearly decade-long hiatus, CND was thrilled to reunite with Scott, who shares a similar penchant for creating show-stopping looks. This season also marked the official kickoff of CND’s partnership with new Creative Ambassador and long-time Jeremy Scott collaborator, Miss Pop. Miss Pop led the charge backstage alongside CND Co-founder & Style Director Jan Arnold.

 “It was so great to join forces with Jeremy Scott again,” said Arnold. “The classic red nail has just taken an unexpected turn. Soaked in the LA sun and worn on a medium length almond, we’re making it cool to wear red again…and of course, adding our own twist!” Arnold and Miss Pop set out to create the perfect hue to serve as the new staple for every pop culture “fan girl.”

It took three simple layers: a base of VINYLUX Weekly Polish in Banana Clips, followed by a layer of Electric Orange, topped with a layer of Wildfire. Some models’ nails were further embellished with hand-painted gold stars reminiscent of the world-renowned Hollywood Walk of Fame.

“This look is all about playful showbiz glitz,” said Miss Pop. “Over a fiery red nail, I added graphic gold stars –rising up the nails, boldly standing front and center, and co-starring in corners. It's an element that takes that aspirational glamour of LA and makes it DIY."

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Deborah Lippmann Oscars 2016 Nail Report

As one of the most sought-after celebrity manicurists, legendary Hollywood manicurist Deborah Lippmann, has worked with several Oscar nominees and winners. For the 2016 Oscars, the master manicurist decorated the nails of nominees and presenters Alicia Vikander, Charlotte Rampling, and Daisy Ridley, to name a few. Here's how the nails of these three lovely ladies shone on the red carpet.

Best Supporting Actress Oscar winner, Alicia Vikander, stunned on the red carpet with a romantic look in a gorgeous strapless dusty yellow Louis Vuitton couture gown. To compliment her red carpet winning gown, Deborah opted for a nail look that was soft and ethereal, with a bit of a shimmery feel; Deborah Lippmann's Bring On The Bling, a divine diamond shimmer, was the ultimate finishing touch for Alicia’s fingers and toes.

TO CREATE ALICIA’S NAIL LOOK:

Deborah prepped the nails using her signature 5-step manicure technique:

• First, she cleansed the nails with The Stripper nail lacquer remover ($19.00), shaped the nails with her Smooth Operator 4-way nail buffer ($12.00), exfoliated with Cuticle Remover ($20.00), and hydrated the hands and nails with Rich Girl SPF 25 Hand Cream ($28.00) and The Cure ($24.00), respectively.
• Deborah applied a layer of All About That Base ($20.00) to correct and conceal discoloring and imperfections before lacquer application.
• Next, she applied one coat (one coat for pedicure as well) of divine diamond shimmer, Bring On The Bling ($20.00), for a hint of glitter.
• She topped off the look with a layer of Gel Lab Pro Top Coat ($45.00, part of set with Gel Lab Pro Base Coat).
• After allowing the nails to dry one minute, she applied a drop of the quick dry drops, The Wait Is Over ($20.00).

Making her Oscars debut as a presenter, Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Daisy Ridley looked absolutely stunning in a shimmering silver and lavender Chanel couture dress. To compliment her look, Deborah Lippmann kept her nail look understated with Naked, a clean bare beige, on her fingers and toes.

TO CREATE DAISY’S NAIL LOOK:

• After prepping the nails using her 5-step manicure, Deborah Lippmann applied Naked ($18.00), the clean bare beige, over one coat of Gel Lab Pro Base Coat.
• She then sealed the look with a coat of Gel Lab Pro Top Coat ($45.00, part of set with Gel Lab Pro Base Coat).

To match Lead Actress nominee Charlotte Rampling's printed and textured Armani Prive dress, Deborah Lippmann used Single Ladies, a flirtatious red, for Charlotte’s fingers and toes to complement her earrings.

TO CREATE CHARLOTTE’S NAIL LOOK:

• After prepping the nails using her 5-step manicure, Deborah applied Single Ladies ($18.00), the perfect flirtatious red, over one coat of Gel Lab Pro Base Coat.
• She then sealed the look with a coat of Gel Lab Pro Top Coat ($45.00 part of set with Gel Lab Pro Base Coat).

All products can be found on www.deborahlippmann.com, Barneys New York, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Sephora

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Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Now has Keratin

We love multitasking nail polish, especially when the added benefit helps your nails grow stronger and more beautiful. Sally Hansen takes nail strengthening to a whole new level with the addition of Keratin Complex to their Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure nail colors. The improved formula is inspired by the amazing response it's had in the haircare industry and on hair.......think of it as food for your nails.

The newly revamped Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure formula, which retails for $7.99, reinforces nail strength to resist breaking and chipping for up to 64% stronger nails and up to 10 days of chip-resistant wear. It’s everything you need to achieve a professional nail look at home. You already know Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure's boasts 7 benefits, plus a flawless-finish brush for easy application and a salon-quality finish. The chip-resistant polish still features all of the elements you know and love: base coat, strengthener now featuring a keratin complex, growth treatment, salon color in runway-ready shades, top coat, and gel shine finish.

We love the hot trend of nude nails, and Sally Hansen has some wonderful nude shades including the ones you see above, from left to right is Camelflage, Pink Pong, and Peach of Cake. Grab your favorite nude shade, or one of the other 50+ available shades they have, either way, your nails will love you.

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Knitting Chic Nails

Good morning!!

I love to knit. It's calming and focusing. For someone who attention span is as short a my pinkie nail, knitting does wonders for me. I mostly make hats, scarves and baby items. Some things are more complicated and require tons of focus while others can be done in less than an hour. All bring equal amounts of joy.

I started knitting in primary school (middle school for my fellow Americans). I found a book in the village library and taught myself. We would make knitting pins out of the hard but flexible spine of coconut tree branches. The first thing I made was a pair of baby booties. White yarn with silver mixed in. Our dolls ended up having a ton of hats; those were really easy to make because they were mistakes made from not being able to keep a circle flat :) I stopped knitting when I became a teen. You know how that goes...

One day, I was on a little weekend getaway  in Solvang, CA and while walking around the town, wandered into a knitting store. Lets just say that after walking out of there with 4 skeins of yellow yarn and size 8 needles to make a scarf, my stash has grown considerably since.

This mani 's nail art design is an ode to my knitting skills.



Colours Used:

Essence the gel: miss captain



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Nail Stamping in Honour of Hayao Miyazaki

Hellooo darlings!

Happy New Year! I hope the holidays were amazing for you. Do you love animated movies? I sure do. I especially love the films by Hayao Miyazaki who accurding to IMDB is "one of Japan's greatest animation directors". My faves from him are Howl's Moving Castle and Ponyo. On January 5th, he celebrated his 75th birthday.

Good thing the stamping plates that I had been waiting for from Aiyohee.com arrived on the 4th!!!!

Their Miyazaki Collection of stamping plates is just lovely. Featuring scenes and characters from the movies, they are quite elaborate and detailed. My nails are quite small so I am slightly limited in what designs I can use.  I chose images from my favourite plate of the 12-piece collection #66.



Polish Used:
China Glaze - Mix and Mingle
Konad White Stamping Polish

 

 

 

Here's to a wonderful 2016!!!

 

Aiyoohehe Miyazaki Collection - Stamping Plates

 

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Sally Hansen Celebrates the 2016 Pantone Colors of the Year

Beauty and nail polish lovers rejoice. Next year, we get to enjoy double the nail color love thanks to the announcement of Pantone's two colors for 2016's Color of the year. The Pantone shade color experts who have departed from the tradition of selecting one color, to the blending of the two colors – the delicate pink rose quartz and the soft blue of the serenity. Should we anticipate some awesome pastel marble, striped, and negative space manicures in 2016? Either way, these shades will dominate 2016. In celebration of the Pantone's Serenity and Rose Quartz colors as the 2016 Colors of the Year, Sally Hansen rounded up its favorite Pantone color inspired polishes which we're sharing with you today.

PINKS

1. Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Arm Candy
2. Sally Hansen Insta-Dri in Petal Pusher
3. Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Crème de la Crème

BLUES

1. Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Full Blue-m
2. Sally Hansen Insta-Dri in Set Sail
3. Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Sugar Fix

You better get a heads up on acquiring these nail colors my fellow nail polish lovers, and get ready to get creative, mix and match, try some fun nail art in 2016 with Sally Hansen's trendiest colors at your fingertips!

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