April 9, 2015
by Julia DiNardo
I’m almost out of patience for the arrival of the spring, but at least I can look at some new pretty pretty polish shades to satisfy my desire for a colorful assortment of hues. Here’s a selection of my favorite collections from essie, Maybelline, and Deborah Lippmann.
The spring 2015 collection from essie is everything that you want for spring, and somehow, we are still waiting for it to truly be here. Oh well, as long as the sun’s not shining, at least our nail beds with be shining brightly! Inspired by spring blooms, found in both fashion and nature, the six shades offer an elegant range of hues, from “passionate plum dahlia” to “mint creme hydrangea” with some nude neutrals for something more on the subtle side. It’s certainly hard to pick a favorite, but I will readily admit I have a penchant for blue nail polish… Each bottle is available starting now for $8.50 each at fine salons and beauty destinations nationwide.
Spring showers bring…bridal flowers, and all things wedding-related seem to definitely kick into high gear as soon as April rolls around. In honor of brides and bridemaids everywhere, essie has debuted its bridal 2015 collection, a total of 12 shades with six new sheer ones in oftened, on-trend hues, such as a “coral-kissed pink,” “soft-spoken caramel,” and “radiant red orange.” I love the decorative bridal-inspired cap element which looks like delicate lace in order to add a little special something to your “big day” nail polish choice. The shades all feature alliterations and tongue-in-cheek wedding-related names, such as tying the knotie, hubby for dessert, worth the wait, brides to be, brides no grooms, and happy wife, happy life. As always, each polish is available for $8.50 each at fine salons and beauty destinations nationwide.
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June 13, 2014
by Julia DiNardo
I tested a TON of beauty products this week, so here’s a flash of what’s new, good, and a must for summer and fall 2014!
I’m having a blast with Garnier this week, and wanted to share the brand’s new products, available for purchase starting this summer! The Garnier Fructis Style De-Constructed Texture Tease Dry Touch Finish Spray (available in July for $4.29) utilizes micro-mineral powder for 24 hour grip and texture that goes on clear, sans any stickiness or residue. It’s the perfect style in a bottle for those of us (okay, all of us!) who lead busy lives and only have about 30 seconds to style our hair! Also from Garnier is the Color Styler (available in August for $7.99), considered “Intense Wash Out Color” that comes in five vibrant shades that you may want to experiment with over the weekend or for a special occasion but not fully commit to! The shades include Blue Burst, Pink Pop, Red Temptation, Bronze Attitude and Purple Mania, and are water-based pigments that last just 2-3 shampoos so that you can have a little fun without fully committing to attach-getting color !
I was so thrilled that I got to play with the newest from Maybelline this week (coming out in July) in a master class lead by the new global makeup artist for the brand, Yadim.
About the new products:
Eye Studio Color Tattoo 24HR Cream- Gel Shadow Leathers Collection ($6.99 each) is THE new collection to try, comprised of five incredibly perfect, saturated shades, while Color Show goes extra sparkly with the Veils and Jewels Nail Effects line of nail lacquer in 10 glitzy and glam options ($3.99 each), and Baby Lips get a dose of great color and shine in its Crystal collection of six shimmer-infused shades ($4.49 each). The Eye Studio Master line now has a Master Kajal line of four saturated hues ($7.99 each), and the concept of foundation is re-worked with this ultra sheer, easily blendable Dream Wonder Fluid Touch Foundation formula with a lovely tear drop applicator (available in 12 shades, $10.99 each). Last, I’m already pretty obsessed with the Nudes Palette, 12 great eye shadow colors that provide a variety of textures from matte to shimmery for a natural or enhanced look ($11.99). All in all, this summer is chock full of fabulous beauty products from Maybelline that you certainly won’t be able to resist!
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March 18, 2014
by Julia DiNardo
Yay for Maybelline Color Show Nail Lacquer! At just $3.99 each, you can buy as many as you can carry and STILL have enough left over to pick up some other new goodies from Maybelline that just launched as well! Featuring hot new shades and nail trends,the latest debut of the Color Show lineup has the Street Art Collection, five great shades that channel graffiti, paint splatters, texure and overall, an urban cool vibe (see above, at left), as well as 28 new on-trend shades with colors from the runway including Better in Buff, Taupe on Trend, Midnight Blue, Home Sweet Chrome, Emerald City, and Crushed Clementine. (above, at right) You’ll still be able to shop the 20 classic shades such as Paint the Town, Coral Crush and Orange Fix, but now have more options to mix and match, experiment, and create fab new nail looks, like this one Honey for Maybelline did for me last week.
Which shade is your fave?
