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[13 May 2013 | One Comment | ]
Makeup Review, Swatches: China Glaze Texture Collection – Nail Polish Trends Summer 2013

From sequins to snakeskin, caviar to feathers — nail textures are trending and the new collection from China Glaze is no exception. Recently launched and available at fine salons and beauty supply stores nationwide comes China Glaze Texture Collection ($6.79 each)
This unique new lacquer applies like a cream yet dries with a 3D-textured effect, as you can see sampled with Of Coarse!, which is a bright, cobalt blue with textured grit.
Bump & Grind

It’s also a one-step application, similar to OPI‘s Liquid Sand where you simply polish the nail and no top …

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[1 Nov 2012 | Comments Off | ]
Makeup Preview, Photos: OPI Mariah Carey Nail Polish Collection – Liquid Sand Technology Topcoats

OPI announces the launch of eight new limited-edition shades inspired and hand-selected by multiple Grammy Award winning recording artist Mariah Carey. These shades include four new OPI Liquid Sand™ lacquers featuring groundbreaking technology for a textured, matte finish infused with reflective sparkle.
“OPI is extremely excited to work with Mariah,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “She’s very passionate about beauty and her nails in particular. Her music, which includes 18 Billboard No. 1 singles, served as a wonderful inspiration for glamorous, sultry, vibrant colors. “To pay homage …

Hair »

[29 Feb 2012 | One Comment | ]
How To Get The Look: Oscar 2012 Hairstyles, Bold Buns and Side Swept Hair Trend

The 2012 Oscars showcased some beautiful hairstyles, with two unique and polar opposite hair looks that brought to mind two words: classic glamour. Both styles exhumed a classic feel, with all the glamour of Audrey Hepburn and the other Hollywood glamazons. Hair Room Service shows us how to achieve the two hair looks that literally took over the award show: bold buns and side swept hair.
BOLD BUNS (pictured above)
All the buns have one thing in common: they all began their lives as ponytails. To achieve Emma Stone‘s twisted bun simply gather …

Fragrance »

[29 Dec 2010 | 2 Comments | ]
The Year In Review: Best & Worst Fragrances of 2010

Hundreds of fragrances were released in 2010 and it’s impossible to recall all of them , let alone test them. But I try. What follows is a highly subjective look at my highs and lows in the world of perfume this year. Please feel free to weigh in with your choices.
Most Innovative Fragrance Idea: Lush Gorilla Perfumes

Launched with a unique “scent experience,” LUSH created the Gorilla perfumes for both the connoisseur and the layman. Those in NY and London could explore (for free…in a creatively-constructed thematic art gallery) this line …

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[2 Mar 2010 | Comments Off | ]

It looks like the shimmer and glimmer trend is extending well into the warmer months of the year — on your nails, that is. Zoya Nail Polish’s new Flash and Sparkle Collection for Summer 2010 is all about creamy summer colors as well as radiance the size of Mariah Carey’s 2008 17 carat $2.5 million engagement ring which seemed larger to me than the Pink Panther.

The shades sound great and look glinty:
Zoya Flash Collection (Six Cream Shades)
I’m digging the shades Dana and Jancyn.
Robyn (ZP513) – perfect turquoise cream
Perrie (ZP514) …