Deborah Lippman vs. Essie vs. Ilamasqua: Orange Crush
It’s the battle of the orange nail lacquers! While other summers may have been all about the reds and corals, I say it is due time to give the Sunkist nail some credit. Not too girly (ahem, pink), not as intense or obvious as red, and far quirkier than coral, orange is an unexpected manicure … Continue reading “Deborah Lippman vs. Essie vs. Ilamasqua: Orange Crush”
New Sally Hansen Launches: Winners and Losers
The other week I headed over to L’Olivier Floral Atelier, a floral oasis in the Meatpacking District (oasis in the MPD? Yes! Complete with a zen garden…), to check-out all the new Sally Hansen launches. I’ll admit that surrounded by a slew of gorgeous floral arrangements it was a bit hard to focus on the … Continue reading “New Sally Hansen Launches: Winners and Losers”
Summer 2011 Nail Polish Shades
I was worried about what was going to happen to essie after the brand was sold to Estee Lauder, but luckily the transition seems to have been super smooth and they’ve come out with covetable shades for Summer 2011. I was a little surprised that two out of the six new hues are fairly similar … Continue reading “Summer 2011 Nail Polish Shades”
Wet Paint Nail Glase System
By New York City standards I have a pretty spacious apartment. I have room for a dishwasher, a dining table, three huge closets, shelves for way too many beauty products, books, DVDs, etc. I even have a terrace with a grill! This may not seem like anything special, but those of you who live in … Continue reading “Wet Paint Nail Glase System”
Chanel Le Vernis Nail Color, Mimosa
Mimosa anyone? I never turn down a good mimosa! Well, actually, this bright yellow polish looks like the bad kind of mimosa, you know, more orange juice than champagne. But for a nail color? Fabulous! It is true opaque yellow, with a slight opalescent sheen. I would not try this myself, go to a professional … Continue reading “Chanel Le Vernis Nail Color, Mimosa”
Topshop Nail Polish Removing Wipes
I’ve tried nail polish removers in the past that don’t have that nauseating nail polish removing smell (all have been eco-friendly ones like this soy one), but they never work as quickly as the Sephora Collection one I usually use. Finally Topshop has a solution! Not only do their Nail Polish Remover Wipes smell good, … Continue reading “Topshop Nail Polish Removing Wipes”