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Fall 2014 from Giorgio Armani Beauty

Giorgio Armani launched his new limited edition beauty collection, Fade to Grey, on the Fall 2014 runwayicon. The products were all tested out backstage and while Armani has had a successful cosmetics line for awhile it was only recently that I started using his products. I was lured in by the gorgeous packaging.

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NYFW Spring 2015 Trend Alert: Subtle Nail Art

Nail art – it’s not going anywhere! The difference is that this season the nail art is a lot more subtle than in seasons past.

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Nails Inc. Brings Us Kale-Infused and Alexa Chung Inspired Polish

Get these $15 babies now!icon Nails Inc. has just released two new collections, and they’re the most exciting polish happenings announced for fall by far. I had a chance to preview both the brand’s Nailkale and Alexa Chung lines and sure they may be a bit gimmicky but the colors and formulation quality are awesome.

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Formula X Press Pods

Formula X Press Pods Review

Formula X just came out with one of the most genius beauty innovations, Formula X Press Pods ($39 for 24) – they’re single-use manicure pods!

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Snob or Slob: Glitter French Manicure

There are few nail looks as dated as the French manicure, but what about the latest twist on the outdated look – the glitter French manicure?

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Nails Inc. Gel Effect Polish

Nails Inc. Gel Effect Polish

I love a gel manicure as much as the next person but, at least for me, it’s not worth the arduous removal process nor is it worth the risk of nail damage (or worse skin cancer…) because of the UV lamp. Now Nail Inc. has launched a safe alternative with their Gel Effect Polishes.

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