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NARS Fall 2012 Collection

NARS killed it with their Fall 2012 collection! I loooove their limited edition grey polish, Storm Bird ($18), and The Multiple Stick ($39) is now out in a new shade called Undress Me. This is actually my first time using the multipurpose stick (you can wear it on eyes, cheeks, and lips, under and over … Continue reading “NARS Fall 2012 Collection”

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La Fresh Nail Polish Remover

I’m back and forth between the city and The Hamptons all summer, which is nice because I get to relax pool-side without having to worry about meticulously packing or TSA regulations. I pretty much just throw everything I think I’ll need into one or two (or usually three), weekend bags. Because I’m so lax about … Continue reading “La Fresh Nail Polish Remover”

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Dolce & Gabbana Lace Collection: A Soft Touch

It was only a matter of time before consistently sensual (and bustier-obsessed) Dolce & Gabbana embraced sheer lace in their cosmetic line. And it suits them as well as you would expect! While their bronzer, a super-natural formula that glides on with supreme ease, looked intimidating in a the dark leopard Animalier formula, their Sicilian … Continue reading “Dolce & Gabbana Lace Collection: A Soft Touch”

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LCN Summer 2012 Colour Me Up Collection

LCN is the third largest manufacturer of cosmetic nail products worldwide…um what!? And They’re German?? As a German nail polish-loving gal how have I never heard of them?? My first experience with the brand came via their Summer 2012 Colour Me Up Collection ($29 for the set or $7.50 each) and it’s total love. Not … Continue reading “LCN Summer 2012 Colour Me Up Collection”

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Dermelect Cosmeceuticals’ Peptide-Infused Color Nail Treatment

Most of us buy polishes based on color, price, formulation (i.e. we know it’s long lasting, it’s organic etc.), or some combination of the three. My decision is usually 99% color, but when I read about Dermelect Cosmeceuticals’ ME Peptide-Infused Color Nail Treatment ($14), a peptide-rich cream color collection designed to infuse nails with nutrients, … Continue reading “Dermelect Cosmeceuticals’ Peptide-Infused Color Nail Treatment”

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Tom Ford Beauty Silver Smoke Nail Lacquer: Smoke and Mirrors

While my tots were obsessed with Snow White in Mirror, Mirror, I was mesmerized with Evil-Queen Julia Robert’s nail color: a glimmering, metallic silvery-gold. Our villain wore this color throughout the film, and not only did it provide her with a royal air, Julia’s modern take on the aging beauty required something edgier than traditional … Continue reading “Tom Ford Beauty Silver Smoke Nail Lacquer: Smoke and Mirrors”

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