Nail Trends

Nail Trends

The choice of nail polish and manicures will say something about the fashion style and personality of the person wearing it. Here are five of the most popular nail polish trends that we saw in autumn and winter to help you keep up to date in 2011.

Nail Trends

Icy Blue
Using Icy blue nail polish gives a striking look that will definitely set your nails apart. Wearing a bright, shimmering tone with both dark and colourful outfits is a pleasant combination.

Nail Trends

Immortal Red Nails
Red nail varnishes are never out of fashion and all red hues, from blood red to the more pastel tones are absolutely compatible with almost every look. From retro to classic, you name it and just wear it especially after a manicure.

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Dark, Very Dark Colours
The dark colours used last year were surprisingly very dark, and some of the most popular tones were deep plum, dark graphite and rich navy. A very versatile tone and shade is easy to work out by picking the darkest version of your favourite colour. A deep red with some glitter or iridescence to enhance the effect was also a favourite.

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Glittery Metallic
Glittery metallic tones have been very popular in the fashion world since winter 2010, especially darks, pinks and vibrant red colours. Inspiration of metallic nail products can trace their inspiration from 80s nail fashion. These tones bring the gorgeous sparkling effect of jewellery to nails, an effective and light hearted effort at applying bling without loading up on the weighty accessories!

Nail Trends

Greige and Matte Nail Colours
The 'greige' (a mixture of gray and beige) nail polish was another leading trend of last season. These are beautiful blends of beige, taupe, brown, gray and matte colours, made popular by Chanel on the fashion highways. They can be applied in lighter or darker tones and this group of nail polishes can enhance every nail shape.

Non Toxic Nail Polish

Non Toxic Nail Polish

Non toxic nail polish is chemical-free and environment friendly, making it equally safe for adults and kids. Read on to know more about such polishes...

Non Toxic Nail Polish

The way a woman maintains her hands and feet says a lot about her. When talking of a woman's beauty, it's not just the eyes, lips and figure that are given prominence, the beauty of hands and feet is equally counted. That's why, women pay so much attention to their upkeep by going in for regular manicures  and pedicures.

Non Toxic Nail Polish

Speaking of the hands and feet, application of colorful nail polishes has almost become a norm with women of all ages. Whether it is college going young girls or working, professional women, each and every woman simply loves to adorn her nails with some gorgeous nail colors. And, now that the focus is fast shifting back to going all natural and chemical-free when it comes to makeup and beauty, non toxic nail polishes have become quiet a trend!

What is Non Toxic Nail Polish?
Most of the regular, branded nail polishes that we use, contain harmful chemicals such as toluene, formaldehyde, bisphenol A (BPA), dibutylphthalate (DBP), etc. These chemicals are known to cause many health problems including skin irritation and reproductive problems. The nail polish ingredients and preservatives used in many of these nail polishes such as ethylparaben, propylparaben, etc, have been linked to life threatening diseases like cancer. The harmful chemicals in them are also known to cause brittle nails, headaches and aggravate asthma in people. Looking at these harmful effects, cosmetic companies have come up with a safer and greener option in the form of non toxic nail polish as well as non toxic nail polish removers.

Non Toxic Nail Polish

Non toxic ones are simply water-based, with no chemicals and no animal testing done whatsoever, making them absolutely environment and health friendly. None of the ill effects of conventional polishes is experienced with their usage. Another point where these non toxic polishes score over the regular ones is the lack of odor and smell they generate. The regular polishes exhume smell which may seem nauseating to many people. These non toxic polishes are minus any such smells. Choosing such nail polishes is not only beneficial for the health, but is excellent for the environment too. The regular nail polishes are sometimes tested on animals. Cochineal from insects as well as many other animal ingredients are used to make pigments in regular polishes, making these nail polishes bad for the wildlife and environment.

Non Toxic Nail Polish

Where to Buy Non Toxic Nail Polish?
The best place to buy non toxic, health and environment friendly polishes is the Internet or any of the beauty stores which keep such safe beauty products. Some of the famous non toxic nail polish brands are Suncoat products Inc, Honeybee gardens nail enamels, Acquarella, Zoya nail polish, Peacekeeper nail paints, Sante nail enamel and OPI, Piggybank and Scotch naturals. Most of these brands offer chemical free, water-based non toxic nail polish for kids as well as adults. You will get all kinds of fun colors in these polishes to suit every dress and occasion. You can easily purchase these safe and environment friendly nail polishes, from the convenience of your home, through the websites of these companies.
Non toxic nail polish for babies, kids and adults are ideally meant for those who care as much for their inner health as for their outer beauty. The conventional nail polishes being so laden with chemicals, can be detrimental to the nails in the long run. The nails can become yellow, brittle and dry, with their prolonged usage. However, non toxic nail polishes contribute immensely to nail care, by keeping them free of all these ill effects. Some of the brands even promise hydration of nails, thus preventing any kind of chipping or cracking in them! And the best part is that you are not compromising on quality or variety! So, from now on, steer clear of chemicals and go for this healthier nail polish option!

Monster Bundle you Teasing Meanies!

Hey Ladies

Yes...Monster bundle are teasing us again!...apologies if you've already seen these on Facebook- but for those who haven't yet seen these..then feast your eyes upon these *yummy* pictures!

Here is a size comparison...Old Vs New =).

Monster Bundle have said that :

- The nail images are bigger to fit the thumb.

- There is BLUE plastic coverings- which is easier to see and remove than our previous clear covering.

- There will be 25 plates with 150 images.

- All plates will also have a backing to reduce sharpness around the edges.

- The improvements are from feedback received from their fans. So keep them coming on Facebook.

enjoy these images!

/Hugs

Long Lasting Nail Polish

Long Lasting Nail Polish

Long Lasting Nail Polish
With a few efforts of your own, you can find the best long lasting nail polish for yourself. Read the following article and get some tips for the long lasting nail polish...

Very rarely do our hands and nails get the proper attention that they deserve. Rather than opting for those costly manicures, one can simply groom her nails with the best long lasting nail polish. There are a few advantages of doing so, one is that you get to save the money that you need to spend on those petty beauty salon sessions and you can do it by the DIY method, which is the best way to ensure utmost nail care.

Long Lasting Nail Polish

Tips for Long Lasting Nail Polish
What is the most long lasting nail polish? In my opinion, all the nail polish brands can be counted under the category of 'best long lasting nail polish', but the key is to learn a few basic techniques of nail polish application. They facilitate the nail polish to stay longer on your nails. There are a few simple tricks that let you find the most long lasting nail polish for yourself. As we know, numerous cosmetic giants have their own special range of the long lasting nail polish, with a multitude of colors. From these nail polish brands, you can select the best nail polish of your favorite shade and follow these instructions given below. I am sure you will proudly flaunt your newly invented long lasting nail polish.

Choose the Best
There are a few tips for selecting the best nail polish. The first one is, never to purchase the nail polish which dries out fast, because it also chips faster. Also, opt for the nail polish that declares itself for being a long lasting nail polish. Always buy a good quality top coat, nice coat and color coat, for creating the long lasting effects on your nails. Also, never select too thick nail polish, opt for the nail polish which is flowing. More on nail polish colors.

Long Lasting Nail Polish

Prepare the Nails
Always make sure that you apply the nail polish on totally clean and well moisturized nails. Otherwise, any 'long lasting nail polish' is useless for the nails that are dirty or oily or both. You should also remove the remnants of the previous nail polish with a nail polish remover, before applying the new one. Brush each nail and also file and buff them to give them the perfect shape, so that the nail polish doesn't get peeled off the nails.

Coat them Well
You must apply the nail polish, when you are free and have plenty of time for the polish to get completely dry, before you resume with your work. Once you clean the nails, apply a base coat which will act as a platform for the color coat to cling onto the nails. Afterwards, apply two thin coats of your favorite nail polish color and let it get completely dry. Lastly, apply a flawless top coat, by holding the nail polish brush in horizontal direction. More on nail polish pens.

Long Lasting Nail Polish

Polish with Care
Always maintain enough time span between each coat and apply next coat of polish only when the previous one gets totally dry. If you are in rush, then you can put the nails in iced water for a few seconds so the nail polish can get properly dry. As a rule of thumb, never do the jobs like opening stapler pins, soda bottles, combing hair, scratching, etc. with newly applied nail polish because these things can smudge your nail polish! Once you learn these nail polish care tips, then you can experiment with the nail polish designs, in order to get more trendy.
As I said earlier, there is no such thing as the most long lasting nail polish. If someone doesn't take proper care of the nails before and after applying the nail polish, then even the most long lasting nail polish is useless for her. Apart from that, these are a few nail polish brands that you can try - L'Oreal acquires Queens Nail Polish, Wet 'n' Wild Shine Nail Color, Maybelline Express Finish Advanced Wear Anti-Chip Color, Revlon Nail Enamel, Sally Hansen Salon Nail Lacquer, OPI Nail Polish, etc.

Long Lasting Nail Polish

Read more on:
    * Nail Care Products: Nail Polish and Lotion
    * Nail Polish Ingredients
    * Dry Nail Polish
Well, this was all that I could tell you about the best long lasting nail polish. I hope the information in the above article was found useful!

Nail Polish Trends

Fashion fevers are running high. The chic outfits, coupled with hairdos and makeup, and the swanky footwear, are creating frenzy. Adding to the glitz are the nail polish trends 2011, that have arrived with a hot splash.

Current Nail Polish Trends
These nail polish colors are the trend setters this year. Introducing the best of them in vogue.

    * Natural Nudes: It's the time for bare nails with a tint of shade. Nude shades are the 'in' thing this fashion year. They are strikingly sober yet appealing. Blush some nudes on, but remember to use those with a good gloss to finish. The spring shows for Jason Wu and Marc Jacobs flaunted some sexy nail art with nude shades.

    * Peaches and Pinks: A classic shade is perfect, nothing less than the show stopper. Want to show off the tan, then get the color palettes filled with the peach and pink hues. The spring 2011 runways sparkled with pinks to compliment the tanned look.

    * Sky High Blues: Blues are definitely the curtain raiser's this spring. A cool shade to pour on, blue blends the best with your natural spring look, so check the best shades (specially the pale and sky) in blue. The Nicolas K spring 2011 collection, ruled some sky with blue nail colors.

    * Purple Passion: A savior for pale skins are the shades of purple. From misty purples, to lavenders and shimmery heliotropes purple passions are here to stay this fashion season. They stand out with every skin color, definitely more than just one reason to get these versatile shades.

    * Gray and Black Nights: These shimmery shades in grays define a sexy, smoky and smudgy edge to your nail art. They are one of the hottest colors this spring. The spring 2011 collection for Phillip Lim sported a lot of metallic and gray shades. Get these glam shades that infuse fashion of the future.

    * Top-coat Finishes: A nail shade with a coat on the top that cracks on the base color is the latest thing. A web-like, a holograph or a layer impressing highlighted shimmer works the best for top-coat finishes.
    * Plush Reds and Oranges: The ultimate feminine shades of beauty reds and oranges are in vogue this year. These warm colors like red, plum and burgundy red are set to paint some warmth and heat. These undaunted bright colors portray the feminine charm.

    * Glittery Golds: You read that right. Gold colored nail polish is defining rich and luxurious fashion fervor. Get these pearly shades, to add some jewelry on your nails. Golden color for nail paint is sure worth a lot of trend this season.

    * Neutral Griege and Taupe Shades: Griege shades are neutral and a fusion between the brown, gray and beige shades. These shades are for a more defined classic look and are in fashion among the winter 2011 nail polish trends.
These are with some winners that have captured glory in the nail trends and fashion. Stack these hot trends for this fashion season and get ready with glamor drenched nails… the show is about to begin!

Say hello to my 30 new little friends! + A D19 Review.

Hey Ladies

I'm soo excited!

I got my D series in the post today!

I brought them from the lovely Chez Delaney at http://www.chez-delaney.com/delaney.html..... and i couldn't wait to try them out!

I selected a plate at random for my first review.

Just to let you girlie's know.. i will test every plate and every image =) To show you exactly how each plate preforms!

*Please accept my apologies for this sloppy manicure..it was getting late and then my top coat lightly smudged the image *Grr* =-/ However down below are *Semi* perfect swatches!*

For this manicure i used:

- Image plate D19.

- Barry M nail Paint's Wild Purple , Cyan Blue & Cobalt Blue.

- Konad Special White polish.

I love this plate!

.... and i love that the boat reminds me of the boat used in the television show 'Blue Peter'!..well ever so slightly it kinda does...Well anyway it defiantly brings back a lot of craft memories!

Here is the 'Before i stamped' picture.

And here is a picture of all my lovely new plates *Drool!*.

*Bounce!!*

Here is the lovely D19 plate that i used.

For swatching the D19 plate i used:

-N.Y.C Canal Street.

- Konad Special White Polish.

Ive tried to capture each swatch picture with and without flash to attempt to show you each image =).

(these pictures can be enlarged)

Firstly Ive got to say I'm very happy with this plate.

I was very worried the plates wouldn't work...however these pictures speak for themselves!.

Each image transferred so smoothly.

Although you cannot see the mermaid and merman brilliantly...i can say now..they looked fantastic!.

There is a lot of images to choose from in this set ..giving you fantastic value for money!.

I cant wait to review more plates.

Have a good Thursday girlie's!

/Hugs

**Please note that I paid the invoiced amount in full for my plates. I do not endorse nor promote this website/etailer other than I am passing on the info of where I got them to those who may wish to know. I have no affiliation with any company and received no compensation for promotion of these products, nor am I promoting them...just letting fellow bloggers where they may be obtained should they be interested.

new nail varnish releases its fruity scent

nail varnish

Where would we be without perfume?
We use deodorant to hide our natural odour,  cologne to make us more fragrant and appealing, and fabric conditioner to enhance our clothes.

nail varnish

You can even add a scent to your home.
But you’ve probably never thought about adding scent to your fingertips before.

Well, fortunately those have cracked the last problem with their new scented nail polish, which they claim will remove the chemical smell from your manicure.

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Their new Scented Perfume Enamel collection of nine nail polishes promises to smell fruity and fragrant when wet, and to keep releasing their scent for up to five days afterwards.
Beach is an  eye-popping shimmering gold-meets-lime green that smells like suntan lotion; Bubble Gum is a hot fuchsia with a watermelon scent; and Mad About Mango is a bright coral.

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Others include the more subtle Peach Smoothie and Cotton Candy a delicate soft pink.
But we can’t help wondering if make-up’s answer to scratch ’n’ sniff might become more irritating than the nail varnish smell that it is designed to hide.

Hottest spring nail trends and tips

http://naildesigncollection.blogspot.com/

spring nail

A daring manicure has become just as statement-making as the of-the-moment accessory or the season’s most-wanted shoe it’s a dip into the outrageous without being over the top so we couldn’t help zeroing in on New York Fashion Week’s hottest spring nail trends. While nude shades held court at many of the shows, including Marc by Marc, Catherine Malandrino, and Thakoon, we spotted five eye-catching trends that really nailed it.

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1. Moon Manicures These moon manis made for a beguilingly fun, retro feel: Butter London kept the vibe refined with a nude base color while model’s at Ruffian sported nails with a rounded, black French tip and monogram, matching the 1940s French Foreign Legion-themed collection.
The Tip: Sometimes you need more than a steady hand to get these moon shapes looking crisp. A nail art pen offers you more control if you can’t manage a brush!

spring nail

2. Metallics & Gold Foil The flash of metal got an updated, gritty twist for spring 2011: CND manicurists layered an iridescent top coat over a dark gray at 3.1 Phillip Lim, the nails at Gottex also got the CND treatment, with a mix of a Silver Chrome, Putty and Ice Blue Shimmer, while the distressed, gold nails at Cushnie et Ochs topped off the collection’s earthy, fairy vibe. Dashing Diva’s Patty Yankee used gold foil to achieve the look, but a deliberately chipped gold polish does the trick too.

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The Tip: Paint a layer of clear basecoat and messily apply gold foil onto your nail tips with a tweezer. Wait until dry, crumble the excess gold foil off, then secure with a layer of clear topcoat. To rock the look with gold polish, use a small piece of plastic to block the parts of your nail you don’t want to paint, and randomly reposition it on your nail as you apply gold polish to the tips with short strokes.

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3. Pop Art Graphics Free-spirited designers, naturally, got away with nail polish pattern-play this spring: Butter London’s Nonie Creme used bright pastels (the pink shade launches this spring) and a bold blue that matched the eclectic, girlie vibe at Betsey Johnson. The bold makeup at ZSpoke required just as adventurous nails and OPI heeded the call of the wild with a colorful cheetah pattern while Minx kept the party going at Alice + Olivia with a bright polka-dot nail.
The Tip: For really precise graphic nails, we recommend a good Minx salon (find a location here). If you’re confidant in your nail art abilities, invest in some opaque nail precision pens and go wild!

spring nail

4. A Study In Neutrals Neutral nails maintained the au naturel spring-like feel, but these styles took it to the next level: Tracy Reese gave us a sneak peak at Sally Hansen’s Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips in Wicked Bamboo, due out . Dashing Diva’s Patti Yankee whipped up a gorgeous, pointed black and white French Chevron nail for Jose Duran, and at Prabal Gurung, nails were a gorgeous pale beige intersected by a thin, coral line.
The Tip: Don’t match the nude shade too closely to your skin tone, lest you want to look like you have mannequin hands. Go a few shades lighter or darker, and choose a color with a high gloss.

spring nail

5. Decals From intense sparkle to a single diamond decal, the array of nail art at the Blondes show were both eye-catching and covetable, and, CND nail artist Kristina Estabrooks really used a combination of crushed glass and Swarovski crystals to get that glint.
The Tip: Some heavy-duty nail glue will ensure your decals stay put. Layer a fast-drying topcoat over to set everything in place. If you want the look but aren’t ready to commit, look for polishes with large pieces of glitter for some subtler razzle dazzle.

XL A + 'Holo-tastic Nails'

Hey Ladies!

I'm so 'Holo-tastic' happy atm -

After seeing http://girly-addictions.blogspot.com/2011/03/testing-out-my-new-holos.html Review yesterday .

I finally purchased 10 of the Catherine Arley holographic polishes =).

I also added 4 more holographic polishes to my collection, i brought Colour Clubs -Revvolution, Wild at Heart , Fashion Addict and Worth the Risque =-).

All this holo polish got me Manicure happy!- So here is my Monday manicure!

I used:

- Gosh - Holographic.

- Essence nail art black stampy.

- XL plate A.

I love how Gosh holographic Polish looks- but i cannot wait to compare it to my new other holo polishes...when they arrive!.

I hope you are all well!

/Mega Hugs to you all! xx