Must Have Beauty Products

Are you having trouble searching for the perfect beauty products? It can be quite a journey to meet eye to eye with consumer goods but look no further. We have some suggestions to brighten up your daily regime. 

MAC Fluidline – Blacktrack $15

MAC Powder Blush – Sunbasque $21

NYX Lipstick – Indie Flick $6

Jergen’s Natural Glow Tanning Lotion $8

NYX Matte Nail Polish $3.60

    Maybelline Great Lash Mascara $5.49

 

For less than $25, you can surely give these affordable and refreshing beauties a try. Wave goodbye to frizzy locks and lifeless surfaces. Your new and improved self will thank you for these sweet deals.

Posted by: Christine K

(photos: makeupandbeautyblog.com/ allure.com)

Illamasqua's UV Blacklight - Glow in the Dark Nail Polish

Nails will never be the same.  The rave trend is back in full force, and it's hitting fashion loving folks in a surprising new area: our nails.

Creative and innovative UK beauty brand just launched a new UV glow nail polish collection that lights your tips like little alien light bulbs.  Imagine, if you will, being at a rave, watching all the tranced out dancers spinning their glow sticks.  It's like that, except your finger tips are the glow sticks!

There are 3 colors to choose from, as well as a UV top coat that I think is the best option.  The colors, Omen, Seance, and Ouija (I know, subtle names, right?!) each glow under black light, even if you have a regular top coat over them.  And the UV top coat, Geist, will make any of your plain, regular polishes glow ablaze.

What do you think of this new trend?  Are you on board the glow stick nail ship?

Posted by:  SV

(photos:  Illamasqua.com)

OPI Phone Cases!

When it comes to fashion, we spend most of our time i the mirror, putting together an outfit for the day that reflects our mood and occasion.  We pair the right shoes, bag, and hairstyle... and even coordinate our nails for the week.  But what about that other accessory that is constantly in our hands?  The phone?

I just came across these new OPI iPhone cases and thought they were delightfully fun and ever so girly!    OPI teamed up with My Case Couture to create phone covers that exactly match some of their most popular lacquer colors.  How fun are they?  

And in addition to getting the case, they also include a mini bottle of the color.  So what do you think of the cases?  

Posted by:  Spankie

Essie Nails Meet Ralph Lauren

Just when you thought every nail teaming combination had been achieved, a new one pops up just in time for spring and summer.  Case-in-point: Essie and Ralph Lauren.

Classic fashionistas would agree that a sure fire way to appear put together, and, well, polished.... is to match your nails to your dress.  But how about matching your tips to your perfumes?  Meet Essie's first-ever collaboration with Ralph Lauren, the Big Pony Gift Set in numbers 1-4.

Essie has created 4 nail lacquers inspired by each of the 4 Big Pony scents, and they are available in limited-edition gift sets priced around $45 per set.  And the colors couldn't be more summer friendly, coming in bold blue, yellow, pink, and violet.  

Each set comes with a full sized Big Pony eau de toilette, body spray, gift tote, and of course, polish!

I think it's pretty adorable, and makes a lovely gift, perhaps for that sport friendly pal you have!  What do you think?

Posted by:  Spankie

Victoria's Secret Nail Polish Debut

Well it was only a matter of time, I suppose.  She dominates the sexy side of runway, plays a big role in our boudoir behavior, and men and women smile at the sound of her name... and now miss Victoria has a big secret she just can't keep anymore...

Victoria's Secret is launching their very first nail polish collection, making your nails a whole lot sexier.  The collection features a whopping 21 pieces, 2 of which you already saw live if you watched the fashion show in December.

The collection is filled with hues that span quite a spectrum, from soft pinks and nearly nudes (no pun intended), to bolder fuchsias and glitters that pack a punch.  

They'll be priced around $10 a bottle and launch at the end of this month.  So what do you think?  Will you dress your nails in VS?

Posted by:  Spankie

(photos: Victoria's Secret)

OPI to Release OZ: The Great and Powerful Polish

Just when you thought they had covered all the lacquer bases, OPI comes out with another magical surprise that you can literally have at your fingertips, with a splash of Disney and a heap of winterized colors.

In honor of the upcoming film featuring James Franco entitled: "Oz: The Great and Powerful" OPI is clicking their little sparkly heels and prepping up to launch a 7 color nail polish collection to capture the essence of the film.

Filled with whimsical delights and a broad range from pretty pinks to darkened golds, the collection is meant to capture the feeling of magic and sorcery.  And there's also a bit of magic in the formula, as the collection will feature OPI's new Liquid Sand effect that creates a matte pebble texture with small glitter particles... interesting indeed.  

Preview the collection here before it hits stores in March, priced about $9 a bottle.

 

 

Posted by:  Spankie

(photos: OPI)

Selena Gomez for Nicole by OPI

Selena Gomez has been a busy lady, and we don't mean with all the Justin Bieber relationship stuff!  Back in July, Miss Gomez announced that she'd be teaming up with nail polish giant OPI to create a line of colors for the Nicole line.  And she delivered!  14 times!

That's right, this new polish collection features 14 distinct shades in a broad range of moods and hues that seem to describe her personality:  girl next door - meets - edgy and fun.  

From soft pastels, to day-glo brights, to every metallic shade and glittering sparkle you could think of, the collection seems to hit upon every nail tastebud.  We've got some pics of the shades here, which is your favorite?  The collection will hit stores in January for about $8 a pop!

Posted by:  Spankie

(photos:  OPI)