GLOSSYBOX recently launched in the US and there is buzz all over the internet. Sample beauty boxes have become a big craze in the US. I myself have never been into them until GLOSSYBOX announced their launch. The first time I heard about GLOSSYBOX was through a beauty blogger friend of mine from the U.K. Her blog is The Sunday Girl and she reviews the service every month and is often impressed by the products. I can easily see why. The box is luxurious, beautiful and exciting. Each month you are sent a gorgeous and sturdy pale pink boxed containing 5 deluxe size samples.
Leave it to OPI to launch the most exciting celebrity collaborations of the year. From Katy Perry to Glee to The Muppets, they've got it all. OPI recently announced the launch of six new limited edition shades inspired by the one and only Nicki Minaj. The inspirations comes from Minaj's ever-changing style, love of bright, bold colors and her debut album Pink Friday. If you love bold, you'll love this launch!
“OPI is so excited to work with Nicki in releasing these six new nail lacquers,” said Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “Nicki has taken the hip hop world by storm, but her music is only part of the equation. She’s also become a fashion inspiration, noted for her daring costumes and hair color both on and off the stage.”
This collection includes a new hue in OPI's bestselling Shatter coat. The purple Super Bass Shatter is inspired by graffiti art and works when painted over any OPI. Adding a top coat takes Super Bass Shatter from matte to glossy.
Fashion Week SS12 is over, but the trends are just beginning. What's the hottest accessory anyone can have this upcoming season? Trendy nails! Nails are taking over the fashion world by storm and I am a HUGE fan. I was never a nail polish buyer until recently. Now, I have over thirty bottles of polish. O.M.G. What makes nails so hot? It's easy. It completes a look. It's fun. Nails have always been a way for a women to express her feelings. With all the nail launches lately, you'll never need to worry about not having a color you want. Here's what OPI did at New York Fashion Week.
BCBG on Thursday, September 8 at Lincoln Center. Models wore Samoan Sand on nails and toes:
Jason Wu on Friday, September 9 at Center 548: Models wore Monsooner or Later on nails:
Rebecca Taylor on Friday, September 9 at Lincoln Center: Models wore Stranger Tides on nails and Tickle My France-y on toes:
"This holiday season, OPI pays homage to America’s favorite Muppet friends as they hit the big screen in Disney'sThe Muppets. With an all-star cast including Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, Kermit, Miss Piggy and the entire Muppet crew, the family comedy opens in theaters nationwide on November 23, 2011."
"Inspired by the film’s namesake lively and colorful characters, OPI launches twelve limited-edition Nail Lacquers for Holiday 2011. “OPI is so excited to work with Disney to celebrate this long-awaited movie release,” said Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director.
“Not only do The Muppets characters inspire fun, bright and joyful colors, the fashionable Miss Piggy lends her name to three high-shine pink-based hues, ranging from bold red flecked with silver to a multi-dimensional strawberry shade.”
"This line features six shimmery reds and neutrals, as well as six glitter-packed shades, including:
Glitter!!
Animal-istic This wild bright red cannot be tamed! Meep-Meep-Meep Missing out on this fuchsia would make you weep, weep, weep! Wocka Wocka! The popular deep berry makes everything fun and merry! Pepe's Purple Passion This deep, decadent shade is the best purple ever, okay! Designer, de Better! And this light metallic bronze is ready for the runway.
Warm & Fozzie A feel-good shade of metallic copper. Rainbow Connection The rainbow glitter of your dreams. Excuse Moi! Ahem! This pink glitter has something to say! Gone Gonzo! The aqua-blue glitter is taking over the world! Fresh Frog of Bel Air A glitter that prefers the greener things in life. Divine Swine The finest, most fabulous magenta glitter ever. Gettin' Miss Piggy With It! Red glittery fun for everyone!
"This limited edition promotion will be available beginning November 2011 at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for $8.50 ($10.95 CAN) suggested retail for each Nail Lacquer."
Honestly, this launch reminds me of being a little girl watching The Muppets. It's definitely a part of my childhood and I'm sure many of those who are now all grown up.
Are you excited for this launch? Will you be checking out this movie?
OPI and Serena Williams just announced the two final lacquers in the 2011 Glam Slam! Glam Slam! U.S. features a duo-pack with two shades: Love is a Racket (shimmering red) and Pros & Bronze (glittering bronze.)
You can wear them alone or layer Pros & Bronze on top of Love is a Racket. Serena states these shades are the "perfect for transitioning from summer to fall."
Glam Slam! U.S. is available now at Professional Salons and Ulta for $14.95.
OPI announces the release of their new pink shatter. This shatter called, Pink of Hearts, is to help support Susan G. Komen for the Cure.Their slogan? Let's Shatter Breast Cancer! This nail polish supports Susan G. Komen for the Cure in its promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever. The 2011 Pink of Hearts edition is the fifth polish in a row to help raise awareness of breast cancer during the months of September and October.
Here's a look at some of the previous shades:
This is the debut of the OPI's first pink shatter shade.
“We are continuing to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure in the hopes of increasing breast cancer awareness, while inspiring and empowering women. The organization’s dedication to this cause is unwavering,” remarks Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artis tic Director. “OPI is proud to join with Susan G. Komen for the fifth consecutive year to offer Pink Shatter: Pink of Hearts. By launching our first-ever Pink Shatter coat, we hope this exciting new textured hue will generate lots of awareness for this cause.”
Each bottle of Pink Shatter: Pink of Hearts has a pink-ribbon tag and pink cap to raise attention. Shatter coat contains no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and it also features OPI's exclusive ProWide Brush. This shatter is limited edition, so I urge everyone to pick it up as soon as you can. It will be available throughout September and October 2011 at Professional Salons. You can purchase it at Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard's, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis,Trade Secret, and Ulta for $8.50.
I got an email this morning featuring Sephora's new nail art looks. These looks were envisioned with the help of Sophy Robson. Sophy Robson is a premier nail artist in the UK. She has done nails for many magazines such as Vogue (UK, French, Russian & Japanese), Vanity Fair, Grazia, Glamour, Elle and many others.
This collection feature six looks that are "Embellished, Blasted and Animal Print".
The six looks are: Cherry Blossom, Distressed Metal, Glitterati, Wild Giraffe, Punk Cheetah and Purple Moon.
All the looks are AMAZING and super cool. I'd love to try them, but unfortunately I'm a little nail challenged. I can't paint my nails to save my life (seriously...) I might have to make my girlfriend learn and do these looks at me (Yeah right!) Below are all the video tutorials:
Cherry Blossom:
Distressed Metal:
Glitterati:
Wild Giraffe:
Punk Cheetah:
Purple Moon:
Sadly, this look didn't have a video tutorial, but the written tutorial can be seen here.
The Kardashian family is at it again... this time with NAIL POLISH. I'm totally into this nail trend and I find myself looking at nail polish ALL THE TIME. It seems this is also the celebrity trend lately to come out with a nail polish collection (Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Serena Williams, Cast of Glee etc.) I have to say: THIS COLLECTION IS MY FAVORITE. I'm in love with these colors. I first noticed the line on Khloe Kardashian's twitter @KhloeKardashian when she posted this photo:
I can't wait to purchase this color!! I actually have to admit I'm a little obsessed with anything Kardashian. I love their style and almost all of the products launched are FABULOUS. My girlfriend purchased a pair of earrings from Kim Kardashian's Jewelry Line, Belle Noel. They're gorgeous.. but enough about my obsession.. onto to the line.
This line is titled, "Kardashian Kolors" and will be released Holiday 2011. This line features 14 exclusive polishes all retailing for $7.99 each and sold at Nicole By Opi. If you go on their website, you can find a location near you. All of the Kardashian Klan has come together to create these unique colors all with special names.
Here is a complete list of the shades:
It's All About the Glam
Kim-pletely in Love
All Kendall-ed Up
Wear Something Spar-Kylie
Sealed with a Kris
Rainbow in the S-Kylie
Disco Dolls
Kendall on the Katwalk
Listen to your Momager!
Follow Me on Glitter
My Empire...My Rules
Khloe Had a Little Lam-Lam
Hard Kourt Fashionista
Kourt is Red-y for a Pedi
I'm already have my eye on a few I'd love to try. @KourtneyKardash featured this photo on on twitter:
Talk about the perfect red. Woot Woot.
I, myself, haven't had the opportunity to try Nicole by Opi's nail polishes, but I will definitely picking these up.
Are you planning to purchase this collection? Have you ever tried Nicole by Opi?
I recently stopped by a beauty supply store in the city that I heard had NYX Cosmetics on sale. I decided to take a trip to see what they had to offer. Here's what I picked up...
Oooo goodies.
I immediately spotted the nude glosses (figures) and shatter polish.
Retail: $5.50 Mega Shine Lipgloss sold at NYX Cosmetics
I ADORENivea Creme for my makeup bag. It's perfectly hydrates hands without leaving a sticky, nasty feeling. Also, it kinda smells like suntan lotion. Yum.
I spotted this polish right away! I wasn't really into the whole "shatter" nail polish trend as I feel it makes your hands look messy. However, it's growing on me slowly. I was interested in trying this polish with an Essie color I have called Mint Candy Apple.
I just needed a refill on my Sephora Waterproof Makeup Remover. It's one of the best I've ever used and the cheapest at that. My favorite is Lancome's Bi-Facil, but when I'm on a budget this is the next best thing.
