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Sunday July 15th, 2012

Fashionista Week In Review: The September Glossy Cover Stars Revealed, Debating Kate Upton’s Size, and Target’s Most Amazing Collaboration Yet
Week In Review

Fashionista Week In Review: The September Glossy Cover Stars Revealed, Debating Kate Upton’s Size, and Target’s Most Amazing Collaboration Yet

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Avoid Falling Into The Fast Fashion Fray: The author of Overdressed schooled us in smart shopping, offering advice on how to steer clear of fast fashion and preaching the value of quality goods.

The September Issues: It may only be July, but that hasn’t stopped big-name glossies from releasing info on their September cover stars. Check out some of the surprising choices.

Critics Weigh In On Kate Upton: Since appearing on the cover of GQ, Kate Upton has created quite a stir among those in the fashion world. She’s not rail thin like most models, which has led some to call her fat. Go weigh in on the debate.

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Monday July 9th, 2012

Monday May 28th, 2012

Thursday April 19th, 2012

Thursday April 12th, 2012

8 New Spring Nail Polish Collections You’re Gonna Want (Plus Caviar Nail Art Kits are Here!)
Beauty

8 New Spring Nail Polish Collections You’re Gonna Want (Plus Caviar Nail Art Kits are Here!)

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If you thought fashion seasons were confusing, try keeping up with the nail polish market. New amazing products are hitting shelves–both virtual and brick-and-mortar–daily. Luckily we are 100% dedicated to making sure you know about absolutely every color option available. From cartoons to high-brow themes like “Human Fundamentalism”, and even an 80s throwback, check out Read more →

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Thursday January 19th, 2012

10 Must-Have Nail Colors for Spring
Beauty

10 Must-Have Nail Colors for Spring

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When it starts to get really cold, the only thing we can think about is warmth. And the sun. And color. While we can’t have the first two quite yet, cosmetics companies are meeting our need for the third: The spring nail polish collections are here! (Or will be very soon.) While there were a lot of neutral nails on spring runways, it seems like color for real-life nails is going nowhere. From bright pastels to shocking neon, we’re happy that nails aren’t going to be so serious this season.

Click through to see our ten favorite shades from the collections.

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Friday January 6th, 2012

Friday November 11th, 2011

The Winter and Holiday Nail Polish Collections Have Arrived! Here Are The 12 Best
Beauty

The Winter and Holiday Nail Polish Collections Have Arrived! Here Are The 12 Best

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It’s officially chilly out, so that means it’s time to start thinking about your holiday nail wardrobe (yes, you need a holiday nail wardrobe). While red is obviously a classic (and look how amazing it is on Karlie Kloss in Dior’s beauty holiday campaign), and we’ve been wearing a lot of it this fall, there are tons of other offerings out there. From pearly neutrals to metallics to the highest concentration of glitter you’ve ever seen, you are a complete Grinch if you can’t find something suitable.

Click through to see all the little bottles we hope to find in our stockings this year.

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Tuesday September 13th, 2011

New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Beauty: Best Nail Art
Beauty

New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Beauty: Best Nail Art

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What we actually want to wear on our nails and what we just like to look at on other people’s nails are two very different things sometimes. The nail artistry at this week’s New York fashion week actually veered both ways for us this season.

While nudes are still a thing, and orangey poppy reds (see Jason Wu) had a strong showing, there were a few surprises, too. Manicurist Jin Soon Choi told us backstage at Alexander Wang to watch for super dark colors (not very spring-like) mixed with brights–for example a mixed mani/pedi. She also said that bright colors with a 70s feeling like purple and turquoise would be big come spring.

The established designers went fairly minimal with makeup and nails this season, but we love that indie designers (and Betsey Johnson, of course!) are still taking nail risks.

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Monday August 8th, 2011

Essie Goes in a New Direction: Take a Sneak Peek at the Fall, Winter, and Holiday Nail Polish Collections
Beauty

Essie Goes in a New Direction: Take a Sneak Peek at the Fall, Winter, and Holiday Nail Polish Collections

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Nails were a popular category at Cosmoprof, and none more so than the classic brands. Essie‘s booth at the conference, not surprisingly, was a buzzing hive of activity. I managed to sneak in at a quiet point and got to have a peek at all the upcoming nail polish collections.

The nail polish brand, which has stayed resolutely classic–with a refusal to veer into the land of crackle and nail art–is blinging it up a bit for the colder months. The rep acknowledged that the demand for fancy finishes and metallic polishes (Chanel fall collection, anyone?) forced them to re-imagine their classics for a more modern audience.

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Thursday August 4th, 2011

Cosmoprof Report: Everything You Need to Know About What’s Happening in Nails Now
Beauty

Cosmoprof Report: Everything You Need to Know About What’s Happening in Nails Now

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While I have to admit I have a little bit of nail art fatigue and am looking forward to some of the gorgeous nude polishes that are launching this fall, my interest was definitely peaked again at Cosmoprof. Nails are still a huge focal point for the industry, and there are new brands, new trends, and new innovations. While some struck me as gimmicky, some are definitely going to turn into modern classics.

Click through to check out my trend report and learn a bit about some new things in the world of nails that are launching soon.

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