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Cool Summer Nail Looks

I change my nail polish a lot and try to always have something on my nails. I find it’s an inexpensive way to put my personality into my look!

Here are some ideas for fun summer nails:

Well-manicured nails are sure to become your signature this season! The newest nail products and accessories from essence offer excitement and versatility for the budding fashionista who craves new looks and trends. With the addition of new nudes, brilliantly innovative nail art and a top coat to seal the deal, the possibilities are endless!

What I think — these products by essence are great affordable nail art. I especially like the combo of the nude polish with the decoration kit — really cute. It takes a little practice to make the gemstones and glitter look perfect, but it’s worth it. The top coat is very stick, so make sure you have lots of time to let it dry.

Available at Ulta Stores nationwide and Ulta.com.

In the Mood Color Changing Nail Polish ($8.00 USD) — Welcome to the fun whimsical world of mood changing nail polish. Don’t worry – you’re not crazy, but your nail polish, on the other hand may be described as …..unstable. Finally, a nail polish that will reflect your inner hysteria. Amuse yourself by guessing what shade your nail polish will be at any given moment.

The new metallic shades from left to right are The Blues, Loved and Envious.

What I think: These change to body temperature. So when you are outside in the heat, they will be the lighter color and when you are cooler they will be the darker shade. If you are hot and wash your hands in cold water, you might get darker tips, which is really cool! I think these are very fun!

You can purchase these at www.themoodpolish.com.

Make waves this summer with the new China Glaze® Sunsational collection. This fun palette of six brighter-than-bright crèmes and six juicy jelly polishes create a bold pop or sheer hint of color that are sure to see you through every highlight of your summer.

Mix and match these hot hues and different finishes from China Glaze® Sunsational for a vivid and bold expression on your tips and toes:

Sun of A Peach: Popping peachy crème

Neon & On & On: Flirtatious pink crème

Bottoms Up: Passionate bubblegum pink-purple crème

That’s Shore Bright: Playful purple crème

Too Yacht to Handle: Teasing teal crème

Highlight of My Summer: Mellow mint green crème

Shell-O: Juicy coral-pink jelly

Heat Index: Enticing pink jelly

You Drive Me Coconuts: Panic-causing purple jelly

Are You Jelly?: Vivacious purple jelly

Isle See You Later: Marine blue jelly

Keepin’ It Teal: Totally Turned Up turquoise jelly

What I think: These are super fun summer colors! I love creams, but I think I would have to say my favorites are the jellies, especially Are You Jelly?, Isle See You Later and Keepin’ it Teal!

These are available at salons and beauty supply stores including Ulta and http://www.ulta.com.

Enjoy your fun nails!

Summer Nail Polish Ideas

: Sci-Fly By

Take your summer manicure out of this world with China Glaze® Hologlam, an all new 12-piece collection of shimmering holographic China Glaze® established itself as the leader in holographic nail lacquer with the 2007 OMG! China Glaze® established itself as the leader in holographic nail lacquer with the 2007 OMG!collection, one of the most popular collections in the brands’ history. Fueled by that success and back by popular demand, China Glaze® Hologlam uses reflective, holographic particles to capture light and transform nails into amazing, ever-changing visual effects. With a strong linear finish whether indoor or shining bright in the sun, China Glaze® Hologlam bends and changes, creating an illuminated three-dimensional, traveling color effect across the nail.

The China Glaze® Hologlam collection features 12 futuristic shades, including:

Get Outta My Space: powdered violet

Astro-Hot: soft, baby pink

Infra-Red: warm, magenta pink

When Stars Collide: warm maroon

Not In This Galaxy: bright, warm coral

OMG A UFO: warm, moss green

Don’t Be A Luna-Tic: turquoise aqua

Sci-Fly By: light, silver blue

Take A Trek: cool, denim blue

Strap On Your Moonboots: midnight sky blue

Galactic Gray: warm, gunmetal

Cosmic Dust: silver metal

China Glaze is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde. The China Glaze® Hologlam (collection is available in April 2013 at fine salons and beauty supply stores nationwide.

butter LONDON Summer Holiday Collection ($15 USD)– proves that bronze have more fun! With their Summer Holiday Collection, a lineup of six lacquers that serve up the perfect pop of colour against sun-kissed skin. Inspired by cultural elements and gilded textures, the Summer Holiday Collection includes sultry metallics in platinum, gold and rust, as well as crushed glitter in rich shades of copper and umber.

SHADES:

Bit Faker – A full coverage bronze glitter that was inspired by the tan from a can.

Sun Baker – This rust orange shimmer is named for a those slaves to sun whose skin had taken an odd and unnatural tone.

Champers – This rose gold shimmer is Brit slang for champagne; pop a bottle in the hamper for a toast on the beach-or anywhere else.

Poole – A robin’s egg blue crème inspired by this seaside resort town in high summer.

Marbs – This unique yellow-gold stunner was named for the city of Marbella on the Mediterranean.

Bobby Dazzler – Look fit and rock your fancy in this opaque silver chrome.

WHERE TO BUY: Ulta, Nordstrom and butterlondon.com

FACE Stockholm Optical Diffusions Holographic Nail Polish ($16 USD) -A new dimension in nail color, this special effect polish offers high impact holographic shimmer. Each shade captures the light to reveal a full spectrum of radiant, iridescent color combinations. Formaldehyde, Toluene and DBP-free.

Shades are:

Athena – Silver holographic

Aphrodite – Rose holographic

Thea – Soft green holographic

Eos – Fade blue holographic

Aura – Pink holographic

Leto -Sand holographic

Available at http://www.facestockholm.com

China Glaze Texture Collection ($7.50 USD) – China Glaze® introduces Texture, a unique new lacquer that applies as a crème but dries with a 3D texture effect. Unlike traditional nail art techniques that require multiple steps, Texture only requires one step—painting the nail. Texture dries matte, but can be combined with China Glaze® Fast Forward Top Coat for a glossy effect. With a finish similar to that of a sugared rim, Texture is the perfect accessory for a beach day, night-on-the town, or special rendezvous.

Shades are: Unrefined – bright pink with textured grit In the Rough – light lime green with textured grit Itty, Bitty and Gritty – melon with textured grit Of Coarse! – bright, cobalt blue with textured grit Bump & Grind – hot pinkish-red with textured grit Toe-tally Textured – tangerine-orange with textured grit

China Glaze nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide. For more information, please visit www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze on Facebook (@ChinaGlaze), Twitter (@ChinaGlazeOfficial) and Pinterest (pinterest.com/chinaglaze).

I am a Julep Maven. That means that for 19.99 per month I receive a box of nail polish and beauty products delivered to my door! The May box had Great Gatsby Roaring 20’s style polishes. The ones to the left are Gabrielle (Smoky mulberry crème) and Zelda (Pink champagne metallic). Julep’s polishes are gorgeous and are “4-free” and do not contain formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, toluene, or DBP. The professional chip-resistant formulation is fast drying and highly pigmented. June’s theme is Sail into Summer and I will try to feature it after I review it. If you would like to become a Maven, click on:http://www.julep.com/rewardsref/index/refer/id/110583/

If you click on that link or manually enter code 8514891 at check out, I will receive a bonus to use toward future boxes. I would really appreciate that!

Enjoy!

Chase Away The Winter Blahs With New Makeup And Nail Shades

It Cosmetics Luxe Eyeshadow Palette ($38 USD) — 12 Luxe Waterproof High Performance Eyeshadows with Age Reverse and Prevent Complex packed with hydrating and skin loving ingredients. Working hand in hand with leading plastic surgeons, IT Cosmetics introduces “Anti-Aging” Luxe Eyeshadow Palette with Brush. This naturally pretty collection of 12 Waterproof and highly pigmented eye shadows are comprised of twelve separate hand-selected trio of desert island must have shades designed to bring out your eye color and sparkle! Hydrating and skin loving ingredients give you high performance color that lasts all day, plus anti-aging benefits for younger looking, naturally pretty eyes! Each ultra luxe shadow is infused with an ultra-hydrating age reverse and preventative complex including hydrolyzed collagen, green tea, acai and Vitamins A, C & E. Talc, paraben, sulfate, mineral oil, petrolatum, synthetic fragrance, and phthalate free. Hypo-allergenic and non-comedogenic.

This palette has a good mix of dramatic shades as well as shadows for every day looks. The dark shades make great eye liners as well. Purchase at http://www.itcosmetics.com

Smashbox Waterproof Shadow Liner ($22 USD) — Stay-put shadow and long-wearing liner in one-there’s even a built-in smudger! Give eyes soft definition wherever, whenever with this travel-friendly, mistake-proof shadow liner. The creamy, waterproof formula glides on effortlessly for lasting look possibilities.

• Totally waterproof, crease-resistant formula
• Smudge as a liner or blend as a shadow for all-over, longwearing color
• Light-reflecting pearls give high-drama color and shimmer, while emollients create a silky, creamy texture

I have been enjoying the pretty copperish brown shade Luminous Fig. It is soft and great for every day, but there are darker and brighter shades, too! Available at http://www.smashbox.com

Clark’s Botanicals Ultra Rich Lip Tints ($19 USD) — Using an intensely hydrating formula of natural moisturizers (including Shea Butter, Aloe Leaf Extract, Jojoba and Sweet Almond Oil) and Marine Collagen Microspheres that act like miniature water reservoirs, CB’s Ultra Rich Lip Tints deliver intense, long-lasting hydration. Vanilla Planifolia and Jasmine Extracts add a delectable flavor that will have you re-applying—even when you don’t need to! They are available in 6 shades: Alexandra Rose, Carlotta Pink, Madge Mauve, Rachel Red, Moore Nude, and Because I Love You.

I have Alexandra Rose. It is so pretty(maybe a great Valentine’s Day gift idea?), a fresh medium shimmery pink gloss that is also good for your lips! Available at http://www.clarksbotanicals.com

The new China Glaze® “Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away” ($7 USD Each)inspired nail polish collection will bring to life the wonderfully exotic artistry that is presented throughout the film. The China Glaze® nail polish collection combines rich crèmes, soft shimmers and bold glitters to create 12 limited edition shades including:

• Whirled Away – Black and white collage glitter
• It’s a Trap-eze – White cream base with multi glitter
• Escaping Reality – Neon raspberry pink
• Surreal Appeal – Rich coral crème
• Def Defying – Lime green crème
• Running in Circles – Cilantro green shimmer
• Hanging in the Balance – Cerulean blue crème
• Water You Waiting For – Shimmering blue green purple
• Creative Fantasy – Grape neon
• Bend Over Backwards – Pepper red shimmer
• Igniting Love – Hot tamale red crème
• Get Carried Away – Multi-sized black and red collage glitter with black crème

I love mixing the creme’s with the glitters. The colors are fun and bright — perfect to perk up the winter blahs! Visit http://www.chinaglaze.com to learn more.

Another fun China Glaze Collection is Tranzitions. China Glaze® Tranzitions’ revolutionary new nail lacquer reacts when a clear top coat is applied,

changing the color from one shade to another for a stunning effect. Wear any of the six beautiful,
color-shifting shades alone, or allow your creativity to run wild and create intricate nail designs by
applying a top coat in specific places. Try different looks using nail art brushes, free-hand designs
or nail guides. Because each shade changes color, you get two lacquers in one, creating an
entirely new look with just one swipe.

The China Glaze® Tranzitions collection features six shades, though with the color transition, you

get 12 unique shades including:

• Split Perso-NAIL-ity – Dusty pink shifts to fuchsia
• Duplicityy – Mint green shifts to vibrant teal
• Modify Me – Periwinkle blue shifts to indigo blue
• Altered Reality – Teal blue shifts to turquoise
• Metallic Metamorphosis – Silvery grey shifts to bluish-charcoal grey
• Shape Shifter – Smokey violet shifts to dark purple

How It Works:
Step 1: Apply a base coat.
Step 2: Apply two coats of China Glaze® Tranzitions shade of choice. Allow to completely dry.
Step 3: Lastly, apply one coat of clear top coat such as China Glaze® Fast Forward and watch the color change right before your eyes.

These are very cool, but when you apply the top coat, the darker shade is a little streaky. I think it would take practice to master a perfect look, but really fun to try! Visit http://www.chinaglaze.com to learn more.

Enjoy your new look!

Sparkly Holiday Nail Polishes to Give and to Enjoy!

I love sparkle nail polish for the holidays. And with all the cool glitter polishes out these days, you can really get a unique and festive look!

Here are some fun ones to buy for yourself or to give as gifts. They also make great stocking stuffer.

China Glaze Holiday Joy Nail Polish Collection Holiday Winter 2012

The holiday season: it is truly the most wonderful time of the year – for nails! From gorgeous glitters to rich crèmes, ‘tis the season to add sparkle and shine to any manicure and pedicure.

Celebrate the season in colour with the new China Glaze® Holiday Joy collection!

Bringing tidings of good cheer, the China Glaze® Holiday Joy collection features 12 merry crèmes, glitters and shimmers including:

Glistening Snow – Fine diamond-like silver glitter

Champagne Kisses – Bubbly rose gold glitter

Angel Wings – Delicate gold dust glitter

Winter Holly – Gold-flecked dazzling green glitter

Glitter All The Way – Exciting multi-color glitter

Pizzazz – Twinkling multi-dimensional glitter blend

Blue Bells Ring – Icy blue shimmer

Pure Joy – Fiery red glitter with gold particles

Red Satin – Silky blue-based red crème

With Love – Classic red crème with a hint of orange undertones

Merry Berry – Rich berry red crème

Cranberry Splash – Ruby red shimmer

Each polish retails for approximately $7.50. For more information, please visit www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze on Facebook (@ChinaGlaze), Twitter (@ChinaGlazeOfficial) and Pinterest (pinterest.com/chinaglaze).

NCLA THE GLITZ ($39 USD) lacquer set contains ‘Hollywood Hills Hot Number’, a large flake silver/ multi color infusion glitter and ‘Miss Sunset Strip’ a large flake purple glitter. In addition each set will contain a super exclusive special edition rose gold large flake glitter like never seen before. The glitter particles in ‘High Above The City Lights’ are reminiscent of beautiful shards of rose gold metal – way ahead of the curve, a completely unique take on the glitter world!

All colors have a clear base and can be worn alone or over any color for full style points. Available at www.shopncla.com

Nails Inc The Fashionistas — Three mini special effects polishes add glitter, mirror shine or metallic for a show stopping look. These shades offer fantastic coverage, and will make your nails the talk of the holiday party. Shades include:

• Abbey Road – full coverage holographic shimmer

• Royal Opera Arcade – Amethyst nail jewelry

• Stratford –rose gold mirror metallic

Price: $16.50, Available at Sephora inside JCPenney

L’Oréal Paris “Diamonds” Holiday Cosmetics Collection — Celebrate your worth with brilliance this holiday season. In honor of the brand’s iconic tagline, “Because You’re Worth It,” L’Oréal Paris introduces Diamonds, a limited-edition cosmetics collection with dazzling beauty essentials for eyes, lips and nails. Perfect for holiday party primping, the products in the line fall within three inspiring color schemes:

• Love Diamond

• True Diamond

• Midnight Diamond.

Each offers exclusive shades of L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Nail polish. The shades are:

So Chill — Soft pink with silver micro glitter

Sparkilicious — Silver glitter

Lifetime Love — Cherry red with red micro glitter

Fancy Me — Red and gold glitter

Drop Dead Gorgeous — Black with blue micro gliter

The Bigger the Better — Clear with black and silver glitter

Price:$5.99, available for individual purchase at drugstores nationwide (beginning in November 2012 and until supplies last).

Enjoy!

China Glaze On Safari Fall 2012

China Glaze nail lacquer invites you to take an exotic expedition with its Fall 2012 collection, On Safari. Be captivated by the earthy tones, rich plums and celestial sparkles that make up this adventurous assortment of polishes. The China Glaze® On Safari features 10 rich crèmes and two glitters including:

Kalahari Kiss: Light sand brown
I’m Not Lion: Glistening gold and multi-color glitter
Call of the Wild: Beautiful chocolate brown-dark cherry blend
Adventure Red-y: Vivid red
Desert Sun: Delicious caramel
I Herd That: Brilliant copper glitter
Man Hunt: Bold cobalt blue
Exotic Encounters: Lush green crème with blue undertones
Elephant Walk: Cool graphite grey
Jungle Queen: Smoky violet
Purr-fect Plum: Bold burgundy
Prey Tell: Daringly dark red

On Safari is also available in:

6-piece “Native” Collection: Man Hunt, Exotic Encounters, Elephant Walk, Jungle Queen, Purr-fect Plum and Prey Tell
6-piece “Tourist” Collection: Kalahari Kiss, I’m Not Lion, Call of the Wild, Adventure Red-y, Desert Sun and I Herd That
12-piece counter display

The China Glaze® On Safari collection will be available at fine salons and beauty supply stores nationwide in July 2012. Individual polishes retail for $7 USD; the 6-piece sets retail for $42 USD.

China Glaze is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde. China Glaze nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide. For more information, visit: http://www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze on Facebook and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ChinaGlaze

China Glaze Summer Neons 2012

There are some fantastic new bright fingernail polishes available now to brighten up your summer!

China Glaze has recently released their Summer 2012 collection called Summer Neons. The shades are:

Love’s A Beach: Sizzling hot pink

Hang-Ten Toes: Bubblegum neon with iridescent purple shimmer

Under the Boardwalk: Fluorescent raspberry

Beach Cruise-r: Glimmering fuchsia grape

Ride the Waves: Dark ocean blue

Splish Splash: Bright sky blue shimmer

I’m With the Lifeguard: Glimmering lime green

Sun-Kissed: Hot highlighter yellow

Orange You Hot?: Bright orange with attention-grabbing gold glimmer

Surfin’ For Boys: Glistening bright coral

Flirty Tankini: Shimmery strawberry smoothie pink

Pink Plumeria: Light pink with gold shimmer

All the shades are so pretty and will be fun on finger or toe nails!

Available now at salons and beauty supply stores near you!

Enjoy!

Glitz Up Your Nails With New Spring Polishes

I love changing my polish each week to reflect my moods and the seasons.

Julep polish has just become available for purchase. Which I think is great — now more people can be introduced to this innovative polish line. I love the colors and the smaller bottles since nail polish tends to dry out before it runs out at my house.

Founded by beauty expert Jane Park, Julep celebrates friendship, expression, and connection through color. Applying her professional beauty advice—often featured in leading fashion magazines—Park developed a nail polish collection with colors named after inspirational, vibrant women. Julep’s fast-drying, long-lasting, non-toxic formula is paired with a high-performance, professional brush. Additionally, the brand donates a portion of their proceeds to organizations that support and empower women.

My favorite shade right now is Heather ($14 USD), a platinum greige with a metallic glow. It is neutral so goes with everything and the metallic color is so cool — I get lots of compliments when I wear it. I only need 2 coats and applies smoothly.

Visit www.sephora.com or www.julep.com where you can sign up for their Maven program. You can purchase monthly mystery boxes that contain polishes and nail care products for $19.99. Get your first box for 1 penny with the code color2012.

Sparkle all summer long with China Glaze®’s new Crackle Glitters ($9.00 USD)collection. Once again taking crackle technology to the next level, this third-generation polish pairs the edgy innovation of crackling nail lacquer with glamorous glitters. The China Glaze® Crackle Glitters features four shimmering shades including:

· Luminous Lavender: Luscious light purple

· Jade-d: Radiant bright green

· Glam-More: Bold fuchsia

· Gleam Me Up: Bright sky blue

Create glamorously different looks with just one sweep of China Glaze® Crackle Glitters. Layer over different base colors to create bold styles. Use a lighter coat to create a fine crackle, a thicker coat for a deep shatter effect. Brush sideways or on an angle to create different looks. As versatile and edgy as China Glaze®’s biggest celebrity fans (Lady Gaga, Rihanna,Nicole Ritchie and Kelly Osbourne, to name a few), China Glaze® Crackle Glitters add a spark(le) to one of the hottest nail art trends!

China Glaze is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde and available at fine salons and beauty supply stores nationwide in May 2012. For more information, visit: www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze on Facebook and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ChinaGlaze

Next is a new brand to me. It is called Salon Perfect and it is affordable ($2.98 USD) and is available at Wal-Mart. In fact, this collection called Blooming with Color, will be in stores May. The 14 colors are:

Perfectly Peach — Delicate peach
Lemon Zing — Sunny Yellow
Kiwi Lime — Vibrant green
Blue Mint — Cheerful mint
Berry Blue — Classic periwinkle
Purple Sorbet — Dark lilac
Lavender Icing — Soft lilac

Spicy Tomato — Juicy red
Tangy Tangerine — Tart orange
Sour Apples — True blue-green
Blue Raspberry — Vivid azure
Plum Sorbet — Magenta with purple shimmer
Berry Pink — Bold flamingo pink
Bubblegum — Honeysuckle pink

Did the cold winter months keep your fingers and toes under wraps? A fresh manicure with a bright, energetic polish is the perfect pick-me-up to bring your tips and toes out of hibernation. Salon Perfect’s NEW Blooming with Color nail color collection is bursting with vibrant brights and sweet pastels.

So how fun will it be to do your nails with one (or more) of these polishes from one (or more) of these collections? Enjoy!

China Glaze Prismatic Spring 2012

Time to sparkle up your nails! This spring, get some glitter with China Glaze®’s limited edition Prismatic nail polish collection. Inspired by the colors formed by the refraction of light through a prism, Prismatic by China Glaze® combines glitter and holographic particles to create the ultimate eye-catching, 3-dimensional manicure.

Bursting with color and dimension, Prismatic shades include:

• Ray-Diant – Greenish-gold shimmer filled with specks of silver, pink, green, orange and blue.

• Polarized – Silver metallic sheen sprinkled with yellow, pink, orange and green glitters.

• Liquid Crystal – Bright blue holographic with purple tint dusted with silver, gold, green, pink and orange.

• Prism – Grape purple holographic gleams with pink shimmer and glitters with pieces of pink, blue, green, orange, silver and gold.

• Full Spectrum – Baby pink bursts into holographic magenta to party with silver, gold, blue, pink and green particles.

• Optical Illusion – Aqua green glimmers with a hint of purple filled with pink, yellow, silver, orange and green flecks.

China Glaze® Prismatic will be available April 2012. Individual shades retail for $8 USD. Enjoy!

China Glaze’s Spring 2012 Collection — ElectroPop

: China Glaze Electropop Spring 2012

I love spring shades of nail polish this year because they range from pastel blue and greens to bright fuchsias and oranges. So many choices! What to choose?

Where heavy metal meets rocker chic, China Glaze® introduces the Spring 2012 collection, ElectroPop. Inspired by all things girly,edgy and fun, the 12 shades of ElectroPop bring out the inner rock star in all. For flash and glam this spring, China Glaze® hits the stage in style!

Kinetic Candy – Touch the sky in light blue crème
Electric Beat –Periwinkle nails for a wink worthy performance
Aquadelic – Pool blue for nighttime gigs and daytime fun in the sun
Gaga For Green – Green lacquer for the girl craving the limelight
Sunshine Pop – Shine in the spotlight in bold yellow
Make Some Noise – Rock the mic in tangerine
Wicked Style – Party cocktail tropical punch
Fuchsia Fanatic – Fuchsia pink for the rocker diva in us all
Gothic Lolita – Steal the show on girls night out in seductive purple
Dance Baby – Hit center stage in cotton candy pink
Sweet Hook – Blow a kiss in dreamy lilac
Techno – Glitter confetti polish for a dazzling topcoat finish or all over finger tip bling

China Glaze is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde. China Glaze nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide. Individual shades retail for $7; 6 piece collections retail for $42.For more information, visit: www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze on Facebook and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ChinaGlaze

Enjoy!

Treat Your Nails To Holiday Cheer With a New Polish

The easiest way to try a new beauty trend is by changing up your nail look. This holiday season, try a rich, glittery, magnetic polish or maybe even a printed nail decal. Try one of the below and get ready for compliments, party girl!

Perfect Formula Perfect Color nail polish ($15.00 USD) is formulated with “Instant Strength Technology” to give instant strength and thickness to the nail. The custom designed brush along with the perfectly pigmented polish ensures a smooth even application on the nails every time. 2011 Holiday colors include Black Tie (gunmetal), Caviar (deep red), Invite Only (dark plum), and Tulle (soft nude). Perfect Color is Toluene, Formaldehyde, and Dibutyl Phthalate free. Available at www.qvc.com.

Layla Nails Magneffect ($15.50 USD) — This extremely cool and fun to use polish give a decorative look by the use of magnets. This is available in 12 rich colors.

Apply one coat of magneffect on a single nail. Put the nail immediately near the magnet on the cap or an alternate magnet for 5 seconds. Enjoy magnetic nail art and continue with the rest of the nails. Purchase at www.drugstore.com or www.amazon.com.

Forget diamonds! This winter China Glaze introduces a nail industry first: utilizing 3-D glitters in its new “Eye Candy” collection. Inspired by Marilyn Monroe and her timeless allure, this innovative new glitter technology provides a knock-your-eyes-out, super sparkly effect to your manicure. Multi-sized and differently shaped glitter particles are cleverly combined to create a sexy, super decadent, 3-D finish in six bright, eye-popping shades. Whether you prefer gleaming gold or glamorous smoky grey, China Glaze’s “Eye Candy” collection adds a dazzling finish to your holiday look with a glimmer that is sure to catch everyone’s eye! Colors in this collection include:

· Love Marilyn: Vivacious Red with Shimmering Silver Particles

· Blonde Bombshell: Glistening Multidimensional Gold Flecks

· Lorelei’s Tiara: Sterling Silver Infused with Blue Sprinkles

· Material Girl: Posh pink with Holographic Bubblegum Glitter

· Some Like It Haute: Graphite Gray with Holographic Glitter

· Marry A Millionaire: Alluring Amethyst with Multi-tonal Fibers

Celebs like Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Ivanka Trump, Rosario Dawson and Emmy Rossum regularly rock China Glaze and now you can get your bling on with “Eye Candy.” China Glaze is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde. China Glaze nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide. For more information, visit:www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ChinaGlaze.

A fun idea is the limited-edition holiday prints of Sally Hansen’s hit, Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips (9.99 USD). When Sally Hansen first introduced its peel-and-apply nail polish strips, the manicure breakthrough took the world by storm. Now Sally Hansen introduces trendsetting prints exclusively for the holidays, putting the spirit of the season at your fingertips. Like all the prints in the Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips collection, the five festive prints let you peel, apply, file, and go, delivering a real-polish manicure without mess or stress. Whether you’re playing Santa and stuffing a stocking or heading to the party of the moment, these seasonal strips are the ultimate accessory.

The new prints include Plaid About You (red and black plaid), Peppermint Twist (red and white candy stripe), Snow Bunny (white with red snowflakes), Prep’s Cool (black and silver argyle), and Winter Funderland (black, silver and blue glitter). Each Salon Effect Real Nail Polish Strips kit includes 16 nail polish strips, a cuticle stick, mini file/ buffer and instructions for easy at-home application. When you’re ready to change your nail strips, simply swipe nails with your favorite Sally Hansen polish remover for an instantly clean slate. Sally Hansen products are available at chain drug stores, food stores and mass merchandisers nationally.