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Perfect your Manicure With CND and Jason Wu

CND has the perfect product to get your hands and feet looking sexy this spring. Fashion designer Jason Wu is collaborating with runway manicure leader CND to introduce a limited edition Jason Wu Collection ($47.00 USD) that honors iconic women through wearable, timeless shades. The set will come with 4 Colours and 1 Effect that can be layered to achieve the designer’s effortless yet elegant nail styles.

“Every season I play with different ways of using color in my collection, so it was a natural choice to collaborate with CND on a capsule of nail colors that reflects my aesthetics. Included in the set is my signature gray color,” says Jason Wu.

The Shades Are:

Miss Wu – Jason’s signature limestone, warm gray that dries matte with subtle chrome sheen, in perfect harmony of masculinity and femininity

Brigitte – voluptuous warm pink that perfectly channels 50’s screen siren

Sophia – gorgeous mushroom taupe

Veronica – highlights the evolution of decadence with a blue-based, oxblood red

Anna Effect – layered over any of the four Colours provides a tweed finish via microscopic fibrous pieces that create cool, subtle texture

These colors are extremely classy and perfect for any outfit. The effect is interesting, but I like the polishes with out the effect. They are creamy and very opaque — you only need two coats.

SpaPedicure™ Marine Salt Scrub ($43.50 US 18 oz) — Physically exfoliates dead skin cells with minerals and sea salts and deeply conditions and softens skin with sunflower oil and vitamin E. The scrub leaves skin with a soft, luminous glow and does not leave a greasy residue. It contains mineral and Dead Sea Salt – provides effective yet gentle exfoliation and helps relieve inflammation when dissolved in water.

I used the scrub on my feet, legs and other rough spots like my elbows. It is extremely gentle but smooths skin and imparts great glow! It’s a perfect prep for the Jason Wu kit.

Visit www.cnd.com to learn more and purchase.

Nail Gift Ideas For The Holidays

Nail polish is always a perfect gift for anyone from girls to older women because is it so much fun to glam up the nails! Below are just three great choices!

Hard Candy Nail Polish 4 Pack Set With Matching Rings ($10.00 USD on sale now online at www.walmart.com for $7.00)

  • Set includes four Hard Candy just nails nail polishes in limited edition trend setting shades
  • Limited edition zipper rose rings are also included
  • No animal testing

    • Jessica Nails Heritage Collection Holiday 2010 – 5 Piece Set ($19.95 USD) — You can find this beautiful set at www.jessicacosmetics.com. It includes:

    Antique – Gunmetal Metallic
    Estate – Royal Shimmery Blue
    Tradition – Crème Pine Green
    Plus Reward Base Coat for Normal Nails & Brilliance Top Coat 

    CND Sparkling Holiday Effects Duo ($22.00 USD)  Sparkling Holiday Effects Duo is a glamorous gift for the most polished holiday hostess. It includes a .33 fl oz bottle each of “Silver Sparkle” Effect and “Gold Sparkle” Effect. Visit www.cnd.com to purchase.

    Sweet-Smelling Bath and Body Holiday Gift Ideas Under $25.00

    Still searching for the perfect bath and body gift but want to spend under $25.00? The three sets and products featured smell fantastic and won’t make your wallet cry when you open it. Enjoy!

    Tocca Hand Cream Set ($18.00 USD) — TOCCA’s ultra-luxurious travel-sized hand cream is now available in a trio set featuring Cleopatra (grapefruit cucumber), Stella (blood orange) and Florence (Orris Rose). 3 x 2 fl. oz. The paraben-free rich hand cream is blended with natural nutrients like Coconut Oil, Avocado Oil and Jojoba Seed Oil. Aloe, Chamomile and Shea Butter add the perfect moisturizing touch that absorbs quickly into the skin. I love all three scents, they are so fresh and pretty that it is hard to choose a favorite. This is a perfect gift for the very feminine lady on your list. Visit www.tocca.com to purchase.

    CND Scentsations Sparkling Champagne Gift Duo ($23.00 USD) Who says you can only break out the bubbly when celebrating an occasion? Bring that same cheer to your daily beauty routine with this wash and lotion duo of CND’s seasonal Sparkling Champagne fragrance. Prettily boxed, the set includes two 8.3 fl oz bottles plus a FREE purse hook. The scent is so yummy and is perfect for any lady who likes a little fun in her bath products. CND has other fab gifts that include a hand cream set with Cranberry, Sparkling Champagne, and Black Cherry and Nutmeg.  Visit www.cnd.com for locations of a salon near you.

    Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Vanilla Verbena Collection ($13-$16 at www.bathandbodyworks.com) has the perfect products to gift to your loved ones this holiday season. The collection includes a Body Lotion, Body Wash & Foam Bath, Body Mist, Body Scrub, and Massage Oil. The whole collection soothes the body, mind and spirit with a pampering blend of aromatherapy essential oils. The tension-relieving collection makes the ideal gift for overworked friends and family—or a holiday indulgence for you.

    CND Colour and Effects Nail Polish

    Founded in 1979 and based in Vista, CA, CND (Creative Nail Design, Inc.) is a global leader in professional nail, hand and foot beauty.  CND also devotes significant time and resources to product research and development, education, and customer support. 

    CND has recently released a customizable nail colour concept called Colour ($9.00 USD) and Effects ($11.00 USD). There are 50 Colours of varying shades and finishes as well as 15 Effects in three categories — Pearl, Shimmer, and Sparkle – which can be layered over or under the colours for many different looks.

    More information on the polishes from CND:

    CND’s new two-coat, fast-drying formula is super rich and creamy and 3-free – containing no toluene, formaldehyde, or DBP. The custom designed, modern bottle is a unique ergonomic shape, created to fit perfectly between the thumb and forefinger.  The state-of-the-art brush with triangular-shaped hairs ensures user-friendly results.  It features clear, triangular bristles tailored to hold just enough, but not too much polish for a smooth, even application. Finally, the rubberized cap creates a no-slip grip that is easy to twist.  

    I really liked these polishes they go on very easily and smoothly. The Effect I tried was Gold Shimmer, and it looked so pretty over Desert Sand Colour. It dramatically changed the whole color by making it lighter and of course shimmery! 

    For more information or to find local availability on these fab polishes, visit cnd.com.