Layla Hologram Effect

Sorry for the confusion:  Layla Hologram Effect will be arriving at Ulta and Ulta.com in May 2012.


Yes, it's true!  Layla is bringing holographic polish back in the US!  Later today I'll have one of these beauties to show you but for now, drool over the following press release!

Hologram Effect Nail Polish

Revolutionary Polish For Unforgettable Nail Art

Experience the effects of a three-dimensional universe. This Spring, Layla Cosmetics introduces Hologram Effect, with 8 iridescent shades such as Jade Groove, Mermaid Spell and other unforgettable shades. Delivering a 3-D result with incredible color and shine, Hologram Effect allows you to be your own nail artist. The first to launch Magneffect, the revolutionary ‘built-in’ magnet on the bottle cap, Layla’s formulas deliver easy, yet intense nail transformations! If you are looking for more unique nail art, Magneffect also has launched 24 new colors for Spring ~ simply hold the magnet on top of the polished nail to create fantastic three-dimensional patterns.

HOW HOLOGRAM EFFECTS WORKS:

1.      On clean bare nails, take the Layla 2-sided emery board marked ‘side 1’ and rub all over the nail.

2.      Immediately buff the nails with ‘side 2’ and a glossy base coat will appear.

3.      Apply one full coat of Hologram Effect nail polish onto the nail. Wait a couple of seconds to add the second coat.  

4.      Apply Top Coat.

Hologram Effect’s fast drying, high coverage polish will last 1 week.  The revolutionary formula will not stain the nail and is free of toluene, camphor, formaldehyde and DBP. Choose from 8 intense colors to produce holographic nail art at your fingertips: Mercury Twilight, Coral Glam, Retro Pink, Ultra Violet, Jade Groove, Mermaid Spell, Ocean Rush and Flash Black.

Layla Hologram Effect and Magneffect are available at Ulta Stores nationwide / Ulta.com and retails for $15.50.

It’s Nail Art At Your Fingertips...

China Glaze Kinetic Candy

China Glaze spring 2012 TechnoPop collection arrived on my doorstep and I couldn't wait to put on Kinetic Candy, a light blue creme.  I used a base of Duri Rejuvacote, 2 coats of polish and a top of Seche Vite.  The formula on this polish ran a little thick so I had to be careful with wiping the brush on the top of the bottle so it wouldn't pool.

Look how happy this color is!  I really love spring and the sun and this color is perfect.

Look how squishy this looks!  It's like little cloud pillows on my nails!

Even in the shade, you can see how smooth this color applies once you're careful with the formula.

Finally indoors with the flash and it's just making me smile.  It's smooth, it's pretty, it's blue without making me blue.  YAY!  More TechnoPop to come!

China Glaze [Website] [Facebook] [Twitter] can be found online through several etailers, including my favorite Head2Toe Beauty, Sally's Beauty Supply as well as TransDesign.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

OPI continues New York Fashion Week with BCBG Max Azria

More pictures and fun from Fashion Week!  This is from 9 February and the BCBG Max Azria show that was the talk of Thursday!  Please enjoy the following release from OPI.  All images are courtesy of OPI.

The Fall 2012 shows are well underway with OPI doing nails for its second show, BCBG Max Azria this morning at Lincoln Center! Models’ nails were painted with Passion for a nude look that complimented the neutral color blocking with pops of color in the clothes. 

Lynnderella Mercury's Rainbow

For my birthday, I asked for a gift certificate to Llarowe so I could get some more Lynnderella polishes.  Sadly I didn't get it, but I did get cash, so I put it to use.  Mercury's Rainbow was one that I had been eyeing because of it's micro holographic glitter paired with medium hexagonal holographic (rainbow reflecting really) glitter.  I thought this was a black base but it's not - it's more of a watery grey.  At first I was trying the polish on its own but after seeing how sheer it was, I layered it over Sephora Black, my favorite $1 polish ever.


This is a base coat of Duri Rejuvacote, 2 coats of polish and CND Air Dry for my top coat.  Over Sephora Black, 2 coats of polish was also used.

Yes, that's some spam there.  You can see that this is a THIRSTY glitter - it just soaks up top coat.  We'll get to that in a minute.  See what I mean about it not being opaque?  Sad panda, but it's still a pretty polish.

In the shade, you can see some good amount of glitter that is just too hard to capture in the sun.

Indoors with the flash and again you can see lots of glitter (which yes, is a pain to get off - use felt instead).


Now, Lynnderella also makes a top coat that she calls Glitter Tamer.  I have no idea what it's made of but I just know that it makes my eyes water, and that doesn't happen with nail polish and my eyes.  It's nose hair burning, eye watering, choking on your spit horrible but it works SO well.


Here is a nail without Glitter Tamer (the watery grey ring finger)

See how you can see the edges of the glitter poking up?


Now a shot of Mercury's Rainbow with Glitter Tamer.

Bad hangnail!  But look how the glitter is smoothed down and sealed- not gritty.  The stuff really works but man does it stink.


Lynnderella is only available through the etailer Llarowe.  Currently, you have to contact Llarowe at the email address lalas.lynn.network@gmail.com in order to get on a shipping list which is sorted in 4 ways, so if you'd like to find out how to order, email that above address.


Lynnderella is sold by American e-tailer Llarowe for $15 a bottle.  Glitter Tamer sells for $8.00.

OPI kicks off New York Fashion Week with Lauren Moffatt

Ready for some Fashion Week news?!  Let's start with some news from OPI!  All images courtesy of OPI.

OPI has kicked off the Fall 2012 shows doing the nails for Lauren Moffatt’s presentation at The Old School (a Catholic school turned events space) this morning! The bright orange hue, A Good Man-darin Is Hard to Find (image attached) was used on models’ nails. Nails were made short and squoval (square and oval ) to give fall looks the right pop of bright color. Orange will continue to a big color for nails throughout the year!

ORLY Fifty-Four

One more posting with long nails - I was at a Sally's one day when I spotted this ORLY on sale for $2.99.  I figured for three bucks, it was worth the gamble.  I decided to use my existing manicure of Stunning Stilettos for my index and middle fingers and attempted to wear this over bare nails on my ring and pinkie fingers.  This is a gold and pink microglitter in a clear base.  The yellow base that you see is an illusion.  I can't explain it.  I promise.

Okay, what?  I'm lost.  Can you see it?

I mean, really?

Indoors with the flash, you can see it a bit!

It's hard to see, but it's there.  Much a waste of my money.  This is 2 coats of Fifty-Four over all nails and you can barely tell I have anything on.  This is from the Classic Collection but seriously?


What really gets me is that the product pictures I've seen for this polish has a PINK/PURPLE microglitter bottle with a clear base.  What happened to my bottle?!  I don't know what's going on but it looks like I got a bad bottle.  No wonder it was only $3.

You can purchase Orly for $7.50 through their website, or it's available online at Head2ToeBeauty for $10 and in Sally's Beauty Supply stores for $8.99.  Additionally, you can Like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.


Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

Pure Ice Paint the Sky Blue

Pure Ice has really taken to the social media lately!  It's great to see them jump in with both feet.  I have another press release for you - this one featuring a very famous newborn (not pictured).

"Baby I painted the sky blue, my greatest creation was you!"

Image courtesy of Bari's Beauty Bubble

Hiphop Royalty Jay-Z and Beyonce's new baby girl Blue Ivy has the most amazing Fairy God Mother... Oprah! 


Want to know what it feels like to have to world at your finger tips? Maybe a little bit like this!

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FingerPaints Stunning Stilettos

Oops!  This was pre-chop of the nails (oh I miss you, long nails).  Stunning Stilettos is also from the Fall Fashionista Fall 2011 collection from FingerPaints and it's a slate grey creme with a hint of blue tones.  I used a base of Duri Rejuvacote, 2 coats of polish and a top of CND Air Dry.  The formula was nice and smooth.

Once again, I had some issues with opacity on my ring finger.  I've since buffed my nails down a bit so I wonder if that will help any.  I always start my manicures by cleaning my nails with Zoya Remove+ to get rid of any oils or mess on my nails.  But the color is pretty awesome regardless - a nice slate grey.

Here you can see the blue undertones in the polish - oh shade.  Very smooth finish as you can see.

Finally indoors with the flash and you can see my opacity problems in the ring finger but otherwise it's a pretty awesome opaque grey!  I definitely can see myself using this many times in the future since I really do like this color.  You can always add some Konad to it in a black or even a shatter!  Oh the possibilities!  


FingerPaints [Website] [Facebook] [Twitter] [Blog] can be found in Sally's Beauty Supplies stores and online for $4.99 USD each.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

Pure Ice Crackle & Ice Strobelight

Did you watch Madonna's half time show during the Super Bowl on Sunday?  I did and frankly I didn't think she did that bad.  I overheard someone say that she should have come out in a Gaga inspired outfit and said "You're welcome."  There's plenty of Madonna vs Gaga conversation to be had and Pure Ice didn't shy away from asking you to pick a side.  Please enjoy the following press release.

Image courtesy of Bari's Beauty Bubble

“I won't be happy till I'm as famous as God.” - Madonna

"And now, I'm just trying to change the world one sequin at a time" - Lady Gaga

Whether you are a Little Monster or a die hard Queen Madge fan, Pure Ice Strobelight has something for you. One coat disco ball-sy gold glitter and shiny patent leather badass black crackle - Pick your side and pledge your allegiance, monster claw and all.

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Wear them alone or together and start making provocative hand gestures.

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Pure Ice Crackle & Ice Strobelight will make sure that your manicure is anything but REDUCTIVE.

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Rock out with Nail Rock!

For my NYC readers or anyone that's awesome enough to be in NYC for Fashion Week, heads up!  Zoe Pocock, the Creative Director of NAIL ROCK will be at Ricky's NYC on February 9th and 10th for complimentary NAIL ROCK applications!  First come, first serve.  Please enjoy the below graphic which you may click to enlarge.  (Seriously wish I was going, especially since I am horrible at applying these myself!!!)

Image courtesy of d2 publicity