1st Ever Cult Nails Google Hangout!

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I'm super happy and honored to be a part of the 1st Ever Cult Nails Google Hangout this Monday!  Please set your alarm to come join us at 9:30 p.m. EST because we will have a giveaway and Maria will be giving a sneak peek of the new July/August collection (and let me tell you - it's pretty awesome).  Plus you'll get to ask your questions of us, learn some of our secrets, and talk about summer trends and nail art!

Join Maria from Cult Nails, fellow Culties and some of your favorite bloggers for our first ever Google Hangout on Monday June 10th at 9:30 p.m. We'll be chatting about summer nail trends and nail art!

Come join us and let us know what nail trend or color you can't wait to wear, and how you celebrate the summer! Co-hosting the chat is Judy from BeautyJudy, Krystal from Polish Galore and Marta from Chit Chat Nails. John from Cult Nails will be our "rockstar" moderator, making sure all your questions get answered! We'll be giving polishes away during the hangout and we'll have a giveaway announcement for a Cult Nails Gift Certificate worth $75!

About the bloggers:

BeautyJudy - Judy lives in Southern New Jersey with her fiancé Mike and her cat Timmy. She's been blogging about all things beauty and nails since 2009. Her work has been featured on Shape.com, Nail It! Magazine, and she writes “Beauty Beat” for Phillyburbs.com. She has covered events including Mercedes-Benz NYC Fashion Week, Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas, and The Makeup Show. She'll be sharing one of her favorite Cult Nails nail art mani's for summer.

PolishGalore - Krystal lives in Texas with her husband Ryan and her son Drew. Krystal started blogging in late 2009 and her blog features a massive collection of nail polish swatches. She's been a featured writer for Jesse's Girl Cosmetics, Beauty Debutante, Gloss 48 and Nail It! Magazine. She was also a guest speaker at Cosmoprof last year. She'll be sharing her favorite Cult Nails polish colors for summer and more.

Chit Chat Nails - Marta lives in Canada with her husband Peter and her three kids. She started blogging two and a half years ago and has taken the nail blogging world by storm with a fast-growing fan base.  Her nail art is the envy of many and her work was featured in Modern Hair & Beauty magazine. She will share a nail art look perfect for summer.

The Google Hangout will be open to all Culties, just head over over to our Google+ page or the Hangout Event page and RSVP to join the event! (You may want to try out Google+ and install the hangout a day or two before the event as we learned it takes a little time to get your account set up.) We hope to see you all there!

LaylaPRO

LAYLAPRO - The evolution of Beauty

After 70 years of colours and success, Layla Cosmetics launches a new selective and professional brand of make-up and nail polish. With this choice Layla is now able to cover the 100% of the market requests.

LaylaPro is an exclusive Nail & Make Up range conceived to embrace the most high expectations . Forged with and unmistakeble Italian fashion style and upmost quality. Designed and formulated to be a partner for the most trend setting make up artists.

Produced to satisfy the higher quality requests of the professional and selective market, and wrapped in a an elegant packaging.  The needs  of both the professional and selective markets have been addressed in the formulations and merchandising materials.

An avantgarde make up, fused  with a high percentage of active principles as tripeptide GHK (a mascara additive with lenghtening properties) and  Physalis Angulata (an anti oxidant present in the majority of LaylaPro face products) and exceptional, pure pigments.

Formulations that in the hands of  the most advanced make up professionals will produce incredibly natural to outrages scenographic  results. 

Nails are a must in this new project

Layla Pro presented in an 17ml exclusive format and moulded glass   . The highest quality and purest pigments ever presented on the nail make up market. Trendy fashionable colours for every feminine demand and all 4 Big Free, never staining nails yellow and eliminating any need to use a base coat.

We are excited to introduce for the first time ever the new Layla Pro Nail and Make-Up line during the Make –Up Show in New York, and our first Spring Summer Collection

Summerdream…. A colourful collection of golden primers, purple grape and  pink shadows and  – ready to be kissed- lips-

A new Layla Project.

LaylaPro…where professional meets retail.

Jordana Cosmic

 Nothing To Disclose

My local HEB Grocery Store has really been stepping it up with their cosmetics, and I squealed a little when I saw a new Jordana display. I had not seen Jordana since Cosmoprof 2011 so this was a happy day. I grabbed Cosmic, a blue, green and silver circle multi-sized glitter in a clear base.

I used one coat of Cosmic over one coat of Cult Nails Tempest and topped it with Cult Nails Wicked Fast.

I love this glitter. It's subtle but fun. The colors are totally up my alley.

I've since lost my receipt but I want to say I only paid $2.99 for this bottle.  Not even three dollars.  Winner.

Jordana [Website | Facebook | Twitter] can be found in various drug stores and supermarkets for around $2.99 a bottle.

China Glaze Texture Collection

So last year at Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas, I was told I could NOT talk about Texture - the textured polish that China Glaze came out with. We totally thought we were in the clear until I realized that one of my photos I published had the world "Texture" in the photo on the bottom of the shelf.

Yeah.

People online jumped on it quick and I felt like I was going to be blacklisted for life.  LIFE YO.  But all was good, I replaced the image on the fly and the world kept turning.

Now, not only can I talk about them but I also own them all (because I have to own them all!).  Please enjoy the following release:

GETTING DOWN TO THE NITTY GRITTY

China Glaze® Introduces Texture: the Newest Technology in Nail Lacquer

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. 

In The Rough: light lime green with textured grit

Unrefined: bright pink with textured grit

Itty, Bitty & Gritty: melon with textured grit

Bump & Grind: hot pinkish-red with textured grit

Of Coarse!: bright cobalt-blue with textured grit

Toe-tally Textured: tangerine-orange with textured grit

The China Glaze® Texture collection will be available in May 2013 at fine salons and beauty supply stores nationwide. 

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, please visit www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze on Facebook (@ChinaGlaze), Twitter (@ChinaGlazeOfficial) and Pinterest (pinterest.com/chinaglaze).

China Glaze® is a division of American International Industries.

About American International Industries

For 42 years, AII has been the leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of innovative, quality beauty and skin care products for men and women.  Our product lines include Andrea, Ardell, Body Drench, Bye Bye Blemish, Checi, China Glaze, Clean + Easy, Clubman/Pinaud, Duo, European Secrets, EzFlow, Fright Night, Gena, GiGi, Gypsy Lash, IBD, It’s So Easy, Jeris-Lustray, LASH BeLONG, Nail Tek, No Tweeze/Micro Tweeze, 'N Rage, Poshe, Prolinc, RAW, Seche, SuperNail, Surgi-Care, Waterworks, Winning Nails, Woltra, Woody’s, and Youthair. For more information, visit our website: www.aiibeauty.com. 

Cult Nails Tempest

Press Sample

I don't know if I can tell you enough how much I love Cult Nails polishes.  I literally own all the ones you can buy and I continue to buy their new collections because they really have a product I want to stand behind. Especially THIS.  This is my Holy Grail. This is my staple! I actually own a backup (and I don't own backups).  This is the ONE COAT white creme named Tempest.

One coat?  Yes, ONE coat.  Uno.

So I started with a base of Cult Nails Get It On, and then one coat of polish, followed by Cult Nails Wicked Fast.  This polish is a "self-leveling" lacquer which means it's a little thick but it settles into an opaque coat on the nail. Do not thin the polish, just wipe more off your brush.  With my Wicked Fast, I'm dry to the touch in less than 5 minutes.

Just one coat!

If I haven't persuaded you enough, how about this?  Starting in June 2013, ALL domestic orders no matter how big or small, includes FREE shipping.  But wait, there's more!

Yesterday, the Cult Nails Facebook Page reached 20,000 fans, so they are offering a discount until June 9th (Sunday). $15 off an order of $50 and $30 off an order of $100. For the International fans, you will get free shipping over $75! How awesome is all that? I'm thinking I may need more Tempest.

Originally this was a press sample bottle but I had purchased a bottle before I knew I was getting a press sample, and I will definitely be buying again!

Cult Nails [Website | Facebook | Twitter | Blog | Instagram: CultNails] is available in their shop for $12 a bottle.

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

Deborah Lippmann The Mermaids

Last month Deborah Lippmann launched her Summer collection - The Mermaids which seriously look awesome. That purple will be coming home with me.

INTRODUCING THE MERMAIDS – SUMMER 2013 COLLECTION

Summer Fantasy: Magical Mermaid Hues Inspired by Mermaid’s Dream

Make a splash this summer with The Mermaids from Deborah Lippmann. Enter the summer fantasy of mermaid-inspired hues, inspired by the fan-favorite Mermaid’s Dream that took us by storm last year.

Set your sights on a seaside cerulean with Mermaid’s Eyes or a tangerine twinkle with Million Dollar Mermaid. Get flirty with a lavender luster, Do the Mermaid or a bubbling blush, Mermaid’s Kiss. Immerse yourself in summer mermaid fantasy by adding Mermaid’s Dream and painting each nail a different mermaid shade.

Deborah elaborated on her inspiration for the collection stating, “I created these shades by listening to what customers wanted – more Mermaid’s Dream. I took the beautiful glittered shimmer to another level by creating a whole family of shades reminiscent of the cult classic. Discover the same gorgeous glittering shine in any of The Mermaids.”

Suggested Retail Price: $19 each, launching May 2013

Deborah Lippmann products are available at www.deborahlippmann.com, Barneys New York, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom

Deborah Lippmann Romantic Rapture

I didn't even realize Deborah Lippmann had a line of lipsticks! It only makes sense that she would expand her line of beauty but I just wasn't aware. While these launched in the spring, you can still find them out.

INTRODUCING SPRING 2013 COLOR COLLECTION: ROMANTIC RAPTURE

Revel in the breath-taking rhapsody of Spring 2013! Introducing two brand new lipsticks and three new nail lacquers, the Deborah Lippmann Spring 2013 Color Collection offers a variety of bold and subtle hues that are romantically feminine.

Expanding her lipstick collection, Deborah Lippmann is launching two bright shades that give the collection a sexy punch. The formula is a unique hybrid, offering the rich, creamy texture of a lipstick and the sheer, high-shine finish of a lip gloss. She Bangs is a ravishing red that makes a bold lip statement. Call Me Maybe is a sheer cheeky coral that will be as popular as the song it was named after. They are universal yet vibrant and playful shades that are the perfect complement to any spring wardrobe. “These are two very wearable lip colors that are fun, happy and will make you look and feel beautiful,” says Deborah. “Just apply and go – if you don’t have time for anything else. A great lip shade will make you look put together and sophisticated.” she adds.

The collection also introduces Moon Rendezvous, a faded slate blue shimmer, Careless Whisper, a scintillating nude shimmer and Groove Is In The Heart, a flamingo pink crème. Deborah’s nail lacquers never cease to impress with modern, sophisticated and easily wearable hues for all ages.

Suggested Retail Price: $17 each, available at www.deborahlippmann.com, Barneys New York, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom

Suggested Retail Price: $22 each, available at www.deborahlippmann.com

Deborah Lippmann Staccato Spring 2013

Yes, I'm a little out of season, but you may not have seen these Deborah Lippmann polishes that came out in Spring 2013.  Please enjoy the following press release.

STACCATO – Simply Delicious!

A New Innovative Formula for Spring 2013

Deborah Lippmann takes glitter to another level once again with an unexpected juxtaposition, combining black glitter with traditional soft pastel hues. Staccato is a trend-in-the-making with an innovative finish available in three deliciously energizing shades reminiscent of your favorite cotton candy, oreo and mint chocolate chip ice-creams!

The collection introduces I’m Not Edible, a panicked pink staccato, Polka Dots And Moonbeams, a sprightly black and white staccato and Rockin’ Robin, a mint mayhem staccato. These shades offer the perfect balance of femininity with a rich crème base and a jazzed-up edginess with the speckled black glitter.

“When creating this formula, I was thinking of ways to make black glitter wearable. I like how the glitter pops with a crème base, and I love that we took very wearable spring shades and gave them more pizzazz – even a bit of an edge,” said Deborah.

Suggested Retail Price: $19 each, launching April 2013

Deborah Lippmann products are available at www.deborahlippmann.com, Barneys New York, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom

ORLY Mash Up Collection

What do you think of the new ORLY logo? I hate not having my bottles the same but I'll get over it because I HAD to have Sparkling Garbage.

Take risks. Rock opposites. Start a riot with envy-inciting style. Now is the time to blur the line between energetic and outrageous — with Mash Up, the Summer 2013 collection from ORLY. Turn up the heat to the extreme, with hyper-brights and high-attitude hues that work the weird and wonderful with wild abandon.

The six lacquers in the Mash Up Collection include:

Choreographed Chaos: Bubblegum pink chrome

Harmonius Mess: Lavender crème 

Mayhem Mentality: Vibrant orange crème

Sparkling Garbage: Saturated green with holographic glitter

Pretty-Ugly: Teal chrome

Beautiful Disaster: Magenta chrome

All ORLY Nail Lacquers including the Mash Up Collection are not formulated with DBP, Toluene and all traces of Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde Resin.

The Mash Up Collection will be available starting May 2013 for $8.50 each. ORLY Nail Lacquers and Treatment products are available at orlybeauty.com, Sally Beauty, Ulta and other purveyors of beauty throughout the U.S. and in over 100 countries worldwide. 

Barielle June Sweepstakes

Barielle hasn't been featured much on PolishGalore only because it's hard for me to find their products locally. However, they have been launching new collections each month and lately, given their fans awesome opportunities to win their products.

Starting June 10th until June 30th, Barielle will be holding a sweepstakes on their Facebook Page with 11 total winners. From what I understand, it will be open to US residents, age 13 and up.

Ten (10) winners will receive a Barielle kit (total value $97.00) that includes

• Two of the Summer Collection 5 Packs (Brilliant Colors and Summer Brights) - $50.00
• One Nail Rebuilding Protein Base Coat - $17.50
• One No Chip Speed Dry Top Coat - $12.50
• One Nail Strengthener Cream - $17.00

One (1) Grand Prize winner will receive a Barielle Kit and a DKNY Blue Leather Handbag, RSP $175.00

It's great to see a brand giving back to their fans. Be sure to jot down a note to join the sweepstakes starting on June 10th!

*PolishGalore is not affiliate with the above mentioned sweepstakes.