Lady Bug Nail Polish Holder

Have you heard about the Lady Bug Nail Polish Holder yet?  It's a high-strength, durable plastic half-circle holder that has rubber grips on the bottom to angle the holder so you can keep your hands free when polishing.

Now, I normally don't need to worry about holding my nail polish until I get to about half a bottle.  Then I'm constantly having to tilt the bottle to get to the awesome nectar inside.  


Here is the top of the holder:

You can see there is a foam insert that is diamond shaped.  This helps you fit a variety of nail polish bottles with relative ease.

It holds smaller bottles like CND without any issue.

Square bottles like Dr.'s REMEDY work well too.

The only bottle in my stash that didn't fit was deborah lippmann.  The large square was just too wide for the pre-cut foam, and while I could somewhat wedge it in there, I was worried about tearing the foam.

Here's an "action shot" of my CND Air Dry properly tiled in the bottom.


The one feature that I wish this had was some kind of weight to help keep the holder in place.  While the rubber grips keep it tilted, more than once, I accidentally knocked the holder from the slanted position (above) to the middle rubber grip, so that the nail polish bottle was standing upright.  It didn't topple over or anything.


Currently, I'm holding nail art sticks in my holder as I'm working on a super secret project, and I have been using it when doing a full manicure and need to get to the last 2/3rds of my bottle.


You can purchase the Lady Bug Nail Polish Holder at Amazon for $7.95.  They are looking to be more widely available in the coming year - so ask your favorite salon about it!  ;]  You can follow Lady Bug Nail Polish Holder 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.

Mattése Elite Amour De Ma Vie

From the Mattése Elite Mon Amour collection, today I have Amour De Ma Vie, a sparkling rainbow glitter in a dark base.  We've had tons of "Happy Birthday" dupes but this is on the darker end of that.  Unlike deborah lippmann's "Forget You" (which one day I will wear, since I do own it), this is more of a microglitter that gets a bit swallowed by its dark base.  I used a base of Poshe, 2 coats and topped with CND Air Dry.

Sadly here in the sun you see more of the rainbow glitter in the bottle than on the nail.  The nail shows more of a red and silver glitter in a dark grey base...  It's an interesting color for sure.  Also this is a thirsty glitter that does dry bumpy, so either lots of top coat OR Lynnderella Glitter Tamer (if you're able to find it).

Here in the indirect sun, you can really see how bumpy it is - should have used Glitter Tamer.

Here in the shade you can see some of the blue glitter come alive.  Yay blue glitter!  

And finally indoors with the flash...  This polish hates my camera and won't focus.  Grr.


Overall, interesting but too dark for me for spring.

Mattése Elite Carnaval Nail Polish retails for $5.99 and is available for purchase exclusively at Ricky’s NYC store locations and at www.RickysNYC.com

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

Mattése Elite Mon Amour Nail Polish Collection

GLITTER.  Oh you are my favorite.  Please enjoy the following from Mattése Elite!  (All images courtesy of d2 publicity.)

Tender is the Night

Love Your Nails with Mattése Elite’s Mon Amour

Sparkle and shine in Mattése Elite’s newest nail polish collection, appropriately named Mon Amour.  Inspired by the romance of Paris, this collection is ll full of high-impact glistening glitter, sure to attract the attention of that special someone.


Available in 6 glamorous shades

Je T'Adore

a silky pink nude

Je T'Aime

an iridescent molten gold glitter

Mon Amour

a feminine rosy pink glitter

Amour De Ma Vie

a sparkling rainbow glitter with a dark base

Embrasse Moi

a vibrant fuchsia glitter

Baise Moi

a wild cacophony of large rainbow glitter

Mattése Elite Me Amour Nail Polish retails for $5.99 and is available for purchase exclusively at Ricky’s NYC store locations and at www.RickysNYC.com.

Mattése Elite Passistas

I have another hot neon from the Carnaval Collection - Passistas - a neon purple.  I used a base of Poshe and 3 coats of polish.  Just like Desfiles de Samba, I didn't use a top coat and this polish did not dry matte like most neons.

Check out this hotness.  Now in case you're wondering, this is not like Color Club Mrs. Robinson or China Glaze Purple Panic... no, this is more pink than purple.  Anywho.

I know this looks more purple than pink.  Deal with it.  The shade does funny things.  Also, look how squishy this looks!  Love!  Okay, so I'm going to call this purple... but it's more pink than purple normally.

Finally indoors with the flash and I'm sorry... my eyes hurt too.  Merp.

Mattése Elite Carnaval Nail Polish retails for $5.99 and is available for purchase exclusively at Ricky’s NYC store locations and at www.RickysNYC.com

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 at Donna Karan

More deborah lippmann Fashion Week news!  All images courtesy of TLCommunications.

Backstage at Donna Karan Fall 2012

Donna Karan maintained a feminine and womanly aesthetic this season, but wanted to add a bit of a twist to the nail look. Deborah Lippmann took a modern approach to a classic look, incorporating the perfect amount of color and playfulness into the nail. Fashion, a not‐so‐typical‐taupe, was on the nails with Single Ladies, a flirtatious red, on the tip.

$16 each, available at www.deborahlippmann.com

Twitter Handle: @DeborahLippmann

a-england Lady of the Lake

My other beauty from a-england is Lady of the Lake, also from the Mythicals collection.  This is a purple holographic polish.  I used a base coat of Poshe, 2 coats of polish and no top coat.

I originally thought that this would be like China Glaze LOL, but it's a darker purple with a less of a lineral pull to it.  I still am in love. MOAR PICTURES.

Nom nom.  It's a pretty little girl... erm lady.

As always, the shade kills the holographic and makes it look like a shimmer.  Boo.

Finally the indoors with the flash - a scattered holo, but I do love it.  Great stuff a-england... great.


Lady of the Lake (UK£ 9.00) is available from a-england [Website] [Facebook] [Twitter], and for those in the US, there are 2 e-tailers.  I purchased my bottle from OverallBeauty for $12 and she has this listed as on back-order.  Llarowe is the other US e-tailer and she also sells it for $12 and apparently has almost 35 available still.

Sephora by OPI - Betsey Johnson

This came to me late last month and I'm super excited to see it!  I love Betsey Johnson's style so I'm happy to see her come out with some nail polish!  All images courtesy of Sephora by OPI.

BETSEY JOHNSON LAUNCHES NAIL COLLECTION FOR SEPHORA BY OPI

The outrageous (and fabulous!) Betsey Johnson designs the ultimate accessory for spring, a striking nail collection for Sephora by OPI. Available this March, the Sephora by OPI Betsey Johnson Collection reflects the personal style obsessions that are oh - so Betsey, including the first ever Sephora by OPI scented nail polish in this season’s must have neon pink polish infused with Too Too, Betsey’s newest fragrance.


The Spring 2012 Sephora by OPI Betsey Johnson Collection consists of seven full sized chip resistant nail polish shades, a six piece mini nail polish set, long lasting trend tips and flashy nail designs. “I am Too Too excited for my first nail collection with Sephora by OPI! The collection is just how I like it – loud, outrageous, pretty, pinky, and kickass rock and roll,“ says Betsey.




Polish shades include ($9.50 each):

It’s My Pink!

hot pink and scented with Betsey’s Too Too Fragrance

XOX Betsey

sandy nude

Pushing Your Luck

red

Sparkling Personality

multi color silver glitter

Cartwheels on the Catwalk

sea green

Alley Cat

fuschia

Forever Wild

black grape

Betsey’s tip for applying polish: “Mix it up- pair it to what you’re wearing or change it to your mood- there is a color for everyone!”

Mini polish set includes ($24.50):
Son of a Gun – metallic charcoal (mini kit exclusive)
Yellow My Name is Betsey – yellow (mini kit exclusive)
Too Too Turq – turquoise (mini kit exclusive)
Pushing Your Luck - red
XOX Betsey – sandy nude
Alley Cat – fuschia


Trend tips designs include ($12):
Skull
Cheetah
Lips


Nail designs include Betsey’s iconic Cherries, Lightning Bolts and Bow patterns ($5)


The Sephora by OPI Betsey Johnson Collection will be available in March 2012 exclusively at Sephora stores, by calling 1-877-SEPHORA or by logging on to Sephora.com via computer or smartphone.

China Glaze Prismatic Chroma Glitters

I know I'm totally breaking my "one press release a day" rule but for China Glaze glitters, the rule was made to be broken.  Back at Cosmoprof 2011, a China Glaze girl came up and mentioned that there would be "holographic like" polish in 2012.  Many of us thought they meant Eye Candy (glitters) but nope, she was talking about this.  Please note that this appear to be retailing for $1 more than normal price.

Now, enjoy!  (All images courtesy of China Glaze & left LARGE so if you click on them, you should be able to see in larger detail.)

Los Angeles, CA - (March 2012): Array your nails in a myriad of color this spring 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 MSRP.  The collection will be available in a 3-D 12-piece counter display and as open stock colors. 

About American International Industries

For nearly 40 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 Ardell, Andrea, Body Drench, Bye Bye Blemish, Checi, China Glaze, Clean + Easy, Clubman/Pinaud, Duo, European Secrets, EzFlow, Fright Night, Gena, GiGi, Gypsy Lash, IBD, Jeris-Lustray, No Tweeze/Micro Tweeze, 'N Rage, Prolinc, RAW, Seche, SuperNail, Surgi-Care, Waterworks, Winning Nails, Woltra, Woody’s, and Youthair. For more information, visit our website: www.aiibeauty.com. 

CND London Daily Nail 2.22.12 - Beige Shellac at Ashish

Shellac time!  I cannot wait to get a Shellac pedicure one day - yes I know that toe nail polish normally lasts longer than hands anyway but one thing I hate is having to worry about my shoes during a pedicure!  No need with Shellac!  Put your socks back on and go!  Please enjoy the following (all images courtesy of CND!).

CND London Daily Nail 2.22.12

Beige Shellac Nails at Ashish

February 22, 2012 - CND Shellac Power Polish revolutionized the nail industry when it was first launched in May 2010 - now Shellac makes its debut at London Fashion Week! Check out this nail look created by CND for Ashish:


At Ashish, Marian Newman for CND designed beautiful beige manicures using CND Shellac in Cocoa and Romantique layered for the perfect all-flattering nude. Nail guru Marian Newman went on to say, "Although Shellac would be amazing for Fashion Week shows with its instant dry-time, there isn't time to remove Shellac from all the models before they rush off to their next show. For premade tips however, it is perfect! The pinkie finger and ring finger were pierced with painted 'hippy' charms in black, flouro green and pink that I created and sprayed by hand. These were also echoed in the amazing head pieces that some of the girls wore."

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