Rihanna in CND Shellac – over enhancements!
January 25, 2012 – 8:07 pm | 3 Comments

Rihanna in US Magazine, pictured with CND VIP manicurist Flavia Pitton

While she’s been a fan of CND Shellac from the get go, US Magazine recently featured Rihanna in Milan getting a Shellac Black Pool …

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She’s Got the Look: Zooey Deschanel, Golden Globes and that CND Tuxedo Manicure
January 25, 2012 – 6:41 pm | One Comment

Zooey Deschanel’s excitement over her adorable tuxedo nails has spilled all over the internet.

Where did the design come from?  CND’s Ruffian fall 2011 show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, New York.

And this is why runway is done!

Ruffian’s collection, called “Tuxedo Park” was matched perfectly with CND’s version of a feminine tuxedo manicure.

Experiment with your own colors or get this runway look at home:

CND Colours & Effects

Use the following combination to achieve the blue/lavender base:

  • (1) coat Ice Blue Shimmer
  • (2) coats Lavender Pearl
  • (1) coat Air Dry Top Coat

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BlackJack

  • Hand paint black bow tie at tip
  • Hand paint black moon base at base
  • Handpaint 3 buttons down the vertical center of the nail

In total, the CND team polished 6080 layers, 760 moons and bow ties and 2280 buttons for the Ruffian show.  It was well worth it to see it again!

Congrats to the CND team that put it all together:

Paris Fashion Week – Air Chanel
January 24, 2012 – 9:21 pm | One Comment
Paris Fashion Week – Air Chanel

Lagerfeld formed a new mile high club with Paris Couture Week and Air Chanel
And this is why I love the shows overseas just a wee bit more – they tend to go ballistic with creativity.
Karl …

CND – 2012 Product Discontinuations
January 24, 2012 – 10:29 am | 5 Comments
CND – 2012 Product Discontinuations

Out with the old, In with the new

CND is phasing out nearly 70 items – now is the time to get them before they are gone.  But don’t be sad!  New and exciting ones are …

While You Were Waiting
January 19, 2012 – 12:51 pm | No Comment

We’ve got a few temp issues to resolve in terms of server space and what not, so the space is a little quiet.  To keep up on all the info, you can visit the Facebook …

She’s Got the Look: Golden Globes -Tina Fey goes for French Beauty
January 15, 2012 – 10:47 pm | 7 Comments
She’s Got the Look: Golden Globes -Tina Fey goes for French Beauty

Beauty line Votre Vu glammed up her royal bossypants for the awards

Celebrity Makeup Artist Gita Bass created Tina Fey’s stunning look for the 2012 Golden Globe Awards tonight, using Votre Vu makeup and skincare.
“We were …

Here she comes…Miss Wisconsin Laura Kaeppeler is crowned Miss America 2012
January 15, 2012 – 12:30 am | No Comment
Here she comes…Miss Wisconsin Laura Kaeppeler is crowned Miss America 2012

Maybe she’s born with it. Maybe it should have been waterproof?

Kenosha brings it home for Wisconsin as Laura Kaeppeler takes Miss America 2012.  Opera, law school, future politician.

United Nude: Pre-orders for SS 2012 Now
January 14, 2012 – 8:13 am | One Comment
United Nude: Pre-orders for SS 2012 Now

Glamtastic shoes from United Nude now ship worldwide AND they are taking pre-orders for the spring/summer 2012 collection. These are show stoppers wherever you wear them. When ordering, remember the shoes run a …

Runway vs Real Life: Jason Wu launches at Target Stores
January 12, 2012 – 1:44 am | 3 Comments
Runway vs Real Life: Jason Wu launches at Target Stores

Jason Wu succumbs to the masses and releases his own Target line. How does it stack up to the runway version?

(L) My backstage shots from Jason Wu fw 2011 | (R) Target lookbook for Jason …

Event, Chicago: Chanel SS 2012 Trunk Show Today, Newly Designed Space
January 11, 2012 – 7:56 am | 6 Comments
Event, Chicago: Chanel SS 2012 Trunk Show Today, Newly Designed Space

The Neiman Marcus redesigned Chanel shop on Magnificent Mile holds first trunk show for ss 2012 season

Today from 10am – 4pm, explore the new Chanel space inside Neiman Marcus and get first view of the …

Project Runway All Stars Kicks off January 5 on Lifetime
January 4, 2012 – 7:59 am | 9 Comments
Project Runway All Stars Kicks off January 5 on Lifetime

Second shot at stardom, contestants vie for winning collection to be sold in five Neiman Marcus locations and online at NeimanMarcus.com
Neiman Marcus Fashion Director Ken Downing as guest judge | Lifetime, Thursday January 5th at 8pm. Check local …

2012 Kickoff – Beauty Giveaway from Julep Maven
January 1, 2012 – 10:01 am | 52 Comments
2012 Kickoff – Beauty Giveaway from Julep Maven

A new year is 365 days of new opportunities, and I have something that can help you through that time. The beauty mavens over at Julep are offering an exclusive discount and giveaway for you!

Julep …