We’re all biting our nails for the new Nail Files show featuring Katie Cazorla on TV Guide! If you are in New York today, fix that habit with a free manicure at the Nail Files mobile spa at Columbus Circle (58th & 8th), 12-8pm! Oh, and I want pics.
NEW! The header tab at top of the page contains swatches
Not sure if a combo is a do or do not? I’ve layered and swatched all 24 colors of Shellac to make visualization a breeze.
Looking for options? CND’s Shellac can be layered to create a near infinite number of color combinations, just like the Colours & Effects line. I’ll be posting them in color order, starting with the glitter mix, Mother of Pearl. Notice that this bottle contains much more glitter than the original swatch I did on first release. Although I often custom mix, I really like this concentrated glitter effect.
Keep checking back for updates. It’s taking a while to sort and crop but I hope you’ll find it worth the wait 
Mother of Pearl over Rock Royalty
Mother of Pearl over Iced Coral
Mother of Pearl over Iced Cappucino
Mother of Pearl over Fedora
Mother of Pearl over Black Pool
Mother of Pearl over Cream Puff
Mother of Pearl over Strawberry Smoothie
Mother of Pearl over Rose Bud
Mother of Pearl over Gotcha
Mother of Pearl over Hot Pop Pink
Mother of Pearl over Tutti Frutti
Mother of Pearl over Hot Chilis
Mother of Pearl over Tropix
Mother of Pearl over Hollywood
Mother of Pearl over Wildfire
Mother of Pearl over Red Baroness
Mother of Pearl over Decadence
Mother of Pearl over Cocoa
Wisconsinite-turned-Floridian Jeanne Bice of the Quacker Factory has died. Last month it was disclosed she had cancer. She laughed all the way to the bank by building a $50M company out of those crazy holiday sweaters that became a year round favorite to followers. She was as famous for her easy conversation as she was for rocking a colorful, signature headband.
Bice welcoming Isaac Mizrahi to the QVC family
She often talked about not achieving her dreams until later in life (60) but it was a celebration of reaching, not all of the lost years. No word on what will happen to the line that keeps QVC quite happy.
She started wearing the headbands as a way for people to remember her other than “the fat one” (as she put it). It worked. She remarked that when she moved to Florida, it served dual purpose in keeping her hair out of the way with the humidity.
July 20, 1939-June 10, 2011
A Life of Love
Jeanne Bice loved life. From her childhood in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin-taking care of her baby brother Dick, all through her married years to her adoring Butch in Ripon, Wisconsin, raising her beloved Tim and Lee, Jeanne was surrounded by love. Everyone loved to be at Jeanne’s house. That’s where the party was-everyday.
In the Rubber Duck Principle, Jeanne wrote this about Angels:
‘Sometimes we feel that we are all alone, as life brings us challenges to overcome and hardships to bear. But when we least expect it, help can appear. It may be a kind word from a stranger or a phone call at just the right time, and suddenly we are surrounded by the loving grace of God. Miracles happen everyday because angels are everywhere.’
Today, June 10, 2011, Jeanne joined the Angels who will make miracles happen forever.
God Bless Jeanne Bice. May she rest in Peace.
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Wearing my headband in tribute: 
CND has a pretty fabulous line of lacquers called Colours & Effects. Quick to dry (these are the same nail polishes used at Fashion Week) the colors are strong. The best part about this system is the ease it gives the nail artist.
PRIMARIES
Bicycle Yellow
Relay Red
Anchor Blue
Did you know that color is proprietary? When mixing paints or polishes, companies have their Pantone combinations registered. Now, take that same combo and move it a digit or two. Voila! Legally, you have a new color. This is why there are so many near dupes/repeats on the market.
SECONDARIES
Electric Orange
Green Scene
CND’s Colours & Effects creates a new game by providing 50 creme shades (Colours) and 15 accents (Effects) of shimmer, pearl and sparkle that can be paired to create nearly 900 colors. The only extra sets to come out are special partnerships, like the Jason Wu collection, or one hot trend per season. The Limited Editions are made as must-haves.
CHROMES
Gold Chrome
Copper Chrome
Silver Chrome
I’ve swatched the first main categories of Primaries, Secondaries and Chromes. If you haven’t tried this brand out you don’t know what you are missing! Check back for the complete swatch set of 50 cremes and 15 effects.
CND came up with a number of interesting activities for conference attendees, including this early afternoon flash mob on Sunday. Sold out training sessions and solid gold dancers!
