Fekkai Celebrity Stylist Renato Campora Created An Iconic 1940’s Look for Katy Petty at the Video Music Awards in LA It seems like we always feature Katy for the awards, but that’s because she’s always got a look worth talking about! This time around, Fekkai’s Celebrity...

Adele chose a look very similar to Shellac Cocoa in the hottest shape right now. Stunning. I did a similar look a few months back for the Royal Wedding and it is one of my absolute favorite to wear. This was the second version I brought down to almonds (shorter versions). Simple, elegant,...

Well there’s no hiding this one. Bey-Bey showed up at the awards with baby! She looks stunning as usual. Nails by Tom Bachik. Tom shared he’s using a new color called “The G” from his Artistic’s Colour Gloss upcoming Holiday...

Hi Everyone, I know you’ve been patiently waiting for Shellac swatches and I want to say Thank You.  I have been swamped at work but started them thanks to a little help from friends (Hi Ingrid!).  Look for back on this post in the next few days.  In the meantime, here is a bit of a...

Jason Wu’s show was such an interesting number.  The classic clothing with a bit of a Black Swan theme going had gilded hair, lids, heels and nails.  And although this was for fall, the gorgeous black on white numbers have been appearing on starlets like Reese Witherspoon all...

Can’t remember what the designers wanted you to wear for this fall? I know, February was another lifetime ago. Never fear, here’s the recap: Carolina Herrera was completely lush and elegant. Velvets, jewel tones, thin belts, gloves, unique treatment/seams – damn it was...

Material Girl, Madonna’s clothing line launched with/for daughter Lourdes Leon, is branching out into beauty.  Among the offerings is a lineup of nail polish reminiscent of the old style Butter London bottles.  Lourdes is said to love the bright but sheer sparkles that keep the polish...

Ooooh, so I’m working on August nails (green for peridot, Leos!) and I decided to stop and share this cost-saving art trick with you. It involves lots and lots of cellophane – after Christmas sales you know. Use as shown or with a puncher to create shapes. Try to keep edges...

Oh it’s love alright Tennis star Rafael “I’m too sexy for my shirt” Nadal is glamming up his gams for next week’s super secret and sexy ad campaign for Armani jean. Macy*s Herald Square in New York City claims dibs on a 20-foot tall billboard,...

Give us your old, weary powder and we’ll give you $10 off on a trade-in for CND’s Retention+ Newcrylics TOMORROW 8/8/2011 – SalonCentric Locations   Join me tomorrow to be the first to pre-order CND’s Fall 2011 Shellac colors AND get the dibs on the Newcrylics...

I’m thrilled to be offering a Groupon for my new location in Shorewood! I’ve already had so many calls from those in the neighborhood excited to find Shellac in their midst. If you haven’t taken advantage of the offer yet, here is what is in store: Option 1: Shellac Spa...

Licensed Nail Pros – find out more about Shellac and Newcrylics Retention+ this Monday, August 8 at SalonCentric.  I’ll share the many ways Shellac can benefit you and your clients, and how it is more than just a polish.  10am – 2pm.  New colors coming out soon –...

This is partially in response to Pearl’s questions from this post on Romantique Shellac The sheer nail option video is finally up. I get a lot of questions about sheer/semi-sheer nail color and this video shows you the difference between top sheers. It is also to display the white nail...