Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week – Next Week!
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CND Shellac – spring 2012 color swatches
February 3, 2012 – 1:24 am | 22 Comments
CND Shellac – spring 2012 color swatches

These Six new CND Shellac colors to hit shelves March 2012
Behold, the 6 new colors from CND Shellac: Dark Lava, Rubble, Cityscape, Silver Chrome, Silver VIP Status, Gold VIP Status These are all indoor swatches …

Chicago Exclusive: Neiman Marcus Estee Lauder Private Collection – Tuberose Gardenia
January 31, 2012 – 8:46 am | One Comment
Chicago Exclusive: Neiman Marcus Estee Lauder Private Collection – Tuberose Gardenia

Aerin Lauder’s new spin on Estee’s 1973 Private Collection

Chicago’s Neiman Marcus Estee Lauder GWP event continues now through February 5th, and I want to introduce you to a fabulous way to pick up that …

Kupa Ultra Sonic Cleanser
January 30, 2012 – 10:51 am | One Comment
Kupa Ultra Sonic Cleanser

Sanitation is important in the salon, and this Kupa offering provides an attractive unit to house your implements and bits while you work. The items can soak in the recommended time with the addition of …

She’s Got the Look: Lea Michele – SAG Awards
January 30, 2012 – 12:10 am | One Comment
She’s Got the Look: Lea Michele – SAG Awards

“I was so inspired by Lea and her Atelier Versace gown and wanted to give her a hairstyle that was soft, sexy, and touchable.” ~ Dove Celebrity Hair Stylist Mark Townsend

Lea Michele took the #1 …

Rachel Zoe ss 2012 – Nails by Zoya – New York Fashion Week
January 28, 2012 – 10:47 pm | 3 Comments
Rachel Zoe ss 2012 – Nails by Zoya – New York Fashion Week

What nude polish did Rachel Zoe’s pair with her ss 2012 launch during Fashion Week? Amanda by Zoya was the select shade. Watch Sunshine Outing apply this beautiful shade.

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 …

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 …

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 …

It’s a Snap! Sharing Nail Trends with Photos during a Service or Demos
December 13, 2011 – 11:47 pm | One Comment
It’s a Snap! Sharing Nail Trends with Photos during a Service or Demos

Using a digital photo frame is a great way to express your work to others.

I share looks and company product/history for clients with this adorable USB dressed up as a CND Shellac bottle.  It’s a …

Sneak Peek: Six New Spring 2012 CND Shellac Colors & Salon Certification Program
December 7, 2011 – 11:49 pm | 30 Comments
Sneak Peek: Six New Spring 2012 CND Shellac Colors & Salon Certification Program

2/2/12: The actual swatches are now up here: http://www.solessence.com/2012/02/03/cnd-shellac-spring-2012-color-swatches/
The six new colors for spring will be: Silver VIP Status (shimmer overlay), Gold VIP Status (shimmer overlay), Cityscape (creamy dove gray), Rubble (mushroom taupe), Dark Lava …