Nail News, Links and More

Nail News
There have been many mentions on All Lacquered Up, message boards, other beauty blogs, etc. regarding the toxic chemicals in nail polish and the companies that are making nontoxic polish. OPI has decided to join that lineup. There have been many articles regarding this change. Here are a couple you should check out. Feminist Daily Newswire, Edge New York, WJAC Channel 6 and the San Diego Tribune.

A bright and talented 17 year old invented a spill-proof nail polish pen, called The Scribbler, and won $10,000 towards her new business.

Nail Links
About.com lists the 5 Fingernail Faux Pas. With my crazy nail looks, I totally expected to be a sinner in some way but I can honestly say that none of the five apply to me.

All About The Pretty gives her tips and tricks for getting your feet sandal ready.

Kiss And Makeup chats about the already hard-to-find, not available in the U.S., totally drool worthy Chanel Holographic Platinum Duo.

Bit By The Beauty Bug revisits the World’s Most Expensive Polish and wonders what would compel someone to shell out $250 for some lacquer.

ThisNext reviews nontoxic Honeybee Gardens Peel Off Polish. Great for the kiddos.

Beauty By Nadine compares some popular fast drying polishes.

And More
Glamour magazine contributing editor, Andrea Pomerantz Lustig, recently interviewed famed gossip blogger Perez Hilton for the Glamour Beauty Insider. They dished on his fav beauty products, his ever changing hair and whether he’s a “Do or a Don’t.” After reading why he loves Lab Series Lip Balm, the balm junkie in me wants to run out and snag a tube. You have to check it out. If for no other reason, than to check out the wicked cool eye makeup he’s sporting. It’s seriously, a work of art.

The Daily Obsession is having a party…
“In celebration of our first anniversary, we’re doing a jam-packed giveaway for our readers – and thought that your readers (and you!)might be interested in it too! All they need to do is comment in the giveaway entry and one lucky winner will be picked at random. Readers have until Tuesday, Apr. 17 at midnight (PST). We’ve got fabulous goodies from Tocca, CoverGirl, Banana Republic, Essencia, Jurlique,Foot Petals, Azalea Online and more! More information can be found here: http://thedailyobsession.wordpress.com/2007/04/13/tdo-anniversary-giveaway/