China Glaze
Get The Look – Nina Dobrev in Seventeen Magazine
A few days ago Fanatic Ally contacted me asking about Nina Dobrev’s nails in the April edition of Seventeen Magazine. Since I’m not a subscriber (I’m a little beyond Seventeen’s demo) I haven’t seen the issue but I was able to find some pics online. Needless to say, I pleasantly surprised to see a cover girl sporting GREEN nails!
The reason for Ally’s email is that in the magazine, you can clearly see that Nina’s nails were covered with chunky, random glitter yet the magazine recommended OPI Bling Dynasty to get the look. Any of you who own Bling Dynasty know that it’s a shimmering, opaque micro-glitter. So how was Nina’s look achieved? Fortunately my pal Celebrity Manicurist Elle was the woman responsible for Nina’s nail look so I gave her a ring to get the scoop. Find out what she used after the jump! |
ALU NYFW NOTD Challenge – Day 1
Hi Fanatics! Have you missed me? I’ve been running around NYC like a crazy person, checking out the nail, beauty and hair looks at a bunch of fashion shows, visiting with some of my fave beauty bloggers and wandering around this beautiful city. Like last season, I was inspired by SeoulDiva Heather Park’s NYFW Makeup Challenge to continue my NOTD Challenge, changing my nail color each day that I’m here for Fashion Week.
Considering how many polishes I own, planning out and packing my polish for the week was a challenge in itself. More so than doing a daily polish change. In the end, I thought about the brands I would be seeing each day and brought a color from their range. Since my first show was Charlotte Ronson with China Glaze, I gave myself a middle-of-the-night manicure with China Glaze Flyin’ High before I flew out Friday morning.
Those of you who own Flyin’ High know that it gets attention. It’s not just because I’m “the nail polish girl” that people stopped to ask about the color. It’s because it’s such an eye-catching creamy shade of blue-green. Being that Pantone named Turquoise “The Color Of The Year” for 2010, I found Flyin High extremely appropriate for such a chic and edgy show.
China Glaze Flyin’ High is part of the Up & Away Collection for Spring and it can be purchased now online at your fave e-tailers. Look for the collection to hit Sally Beauty Supply in March.
What do you think Fanatics? Are you loving my choice or not a fan? What’s on your nails today?
Mannequin Hands with China Glaze Seashell
Mannequin Hands is a new series featuring ALU Fanatics showing off their “mannequin hands” shade. The one polish that best gives that elongated, flesh-toned look to their hands.
Gina from Prim and Polished is the subject of today’s mannequin hands. Gina is a MAC NW30 and she chose China Glaze Seashell. This is what she has to say about it:
“I think it’s a great Mannequin-esque color. Perfect for work. A touch more peachy than nude but flattering I think.”
Are any of you Gina’s hand twin? Have you tried China Glaze Seashell before? If you have Gina’s coloring, what polishes have you discovered for that perfect “mannequin hands” look?
China Glaze Up & Away Swatches, Review and Comparisons – Part 3
Here we go Fanatics. It’s time to round out the China Glaze Up & Away collection. This new lineup of pastels and brights for Spring 2010 includes a set of four pink/coral shades in a range of hues to satisfy the cool and warm toned Fanatics out there.
I think we all know by now that this range of colors isn’t necessarily my cup of tea. Give me something that will make people stop and stare and I’m all over it (hello Re-Fresh Mint!). However, I did end up shocking myself by becoming smitten with a couple of these beauties. Find out which ones curled my toes, after the jump! |
China Glaze Up & Away Swatches, Review and Comparisons – Part 2
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Sorry for the delay Fanatics! Mother Nature has not been playing nice. The lighting here in the Cleveburg has been atrocious so I’ve been waiting with bated breath to swatch the rest of this collection.
Though over the past few days, I’ve had plenty of time to stare at the polishes all lined up and they keep making me crave ice cream regardless of the freezing cold temperatures. It’s like looking in the Baskin Robbins case trying to decide between a soft, sweet sherbet or multi-colored scoop of Superman. Yum!! Today I have the blues, greens and cheese-stands-alone peach for you. Check out their deliciousness after the jump! |
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