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Golden Globes 2015 – Negative Space Nails Inspired by Kate Hudson in Versace

Golden Globes 2015 Nail Art - Kate Hudson in Versace via @alllacqueredup

Golden Globes 2015 Nail Art – Kate Hudson in Versace

The Golden Globes is always my favorite award show of the season. The combination of television and film stars with free flowing booze usually results in a very fun night. Last night’s show fell a little flat but the red carpet was full of excitement. From Kiera Knightly’s gown that made me question what is going on at Chanel to Julieanne Moore’s liquid metallic ombre (with feathers!) it was a feast for the fashion eye.

While metallics were clearly a trend, what I really loved is a look that’s also big in nails, cutouts or negative space. Rosamund Pike, Emily Blunt and Jane Fonda all worked the trend but it was Kate Hudson that caused me to gasp in this white and silver Versace design. It’s nail art as fashion and the inspiration for my Golden Globes Negative Space Nails.
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The Best Glitter Top Coats for Holiday 2014

Top Best Glitter Nail Polish for Holiday 2014 via @alllacqueredup

Best Glitter Nail Polish for Holiday 2014

When it comes to holiday manicures, there is no easier way to transition your nails from day to night than adding a glittery top coat. Nail art is fun, if you have the time, but considering how crazy this season is, time is never on our side.

Take this past Saturday, for instance. I had the best intentions of creating a fun look for my friend’s wedding. The reality… I was shopping all day and by the time I got home, the best I could do was throw a gold glitter over my navy mani. Done and done!

With all the unique combinations of glitter colors and sizes being thrown our way, the options for sprucing up your nail look are limitless. Today, I have my Top 10 Glitter Top Coats to take your mani from “fine” to “fab.”
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Season of Giving Giveaways – Morgan Taylor Holiday Gift Sets

By on December 12, 2014
in Giveaway, Morgan Taylor with 97 Comments
ALU Giveaways 2014 - Morgan Taylor Holiday 2014 via @alllacqueredup

ALU Season of Giving Giveaways – Day 1

For another year, I am saying, “THANK YOU,” to all you lovely, amazing readers with my Season of Giving Giveaways. YOU are the reason I continue to share my love of polish. YOU inspire me, support me and make it possible for ALU to continue to exist and this is my small way of showing appreciation.

Let’s kick this party off with gift sets from one of my fave new brands, Morgan Taylor. Winner will receive Two Home for the Holidays gift sets, as seen in my Morgan Taylor Holiday review.

All giveaways will be open for 48 hours. This giveaway is for US residents only.

If you can’t view the widget, CLICK HERE to enter.

ALU Season of Giving Giveaway – Morgan Taylor Holiday

Good luck!

Disclosure: Product samples were provided by reps for Morgan Taylor. No compensation was received for this giveaway. For more info view my Disclosure Policy

Morgan Taylor Holiday 2014 – Home for the Holidays

Morgan Taylor Holiday 2014 via @alllacqueredup

Morgan Taylor Holiday 2014

The more I use Morgan Taylor polishes, the more I become a fangirl. They are definitely one of my favorite new brands to emerge in the past couple years. And the Morgan Taylor Holiday 2014 collection, Home for the Holidays, only cements that feeling. I received four of the six shades to share with you so check them out below!
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Top 10 Tuesday – Best Nail Polish Brushes

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Top 10 Nail Polish Brushes

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As important as it is for a nail polish to have a great formula (smooth, pigmented, streak-free), it means nothing if the brush you use to apply it isn’t up to par. The two definitely go hand in hand, which is why, when the Top 10 Tuesday crew decided to focus on brushes, I opted to hone in on my favorite nail polish brushes.
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