ALU NYFW NOTD Challenge – FW 2010 Day 2
Day 2 of my NYFW experience started relatively late (noon). Knowing my usual travel patterns, I purposely left Saturday morning free so I could sleep in and catch up on the rest I missed while packing for NYC.
Since I had time for a full manicure (no matte polish needed today), I opted for NARS Purple Rain from the Spring collection that is inspired by Catherine Deneuve’s role as Lucille in La Chamade. You know how I love a purple and I have to say this is one of the best colors NARS has put out in a while.
When I first saw the promo pic I thought there was no way this polish could live up to it. We all know the story, vibrant under flash, almost black everywhere else. I’m happy to say that Purple Rain surpassed my expectations. Is it the blue-based purple we were teased with on their site? No, it’s more of a red-grape but the metallic shimmer really gives it something special. Literally everyone who looked at my nails that day asked about the polish and when I say everyone I mean other brands too.
FYI, being in NYC is so outside my normal swatching element that it’s throwing me off my game in terms of photography so know that this pic was taken in my hotel bathroom meaning it’s not 100% accurate.
NARS Purple Rain retails for $16/ea and is currently out of stock on the NARS website but I found it online at Bloomingdales.com and Sephora.com. You can also check with your local NARS counters and Sephora stores.
What’s on your nails today? Have you checked out Purple Rain yet? Is purple still in fashion or totally out?
Disclosure: A product sample was furnished to me by NARS. For more information view my Disclosure Policy.
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?
ALU at New York Fashion Week F/W 2010
It’s that time again Fanatics. New York Fashion Week has kicked into high gear and I am here in NYC once again to bring you the nail scoop as it happens. I’m kicking things off tonight at the Charlotte Ronson show where Cleveland based manicurist Julie Kandalec (from Jennifer & Co. in Mentor) will be keying the show using China Glaze colors. I can’t wait to see what they’ve come up with!
NYFW officially started two days ago and unfortunately I was still in the Cleveburg while some hot nail fashions rocked the runway. butter London, CND and Dashing Diva all put out some stellar looks over the past couple days and I’ve got a quick recap on what we’ve missed after the jump! |
Orly Foil FX Collection Swatches & Review
Thanks to the popularity of the Minx chrome finish appliques, nail polish brands are jumping to give us a “Minx-like” effect. Let’s face it, Minx are super cool but expensive. They’re best for special occasions not everyday wear. Enter Orly’s latest collection Foil FX, a line of three high shine metallic polishes.
While we know that no polish can truly achieve a mirror-like finish, the Foil FX make a valiant effort. With a silver, gold and bronze-y rose tone, there’s a color to compliment all skin tones. Check them out after the jump! |
NYC Minx Fans – A Deal For You
Thanks to Fanatic Nicole, I have a fab offer to share with you. Lifebooker, the online resource for all your health and beauty appointment needs, has an offshoot site Lifebooker Loot that is a lot like Groupon. They offer exclusive deals for a short period of time on beauty and health services.
Today’s Lifebooker Loot is for a Minx Manicure at Vada Spa in the West Village for only $28 (including tax). The deal ends February 10th at Midnight EST so if you’ve been dying to try Minx, here’s your chance.
ps. Boo to whoever stole my Minx pic and Katy Perry’s to promote the deal!
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