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Web Snob Wrap-up – 1-5-10

By on January 5, 2010
in Web Snob with 0 Comments

web-snob-1-5-10 Allie is Wired has the first pics of Kourtney Kardashian’s new baby.

Look for the right bag to start off the New Year at Bag Snob.

Start 2010 off right with these foods at Beauty Snob.

Coquette gets cozy in Mischa Lampert’s stylish knit hats.

eye4style shares her fashion resolutions for 2010.

Fashion Pulse Daily rekindles its love for T. J.Maxx - especially now since they have a runway section!

The Jet Set Girls pick the best eye shadow kit for creating a smoky eye.

Second City Style suggests Five Subtly Sexy Trends for Rihanna to wear for her Upcoming UAE Concert in Abu Dhabi.

Shopping and Info loves Rachel Zoe’s black fur coat.

Stylehive is thinking 2010 is the perfect time to try out a new beauty trend, and wants you to vote on the one you think will make it big in the new year!

The Beauty Stop shows how to get Keira Knightley’s sculpted cheekbones.

Stiletto Jungle is reconsidering “jeggings” after seeing Stephanie Pratt’s cute denim leggings.

butter LONDON Spring – Are You Ready For This Jelly?

By on January 4, 2010
in butter LONDON, Spring 2010 with 29 Comments
butter-london-Secret-Jelly-spring-2010 All you JELLY polish lovers have a reason to rejoice this Spring.  butter LONDON is launching a collection of three sheer but buildable jellies in a fruity array of hues.

According to butter LONDON Creative Director Nonie Creme, “The idea is juicy, sheer colour that looks and feels like slick, wet “lipgloss” for your nails.” Check out detailed preview images of Chuffed, Stroppy and Twee after the jump!

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Mannequin Hands with Essie Be Right Bag

By on January 4, 2010
in Mannequin Hands with 7 Comments

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.

Our first entry in the Mannequin Hands series comes courtesy of Candice who chose Essie Be Right Bag.  Candice is a MAC NW35/40 and this is what she has to say about the color,

“I’m not generally a fan of nudes, but in a pinch, when I don’t have time for a meticulous paint job, I’ll throw this on rather than go without.”

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Has anyone found their hand twin in Candice? Who else keeps a bottle of Essie Be Right Bag on hand as their go-to “nude”?

Don’t forget, you have until January 15th to share your Mannequin Hands with the group. CLICK HERE for more details.

All Lacquered Up’s 3rd Anniversary

By on January 4, 2010
in News with 45 Comments

3-year-anniversary Happy New Year Fanatics!!  I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and brought in the new year with a lot of fun and style.  I know I’m so excited to put 2009 behind me and move forward into 2010.  One thing worth celebrating… All Lacquered Up’s 3rd Anniversary!

Can you believe it’s been 3 years already?  I certainly can’t.  When I started this blog it was such a random thing.  I could never have dreamed what this would all turn into.  I was amazed to find out anyone was even reading it.

I seriously feel so blessed to have all of you come back, time and again, to hear what I have to say about polish and share my passion with me.  I’m thankful for the amazing opportunities ALU has brought me and the joy I get from being able to blog about what I love.  Thank you for coming on this journey with me and all your support.

So as I prepare to blow out the candles on my virtual cake, I’d like to make a polish wish for 2010.  Three years gets me three wishes, right?  Here is what I’d love to see…

1. Please for the love of all that is polish, someone make us an Emerald Green HOLO!!

2. Don’t let the green nail trend slow down anytime soon.  I’m in heaven and I don’t want to come down.  Thank you to all the brands that continue to amaze me with their greens.  What have you got to amaze us next??

3. China Glaze old buddy, old pal, old friend… can you find it in your hearts to give me what I’ve been asking for?  A black glass-flecked polish?  I know we’ve discussed this in the past and we’re all waiting with bated breath.

Now let’s hear your polish wishes for 2010.  What is desperately missing from your stash?  What kind of collections do you want to see?  Do you have a fave ALU post from the past three years?  Join me in the celebration with your comments!

New from MAC – Light Affair & Dim The Lights

By on December 30, 2009
in Brown, MAC, Nude, Winter 2009 with 29 Comments
mac-dim-the-lights-light-affair MAC always finds a way to drag their fans out of the house the day after Christmas thanks to their post-holiday collections.  This year they launched Love Lace and Warm & Cozy both of which included new nail colors.

Love Lace with its focus on the dark smokey eye comes with the pale creamy Light Affair while Warm & Cozy has a very sitting by the fire with a cup of cocoa feel thanks to Dim The Lights.  Check them out after the jump!

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