Getting Nauti with Maybelline Color Show Summer 2013 Nail Polish
This weekend I’m celebrating my birthday in usual fashion, with my family, on their sailboat at my favorite place in Ohio, Put-In-Bay. It’s a tradition that started in my early 20s and, weather be damned, we have gone every year since. Yes, I realize it’s kind of juvenile to make such a big deal about my birthday in my mid (late) 30s but, being an only child, my parents make a big deal of it so, who am I to say no?
Maybelline Color Show Summer 2013
In keeping with the nautical theme of the weekend, I created a nauti nail art manicure using the appropriately water-themed summer nail polish collection from Maybelline Color Show with a punch of red from Essie.
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Emerald Madness – And The Winner Is…. (Plus a Giveaway)
It’s been a long and exciting month for our first ever Color of the Year competition, Emerald Madness. Thousands of you have voted and after five thrilling rounds, we have your winner for best emerald green nail polish… a England Saint George!!!!!
Congratulations to Adina from a England. You have created one truly special color. One that will go down in history.
You guys, this was so much fun for me and, I hope, for you and I’ll definitely be bringing this concept back next year. Until then, on behalf of Adina and myself, we would like two of you to own the Emerald Madness winner. Enter via the form below and you can have a bottle of Saint George to call your own.
If you can’t view the entry form CLICK HERE to enter. Giveaway is open to everyone and ends June 6th, 2013 at 11:59pm EST. Good luck!
Chanel Summer 2013 – Azuré, Bel-Argus & Lilis Le Vernis Swatches & Review
Inspired by butterflies (Papillon in French), Chanel Makeup Artist Peter Philips created a summer makeup collection of gold, pink, aqua, blue and coral that has a touch of whimsy and fantasy. As part of L’Eté Papillon de Chanel, he has included three new shades of Le Vernis to tempt our wallets.
Chanel Summer 2013
Maybe, like me, you’re thinking, one of these things is not like the other. Pairing a creamy summer staple, coral, with two bold metallics in non-traditional hues seems unconventional for Chanel. Their nail color collections tend to be similar in finish and tonal range. Let’s see how they work together.
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Essie Neons 2013 Nail Polish Collection Swatches & Review
I don’t know about you guys, but I can’t get Robin Thicke’s Blurred Lines out of my head. As a proud owner of Pure Funk, Blurred Lines’ Marvin Gaye roots touch my soul. Add in Thicke’s silky voice plus Pharrell’s sick beats and you’ve got my perfect summer jam.
This summer, Essie is joining me in the club as she gets her groove on with the Neons 2013 collection, DJ Play That Song.
Essie Neons 2013
Six hot, eye-searing neons that will make you stand out whether you’re lounging on a beach or twerking on the dance floor. Gimme a beat!
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Emerald Madness Championship Round – Vote Now!
This is it people. The Emerald Madness Finals. After weeks of voting and narrowing down the competition, only two are left standing. a England Saint George is going head-to-head with Zoya Ivanka. Which emerald green nail polish will reign supreme? It’s up to you!
The final round of voting will close on Thursday, May 30th and the winner will be announced Friday, May 31st!
Voting is now closed. Thank you for participating. Here are the finalists, for your viewing pleasure.
a England Saint George vs Zoya Ivanka
Which emerald nail polishes did you discover through this process? Did you add any new greens to your collection due to Emerald Madness?
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