CND London Daily Nail 2.21.12 Burnt Parchment Manis at Giles

Winding down fashion week from CND - please enjoy the following (all images courtesy of CND)

CND London Daily Nail 2.21.12

Burnt Parchment Manis at Giles

February 21, 2012 - London's calling! The CND Daily Nail brings you the latest CND London Fashion Week runway nail styles created for designers Giles and Moschino:


At Giles, Marian Newman for CND designed a burnt parchment-inspired nail using a combination of colors to achieve the perfect shade. "Fingers and toes were not to match but had to be from the same family of colour" says Marian. "We custom blended CND Desert Suede (75%) with Sophia (25%) giving a 'licked by flame' effect; for toes we submerged into burnt brown combining CND Chocolate Milk, Sophia, a hint of Guava and a drop of Blackjack".

At Moschino, CND's Liza Smith created a Soft Peach semi-opaque manicure by blending CND Colour in Creamy Cameo with Studio White. The designer wanted the nail to mirror the exact colour of a pom-pom neck scarf from the collection.

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China Glaze Electric Beat

Another cloudy day, another spring polish to attempt to bring some happiness to my day!  From the China Glaze ElectroPop collection, this is Electric Beat, a light dusty blue that some have said is a lighter version of Secret Peri-Wink-Le.  I used a base coat of Poshe, 2 coats of polish and a top of CND Air Dry.  This polish had the oddest consistency.  It was crazy thick and yet runny at the same time.  You had to wipe the brush carefully so the polish wouldn't pool onto the brush as you were applying.

Despite the weird application, it looks flawless on the nail.  I actually really like this color even though it's a blue (my normal DO NOT WANT) but I'm not sure I could wear it alone.  (More on that later.)

In the shade, I have a bit of lobster hands going on but the polish is still crisp.

And finally indoors with the flash - can we say electric?  Or not... I'm not sure I'd REALLY call this an electric blue just because I think of a brighter color than this, but it's definitely a pretty spring color.

China Glaze [Website] [Facebook] [Twitter] can be found online through several etailers, including my favorite Head2Toe Beauty, Sally's Beauty Supply as well as TransDesign.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

deborah lippmann at Badgley Mischka

Oh yes, I still have more fashion week items to post!  While it happened almost a month ago, the press releases are still rolling in - and I love reading them, so hopefully you enjoy them too!  Please enjoy the following from Deborah Lippmann "Backstage at Badgley Mischka"!  All images courtesy of TLCommunications.

Backstage at Badgley Mischka Fall 2012

This season, Badgley Mischka envisioned an original nail look to complement the collection which was inspired by the light angles and geometry of the German Impressionist film, “Metropolis.” Deborah Lippmann came up with a sophisticated and playful spin on nail art, with a modern French manicure. The short, feminine nail had Dark Side of the Moon, an absolute aubergine shade, with a subtle pop of shimmer on the tip with Nefertiti, a modern micro fine golden frost.

$16 each, available at www.deborahlippmann.com

 Twitter Handle: @DeborahLippmann

Poshe AHA Cuticle Care

Continuing with the Poshe line, I decided to test out their AHA Cuticle Care - a unique blend of Alpha Hydroxy Acids and botanicals are specially formulated to exfoliate and hydrate problem cuticles. It can also be used on elbows, feet and other dry areas. Great for preventing hangnails while promoting healthy nail growth.


A squeeze tube with a precision tip.

Be careful, one little squeeze goes a LONG way.

Then just rub it into your finger and enjoy the softness!

Before polishing your nails again, make sure to wipe your nail with nail polish remover to clean any oils or lotion off the nail plate.  I prefer using Zoya Remove+.


Typically, I apply cuticle lotion, balm, or oil at least once a week but I really should be doing it every day especially in the dry heat.  I used to get terrible cuticles but with proper maintenance and care, you can help avoid them!


You can see their website as to where to purchase their products in the US (my local Sally's has them!).  I've seen the price range from $5.50 to $7 for their cuticle cream.


Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

Nail Files - Season Two!

On February 13th, Katie Cazorla shared that Nail Files officially has been green lit for season 2! I'm stoked to watch - what about you?  Please enjoy the following press release from TV Guide!

TV GUIDE NETWORK'S ORIGINAL REALITY SERIES "NAIL FILES"

RETURNS FOR SEASON TWO

Executive Producer SallyAnn Salsano to Bring Viewers More Reality Drama with Series Star Katie Cazorla and Her Expanding Nail Empire

LOS ANGELES (February 13, 2012) – TV Guide Network has announced that it will bring back a second season of “Nail Files,” an original reality series from ratings juggernaut reality producer SallyAnn Salsano (Executive Producer of “Jersey Shore”). “Nail Files” launched in summer 2011 and delivered TV Guide Network’s highest ratings for an original series premiere. The second season, produced by Salsano and her team at 495 Productions, will feature series star and The Painted Nail salon owner Katie Cazorla. It is scheduled to air on TV Guide Network this summer.

“‘Nail Files’ quickly found a loyal viewing audience on TV Guide Network and became one of the most talked about new reality shows last summer among women,” said Allen Shapiro, TV Guide Network Chairman. “We are pleased to bring back the series with even more Hollywood celebrities, reality drama and intriguing characters.”

“Season two will follow the colorful escapades of Katie’s professional and personal life,” said SallyAnn Salsano, “Nail Files” Executive Producer and president of 495 Productions. “Expect a drama-filled, entertaining season that will give viewers a chance to see Katie in action as a businesswoman, nail industry trend-setter and bride-to-be.”

“Nail Files” follows the unpredictable and always exciting life of Katie Cazorla, a high-spirited nail salon entrepreneur living a fast-paced life in Hollywood. Season two of the series will star Katie, her fiancé Walter, and new and returning personalities in eight new original episodes.

“The second season of ‘Nail Files’ is well-timed to the expansion of my salon and many new developments in my personal life,” said Katie. “I hope to continue to bring viewers lots of laughs, while showering them with Hollywood glam, glitter, and of course, fabulous mani/pedis!”

About TV Guide Network

TV Guide Network is a full-screen entertainment destination with programming that celebrates Hollywood, its stars and shows that fans love.  Seen in more than 80 million homes nationwide, TV Guide Network delivers original series and specials that bring viewers closer to their favorite celebrities. Its signature programming includes red carpet coverage at Hollywood’s most exclusive star-studded galas such as the Academy Awards®, Primetime Emmy® Awards and Grammy® Awards. TV Guide Network, TVGuide.com and the TV Guide brand are owned by Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), the leading next-generation studio and producer of award-winning series “Mad Men” and “Weeds,” and One Equity Partners, the private equity arm of JPMorgan Chase.

About 495 Productions

Since its launch in 2006, 495 Productions has emerged as one of the television industry’s foremost production powerhouses.  The company specializes in developing unique, character-driven television shows anchored by colorful personalities.  The founder and creative force behind 495 Productions is veteran producer SallyAnn Salsano.  495 became known throughout the world thanks to its smash hit, “Jersey Shore” which premiered on MTV in December of 2009 and instantly became a global pop-culture phenomenon. Additional projects include “Disaster Date” (MTV), “Repo Games” (SPIKE TV), four hit seasons of “Tool Academy” (VH1), “Nashville Star” (NBC) and many others.