NYC New York Color Top
Coats
NYC Top Coats
5.16.2012
I love how a top coat can change your manicure instantly. Mattes turn glossy, glossies can turn matte, crackle, holographic, GLITTER. The possibilities are endless. Please enjoy the following from NYC - you can find these out now! (All images courtesy of Tractenberg).
Matte Me Crazy ($1.99): Move from shiny to matte in a
New York Minute with this transformative new topcoat. Simply top your favorite
NYC New York Color polish with a coat of Matte Me Crazy for an instant dose of
muted modern style.
Big City Dazzle Sparkle
Topcoat ($1.99): Take your
nails from the office to after-hours with a quick-drying coat of sparkle from
NYC New York Color. Apply to bare nails for sheer shine effect or layer
it over your favorite nail color for a bold, eye-catching look.
NCLA Rush Hour
I used a base coat of Poshe, 2 coats of polish and a top of CND Air Dry. I didn't have any issues with the formula and it went on smooth. Like buttah.
Unfortunately, I couldn't get my camera to cooperate for a picture indoors with the flash but it carried the same squishy goodness. The best part is that it's completely opaque in just 2 coats while giving that squishy look.
NCLA [Website] [Facebook] [Twitter] [Tumblr] is available on the website for $16.00 a bottle and in a variety of stores.
Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration. For more information, please read this post.
Sally Hansen and Spring!
5.15.2012
Raise your hand if it's still spring for you! Okay, well yes, it's getting super close to summer, and I'm sure you've seen these in your local store - now read more about them! I have yet to try any of these below mentioned - my polish budget took a huge dive when I switched jobs. Regardless, please read and enjoy! (All images courtesy of Tractenberg)
Smooth
and Perfect Color + Care ($5.49)
THINK:
Let your nails breathe
WHAT
IT IS: Creamy color and porcelain-smooth perfection in one beautiful polish.
The latest trend to hit your fingertips. Nearly naked, barely-there
color with plenty of shine. The ultimate in understated elegance, sheer
shades and healthy even shine work for every occasion. That’s why Sally
Hansen created a chic collection of nude nail polishes
that marries the two, Smooth and Perfect Color + Care, the ultimate
fusion of perfecting polish and beautifying care.
Designed to hide ridges and imperfections, the uniquely
breathable formula promotes stronger, healthier looking nails with a
patented technology that allows for up to 20% more oxygen to reach the
nail. The result? Ridges and imperfections are virtually erased and nails are
left looking smooth, shiny and porcelain perfect.
THE SHADES: Fog, Linen, Dune, Satin, Whisper, Air, Sea,
Sorbet
Gem Crush™ Nail Color: ($6.95)
THINK: High impact bling.
WHAT IT IS: Vibrant, full-color glitter polish.
Always at the forefront of nail innovation, Sally Hansen presents the
latest in statement-making manicures—the new Gem Crush™ Nail Color.
Unlike other sparkle formulas, Gem Crush™ Nail Color delivers full-coverage,
high-intensity glitter for a brilliant, multi-dimensional manicure
that simply glimmers.
AVAILABLE IN EIGHT DARING SHADES: Lady Luck,
Be-Jeweled, Glitz Gal, Cha-Ching!, Big Money, Razzle Dazzler, Bling-Tastic, and
Showgirl Chic
Diamond Strength No-Chip Nail Color & Diamond
Flash Fast Dry Top Coat ($6.99)
THINK:
Stop nails from breaking
WHAT THEY ARE: The next generation of Diamond Strength
Nails. Who says you can’t buy yourself diamonds? Sally Hansen is
putting luxury at your fingertips with the latest in glamorous nails—Diamond
Strength No-Chip Nail Color and Diamond Flash Fast Dry Top Coat.
Infused with real Micro-Diamonds, Platinum and Aluminum, these
pampering new formulas deliver brilliant strengthening color, 10-day
protection from breaking and rock-hard, long-lasting shine.
The Diamond Collection includes:
Diamond Strength No-Chip Nail Color: Featuring 32
ultra-luxe shades, the range includes regal jewel tones, confectionary color,
bold brights and ethereal sheers. Housed in a faceted glass bottle reminiscent
of a real diamond, each formula carries the mark of brilliant strength.
Diamond Flash Fast Dry Top Coat: Get stronger nails
and dazzling shine in just 60 seconds with this luminous, quick-drying top
coat. Packed with real micro-diamonds, platinum and aluminum, the breakthrough
top coat leaves nails virtually impervious to chipping and breakage.
THE SHADES: Flawless, Diamonds, Platinum, Aisle be There,
Glass Slipper, Something Blue, Bride to Be, Together Forever, Brilliant Blush,
Champagne Toast, Sweetie Pie, It’s Chiff-On!, Pink Promise, Pulled Sugar,
Lavendar Marquis, Love Bug, Princess Cut, Must-Have Iris, Fuchsia Bling Bling,
Something New, Heart to Heart, Diamonds and Rubies, Red Velvet, Honeymoon Red,
3K or More!, Nude Shimmer, Antique Bronze, Royal Romance, Wedding Crasher, Save
the Date, Black Tie, Black Diamond
Gradient Manicure
5.11.2012
Where on earth did April go? I feel like I've been pretty out of the loop lately, but one thing that I've loved seeing is the Gradient Manicure, popular on Pinterest and among bloggers. I have yet to see this hit mainstream America (magazines etc), and a friend even said that she asked a nail tech if she could get this look, and was told "No, I don't know what that is or how it's done." To quote Scrangie:
You know what I'm not disappointed in? The Nailasaurus. Not only has she had amazing nail art since, oh forever, but she did this gradient nail tutorial (with tons of pictures) that had even me saying "I can do this."
Then I was reading Twitter when I came across this from The PolishAholic:
I knew that I had to try this NOW.
I decided to use Zoya Zuza and Carly from the Summer 2012 "Surf" Collection. I didn't have any makeup sponges but I had eyeshadow brushes which are the perfect width of my nail. I had a plastic paper sheet protector (like the one from the Nailasaurus tutorial).
I learned some quick lessons.
1: Don't skip steps. I tried to just sponge on Carly and I ended up with this weird LINE of polish. Then I put the colors side by side and swirled with a toothpick and all was right in the world.
2: When in doubt, add Spectraflair. More on this later, but let's just say it took my manicure from awesome to AWESOME.
3: Get photographs next time. (oops)
Here are some iPhone snaps that I did get of my experience!
Now with Spectraflair!
And in horrible light!
I ended up wearing this manicure for 4 days before it started to show tip wear on my right hand so I removed it. I used Poshe base coat, 2 coats of Zuza, sponged Carly, and 2 coats of SpectraFlair mixed with Seche Vite. I did have a little bit of blue staining from Zuza, but a quick scrub under soapy water and a nail brush fixed me up. I can't wait to try this again!
Disclosure:
The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company
for consideration. For more information, please read this post.
May Day Competition Winner!
5.04.2012
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