ORLY Color Collection "Dark Shadows"

So the day that my fiance proposed was also the day that Johnny Depp separated from his long term partner.  Let me tell you, there's something amiss.  ;]  I haven't seen these ORLY polishes myself but I know others have said they were pretty awesome.  I'm hoping they might have these at Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas this weekend.

ORLY International Partners with Warner Bros. Pictures

ORLY Creates Limited-Time Nail Color Collection inspired by the movie

 “Dark Shadows”

NEW YORK, March 28, 2012 – ORLY International announced today a limited-time nail color collection partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures in conjunction with the release of Tim Burton’s “Dark Shadows,” starring Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer and Helena Bonham Carter, set to open on May 11, 2012.

“ORLY strives to deliver innovative products and trend-focused nail shades,” said Jeff Pink, President and CEO of ORLY International. “The adventurous theme of ‘Dark Shadows’ was a perfect fit with our brand and the fashion colors we created for this collection.”

The collection will include four lacquers, with names and shades that reflect the dark humor conveyed in the film.

The four lacquers in the color collection include: 

Mysterious Curse: Purple Duochrome Shimmer

Buried Alive: Rich Brown Shimmer

Grave Mistake: Deep Red Crème

Decades of Dysfunction: Pale Pink Crème

All ORLY Nail Lacquers are free of DBP, Toluene and all traces of Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde Resin.

The ORLY Color Collection inspired by the movie, Dark Shadows will be available in May 2012 for $8.50 each at orlybeauty.com and Sally Beauty and Ulta.

 

 

About ORLY International

Jeff Pink founded ORLY in 1975 with a simple idea: to innovate natural nail care.  By creating leading-edge products and tools designed not only to beautify, but to respond to the needs of salon professionals, ORLY’s beauty experts have redefined nail care and nail fashion.  ORLY’s dynamic color palette includes over 150 Lacquer shades that are completely free of DBP, formaldehyde and toluene.  As much a trendsetter as a nail care innovator, ORLY also introduced the first-ever iconic nail look: the Original French Manicure^® and reinvented Lacquer application with the award-winning Gripper Cap™.  ORLY embodies quality that beauty professionals in over 100 countries worldwide rely upon.

About Dark Shadows

Director Tim Burton brings the cult classic series “Dark Shadows” to the big screen in a gothic comedy featuring an all-star cast. 

In the year 1752, Joshua and Naomi Collins, with young son Barnabas, set sail from England to start a new life in America.  Two decades later Barnabas is the master of Collinwood Manor—rich, powerful and an inveterate playboy…until he makes the grave mistake of breaking the heart of Angelique Bouchard, who dooms him to a fate worse than death: turning him into a vampire, and then burying him alive.  Two centuries pass before Barnabas is freed from his tomb and emerges into the very changed world of 1972.  He returns to Collinwood Manor to find that his once-grand estate has fallen into ruin and the dysfunctional remnants of the Collins family have fared little better, each harboring their own dark secrets.

“Dark Shadows” stars Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Helena Bonham Carter, Eva Green, Jackie Earle Haley, Jonny Lee Miller, Chloe Grace Moretz, Bella Heathcote and Gulliver McGrath. 

Burton directed the film from a screenplay by Seth Grahame-Smith, story by John August and Grahame-Smith, based on the television series created by Dan Curtis.  The producers are Richard D. Zanuck Graham King, Johnny Depp, Christi Dembrowski, and David Kennedy, with Chris Lebenzon, Tim Headington and Bruce Berman serving as executive producers.

A Warner Bros. Pictures presentation in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, an Infinitum Nihil/GK Films/Zanuck Company production, a Tim Burton film.  Opening on May 11, 2012, “Dark Shadows” will be distributed worldwide in theatres and IMAX by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and in select territories by Village Roadshow Pictures.

www.darkshadowsthemovie.com

JulieG Pink Tiara

While working on a super secret project, I pulled out my bottle of JulieG Pink Tiara, a pretty pink glitter in a pink base.  For this manicure, I used a base coat of Poshe, 2 coats of polish and a top of Cult Nails Wicked Fast.  This is a gritty glitter (yes, say that 5 times fast), so you may need to add a second layer of top coat for a smooth finish.  I prefer using Lynnderella Glitter Tamer, but since Lynnderella has moved to selling her items on eBay only, trying to purchase her polishes is like being able to eat caviar every night off your golden spoon while on your private plane to Australia.  [Edit, this listing ends TODAY.  I have no idea who the seller is, but the price is comparable to actual market price which was $7.50 for a bottle.]


Okay, so memo #1 about Pink Tiara.  My bottle had a wonky brush - almost like the brush that comes with the nail polish "Floam" by Nail-Venturous.  It's a bit fluffy and while it worked in spreading my polish, it also allowed me to paint all over my cuticle which made clean up a little longer.

I emailed the company, and this brush is not standard - I just got a wonky brush.  I was offered a replacement, but definitely didn't need it - I'm good with my special brush.


Back to the polish.  While this is a glitter, it's in an opaque base, which is great.  The grittiness is something I'm not a fan of, but the payoff is lovely.  As for removal, you will need to foil your nails to get this stuff off, but otherwise, it wears well with minimum chipping.

SUN!  Look how this polish seriously shines.  I can understand why it's named Pink Tiara - it's like a ton of little gems all over your nails.  Reminds me a tiny bit of my DIY "fail" shoes I made.

I'm still going to rock these shoes and just have an interesting story to tell for anyone who asks "Why do you have two different colored shoes?"  (Answer? Because I was attempting a DIY I saw on this blog, and I was trying one in red, one in blue & purple.  I figured, nbd, I'll go buy another pair of shoes and make a match if I like the technique.  I go back to buy a second pair of shoes and surprise - they don't sell them anymore.)

Back to the polish.  I am obsessed with this color in the shade.  Absolutely obsessed.  I want to wear it every day.  I hope that if JulieG makes more glitter nail polish, it has this same consistency and everything.  And I want a blue/purple mix.  Please and thank you.

Finally indoors with the flash - this isn't a very flattering look for this polish.  Point blank.


Love the product description too: "Glitter fanatics take note! This medium pink glitter is fit for royalty."


Then again, I wrote the product description.  :]  No really, I did!  All the JulieG descriptions were originally written by me, and tweaked by the Jesse's Girl Cosmetics staff.  I feel honored to have my little mark on this brand.  (I also wrote the descriptions for the Jesse's Girl main line.)


And there you have it!


You can purchase JulieG in Rite Aid stores across the US or shop online at Jesse's Girl Cosmetics which ships worldwide!  JulieG sells for $3.99 for a 0.35 fl oz (10 mL) bottle.

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

Duality Cosmetics: Nail-Pak

Recently I received an email about a new product from Duality Cosmetics that really caught my eye.  I travel with nail polish quite often, but it can get messy having my base coat, my polish, my top coat, my remover, cotton pads... you get the picture.  I lost an entire bottle of CND Stickey on my trip to Florida last year because I didn't close it tightly enough before putting it in my plastic bag.  Sigh.

Well this won't solve all my polish needs but it's still something pretty awesome!  Please enjoy the following press release.  (All images courtesy of EFG PR.)  I do apologize for the "small" picture but if you click on it, it will pull up full size.

Duality Cosmetics Introduces Nail•Pak

Manicures as easy as 1…2…3!

A revolutionary concept in nail care, the innovative new cosmetics company, Duality Cosmetics, has conjured up Nail•Pak, a patented 3-in-1 nail care system designed to manicure nails in three simple steps—R.F.P… Remove, File and Polish. Inspired by the fashionista in all of us who have the desire to create and maintain well-manicured nails, the Nail•Pak is the answer to your nail care needs whether you are at home, at work or on the road. 


The unique and portable Nail•Pak is a complete nail care system in one convenient patented package. The top half contains an on-trend nail polish or treatment lacquer, the bottom half houses 40 user-friendly, pre-soaked polish remover pads—which can easily be replaced with a refill Pak when needed—and a mini removable nail file is strategically placed in between. 


“I’ve always had a passion for solving problems—especially ones that arise in our every day lives. I set out to create quality, multipurpose products that combine the utmost convenience with a fashion-forward appeal for the modern woman who is always on-the-go. With Nail•Pak, a perfect manicure is at your tips in just one bottle, and this is only the beginning of Duality Cosmetics—expect a lot more to come!” says Barbara Lampugnale, Executive Director and Founder of Duality Cosmetics. 


Nail•Pak is launching this April with a 2-in-1 top and base coat, and two polish collections including a classic collection and spring collection—each offering six hues. The first of six products in the Nail Rescue collection of nail treatments to soothe, rebuild and improve your nails is Florence, a base and top coat that delivers high-shine, long lasting protection against UV damage, yellowing, stains/discoloration and chipping. As a mother to six girls, Lampugnale aptly named the classic polish collection My Girls, which pays homage to her daughters: Brittany, a smokey rose creme; Bethany, a shimmering cherry tobacco; Grace, a sweet peachy pink; Gabriela, a bold cabernet red; Faith, a classic pale pink creme; and Peyton, a red creme with blue undertones. Hope Springs Eternal is named after six women who inspire hope among women of all ages: Rosa, a rosy red with touch of pearl essence; Amelia, a fiery bold cremey orange; Ellen, an aqua blue creme; Jennifer, a grape purple with iridescence; Maya, a bubble gum pink crème; and Teresa, iridescent lavender pearl. 


Keeping nail health in mind, the long lasting, salon strength formulation in the polish and treatment laquers are chipresistant and free of dibutyl-phthalate, toluene and formaldehyde. To ensure nails stay as healthy and strong when taking off polish, the pre-soaked freshly scented Nail Polish Remover Pads have been formulated free of damaging acetone and alcohol and instead contain healing and moisturizing Vitamin E and Aloe Vera. 


Duality Cosmetics’ Nail•Pak, which comes in its own drawstring travel pouch, will debut April 2012 for $15.00. All products will be available at DualityCosmetics.com.

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About The Founder 

Barbara Lampugnale, a hard-working and determined mother of six girls, always had visions of creating innovative, fashionable and practical items for women with active lives. At six years old, she designed a line of Barbie clothes out of old socks and throughout her adolescence made clothing, jewelry and candles for her closest friends. 


Motivated by her love of color, fabrics and design, she attended the National Association of Interior Decorating of Washington, D.C. and landed a job with a highly respected interior design company in Texas. Determined to own and operate her own business, she founded Barbara’s Interiors in 1994, which she successfully operated until she moved her family across the country to be closer to her roots. 


Leaving her company behind was extremely difficult, but her optimism and determination led her to find her true secret passion— cosmetics. Sebastian International satisfied her love of cosmetics and allowed for a flexible schedule to raise her girls. Always a self-proclaimed beauty junkie with an interest in the season’s hottest colors and trends, she knew cosmetics was her calling. 


During the pregnancy of her identical twin girls, she had an epiphany and the creation of Duality Cosmetics was born. As her family grew to include six daughters, Barbara’s motivation, skills and business acumen thrived. Keenly aware of her desire to bring beauty and color into the lives of those around her and with her energy, tenacity and incredible desire to succeed, she was motivated to put into action an idea she had developed for a dual purpose nail polish product. Duality Cosmetics is a company dedicated to creating quality, efficient, multipurpose cosmetics that are fun, functional and fashionable for women with active lifestyles. 


Focused on the objective and calling on her own life’s experience and values, Barbara manages her business passionately but firmly. Her goal is not only to be an inspiration to her daughters and other women but to also inspire all women to find their beauty within. Successfully balancing her home and career, she is a remarkable role model to her family and is actively involved in charities that serve the needs of children and women. Barbara is affiliated with CEW, Start Up Nation, Savor The Success, Ladies Who Launch and The Mogul Mom. 


As seen on ABC’s Shark Tank in season 3, episode 12, Barbara believes that honesty, fairness, hard work and dedication are the keys to success in business. She is confident about her ability to manage it all… and she is ready for more. 


Barbara lives in West Hartford, CT, with her encouraging husband and 6 daughters.

Salon Perfect Bubblegum

I have a lovely little pink shimmer for you today - this is Salon Perfect Bubblegum, and it's sickly sweet.  I used a base coat of Poshe, 3 coats of polish and a top coat of Seche Vite.  I did find Bubblegum to be a bit on the sheer side, so keep that in mind.

Here in the sun, the color may not look sheer, but for me, it was in the application.  I love the little shimmer that is shown - almost like sugar crystals on a cookie.

Meanwhile in the shade it's almost a lovely salmon pink.  Great color, just wished for better coverage.


Somehow I didn't get a picture inside with the flash.  I think we'll both live.  ;]


Salon Perfect [Website] [Facebook] [Twitter] [YouTube] is a collection of professional-quality lash, brow and nail products. Available exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide, Salon Perfect offers premium faux lashes in an assortment of styles.  The "Blooming With Color" collection was only available in 1,700 stores during May 2012 for $3 a bottle.

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

CPNALV: Color Your World

I'm obsessed with color.  Do not ask how many paint swatches I have in my desk drawer (Pinterest, I blame you - but now it has PURPOSE!) but point blank, color is a big deal when it comes to your brand.  Another conference happening next week focuses on how you as a company can make sure you're doing the right thing.  Please enjoy the following press release.

CPNA TO FOCUS ON INFLUENCE OF BRANDING & COLOR

ICMAD SESSION: COLOR YOUR WORLD 

 

Las Vegas, NV (May 16, 2012) – Today’s most dynamic brands capture consumers with powerful visuals, clever copy and eye-catching packaging. Using these principles, smart companies place strong focus on resources to develop a powerful, cohesive visual presence that instantly connects with their target market. However, too often at small entrepreneurial companies the process is dictated by personal choice without a thorough understanding on the psychology of color. We are intuitively predisposed to certain colors, but are consumers responding the same way to your color selections?

Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) introduces a special session in collaboration with the Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD) called, “Color Your World: Your Brand in Color.” This session will provide a glimpse into the psychology of color, the factors controlling our cultural pre-dispositions to certain colors, and the associations with color combinations that designers evaluate as they develop a brand’s visual elements. Furthermore, this session will elaborate on how the package can become an integral part of the brand’s appeal through unique collaborations with artists and designers.

Join CPNA and three industry experts as they discuss how color/design plays an important role in packaging design, and how it can ultimately affect what consumers' purchase. Moderated by Pamela Busiek, President and CEO of ICMAD, the “Color Your World: Your Brand in Color” session will be held at Cosmoprof North America on Sunday, July 22, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Daniel Kiyoi | tarte^TM cosmetics | Associate Art Director – Daniel Kiyoi’s strong sense of personal style and passion for color and texture led him to pursue a career with major consumer product brands (where fashion meets beauty) such as Smashbox, where he worked as an Associate Art Director, Bumble and bumble, where he excelled as the Assistant Manager of Visual Merchandising, and now currently tarte^TM cosmetics, where he works as the Associate Art Director. Kiyoi will highlight what color and design schemes work with today’s popular brands and why they are so effective.

Kelly Kovack | The Color Association / Brand Growth Management | Chair of the Beauty Forecast Committee / Partner – As an advisor and creative strategist, Kelly Kovack has advised an eclectic array of clients ranging from multi-billion dollar brands like Old Navy and Mattel to notable independents like Zirh and 21 Drops. Kovack has also developed brands of her own such as her recent venture, the award-winning fragrance brand, Odin, co-founded in collaboration with the New York fashion brand. Kovack will discuss the latest trends on color as it relates to branding.

Vita Raykhman | Amika | Creative Director – Vita Raykhman has been creating and developing brands for almost a decade. She leads the vision at Amika, a brand that has rejuvenated the beauty category with its creative excellence, integrated strategies and innovation. Over the years, Vita has created compelling and lasting corporate identity solutions at some of New York’s top agencies, including Interbrand and TM/R. Raykhman will discuss how to build a successful brand by creating a strong and distinct personality, that is appealing and engaging, yet flexible with the ability to reinvent itself.