NCLA Fall & Holiday 2012

Photo courtesy of NCLA Facebook Page

While wandering Cosmoprof North America on Day 1, I came across the booth for NCLA (hooray!), and I was hoping to finally get to meet the creator in person after talking to her via Twitter & Instagram for months.  I was shocked that she was as young as she is and so successful (and beautiful!) and frankly, some of her new polishes are to die for.  I was able to get a sneak peak of what she has coming out this fall and holiday 2012.


For fall, NCLA is coming out with the "Going Out in LA" collection - 4 colors that are all about the nightlife in the city.  Granted, my only experiences in LA have been at the airport, but I promise you, that will change one day.  I have too much love (and friends!) that are in that area, and way too much that I want to see before I go old and grey in this world.  (Haha, like I'll allow myself to go grey.  That's what hair dye is for!)

From left to right we have the stunning Call Me for the After Party, a metallic blue; Rock Solid, a charcoal polish with silver glitter; Without Me There is No VIP!, a burgundy metallic with slight rainbow holo glitter and Dirty Martini, an olive green/yellow.  Unfortunately, I do not have the release date for these polishes just yet but will keep you updated.


NCLA also has many different nail wraps to choose from (which yes, I suck at applying, but I watched the NCLA girls put on tons of wraps on men and women alike without a bubbling edge or ragged tear, so it's just me) and this year they will be coming out with two limited edition "lace themed" wraps.

On the left is I Am Your Muse, a red with black lace print and Roomservice: Stilettos & Champagne, a silver with black netting lace.


Finally we have the 2 holiday sets coming out this winter.  These gift boxes will contain 2 bottles of pre-existing colors (as shown on the left and right) and a limited edition NEW color (in the middle).

The Glitz contains the new limited edition High Above The City Lights, which contains shards of rose gold glitter.

Meanwhile The Ritz includes the new limited edition Let's Pop Bottles, Pink Champagne! a metallic rose.  Pricing on these holiday gift sets was not available, nor was their release date.  At press time, the two limited edition polishes will ONLY be available as part of the holiday gift sets, and will not be sold on their own.


There will also be 3 more nail wraps for Fall/Winter 2012 but I did not have permission to share those at press time.  They do not appear to be limited edition.

Jesse's Girl Cosmetics at Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas 2012

I love Jesse's Girl Cosmetics.  There is something really special about a company that is all about bringing quality cosmetics at a great price.  I love the high pigmented, easy applied, long wearing, unique nail polishes but did you know that they also have lipglosses, liquid lipstick, eyeshadows, eye dusts, and more?  Oh yes.


Coming up in the following year are new lipglosses- as you can see below!  Also, instead of a normal doe foot applicator, these come with a mini brush (like MAC Lipglass) for easier application.

Oh, those glowing things on the end?  Yeah, it's their new "Glowstick" lipgloss.

Jesse's Girl is also planning 12 new lipsticks but they were not available for showing at Cosmoprof.


Also coming up is a new eye palette.

The price on that thing?  $4.99.  Yep.  They will also be coming up with 6 combos of three eyeshadows (think Smashbox Photo Op trios).


I was really excited about this last item coming out.  I didn't get a photo of the prototype but it's a waterproof eyeliner in an airless canister that clicks when it's closed.  No more uncapped eyeliner being smooshed in your purse anymore!  Best part?  It's a SUPER fine pen-like tip from Japan which can go from super fine to thick without any issues.  No crazy liquid, no chalkiness...  what was amazing was as soon as I applied it, it was dry.

YouTube guru and nail polish creator, JulieG was there with her current line.  My lips are zipped on what's coming up new in the world of JulieG, but let me just say it's COOL.  I did get to take a picture with her and let me tell you, this woman is seriously amazingly sweet.  (Special thanks to Polarbelle for the picture!)

That's all for today!  Make sure you keep watching for more amazing things from Jesse's Girl in your Rite Aid next month.  Hint: It has to do with Jesse's Girl nail polish, something "glam"orous, and yours truly's nails!

CND Shellac Giveaway

I am officially back home in Texas (even went to work today), and while I'm sorting through the twenty pounds of press material I have in suitcase, I have something pretty awesome to share with you from NailPolishCanada.  Please note that this giveaway is not affiliate with CND or PolishGalore, and is open to everyone in the US and Canada.

WIN SHELLAC FOR LIFE ($1266 value) 

NAILPOLISHCANADA.COM TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE

“To be fair, it’s actually only a 25 year supply, so we can only hope the winner dies early to keep me an honest woman” - Nikki Smith, VP of Glitter, Nail Polish Canada.

CND Shellac is a cross between nail polish and gel which is cured under a UV lamp and lasts up to 14 days without chipping.

Chipped nails are an important issue that affect lives in many ways. “We’ve invented substantial research and the reason women slap or bite in a catfight is fear of chipping their nails. Hopefully, together, we can build a world where a woman can throw a punch at the bitch who kissed her boyfriend without worrying about chips” said Ms. Smith

The prize will go to whomever can show that their life will be most impacted by winning Shellac for life.

Be it better, or worse.

Maybe it stops your polish addiction long enough that you can save money, go to school, become a doctor, go to Africa and start saving lives. Did we say that this contest saves lives? Now we did.

Or maybe you’re just looking for a little understanding, “My husband will finally understand that other people take polish as seriously as me...” - Sarah P.”

Or perhaps the result won’t be as positive, “I’ll probably spend all my time painting my nails, not go to work, get fired, now I’m homeless, damn you NPC.” - Beth C”

If you or a loved one is still stuck in a world of chips, smudges and wasting countless hours re-doing nails we urge you to take a stand.

Enter here to win a Lifetime Supply of CND Shellac 

Grand prize will go to the best description of how winning a lifetime supply of Shellac will change their life.

Winner selected August 7, 2012.

Prize Details & Entry

Grand Prize (Value $1266): 33 Bottles of CND Shellac + 36 Watt UV Lamp + 5 Topcoat + 5 Basecoat + Scrub Fresh.

How much Shellac do I need to last 25 years?

1300 (weeks in 25 years) / 2 (weeks application lasts) / 20 (applications per bottle) = 33 bottles of Shellac color

Open to Canadian and United States residents only.

See full rules on entry page.

For further info please contact rachael@nailpolishcanada.com

Trademark Disclaimer: This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, or affiliated with Creative Nail Design Inc. Product names and other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 

Creative Professional

Yesterday before we left for the day, I was able to sit down with Creative Professional, a large line of brushes, combs, hair care and accessories line that has been around for 25 years.  This family owned business even has the daughter's best friend working along side to help market their hundreds of products to salons, professionals and consumers.  Currently you can purchase their brushes online or in Ricky's in NYC.  In fact, their brushes are the #1 brand of brush sold in Ricky's - even outselling Ricky's own line!  All brushes are manufactured in Korea by the same location since the beginning of the company.

One of their most popular brushes in the Pro Triangle Brush with it's T-curve design to give the user more control.  Hair is captured in the brush to reduce the twisting of the hand, saving your wrists from pain.  A silver ceramic barrel works to heat up quick and cool down equally fast while the nylon and reinforced boar bristles glide through the hair.  This brush is perfect for creating straight hairstyles and at around $20, you won't break your bank.

Another extremely popular brush for CP is the Detangler Wet/Dry brush.  Wet/dry brushes are extremely popular right now because you can use them either right after the shower or hours later.  The soft flexible bristles remove tangles without snagging.  They cost around $14.

As I stated before, you can purchase online or in salons like Ricky's.  If you are a hair care professional, you may open an account with CP for deep discounts and flat rate shipping regardless of how large your order may be.

One product that they did not have, but looks extremely interesting is a flat iron made with ceramic plates that can either work like a normal flat iron or with give you lush beach waves.  I kid you not.  Check it out.

Creative Professional is still working on cultivating their social media, so their Facebook and Twitter accounts are currently inactive, but I will add them in once they are valid.

LVX Summer and Fall 2012

Before I head off to Day 2 of Cosmoprof North America, I wanted to tell you a little about a company that I met with yesterday in the Discover Beauty Spotlights section of the convention.  LVX (Latin for "light") is a brother-sister duo who just launched their first line of nail polishes a few weeks ago, completely inspired by the fashion trends of Summer 2012.  Branka Tomic has a passion for fashion and wanted to provide women with meticulously selected top colors based on the color palettes coming out of Fashion Shows across the world.  Branka is deeply committed to producing luxury polishes that mean something to her, instead of mass producing 6 piece collections to sell.

Their website offers in depth color stories and includes the photos from Fashion Week that inspired that color.  All LVX polishes are $16 for .57 oz (slightly larger than a bottle of OPI), are long lasting and chip resistant, cruelty free, have a smooth finish-high shine, are chemical free & non toxic and are big 5 free, to include formaldehyde resin and camphor.  The bottle design is much like a NARS bottle, including false square top that can be pulled off for a smaller brush.

Currently LVX is only sold on their website, but hopefully after this week, you might start seeing LVX in stores and salons across the USA.

 The Summer Collection consists of (left to right) Primrose, Avireo, Ecru, Livid, Callais and Vermillion.

The Fall Collection is shown below.  I was not able to get the names but I will see if I can possibly get them today.

I asked what kind of base and top coat work well with these products, and Branka let me in on a little secret that they are creating an all-in-one base and top coat to be released in the coming months.

LVX are also on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (username: shoplvx).  Be sure to like and follow them for more information on upcoming products, specials, giveaways and where to find their product!