Nicole by OPI Collaboration with Kellogg's Special K

I'm obsessed with the Red Berries cereal from Kellogg's Special K. I was surprised to see they were partnering with nail polish but let's face it - nail polish is the IT thing now.  I just bought a new box last week and there wasn't a coupon code but we'll see if I can find it elsewhere.  Images courtesy of OPI.


NICOLE BY OPI ANNOUNCES COLLABORATION WITH KELLOGG’S® SPECIAL K®
Three custom shades available with the purchase of eligible Special K products
  • @NicoleByOPI and @SpecialKUS offers free bottle of lacquer with purchase of @SpecialKUS product in April
Nicole by OPI announces that the brand will be producing three custom nail lacquer shades for Kellogg’s® Special K® beginning in April to pair with a campaign encouraging women to “show off your confidence with color.” Shoppers will have the opportunity to receive free full-size bottles of Nicole by OPI nail lacquer by signing up for the Kellogg’s Family Rewards program and entering codes from specially marked boxes of Special K products, while supplies last.

The three custom shades include: Challenge Red-y (crème red), Pros & Confidence (crème turquoise) and Be Ama-Zing! (crème pink).
With the purchase of three eligible Special K products, consumers will receive the shade Challenge Red-y. After submitting the purchase codes from eight eligible Special K products, consumers will receive all three lacquers – Challenge Red-y, Pros & Confidence and Be Ama-Zing!
“Nicole by OPI is delighted to partner with Kellogg’s to offer such an exciting reward to Special K consumers,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Nicole by OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “At our company, we always say that nail lacquer can change your look – and your outlook. In working with Kellogg’s Special K, we hope to inspire and motivate women who are striving for beauty both inside and out.”
This promotion will be available in the US where Special K products are sold. 
About Nicole by OPI:
Nicole by OPI offers a salon-quality range of bold, fashion-forward nail lacquers. The brand’s heritage is based in OPI’s well-established foundation of excellence in both color and technology, providing premium products to a broad range of consumers looking for trendsetting nail lacquers.

About Kellogg Company:
At Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), we are driven to enrich and delight the world through foods and brands that matter. With 2012 sales of $14.2 billion, Kellogg is the world’s leading cereal company; second largest producer of cookies, crackers and savory snacks; and a leading North American frozen foods company.  Every day, our well-loved brands nourish families so they can flourish and thrive. These brands include Kellogg’s®, Keebler®, Special K®, Pringles®, Frosted Flakes®, Pop-Tarts®, Corn Flakes®, Rice Krispies®, Kashi®, Cheez-It®, Eggo®, Coco Pops®, Mini-Wheats®, and many more. To learn more about our responsible business leadership, foods that delight and how we strive to make a difference in our communities around the world, visit www.kelloggcompany.com.

JulieG New Collection

In early February, the JulieG polish line received 27 new core colors to its line. PolishGalore secret - I'm one of the writers behind the official polish descriptions for JulieG and some of the Jesse's Girl Cosmetics polishes (the official descriptions are now on their website.) Please enjoy the following.


NEW 2013 JulieG Collection!
by Jesse’s Girl Cosmetics

Jesse’s Girl Cosmetics is proud to announce the expansion of their popular JulieG Collection.  These 27 new nail colors were once again designed by top YouTube personality Julie Gutierrez (JulieG713). With a variety of shades, from sparkly, girly pinks to bright blues and greens, there’s a color for everyone. At such an affordable price, you can rock new trendy, fashion-forward nail colors at any budget!

A self-proclaimed girly-girl and self-taught makeup & nail artist, in 2008 Julie began filming makeup & nail tutorials on YouTube from her bedroom and has since reached a global audience of over 100 million views. Her videos range from colorful makeup looks to edgy nail designs and even fashion tips during the weekly “Fashion Friday” segment. 

A Star is Born- Silver glitter        
Beach Bonfire- Orange
Black Sheep- Black
Bubble Bath- Shimmery pale pink
Cabana Boy- Blue
Cleopatra’s Cobra- Gold glitter
Cotton Candy- Light pink
Damsel- Fuschia 
Dolled up Dorothy- Sparkly burgundy
Freshly Squeezed- Creamy yellow  
Holla-peno- Green  
Light it Up- Clear multi-colored glitter
Liquid Metal- Sparkly brown 
Little Fairy- Dark sparkly pink  
Love Potion- Pale pink  
Platform Wedges- Brown
Secret Treasure- Purple glitter
Shark’s Cove- Shimmery mint green 
Shoe-a-Holic- Bubblegum pink
Sound the Alarm- Red
Southwest Sunset- Sparkly mauve 
Sugar Rocks- Bright pink glitter 
Sushi for Two- Coral-pink
Tokyo Nights- Navy
Umbrella Drink- Sparkly orange-pink 
White Orchid- White 
You-niverse- Gold mixed with green and blue 

Cosmoprof North America 2013

Eiii!!!  We are at the 99 days out mark and I'm hoping to attend once more.  (For media, registration will probably open around May.)


COSMOPROF NORTH AMERICA 2013


SAVE THE DATE | JULY 14 – 16
 
Las Vegas, NV (January 31, 2013) – Cosmoprof North America (CPNA), named as one of “Top 25 Fastest-Growing Trade Shows” by TSNN will take place July 14 – 16, 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.  The show expects over 800 companies to participate at this year’s event which covers all sectors of the beauty industry, including nail, beauty, skincare, hair, spa and packaging. During this three-day event, exhibitors and attendees will come together to explore the newest products and trends all in one venue. In addition to the valuable networking events, CPNA will continue to offer their award-winning educational conferences and business platform initiatives. DISCOVER BEAUTY will be back for its 7th edition and will continue to feature distinctive brands from around the world. Additionally, the widely successful SPOTLIGHTS program which was presented last year with an overwhelming response will be back highlighting the best in small niche beauty brands. A leader in the professional beauty trade industry, CPNA continues to exemplify innovation, the importance of B2B networking and insightful education that is relevant to what is currently taking place in the industry. Cosmoprof North America is the epicenter of ground-breaking beauty...Mark your calendars now.
 
SHOW HOURS:

Sunday, July 14, 2013
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Monday, July 15, 2013
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 16, 2013
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cosmoprof North America will take place July 14 - 16, 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.  For more information, visit cosmoprofnorthamerica.com and Facebook.com/cosmoprofnorthamerica. Also log onto CPNANewsflash.com for the latest on show updates, keynote speakers and new programs.

Organizer: Cosmoprof North America is organized by North American BeautyEvents LLC a joint-venture company between BolognaFiere Group and the Professional Beauty Association.
 

BolognaFiere Group, the world’s leading trade show organizer in the cosmetics, fashion, architecture, building, art and culture sectors, features in its portfolio more than 80 exhibitions, both domestic and international. SoGeCos Sp.A., a company of BolognaFiere Group, is the organizer of Cosmoprof, an international platform, with events in Bologna (established 1967), Hong Kong (established 1996) and Las Vegas (established 2003).

The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) advances the professional beauty industry by providing our members with education, charitable outreach, government advocacy, events and more. PBA is the largest organization of industry professionals with members representing salons and spas, distributors, manufacturers and beauty professionals/NCA. Visit probeauty.org or call 800.468.2274 (480.281.0424) to learn more.


China Glaze iPhone/iPad App

iPhone apps are awesome. I've been spending a lot of quality time with Skee-Ball 2 lately, but for my nail polish needs, China Glaze came out with their own app last month.  Not only do they have the normal "try on the color" and "recent collections" but they have this "Match a Color" picker where you can take a photo with your iPhone camera or pick from your camera roll and then press on the photo where you want to pick from and the app will give you a China Glaze color in that range.  And the best part? It's free. Please enjoy the following.




BRING NEW MEANING TO LIVING IN COLOR WITH CHINA GLAZE® APP FOR iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch®
Leading nail polish brand launches new app on the App Store

Los Angeles (March 19, 2013) – Swatch it, watch it, match it! China Glaze® brings the world of nail color to life with the launch of the NEW China Glaze® App for iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch®. The free app offers multiple features perfect for every nail polish enthusiast, and utilizes the latest cutting edge technology to transport users into China Glaze®’s colorful universe.
The new China Glaze® App offers a first of its kind “Match A Color” feature, where users can truly “Live In Colour” from the palm of their hands. “Match A Color” was created with the latest technology to allow users to take a photo of anything they desire with their iPhone®, iPad ® or iPod® touch and then browse through multiple options, from exact shade matches to related textures from the brand’s expansive treasury of over 300 colors.  This must-have feature allows nail polish enthusiasts to find polish-spiration anywhere at anytime.  That hot pink bag you were eyeing? Yep, there’s a China Glaze® polish for that.


In “Try It On,” users will find themselves in a China Glaze® fitting room, where they can select shades from the China Glaze® closet to try on customizable virtual nails. Users can determine which shade looks best on them by adjusting the nail length and skin tone to match their own hand, and save desired shades to the device’s camera roll for easy reference.

Sharing is caring, and in the colorful world of China Glaze®, “What’s Haute” is the place to see what’s hot. Connect here with the brand to see real-time updates of new collections, nail trends and “how-to” video feeds from the official China Glaze® YouTube Channel.  All features on the China Glaze® App allows users to share their favorite shades with their social media networks including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. Did you say your friend really liked the shade Re-Fresh Mint you were wearing yesterday? Send the color straight to her Facebook page, or @her on Instagram.

Nail professionals, the China Glaze® app has something for you, as well. Salons and nail pros can register for product updates and to be listed in the Salon Locator feature, currently in development for future updates. Also in the works are features to expand the China Glaze® app into a true community, including Discussion Boards, Wish Lists and more.  

The China Glaze® App is available for free download from the App Store on iPhone®, iPad® or iPod® touch or at www.AppStore.com.   

China Glaze® is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde. China Glaze® nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide. For more information, visit www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze® on Facebook (facebook.com/chinaglazeofficial), Twitter (@chinaglaze), Instagram (@chinaglazeofficial) and Pinterest (@chinaglaze).

China Glaze® is a division of American International Industries.

About American International Industries
For 42 years, AII has been the leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of innovative, quality beauty and skin care products for men and women.  Our product lines include Andrea, Ardell, Body Drench, Bye Bye Blemish, Checi, China Glaze, Clean + Easy, Clubman/Pinaud, Duo, European Secrets, EzFlow, Fright Night, Gena, GiGi, Gypsy Lash, IBD, It’s So Easy, Jeris-Lustray, LASH BeLONG, Nail Tek, No Tweeze/Micro Tweeze, 'N Rage, Poshe, Prolinc, RAW, Seche, SuperNail, Surgi-Care, Waterworks, Winning Nails, Woltra, Woody’s, and Youthair. For more information, visit our website: www.aiibeauty.com

KBShimmer Spring Collection

So KBShimmer is one of those "indie" lines that I haven't had a chance to wear yet. I've been pretty iffy on indie sellers, but am willing to try every once in awhile.  KBShimmer announced their spring line almost two months ago, but they are still available for sale.  Images courtesy of KBShimmer.





KBSHIMMER ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF NINE NEW POLISHES


KBShimmer Spring Polish Line Set For Release February 15th, 2013

KBShimmer is excited to announce the addition of 9 new colors to their 3-Free glitter polish line.  Owner Christy Rose says "With Easter, warmer weather, and Spring Break fast approaching February is the ideal time to introduce softer pastels to our lineup, but also to add a splash of bold color." 
The spring lineup includes three glitter top coats, two bold jellies, and four creamy pastels, one of which is scented.  "Our new line was created to play off the softer palette of spring, but also to accent unique glitters like small black dots and spring 2013 Pantone colors like the color of the year, Emerald Green.  We are also excited to debut this collection in our new printed bottles.  With the printed bottles, and our glitter grabbing flat brush, we feel our polish is a solid addition to any collection" says Rose. 

KBSHimmer - spRING 2013 COLLECTION
 A Dot Mess - Fuchsia and black dots, hexes, and micro slices in a clear base - Top Coat
Pastel Me More - Pastel colored glitters in a rainbow of colors and range of sizes - Top Coat
Squared Away - Square glitters in a variety of sizes, colors and finishes including metallic and holographic in a clear base - Top Coat

Spring Training - Soft green crelly full of pink, purple, blue and green floral toned glitters, scented with a floral freesia note - Full coverage in 2-3 coats
Where My Peeps At - Soft yellow crelly with circle and tiny hex glitter in fun jelly bean like shades - Full coverage in 2-3 coats
Lottie Dottie - Turquoise and fuchsia dots and coordinating glitters micro slices in a soft white base - Full coverage in 2-3 coats

Iris My Case - Violet pastel crelly with glitters in purple, pink, silver and blue - Full coverage in 2-3 coats
Get Clover It - Emerald green jelly with micro shimmer and circle glitter in shades of green, gold and turquoise- Best in 3 coats or layered over coordinating polish to cover nail line
I Got A Crush On Blue - Royal blue jelly with holographic silver glitters ranging from micro to extra large- Best in 3 coats or layered over coordinating polish to cover nail line

Shipping February 15, 2013
KBShimmer products can be found at http://www.KBShimmer.com.  For sales outside of the US visit http://www.HarlowandCo.org.

KBShimmer was founded in 2008 by the husband and wife team of Jason and Christy Rose.  KBShimmer offers unique and colorful nail glitter nail polishes that are Big 3 Free, with all glitter formulas being completely free of chemicals such as toluene, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, and dibutyl phthalate (DBP)

KBShimmer glitter polishes feature a flat glitter grabbing brush for easy application.  KBShimmer also offers a 2-free quick dry polish top coat, olive oil lotion, sugar scrubs, lip balms, cold process soaps and other skin care products.