Cinco de Mayo Manicures

April 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment

The festive holiday of Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner; celebrated on the fifth of May, this holiday honors the the Mexican army’s heroic victory over the French at the 1862 Battle of the Puebla. However, it has since become a day in which many Americans celebrate their Mexican heritage and people of all backgrounds come together for colorful festivities. So why not get into the spirit with a little bit of color on your nails?! Below is some designs we are gaga over that we think would be perfect for this celebratory day.

71abf6e4bad25a7efaef5804e8e59f911) Many things come to mind when we think of Mexico, and “Day of the Dead” artwork is towards the top of the list. Though this holiday falls in November rather than springtime, the symbol of the decorative skulls have become iconic of Mexican culture. When we came across these nails on Pinterest, we were immediately in love; the level of detail and the contrast of the dark and bright colors are simply breathtaking.

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2) A celebration of Mexican culture just wouldn’t be the same without tasty margaritas. Honor this yummy and visually enticing drink by featuring brightly neon hues on your nails, especially fresh green. We were particularly fond of this manicure we found on Glitter She Wrote, especially considering how simple it is to recreate.

tumblr_m9sstqfkTQ1r88x9co1_5003) The Mexican flag is red, green and white, so there are endless options of how you can beautify your nails for Cinco de Mayo, no matter your skill level. For an understated yet uniquely cute look, we were inspired by this photo that we found on tumblr.

 

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4) Many popular Mexican dishes are not for the mild and meek, as the cuisine is known for its zesty flavors and attention-grabbing spice. Why not bring this same caliente flair to your nails with a design similar to this?

 

 

bzJ4NnViMTZsaFkx_o_rainbow-tribal-nail-art-tutorial-short-nails5) When traveling south to this sun soaked country, you will undoubtedly encounter bright and bold patterns. Why not recreate this festive look on you nails? Check out the fun tutorial we found that details how you can achieve this particular design.

 Let us know what designs YOU like!

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Show your passion for Autism Awareness month!

April 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment

 

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Having trouble displaying your passion and awareness for Autism Awareness this month? In March 2012, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued their ADDM autism prevalence report. The report concluded that the prevalence of autism had risen to 1 in every 88 births in the United States and almost 1 in 54 boys. In order to highlight the growing need for concern and awareness about autism, the Autism Society has been celebrating National Autism Awareness Month since the 1970s.

Head on over to our website to check out our fantastic selection of blue shaded cosmetics! Here are a couple of our favorites and the links to these products are below!

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#1 Styli Style Its a Breeze Cooling Gel Shadow Blue (Bright Blue)

#2 Opi Nail Polish Shrek Ogre-The-Top (Blue)

#3 Essie Nail Polish (Light Blue)

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How to Shellac Nail Polish, Step-by-Step

December 7, 2012 By 1 Comment

Tired of having to retouch your nails on a daily basis? Shellacking your nails might be the way to go, as the paint will last for up to a month (though it is recommended that it be redone ever fourteen days. Below, we detail a step-by-step guide to properly shellacking your nails.

Step 1

You will first remove the old shellac nail polish.  You will need to soak a small piece of cotton in pure acetone nail polish remover then gently wrap the nail in a small piece of aluminum foil.  Let it set for 3-5 minutes.

Step 2

Once the shellac starts to lift, you will use an orange wood stick to scrap the old shellac off of the nail.  Once the nail is clean of the old shellac, you will lightly buff the nail.

Step 3

You will do a manicure, but without the water. The shellac will not stick well to wet nail beds.   Start with filing the nails to your desired shape and size.

Step 4

For this step, you will apply the cuticle cream to all of your nails. Then, push back and trim the cuticles and buff the nails.

Step 5

Much like hair and skin, nails can get oily, so you will want to use Alcohol to remove any oil from the nail bed.  It is important to get into all the corners and edges of the nail.

Step 6

You are finally ready to apply the Shellac base coat.  Coat the nail thinly, making sure to get the free edge (the tip) of the nail.  When the Shellac is applied, cure each hand under the UV light for 10 seconds.

Step 7

Now you will apply two coats of the color of your choosing.  After the first coat is applied you need to cure it under the UV light for two minutes. Then apply the second coat and place your nails under the UV light for another two minutes.

Step 8  

Once the first and second coats are applied and cured, you will then apply the third and final coat. Make sure to get all edges and corners of the nail to ensure a clean look.

Step 9  

When the polish on all nails is cured, you will want to wipe each nail with a nail wipe dampened in alcohol.  This will remove the sticky residue that the Shellac sometimes leaves.

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Essie Poppy Razzi Neon Collection Is Here!

April 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Turn up the brights!  Essie’s new Poppy Razzi Neon Collection has arrived.  Part of Essie’s Summer 2012 collection, Poppy Razzi Neon packs a serious punch of brightness.  Each shade will make your nails “pop” as you prepare for fun in the sun this summer.

The 4 shades are Lights, Camera, Action and Bazooka.

 

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Essie `Carry On` Fall 2011 Collection is here!

August 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Essie’s new fall collection, named Carry On, is now available in our stores and online.  Each shade is perfect for you fall fashion.  Essie’s Carry On Fall 2011 collection draws inspiration from the handbag world and the return of classic, elegant,  lady-like glamour. The collection features 6 classic shades reminiscent of post-war fashion colors and styles yet, reinvented for today’s modern times.

Each Essie polish is free of DBP, Toluene and Formaldehyde.

Each shade sells for $5.99, you can also purchase their 4 pc mini collection for $11.99.

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Crackle Glaze by China Glaze is Back!

May 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Hey Everyone, China Glaze has re-introduced their Crackle Glaze Line! If you’re not familiar with their line, it’s their version of OPI’s Shatter collection. Last time we had it in stock we sold out in only a few days, so be sure to stock up!  If you’re not familiar with the line, watch the video below.

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Get The Nail Polish worn by Kate Middleton!

May 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment

This Nail Polish is good enough for a future queen, is it good enough for you?  On her wedding day, which was watched by millions of people around the world, Kate wore the ever popular pink shade by Essie named “Allure“!  It looked great on her!

 

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