Sunday, December 30, 2012
Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly Roundup - December 30, 2012
Friday, December 28, 2012
Beauty Blogazons Weekly Roundup - December 28, 2012
- Makeup Demon: Makeup idea for Christmas, New Year or other party. Let's sparkle!
- Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom: The Zoya Lovely collection is full of fun, airy pastels! See Destany's swatches.
- Pinked Polish: A Mani featuring polishes from two of my fave Indie polish makers!!!! And It's Pink :)
- Amber Did It!: Amber flies high with Philadelphia Eagles nails in her NFL Nail Art Series.
- Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: Looking for a fabulous new eye cream? Lola's Secret Beauty Blog loves vbeauté Eye Never Nourishing Eye Crème because it does EVERYTHING a great eye cream should do!
- Emily Hudspeth, hair design and makeup artist: Quick and Easy Tips for Holiday Makeup.
- Ishah x Beauty: Check out this gorgeous Pop Art inspired nail art tutorial.
- Rachel's Makeup and Skincare: Rachel once again indulges in her new obsession with Lush.
- TheFabZilla: TheFabZilla shows her two looks from Christmas Eve & Christmas Day!
- Lacquer Buzz: Christmas might be over, but it's not too late to take a look at this cute Santa and Elves mani!
- Beauty by Miss L: This week Miss L created golden Christmas manicure.
- Beauty Info Zone: There's so much to love from Lush, everything is so cute including the names. Check out Mr. Punch soap to see why you need it.
- Vicerimus: Just spotted a lizard! If you are a bit tired of blogs busy with Christmas nails (which are all awesome!) and want something else for a change, take a look at this reptile-inspired manicure (it's not an OPI Just Spotted A Lizard swatch post, though :P).
- Liesl Loves Pretty Things: West End Wonderland Part 2! Last week Liesl showed off the lippy. This week it's Butter London's gorgeous polish.
- Lisa's Nail Obsession: Pink gold on my fingernails? When I'm dressing up why not?
- Mama Fashionista: It's time for MAC Matters! See what Quinn picked as the 2nd item from MAC to build her "core collection!"
- Betzy's Makeup: My go to makeup look for running errands on weekends.
- SoFlaJo: AutoNation shares Christmas at Broward Nursing Home.
- Baking Beauty: Baking Beauty Rounds Up The Best New Year's Eve Manicures.
- The Beauty Delicacy: Ego-Friendly nails with Sation nail lacquer. A multi-glitter must have for every polish collection!
- My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog: Laura from My Newest Addiction shared her review on Anastasia Beverly Hills Hypercolor Brow and Hair Powder.
Monday, December 24, 2012
Press Release - OPI Celebrates Disney’s Oz - The Great and Powerful with Limited Edition Nail Lacquers, Including NEW Liquid SandTM Hue
OPI announces the launch of six limited edition nail lacquers and a new Liquid Sand™ shade, inspired by Disney’s Oz The Great and Powerful. With an all-star cast that includes James Franco and Michelle Williams, this highly-anticipated film opens in theaters on March 8, 2013.
“OPI is very excited to take this fantastical journey with Disney,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “Inspired by the magic of Oz The Great and Powerful, this SoftShades collection captures the whimsy seen in the film, from glittery shades packed with white, gold and silvery iridescent confetti – Lights of Emerald City, When Monkeys Fly! and Which is Witch? – to soft neutrals in white, beige and pink – Don’t Burst My Bubble, Glints of Glinda and I Theodora You.
“The new Liquid Sand nail lacquer – What Wizardry is This? – features OPI’s groundbreaking technology for a textured, matte finish infused with reflective sparkle,” adds Weiss-Fischmann. “This rich taupe hue was designed for James Franco’s character, the great Wizard of Oz, and is sure to make a bold statement this spring.”
“OPI is very excited to take this fantastical journey with Disney,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “Inspired by the magic of Oz The Great and Powerful, this SoftShades collection captures the whimsy seen in the film, from glittery shades packed with white, gold and silvery iridescent confetti – Lights of Emerald City, When Monkeys Fly! and Which is Witch? – to soft neutrals in white, beige and pink – Don’t Burst My Bubble, Glints of Glinda and I Theodora You.
“The new Liquid Sand nail lacquer – What Wizardry is This? – features OPI’s groundbreaking technology for a textured, matte finish infused with reflective sparkle,” adds Weiss-Fischmann. “This rich taupe hue was designed for James Franco’s character, the great Wizard of Oz, and is sure to make a bold statement this spring.”
With a mix of soft crème and warm glitter shades, the line is ideal for layering to create rich, complex looks. In addition to the Liquid Sand nail lacquer in What Wizardry is This?, the promotion includes:
Lights of Emerald City
White confetti adds city girl flair and style to nails.
White confetti adds city girl flair and style to nails.
Don’t Burst My Bubble
Don’t wake me...I’m dreaming about puffy clouds of white.
Don’t wake me...I’m dreaming about puffy clouds of white.
When Monkeys Fly!
I’m simply bananas for this gold confetti.
I’m simply bananas for this gold confetti.
Glints of Glinda
Only a good witch could turn beige from meek to chic.
Only a good witch could turn beige from meek to chic.
Which is Witch?
Is this silver glitter with iridescent sparkle or the other way around?
Is this silver glitter with iridescent sparkle or the other way around?
I Theodora You
This adorable, sheer pink is bewitching on you.
This adorable, sheer pink is bewitching on you.
As with all OPI nail lacquers, the shades inspired by Oz The Great and Powerful contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application. This limited edition promotion will be available beginning March 2013 at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, jcp Salons, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for $9.00 ($10.95 CAN) suggested retail for each nail lacquer. For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!
ABOUT OPI
As the world leader in the professional nail care industry, OPI is committed to providing high-quality products and services to both salons and their customers, along with a focus on industry safety and innovation. Known for its exceptional formula, fashionable colors and iconic names, OPI’s heavily-pigmented lacquers are super rich, long-lasting and chip-resistant – offering an affordable luxury to consumers. OPI nail lacquer is available in over 200 shades and contains no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde. Each lacquer features OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application. Currently, OPI is available in over 100 countries and retails a full line of professional items, including nail treatments, finishing products, lotions, manicure/pedicure products, files, tools, gels and acrylics.
ABOUT OPI
As the world leader in the professional nail care industry, OPI is committed to providing high-quality products and services to both salons and their customers, along with a focus on industry safety and innovation. Known for its exceptional formula, fashionable colors and iconic names, OPI’s heavily-pigmented lacquers are super rich, long-lasting and chip-resistant – offering an affordable luxury to consumers. OPI nail lacquer is available in over 200 shades and contains no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde. Each lacquer features OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application. Currently, OPI is available in over 100 countries and retails a full line of professional items, including nail treatments, finishing products, lotions, manicure/pedicure products, files, tools, gels and acrylics.
ABOUT Oz The Great and Powerful
Disney’s fantastical adventure “Oz The Great and Powerful,” directed by Sam Raimi, imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum’s beloved wizard character. When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot—fame and fortune are his for the taking—that is until he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity—and even a bit of wizardry—Oscar transforms himself not only into the great wizard but into a better man as well.
“Oz The Great and Powerful” is produced by Joe Roth, with screen story by Mitchell Kapner and screenplay by Mitchell Kapner and David Lindsay-Abaire. Grant Curtis, Palak Patel, Philip Steuer and Josh Donen are serving as executive producers. “Oz The Great and Powerful” opens in U.S. theaters on March 8, 2013.
*Press Release
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly Roundup - December 23, 2012
Beauty Blogazons Weekly Roundup - December 23, 2012
- Pinked Polish: Holographic Snowflakes on my nails? Why yes :) Stay festive without having to wear red and green. :)
- Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom: Twilight Venom? Destany at Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom tries out this themed lip stain.
- TheFabZilla: TheFabZilla demonstrates how to get those perfect winged (cat) eyes using black eyeliner.
- Amber Did It!: You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch, but you look so cute on Amber's nails.
- Liesl Loves Pretty Things: Liesl loves lippies! Here she plays around with a couple festive Butter London Lippy shades.
- Never Gonna Give You Up: Kara's nails are inspired by a holiday movie.
- datyorkLOVES: datyorkLOVES Weekly filled with nail art, current events, challenges and more!
- Makeup Demon: Black eyes makeup - makeup idea for a party or as fashion makeup.
- Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: If you love a vampy lip, but prefer a more sheer version- then check out the Burberry Lip Mist in Blueberry- it's a favorite at Lola's Secret Beauty Blog!
- Just Skin, Bones, and Nails: Check out these awesome quirky and rustic Christmas nail designs.
- Love At First Site!: Vichy Dermablend Foundation. A review.
- Très Beau Glamour: Winter's near and it's time to really think about what's important and needed. Nay shares her favorite fashion winter essentials.
- Lacquer Buzz: This week's Monday Blues is festive! Check out these beautiful snowflakes!
- Beauty Professor: The Beauty Professor is always pressed for time...watch her "five minute face" video tutorial for a full face in a flash!
- SoFlaJo: In Remembrance - Nails for Newton.
- Lisa's Nail Obsession: Check out these layered dot flowers in pink and white.
- MakeUpMom123: Custom Candles for a Life Boost!
- Mama Fashionista: It's not too late to scoop up some of these awesome bath and body gifts (if you're willing to brave the last minute crowd)!
- Beauty by Miss L: Check out Miss L´s Christmas manicure.
- The Convenient Beauty: Cheating high cheekbones with Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate Intensity 2.
- Emily Hudspeth, hair design and makeup artist: Quick and Easy DIY Styling Tips for Flawless Holiday Hair.
- Beyond Beauty Lounge: Easy Nail Art with Striping Tape .
- Rachel's Makeup and Skincare: Rachel shares the goodies she received in her December Glossybox and Winter USA Luxebox.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Press Release - China Glaze Tranzitions Collection
COLOR + TOP COAT = ENDLESS CREATIVITY
China Glaze® Introduces TranzitionsColor Changing Collection
Los Angeles, CA – (December 2012): There’s nail art and then there’s China Glaze® nail couture. Reverse French manicure, half moons, ombre, basket weave, dots or racing stripes: nail designs are intricate and multi-colored. China Glaze® introduces a new way to get multi-color, unique nail art with fewer bottles of polish with the new color-changing Tranzitions collection!
China Glaze® Tranzitions’ revolutionary new nail lacquer reacts when a clear top coat is applied, changing the color from one shade to another for a stunning effect. Wear any of the six beautiful, color-shifting shades alone, or allow your creativity to run wild and create intricate nail designs by applying a top coat in specific places. Try different looks using nail art brushes, free-hand designs or nail guides. Because each shade changes color, you get two lacquers in one, creating an entirely new look with just one swipe.
The China Glaze® Tranzitions collection features six shades, though with the color transition, you get 12 unique shades including:
· Split Perso-NAIL-ity – Dusty pink shifts to fuchsia
· Duplicityy – Mint green shifts to vibrant teal
· Modify Me – Periwinkle blue shifts to indigo blue
· Altered Reality – Teal blue shifts to turquoise
· Metallic Metamorphosis – Silvery grey shifts to bluish-charcoal grey
· Shape Shifter – Smokey violet shifts to dark purple
How It Works:
Step 1: Apply a base coat.
Step 2: Apply two coats of China Glaze® Tranzitions shade of choice. Allow to completely dry.
Step 3: Lastly, apply one coat of clear top coat such as China Glaze® Fast Forward and watch the color change right before your eyes.
The China Glaze® Tranzitions collection will be available in January 2013 at fine salons and beauty supply stores nationwide.
China Glaze is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde, and is never tested on animals.
China Glaze nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide. For more information, please visit www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze on Facebook (@ChinaGlazeOfficial), Twitter (@ChinaGlaze) and Pinterest (pinterest.com/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
*Press Release
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Zoya Lovely Collection - Spring 2013 - Press Release
Zoya Lovely
Beauty is a lovely state of mind
Beauty is a lovely state of mind
Lovely, just LOVELY!
Spring is awash in six soft and lovely new Zoya shades including three dewy metallics and three fresh blooms of cream. Poetic in nature, this collection is sure to capture the beauty of the season like no other....
ZOYA LOVELY – SPRING 2013
Piaf (ZP652) - Fresh Forsythia Yellow Metallic - Full Coverage (Originally designed for Fashion Designer Zang Toi)
GeiGei (ZP651) - Blushing Cherry Blossom Pink Metallic - Full Coverage (Originally designed for Zang Toi/SS13).
Julie (ZP650) - Soft Wisteria Purple Metallic - Full Coverage (Originally designed for Zang Toi/SS13).
Blu (ZP653) - Lucky Hyacinth Blue Cream - Full Coverage
Neely (ZP655) - Earliest Spring Green Cream - Full Coverage (Originally designed for Peter Som/SS13).
Jacqueline (ZP654) - Perfect Magnolia Nude Cream - Full Coverage (Originally designed for Peter Som/SS13)
Shipping January 01, 2013
Ultra long-wearing, nail lacquers by Zoya are BIG5FREE - all formulas are completely free of harmful industrial chemicals such as toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) that are known to cause cancer and birth defects.
Zoya Lovely $8 (US)
Follow the Zoya Nail Polish and Treatments Blog and stay tuned on Twitter (@Zoyanailpolish) and Facebook for release date updates.
Hashtags: #ZoyaLovely and #nailpolish.
*Press Release
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Beauty Blogazons Weekly Roundup - December 16, 2012
- Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom: Can a lip gloss curb your appetite? Destany tests Joey NY lipFIT to find out!
- Pinked Polish: Check out My new favorite Holo polish, Chirality The Symbiote!!!!
- Adore A Polish: Time to have a look at Kristina's nail care essentials.
- Makeup Demon: Going to the Disco party or photoshoot - here is the idea of disco makeup!
- Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful: Maitri Garden Handcrafted Jewelry Review +INTERNATIONAL GIVEAWAY!
- TheFabZilla: It's a cheeky situation! TheFabZilla reviews BECCA Beach Tint Duo (Lip & Cheek). See if it's worth the hype.
- The Beauty Think Tank: It's Run a Mile with Lindsay Day 2012! Will you participate!?!
- Beauty by Miss L: Miss L reviewed Real Techniques by Samantha Chapman Your Eyes/Enhanced Starter Set.
- Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: Curious about Lola's Secret Beauty Blog's Top Pick Holiday Skincare, Body Care & Haircare Products? Drumroll, Please...
- Mama Fashionista: In this Gift Guide, Melvita and Jurlique go head to head in a war of the roses (who will come out on top?).
- Beauty and Fashion Tech: Darling Girl Cosmetics Review and Video.
- Girl Gloss: Make Up For Ever HD Foundation Review.
- Polarbelle: Polarbelle finds true gold in hair care with the ghd Pink Cherry Blossom 1" Flat Iron. This puppy can do anything!!!
- Lisa's Nail Obsession: Santa is comin' to town...are you ready?
- Beauty Professor: The Beauty Professor swatches all shades of the latest LMdB Kaleidoscope, Bauhaus!
- Betzy's Makeup: Check it out for some great holiday recipes featuring Torani Flavors.
- Lipgloss Break: Enter to win a Clos du Bois Pixi Cosmetic Bag. There are 5 up for grabs!
- Vicerimus: Yulia of Vicerimus gets inspired by Spring 2013 fashion trends and incorporates them into her nail routine.
- Rachel's Makeup and Skincare: Rachel from Rachel's Makeup and Skincare swatches the many items from the Lorac Eye Candy Full Face Collection.
- Très Beau Glamour: Looking for a nice Holiday makeup look to create? Check out Nay Denise's Silver Sparks tutorial using Lancome beauty products.
- The Beauty Delicacy: Day 1 silver + gold holiday nail art challenge.
- The Passenger Element: Revlon lip product haul - swatches.
- Amber Did It!: Oh Christmas Tree, a festive tape mani Christmas tree.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Barielle 12/12/12 Sale! 5-pack sets of Color $19.99 - Free Shipping
Love this deal! The 5-packs of Color are usually $25 but are on sale for today only for $19.99 with free shipping. I have reviewed many of them and can't even begin to tell you my favorite, love the Carnival, Wine and Runway sets. You can purchase at Barielle.com. I think they would make great Christmas/Holiday gifts.
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly Roundup - December 9, 2012
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Friday, December 7, 2012
Beauty Blogazon Weekly Roundup - December 7, 2012
- Pinked Polish: Check out the Newest Indie Maker Too Cute-icle:) Swatches and Review.
- TheFabZilla: TheFabZilla shares how to keep lashes curled all day.Problem solved.
- Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: Want to see what's inside Lola's Secret Travel Makeup Case? Take a peek into the mind of a crazed traveling beauty blogger!
- Chickettes.com: Swatches of the Gelish Holiday Collection are now available. Get festive with these gorgeous, sparking gel polishes!
- Très Beau Glamour: Looking for the perfect body scrub? What about something that smells like ice cream and leaves you moisturized? Nay Denise shares her holy grail body scrubs with you all.
- Sincerely Stephanie: Get in the Holiday spirit with some wrapping paper nails!
- Amber Did It!: Amber shares a few China Glaze Cirque Du Soleil polishes and nail art.
- Adore A Polish: Check out Adore A Polish's non-makeup beauty essentials.
- Crows' Feet, Cupcakes, and Cellulite: Do you know your skin's perfect pH balance? Hint: Sebamed does! Sasha has the pH-perfecting scoop.
- The Fabulous Mind of a Wacky Mama Bear: Ever wish your beauty subscription box gave full sizes? Then check out Starlooks, this is what I thought of my November 2012 Starbox.
- Polarbelle: Polarbelle gets Holiday Happy with the Sation nail polish collection Happy Holiday Go Lightly. Come see some swatches!
- Beauty by Miss L: Check out how Models Own nail polish in Indian Ocean works for glitter sandwich.
- Makeup Demon: A few A-list makeup ideas for holiday season straight from the red carpet.
- Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom: Want to win NOYA lip balms? Check out Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom for your chance!
- Vicerimus: Yulia of Vicerimus fulfills the last day of the Lazy 15! nail art challenge wearing a Byzantian chain armour on her nails, and appears in it on Polish Days December, too!
- Baking Beauty: Baking Beauty reviews a lip gloss that lights up for easily application!
- Lisa's Nail Obsession: A simple nail art that gets rave reviews.
- Lacquered Lover: Check out swatches and a review of the new LAQA & Co. Nail Polish Bottles PLUS a Giveaway to 10 lucky winners of two bottles!
- Mama Fashionista: Find out what great picks Quinn has on her wishlist (feel free to add some to your own)!
- datyorkLOVES: datyorkLOVES Weekly November 26th to December 1st filled with Mani's, Sexy Men, Holiday Tag Bloghop and More!
- Love At First Site!: Burt¢s Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream. A review.
- Betzy's Makeup: Milani 10 10 10 Give-Away, here's what I won.
- Addicted to OPI-yum: Another use for nail polish, polish up a few Christmas ornaments!
- Midnight Manicures: Are you in love with cream polishes? Check out Color Club In True Fashion Collection - Fall 2012 - Part 2.
- SoFlaJo: November GlossyBox Reveal.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Color Club - Fall 2012 In True Fashion - Part 2
Tonight, I have for you the 2nd part of the Color Club 2012 In True Fashion Collection, you can find Part 1 here. I apologize ahead of time if my swatches aren't the best, my laptop crashed a few weeks ago and my new one won't be here until Christmas time. I'm on my Daughter's laptop and her screen has been damaged, leaving me not being able to see very well.
Two coats of polish and one coat of top coat was used in all swatches unless otherwise noted. Application was easy and smooth.
Part 2 of the Color Club In True Fashion Collection
In The Limelight - a soft blue cream polish.
By Design - a deep creamy purple.
Fashion Moment - a deep eggplant cream.
Look Book - a bright red cream.
Muse-ical - a charcoal gray cream.
Style Icon - a burgandy cream. This swatch looks spotty on my
Daughter's computer, and it may be the lighting or reflection, it was
not like that at all in person.
ABOUT COLOR CLUB NAIL POLISH:
A favorite among celebrity manicurists and nail color fans worldwide, Color Club is renowned for its high performance, rich shades and exceptionally safe products. Formulated and bottled in New York City, each nail lacquer is completely non-toxic, environmentally safe, and 4-FREE (Contains no harsh chemicals like toluene, formaldehyde, camphor, and DBP). Plus, they're vegan, and never tested on animals. You can purchase Color Club polishes online for $8 or at a local retailer.
Product was provided by company or a PR representative for my honest and unbiased review.
Julep 12 Days Of Gifting - Day 6
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Barielle 30% Off Storewide Sale & Free Shipping! One day only!
This is one of the best sales that Barielle.com offers. It's a great time to stock up on nail polish with their B1G1 50% off, then take another 30% off and free shipping. You
Barielle will have more sales this month to promote Ovarian Cancer Month and will announce a contest later this month that you don't want to miss! I received the new Carnival Collection and I'm swatching it now, hopefully I'll have a post for you this weekend or beginning of next week. All I can say is that I love this collection!!! Check out the Barielle Facebook page for swatches. Stay tuned!
Jordana Glitters Specialty Nail Polish Sale $1.99 - Ends 12/10/12
Jordana Glitters Specialty Nail Polish is on sale until 12/10/12 4:30 PM PST. They are $1.99 (usually $2.99) and available at www.JordanaCosmetics.com. I love these polishes!
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Julep's 12 Days Of Gifting - Day 4
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Sunday, December 2, 2012
Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly Roundup - December 3, 2012
Julep's 12 Days Of Gifting - Day 3
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