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Roll in National Nail Polish Day with a Curated Collection from Revlon's Brand Ambassador Ashley Graham

Roll in National Nail Polish Day with a Curated Collection from Revlon's Brand Ambassador Ashley Graham

Whoop it up tomorrow (June 1st) on National Nail Polish Day with a specially curated nail polish collection to get you ready for summer. Revlon Brand Ambassador Ashley Graham hand picked the Revlon ColorStay Gel Envy Lingerie Collection to include six creamy nudes that were evoked from the sensualness of how skin interplays with lingerie.

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The Indie Beauty Expo Hits LA On Jan. 18th

The Indie Beauty Expo Hits LA On Jan. 18th

If you're like us and love all things beauty, then you must check out the Indie Beauty Expo this Wednesday, January 18th (from 5-9pm) in Downtown Los Angeles. This exhibition will include the smaller, independent beauty brands ranging from makeup, skin to hair, nails, and more. You'll be able to get "how-to" tips from brand experts as well as watching panel discussions about beauty, lifestyle, and wellness. It's all wrapped up in one spot - one night only! 

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NCLA’s New Downtown Resort Collection Will Take Away Your Winter Blues

NCLA’s New Downtown Resort Collection Will Take Away Your Winter Blues

While we’ve continued battling the winter blues, NCLA has come out with a fun, new spring collection that will help brighten those days when you’re schlepping through snow on your way to work. Filled with super cute floral and leopard prints, this new nail wrap set is called the Downtown Resort Collection and is filled with super cute LA names such as: “Room Service & Chill,” “How Late Is Check Out?,” “The Room Was Like, Made For Instagram,” and “What’s The Wi-Fi Again?” Just wearing these super cute nail wraps will transport you to a warm, sunny evening in LA. 

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OPI’s The Starlight Collection Is Out Of This World

OPI’s The Starlight Collection Is Out Of This World

When you wish upon a star, OPI answers you in the form of their latest holiday offering: The Starlight Collection. Inspired by the heavenly stars above, this 18- piece nail polish collection comes in a variety of shades with names such as “Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Meteorite,” (rose gold confetti) and “Ro-Man-ce on the Moon” (rich red). With this mix of colorful shades, metals and glitters, your nails will be the talk of the holiday office party. 

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Say Goodbye to Glitter Polish with Ease

Say Goodbye to Glitter Polish with Ease

If you’re like us, and love the glittered nails look, then you probably also hate when it comes time to take it off! For some reason, glitter sticks to your nails like super glue and takes twice as long as your regular nail polish to remove. And let’s not even get started with the dirty looks from your manicurist! Worry no more, because the geniuses at butter LONDON have created Glitter Scrubbers ($12).

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Zoya Naturel Satins Collection

Zoya Naturel Satins Collection

Even though it’s the winter season, it’s okay to add some ‘naturel’ tones to your nail color regime with Zoya’s Naturel Satins. These gorgeous, pastel-like colors are perfect for complementing your resort wear wardrobe, or pretending you’re going on a tropical holiday. From light pink and cool taupe to slate grey, the Zoya satin finish is a hybrid between a gloss and matte polish, giving you opaque coverage and longer lasting wear.

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Holiday Hollaback for Gwen Stefani’s OPI Holiday Gift Sets

Holiday Hollaback for Gwen Stefani’s OPI Holiday Gift Sets

That’s right! The No Doubt singer, The Voice coach and super songstress Gwen Stefani has partnered up with OPI for a sultry, sexy holiday gift set this holiday season. These limited-edition gift sets contain 3-4 nail polishes that all compliment each other and include both bold colors and sparkly nail effects polishes for added flare this holiday season.

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Winter Brings Essie’s Holiday Limited Edition Collection

Winter Brings Essie’s Holiday Limited Edition Collection

With names like “jiggle hi jiggle low,” and “bump up the pumps,” essie’s winter 2014 limited edition collection is cheerfully heading into the holiday spirit. Even the snow and cold won’t give them the winter blues. This new set features gorgeous, striking shades from a shimmery molten gold to a sheer ripe melon (notably named “back in the limo”). And of course, a must is finding that perfect red! “Jump in my jumpsuit,” will make you feel alive with the holiday spirit from your head to your toes.

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Boo! Last-Minute Halloween Makeup Tips

Boo! Last-Minute Halloween Makeup Tips

That’s right, we’re talking about you. Time flew by and you realized that Halloween is, um, tomorrow! Well, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We asked some of our favorite celebrity makeup artists and manicurists for their quick Halloween fixes. From ghoulish looking zombies to Maleficent makeup tips and fun festive nails, you’ll no longer stand out as the person with a paper bag over your face. We know you’ve tried it at least once.

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Kale For Your Nails? Yes, Says Nails Inc

Kale For Your Nails? Yes, Says Nails Inc

We know that eating kale is good for you, but have you ever heard of applying it to your nails? Nails Inc has recently launched a new nail care line called Nailkale.  Enriched with a kale extract known for its high amounts of vitamins A, C and K, it stimulates advanced keratin production while hydrating and nourishing as its absorbed by the nail. After four weeks of regular use, your nails will become stronger from your first application.

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Christian Louboutin Launches Rouge Collection – Nail Polish!

Christian Louboutin Launches Rouge Collection – Nail Polish!

Take a deep breath and relax in the luxurious grandeur of Christian Louboutin’s new nail polish line, “Rouge Collection”.  Inspired by the tallest heel Christian Louboutin has ever created (the Ballerina Ultima), the cap’s length comes in at eight inches, and is meant to inspire women to slow down their beauty application process and luxuriate in the moment.  This highly pigmented formula delivers the same amount of color in two coats that would take twenty of a traditional polish.

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