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All Lacquered Up’s October Contest and Giveway

By on September 30, 2007
in Uncategorized with 4 Comments

I’ve been hinting about this for over a week now and I can finally reveal the details. All Lacquered Up is celebrating with a contest and giveaway. After reaching the 100,000 visitor mark and revamping the look, I felt it was time to rejoice by sharing some goodies with all of you.

Halloween Manicure Contest -
How could I have a manicure contest in October without making it Halloween themed? So get your creative juices flowing and start playing to come up with your best Halloween inspired manicure. Snap a pic of your creation and email it to alllacqueredup@yahoo.com. There is no limit to the number of entries so get busy! The winner will be voted on by a panel of judges who graciously volunteered their time to help me decide. Your judges are:

Newsletter Subscriber Giveaway –
Not crafty or good with nail art? Neither am I and I didn’t want anyone to feel left out. So I am also having a giveaway for my Feedblitz Newsletter subscribers. All current subscribers are automatically entered. Winner will be determined by a random draw.

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Now for the best part. The prizes!!! All Lacquered Up has teamed up with Art Of Beauty to bring you an incredible prize package worth over $60. Each winner will receive:

A Zoya Utopia Sampler that includes 6 stunning shades for the holiday season.

Zoya Color Lock System. It includes, Anchor base coat, Armor top coat, Hurry Up speed dry drops and Remove+ nail lacquer remover.

The Rules:
- All Halloween Manicure Contest entries must be done on hands, not nail art wheels.
- All Halloween Manicure Contest entries need to include two photos: One of the manicure and one of the manicure next to a piece of paper with your email address. The photo with your email address will NOT be published. It is for verification purposes only.
- Contest and Giveaway are open until midnight on October 31, 2007. All entries must be received by that date.
- Entrants can only win one prize. The winner of the manicure contest will be chosen first and then their name will be removed from the random draw (if entered).
- Contest and Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

What are you waiting for? Enter today!

Let’s Talk Trends – Fall 2007

By on September 30, 2007
in Fall 2007, Trends with 9 Comments

Fall has officially started people. So why am I roasting and wanting to turn on my A/C? It just doesn’t seem right that I packed away my capris and t-shirts while the thermometer reads 73 degrees. Regardless, I am thrilled to pull out my fall polish shades and get a little vampy. Now that I’ve tested and reviewed the majority of the fall collections (fall not holiday), I’m going to break down what I see as the big trends for fall and give my top polish picks for each one.

All of the lacquers I will show you are currently available for purchase. Either as part of a fall or classic collection. When possible, I’ve included links to my past posts with swatches.

Like I said last summer during my interview with the Cleveland Plain Dealer, I’m seeing three big trends emerge as we head towards cooler weather; Red, Jewel Tones and Gunmetal Gray.

Red isn’t exactly a groundbreaking color. It will always be popular and the shade women turn to for instant glamour. Red makes you feel sexy, bold and classy. This season mid-tone true red cremes are at the forefront. Already seen on the tips of some Hollywood’s most stalked after starlets, glossy red nails aren’t just for evening. It’s a shade you can wear day or night.

(l-to-r) Zoya Andi, China Glaze Masai Red, China Glaze China Rouge, OPI Vodka & Caviar, OPI Quarter of A Cent-Cherry, Creative House of Rebels


Of all the jewel tones (navy, emerald, plum, ruby) navy seems to be the prominent shade this fall. It’s one of the those colors that suits most skin tones. For me personally, blue comes in a close second to green as my favorite nail color to wear so, seeing navy become so popular tickles me.

Maybelline Acoustic Azure, OPI Russian Navy, China Glaze Up All Night, N.Y.C. Skin Tight Denim, Zoya Indigo, NYX Sapphire

The fun thing about purple/plum is that, like navy, there is a shade for most skin tones, depending on which way it leans on the color chart. The warm red based plums and cool toned purples below were originally my prediction for the big color for fall but I don’t think it will hit like navy. It’s still a gorgeous tone to wear.

Zoya Lael, Orly Plum Noir, Creative Rock Royalty, OPI Lincoln Park At Midnight, China Glaze VII, Carolyn New York Mugged On The Six Train

Deep burgundy and garnet shades make me think of the holidays, leaves changing and sipping on a glass heart warming red wine. Their berry toned bases really do suit the cool gals best but when there is a bit of gold shimmer running through, they become pretty universally flattering.

Sally Hanson Wine Not?, China Glaze Cranberry Flame, China Glaze Vertical Rush, Creative Crimson Uprising, Misa Wine Burgundy

I can’t help but bounce up and down with glee over all these pretty new greens on the market. For the gun shy, I suggest trying it on your toes. I promise it won’t look like you have a disease. Green might just surprise you. When I have a great emerald shade on my tips to wear with my all time favorite eBay purchase, an emerald cut emerald and diamond ring, I never feel more myself.

Zoya Suvi, Rimmel Play Fast Camouflage, China Glaze Outta Bounds, Sinful Colors San Francisco, NYX Las Vegas.

Gunmetal Gray is this year’s black. Less shocking and in your face than black, this season’s deep metallic grays are just as chic but more muted and wearable. The main problem I have with wearing black creme is keeping it looking fresh and glossy. These shimmery grays take care of that issue.

Zoya Freja, Carolyn New York Subway Surfin, CND Hyde In The Dark, China Glaze Beatnik, China Glaze Black Diamond, Lippmann Hit Me With Your Best Shot

Not ready to jump onto the dark polish bandwagon? Are you a pink or sheer wearer that wants to be trendy but isn’t ready to take the plunge? For a sheer alternative, check out these new shades from Lippmann Collection. They’re the perfect way to wear the red and navy trend without making the commitment to full on opaque color. An added bonus; the glossy, jelly finish is to die for.

Lippmann I Want Candy and Rehab
Now it’s your turn, what trends are you seeing? What do you love, what do you hate?

NY Fashion Week Nail Watch – Jayson Brunsdon

By on September 29, 2007
in NY Fashion Week S/S 08 with 1 Comment

At the Jayson Brunsdon show again we saw the modified french, using CND Cold Shoulder on the base and Voodoo on the nail edge.

photos: Wire Image, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

NY Fashion Week Nail Watch – DKNY

By on September 29, 2007
in NY Fashion Week S/S 08 with 1 Comment

At the DKNY show, the bold orange and fuchsia accents in the collection were complimented with both bold and vampy shades on toes. While the models feet were polished with Hot Pop Pink (not pictured), Hot Pop Orange and Nail Noir, their tips were more muted using a not yet named sheer pink that will be released in Spring.

photos: Elle.com, Getty Images

Weekly Beauty Read

By on September 28, 2007
in Weekly Beauty Read with 1 Comment

Here you go my lovelies, the best reads of the week from my pals at the Beauty Blog Network

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic – Christine Tries out Elizabeth Arden’s Nail Polish

A Touch of Blusher – Shows You Dior’s Holiday 2007 Collection

Beauty and Fashion Tech – Beauty and Fashion Tech’s Review of Schwarzkoph Bonacure Hair Products

Beautynomics – Watsons Transforms Into the Ultimate Health & Beauty Wonderland

Canadian Beauty – Summer doesn’t have to be over – prolong your tan with Jergens!

Elke Von Freudenberg – Only the worse beauty trends from Fall Fashion Week

Etailers Mall – The Blog – The perfect soap for the fashionista in you

Face Candy – Hard Candy Goes Mini

Hello Dollface – Get Soft All Over With Pink Potion!

Lipstick, Powder ‘n Paint – Ellen wants you to check out the cutest makeup bags

Makeup and Beauty Blog – Karen gives you some MAC Mad Libs and introduces MAC Matte2 Eyeshadows and Mattene Lipsticks

makeup loves me – nail files: the half moon

Musings of a Muse – Love Potion Magickal Perfumerie Review

Mytical Beauty’s Musings – The Ciminelli Solution

Savvy Skin – 101 Uses For Botox

Temptalia – MAC Cosmetics – Mattene Lipsticks Collection Product Swatches and Review

And be sure to check back on Monday when All Lacquered Up’s October Contest and Giveaway are announced.

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