Archive for June, 2009
Celebrity Nail Watch – BET Awards
 I was still enjoying my weekend away when the BET Awards aired but now that I’m catching up on all that I missed, I couldn’t resist a little celeb nail watchin’.
I’m hoping to catch a re-airing of the show or video clips online of the Michael Jackson tributes but for now let’s focus on the tips. The biggest nail trend of the night… Minx! As I said when I reviewed Minx last December, they’re great for special occasions and more and more celebrities seem to be embracing them for red carpet events. Can you guess who wore Minx? I’m sure one name immediately comes to mind. Check out the nail winners and losers of the night, after the jump! |
Monica, Letoya Luckett, Keri Hilson and Beyonce were all spotted with Silver Lightening nails and seeing Keri Hilson’s pic with her BET Award makes me wonder if it was intended to match the trophy, should they win.
Of course what would Beyonce be without some blinged out craziness. Bravo on not doing the matchy-matchy nail thing. Boo to the shoes!
As if the partially shaved head wasn’t enough, Cassie has made her transformation to red carpet train wreck complete with this macrame nonsense. She topped it off with tips that are too long and too square for such a stark white. Such a pretty girl, such a shame.
Adrienne Bailon I give you credit for working the bright orange. I love an orange too. But I wish your dress had been a few shades darker or nude.
Did anyone catch the awards? Who’s nails stood out to you? If you know of any links where I could watch recaps, please share in the comments!
“What’s On Your Nails?” with Kia from Yummy411
 What’s On Your Nails? is a series focusing on my fellow beauty bloggers and industry insiders, their favorite nail polish and other hot nail topics.
In this week’s WOYN? we’re talking to Kia from Yummy411. Kia is one of the first beauty bloggers I met online. We connected through the Specktra message boards and our love of polish and MAC. I finally got to meet Kia last summer at the Total Beauty summit and she’s not only a beauty but a super cool chick to hang with. And even though I knew she had stunning eyes from seeing them on her blog, in person… they’re traffic stopping. If you aren’t already a regular reader of Yummy411, you should definitely check it out. I love that Kia includes a mix of drugstore, department store and pro beauty products with her own beauty adventures. Learn more about Kia, find out what nail look she calls a “summertime tragedy” and more, after the jump! |
Web Snob Wrap Up – 6-27-09
7ll About the Pretty gives us what’s in her Beach Bag this week.
Allie is Wired has crazy celebrity teeth transformations.
Bag Bliss suggests a money-saving idea: How to Host Your Own Clothes Swap Party
Bag Snob exclusive: Speedy Sequin from Louis Vuitton, Snob or Slob?
Beauty Snob falls for Bobbi Brown Fall Nudes collection!
Coquette dishes on UK’s vending machine flats from Rollasole to save your tired clubbing stiletto-wearing feet.
eye4style gets glossy at Dashing Diva..
Fashion Pulse Daily picks itscanvas favorites for June, ranging from hats to bags and shoes!
Check out Second City Style‘s recent ‘He Said/She Said’ about the recent ripped denim trend.
Shopping and Info loves the Chanel nautical stripe worn by Claudia Schiffer and Sienna Miller.
Stiletto Jungle found cream eyeshadow that really doesn’t crease.
Going away for the weekend? Find out what to pack at StyleBakery.com
Stylehive has rounded up our favorite bright and colorful pairs of sunglasses, perfect for the brighter days ahead..
The Beauty Stop reports on the to-be-released Twilight Beauty Makeup from the makers of DuWop.
The Daily Obsession brings you the chicest finds under $50.
The Fashion Bomb compiles a fashion tribute to the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
The Jet Set Girls visit the Barbie Suite at the Palms Las Vegas.
The Shoe Goddess is completely enamored with these super hot Giuseppe Zanotti platform boots!
TheMakeupGirl visits the Ritz Carlton Spa in Marina Del Rey and has the best massage ever….
V-Style discovers an unexpected skin care product in extra virgin olive oil.
The I Love Fridays Chanel Giveaway – Cosmic Violine & Mica Rose
 TGIF Fanatics!!! It’s a beautiful day here in the CLE. We’re packed up and heading out for a long weekend with friends at our favorite summer locale, Put-In-Bay, so why NOT start it off with a giveaway? A great way to kick off the weekend, no?
Up for grabs, one bottle each of Chanel Le Vernis in Cosmic Violine and Mica Rose from the Celestial Lights collection. Just enter your info in the form below and tell me what kind of polish you’d like to see Chanel create and you could win! |
This giveaway is open to all readers and ends on July 3rd, 2009 at 11:55pm EST. To get a peek at what you could win… CLICK HERE. Good luck and have a fabulous weekend!
The ALU Archives – Essie Cantaloupe
 The ALU Archives focuses on older, beloved shades from the All Lacquered Up stash.
I find it funny that even though I’m not always jumping on Essie‘s bandwagon, as I sort though my polishes to pick each week’s Archives shade, I keep coming across these great Essies that have been long forgotten. Back before we had access to all these outrageous greens, blues, greys, etc., I was way more into Essie due to the formula. So when I decided that I wanted to post a pretty summery melon, I turned to my old time staple, Essie Cantaloupe. Check it out! |
Back when my collection was more manageable and I had time to repeat shades on the regular, I wore the shit out of Cantaloupe. You don’t even know. It was my go-to shade in the summer because it always makes me look more tan. It’s the polish I often recommend to anyone seeking a soft melon. Its creamy finish, flawless consistency and smooth, even coverage make it a winner in my book!
Essie Cantaloupe retails for around $4 on our favorite e-tailer sites (see sidebar) and for $8 on Essie.com. You can also find it locally at national salon chains like ULTA, Regis and Trade Secret.
So what’s on your nails this week fanatics? Any Cantaloupe fans? Anyone planning to run out and buy it? Who’s discovered a long lost polish treasure recently?
Oh and look for a fun new giveaway tomorrow. Stay tuned!
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