Archive for March, 2010
Zoya Ivanka Wear Test
The vast majority of you raved when I posted the Zoya Sparkle collection (shipping April 1st) but a small minority of you expressed concern about chipping and quality of wear with Zoya’s formula. This is not the first time I’ve heard this. In fact my salon told me they stopped using Zoya because of this issue.
Personally, I’ve never had anything but fantastic wear from Zoya polish using either their Color Lock System or an outside brand of base & top coat. A long time ago I showed you a wear test using the Zoya system but I decided it was time for an update using non-Art of Beauty products. See the results and discover what ingredient could be at the root of your problems, after the jump! |
Chanel Noir Et Or Paris-Shanghai Collection Preview
For the “Metiers D’Art” fashion show in Shanghai, Peter Philips, Global Creative Director of Chanel Makeup, created an exclusive collection, Noir Et Or. The collection is a glamorous fantasy of Shanghai in the 30’s and 40’s as Coco Chanel herself may have imagined it. The black and gold eyes and nails complimented the gilded and jet black accents shown on the runway.
Like the Paris-Moscou Collection, the Noir Et Or Paris-Shanghai Collection is a limited edition set of colors taken straight from the runway. I have to admit I’m a bit surprised to see Chanel coming out with a matte polish at this point in the game. They’ve always been trendsetters not followers so I’m curious to see how Black Velvet is received. |
NAILS:
Le Vernis Nail Colour in Black Velvet – Matte black nail color in a frosted bottle ($25.00)
Le Vernis Nail Colour in Gold Lamé – Satiny gold nail color ($25.00)
Le Vernis Nail Colour in Illusion d‘or – Transparent sparkling gold nail color ($25.00)
EYES:
Ligne et Ombre de Chanel in Jet-Gold - Matte black eyeliner and sparkling gold eyeshadow ($45.00)
The Noir Et Or Paris-Shanghai Collection launches in April 2010. It will be carried exclusively at Chanel.com, Chanel Boutiques and Chanel Makeup Studios.
What do you think Fanatics? Do any of these LE shades have you excited? How do you feel about Chanel releasing a matte polish?
Katy Perry’s Bejeweled Holo Madness at the Kid’s Choice Awards
When Katy Perry TwitPic’d her nails late night on Saturday, I knew Celebrity Manicurist Kimmie Kyees had to be the brains behind this look. Sure enough, I check my inbox to find that Kimmie had done Katy’s nails for the Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards.For Katy’s nails, Kimmie created custom tips using Milani Hi-Res from the 3D Holographic collection. She randomly placed square, round and heart shaped nail gems in a rainbow of colors for a fun and funky look. One look at Katy’s dress and you can see how the stones played into the overall look. You can never accuse Katy of being afraid to “go there” with her look. |
What do you think of Katy’s nails? Would you ever wear this in real life? Where?
Chanel Nouvelle Vague, Mistral & Riviera Swatches, Review and Comparisons
Bold and audacious, Gabrielle Chanel pushed the boundaries of style.
Now Peter Philips continues the tradition by creating a free-spirited makeup collection inspired by an idyllic seaside vista: LES POP-UP DE CHANEL, fresh new cult-worthy hues for lips and nails. Vibrant pops of colour, including neon pink, sunny coral and brilliant turquoise are beautifully complemented by bronzed, glowing skin. . . and sure to be the standout shades of summer. Chanel’s Summer 2010 collection will be rolling out to stores before you know and it and with it comes the highly anticipated Nouvelle Vague (turquoise), Riviera (intense pink) and Mistral (soft pink) nail polishes. I’ve been dying to get my mitts on what looked to be a blue version of Jade since I first saw promo pics pop up online. Following up Jade Collection fever with a turquoise shimmer could cause quite a craze but does Nouvelle Vague live up to the expectation? Find out after the jump! |
A Ginger + Liz Deal Just for You
Happy Friday Fanatics! What do you say we kick off the weekend with a little discount just for fans of ALU!
The ladies behind Ginger + Liz want you to experience two of their fave nail colors, Hold The Drama and Reality Check and they’re offering $2 OFF those two polishes from now through 8 a.m. Tuesday March 30th. Use code ALUFans at checkout to receive your discount.
Hold The Drama
Hold The Drama is a blackened eggplant purple shade that is like no other! Kind of like a stormy sky at sundown, this deep dark purple hue is simply beautiful and a great alternative to the bluish black staple shades. Hold The Drama transcends the styles appealing to the Classic, Boho, Rocker, and Prepster.
Reality Check
Reality Check is coral with tangerine highlights. This is a great shade for the fashionista that loves colour but sways from extreme brights. Her look is always fresh but sometimes unexpected. Everyone needs a Reality Check from time to time.
While you’re shopping the G+L site, be sure to check out Gimme More their limited edition shocking neon pink. Liz tells me they’re running low on supply and this color won’t be restocked so if you want some Gimme More in your lifestyle, you better hop to it!
Gimme More
A must have electric neon pink very rich in pigment that adds an optimistic punch to any neutral or dark palette. There are few shades out there that peak the interest of both the Girly girl and Glam Rocker and this is one of them! Gimme More will make them well, want more!
One last thing, G+L have switched their shipping method to FedEX which will make tracking more reliable. Happy Shopping!
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