Archive for December, 2013
Is Nail Polish Just A Fad? Weigh In!
There was an interesting article on AdAge.com this week, citing that the nail polish market is plummeting, that lipstick is once again claiming the top spot in beauty and suggesting that nail polish is just a fad. So is it?
Granted, they mention that the biggest sales drop is in special effect polishes (Crackle, Matte, etc) rather than traditional nail polish but the massive overall growth seen in 2011 and 2012 is over. Since we are doing better economically, the fact that nail polish sales are declining would suggest that the “nail index” concept is true. And Google searches would agree as “lipstick” has superseded “nail polish” for the first time in years.
Of course, I’m not about to stop wearing nail polish anytime soon. And even though I’ve come around to the idea of nail art and enjoy my feeble attempts at it, I wouldn’t cry if it went away. I mean, if the spring runways filled with pale, muted nails are any kind of indicator, nail art’s glory days could be behind it.
Obviously, I’m a bit biased, as are most of you, being nail polish fanatics and all, but I’d love to hear your take on the article. Is this just the natural progression of business? A plateau and not a plummet? Will big brands stop creating new and innovative nail products to focus on a more profitable sector of the industry? What say you?
image: CVS Saran Wrap ManicureNicole by OPI Carrie Underwood Collection Preview
Nicole by OPI Carrie Underwood Collection
Even though I’m not into country music, I am a Carrie Underwood fan. I’ve followed her since her Idol days, I listen to her crossover hits and give her two thumbs up for marrying a NHL player (I live with a hockey goalie).
So, even though I’m not necessarily the target demo for Nicole by OPI, they skew towards a younger crowd, I’m curious to check out the Carrie Underwood Collection. Fourteen brand new shades, inspired by the country crooner, are headed our way this January, including a signature gold called Carrie’d Away.
Keep reading for bottle images and color descriptions.
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Bobbi Brown “Old Hollywood” Nail Polish for Holiday 2013
Bobbi Brown Holiday 2013
Bobbi Brown is giving us old school glam with her Holiday 2013 “Old Hollywood” collection. As I’ve said before, this season’s nail polish trends are going the more traditional route with metallics and reds dominating the scene.
Clearly Bobbi got the memo and then some as she’s giving us holographic glitter realness with her new shade, Chrome. Who ever thought you’d see the words Bobbi Brown and holographic glitter in the same sentence? I mean, what??
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Season of Giving Giveaways – Day 7: Nailbox Nailing Hollywood x NCLA Nail Art Kits
It’s Day 7 of the Season of Giving Giveaways and today I have something from my friends at Nailbox, the new nail polish e-commerce site. They’ve teamed up with the nail art powerhouses at Celebrity Nail Stylist Agency, Nailing Hollywood, to create specialty kits using NCLA Nail Wraps and NCLA Nail Polish.
We’ll have four winners today, with each one receiving a different Nailing Hollywood x NCLA package.
Prizes include: Aly En Vogue Cotton Candy Ombre Nail Art Kit, Seeing Signs Gold Crescent Mani Nail Art Kit, Flash Fête Nail Art Kit, Galaxy Glitter Ombre Nail Art Kit. Nail art kits valued at $50/ea.
Enter to win using the form below. Open to US residents only. Giveaway ends Saturday, December 21st, 2013 at 12:00 pm EST.
If you can’t view the entry form, CLICK HERE.
Good luck!
14 Nail Polish Gift Sets for the Last Minute Holiday Shopper
I don’t know about you all but, I’m the worst shopper when it comes to the holidays. I’m always that fool, wandering around on Christmas Eve, hoping to discover the perfect gift for my friends or family. Shopping lists and a plan? NEVER! As much as I’d love to be that person who has everything done before Thanksgiving, it’s just not going to happen.
So, if you’re a major procrastinator, like me, I’ve compiled a list of the best nail polish gift sets that are still available and will arrive by Christmas. Some are even ON SALE! Happy shopping!
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