 Remember way back in February 2009 when I had a CalGel Gradation Manicure done at Sakura in NYC? If you’re not familiar, a gradation manicure creates an ombre effect where the polish fades down the nail. I wore a version with a purple tip that faded into clear but you can also fade two colors together.
As much as I loved the look of my CalGel mani, the thought of spending two hours at the salon to get it done and another half hour or longer to remove it does not sound appealing. There has to be an easier way. An at-home method to get the look for less. Enter butter LONDON Stroppy. |
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For two seasons in a ROW I’ve missed the Vena Cava show and it’s killing me! Each season butter LONDON’s Nonie Creme works with the designers behind Vena Cava, Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock, to create a custom nail color for their show and they have all been stunning.
Last February it was the knock-out British Racing Green that launched last Fall. This past September I was at a blogging conference when Nonie mixed Artful Dodger and Royal Navy to create a stunning cobalt blue. And now there’s this…
Nonie, you’re killing me!! When I saw Nonie backstage at the Betsey Johnson show, I had to ask about the shade all my beauty blogging pals had been tweeting about. Marrow was given its name by the designers and it’s a deep purple with this slightly dusty look to it. Though it’s the flecks of glitter that really made my eyes pop. Though Nonie told me that the mix used for the show had more glitter than what we’ll see when Marrow hits shelves.
Are you dying over this color or what? That’s what I get for flying in a day late. You better believe that won’t happen again.
 It’s that time again Fanatics. New York Fashion Week has kicked into high gear and I am here in NYC once again to bring you the nail scoop as it happens. I’m kicking things off tonight at the Charlotte Ronson show where Cleveland based manicurist Julie Kandalec (from Jennifer & Co. in Mentor) will be keying the show using China Glaze colors. I can’t wait to see what they’ve come up with!
NYFW officially started two days ago and unfortunately I was still in the Cleveburg while some hot nail fashions rocked the runway. butter London, CND and Dashing Diva all put out some stellar looks over the past couple days and I’ve got a quick recap on what we’ve missed after the jump! |
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 All you JELLY polish lovers have a reason to rejoice this Spring. butter LONDON is launching a collection of three sheer but buildable jellies in a fruity array of hues.
According to butter LONDON Creative Director Nonie Creme, “The idea is juicy, sheer colour that looks and feels like slick, wet “lipgloss” for your nails.” Check out detailed preview images of Chuffed, Stroppy and Twee after the jump! |
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 After I posted my swatches of the OPI Alice in Wonderland collection, I couldn’t get the thought of a Cheshire Cat inspired polish out of my head.
You may have missed that in the comments section but I suggested a pink and purple glitter to represent the Cheshire Cat. I know in the upcoming film the cat won’t be colored like the Disney animated version but it still sounded like a fun concept. So over the weekend I dug through my stash and came up with my Cheshire Cat franken to accompany the collection. Check it out! |
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Remember way back in February 2009 when I had a CalGel Gradation Manicure done at Sakura in NYC? If you’re not familiar, a gradation manicure creates an ombre effect where the polish fades down the nail. I wore a version with a purple tip that faded into clear but you can also fade two colors together.
