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Is It a Time Travel Flick or Nail Polish Shade?
Potential nerd alert: recently, I have become rather captivated with time travel movies. What's not to love? The main characters make some kind of fantastical journey through time, typically to make things right.
What's Your Favorite Nail Polish Finish?
We all know that matte nail polish is hot these days, and it's definitely one of those textures that either you love or you hate. Matte, which has a no-shine, flat appearance, is great for an edgy style, but it has a tendency to chip. The great thing about polish in general, besides the abundance of shade choices, is the finish.
Polishes Inspired (or Created) by Your Favorite Stars
Lots of cosmetic companies name their products after celebrities. In fact, there are many fragrances inspired by — or occasionally developed by — the stars. On a side note, just how many celebrity fragrances are too many, anyway?
Bobbing For Apples: 15 Apple-Inspired Nail Polishes
With the H1N1 scare still fresh in our minds, I'm not sure many of us will be partaking in any activities involving saliva-swapping, like round after round of beer pong or a playful game of bobbing for apples. But since we're in the heart of apple harvesting season and Halloween is upon us, I figured there had to be another way to do the whole apple bobbing thing without transferring communicable disease. That's why I've gathered together different apple-colored polishes to pay tribute to this classic autumnal symbol.
Can't Get Your Hands on Chanel Jade Green? You've Still Got Options.
Every year, there seems to be a highly coveted nail polish shade or two that hits the market with a frenzy. One example is last year's Metro Chic ($8) from Sephora by OPI, a perfectly muted smoky purple. Another example is Chanel's Le Vernis Nail Color in Vamp, so popular, in fact, it even has its own Wikipedia entry.
5 Ways to Get Chip-Resistant Matte Nails
There's no denying that matte nail polish is the "it" polish finish right now. In fact, there's no denying that nail polish in general is having one hot moment — particularly in the drugstore category. While matte has a very fashion-forward appearance, the problem is that it just doesn't wear as long as regular polish.
Ellen DeGeneres Makes Polish Jokes
Ellen DeGeneres is one of my favorite comedians, and this monologue is too funny not to share. It's about one of womanity's common bewildering experiences — polish selection during a manicure. Ellen's right about the surfeit of polish colors, and I've poked fun at some ridiculous names in my quizzes.
How Do You Sample Nail Polish?
Yesterday I took a little jaunt down to Sephora to check out some new nail polish shades. I was fixated on the bluish-green-toned Ocean Love Potion ($9), perfect for that oceanic nail trend we've been seeing as of late. After looking through the display case for my new favorite turquoise shade, I noticed a small sign: "Please do not paint on fixture."
Now You Can Polish Your Laptop, Too
You can customize your shampoo and conditioner based on your hair color, and you can customize your makeup palette. Now, as part of Dell's Design Studio program, you can even customize the Dell Mini, Inspiron, and Studio laptop models with color options based on OPI nail polish colors. The collection, which will feature 26 color choices, will kick off with six lacquer shades: Kyoto Pearl, Princesses Rule!, Up Front & Personal, Dear Santa, Holiday Glow, and I’m Not Really a Waitress.
The Look For Less: Nars' Hot Fall Nail Polish
Every time I hit Sephora, I gaze longingly at Nars Tokaido Express nail polish ($16). It's a deep, sophisticated purple with subtle gold flecks that a cool girl like Kim Gordon might wear if she were invited to a fancy-pants brunch. If you're looking for a similar shade at a smaller price, you're in luck.
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