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20 More Out-of-the-Ordinary Manicure Ideas

BellaSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:00:50 -0800

I've seen so many great manicure and nail art ideas lately that, after my last slideshow, there were still a ton of examples I wanted to share with you. So here they are - 20 adorable, wildly creative ideas for your manicure or pedicure. Whether you're off to a party or just having fun, they're sure to grab attention and get you compliments. So click through and get ready to have some truly rockin' tips.

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15 Unusual and Fun Manicure Ideas

BellaSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:01:19 -0800

Looking for an out-of-the-ordinary manicure? You've come to the right place. These creative manicures can give you ideas for your own designs, making it all the more likely that you'll nail a unique look. Click through and get inspired.

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Trend Alert: Metallic, Bejeweled Nails

BellaSugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:59:37 -0800

Katy Perry isn't the only celebrity hopping on the sparkly, encrusted nail bandwagon. Beyonce had similarly wild nails with heart-shaped jewels on them last night at the MTV Europe Awards, and Kristen Bell was sporting iridescent foiled nails recently, too. I think this trend is so creative and cool, but what about you? If you want to get the look, try Lippmann Collection's Celebrate polish trio or OPI's Designer Series.

Guess Who Has Swarovski Crystal Covered Nails?

BellaSugarUK — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0800

This celebrity has an affinity for beauty products like Cherry Chapstick and glitter. Can you can guess who belongs to these silver diamante nails?

Fake 'Em Till You Make 'Em: Acrylic Nails 101

BellaSugar — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:00:03 -0700

There are few people with long, perfect nails who aren't using at least a little - and usually a lot - of acrylic nail powder. Acrylic powder is a polymer that, combined with a setting agent, creates a resin with properties similar to your natural nails, except even stronger and more flexible. Which means it's a great way to cover up a myriad of nail issues, and a life-saver even for non-biters and people who've never had a chip. To learn about the best ways to use acrylic for yourself, keep reading

OMG! The Hills Collection From Nails Inc Is Here

BellaSugarUK — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:30:00 -0700

With Season Four of the The Hills available now on DVD, and thenext season gearing up for an October premiere, beauty brand Nails Inc, is launching a line of four nail varnishes to celebrate some of Hollywood's hottest young women. Week after week on the silver screen and at parties, we see Lauren, Heidi, Audrina, Whitney, Lo and Stephanie walking around Southern California with trendy and ever changing nail and toe varnishes in colours like hot pink, pretty periwinkle and totally rockin' teal (like Lauren Conrad).

My favourite shade of the bunch is Beverly Hills, a deep raspberry-red colour that looks great any season of the year. The set is available for £20 from 17th September online or at House of Fraser. For more images of each of the polishes, plus a description, just read more.

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Hollywood is a true neon punky pink with a high shine finish.
Beverly Hills is a hot and sexy red-pink shade.
Melrose Avenue is a purpley-blue indigo hue.
Rodeo Drive is a dark bluish-green (much like the colour we spotted on Rachel Bilson at Fashion Week.

Whose Blue Nail Polish Do You Prefer?

BellaSugarUK — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:30:00 -0700

Yesterday at the Jill Stuart fashion show in New York, actress Rachel Bilson sat in the front row showing off her engagement ring and her teal blue nails. Also in town wearing donning a brighter shade of aqua nail varnish was Michelle Trachtenberg at the Rebecca Minkoff presentation. Out of these two blue nail hues, which do you like more?

Love It or Hate It? Pixie Lott's Neon Nail Varnish

BellaSugarUK — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:30:00 -0700

Last night, Pixie Lott was spotted at Mahiki nightclub in London after performing at a gig at the Kentish Town Forum wearing a different colour nail varnish on each of her fingers. This youthful and flirty alternating polish style has been seen last year on Jodie Kidd and you guys seemed pretty mixed about it, mostly saying how you did this kind of thing when you were younger. Vote to let me know your thoughts on Pixie's varying nail varnish shades below.

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Product Review: Bliss Manicure's Best Friend

BellaSugarUK — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 06:00:00 -0700

I've been completely addicted to Manicure's Best Friend from Bliss (on sale now for £7.50) ever since my best friend introduced me this tiny, yet precious cuticle cream a couple of weeks ago. It's been my saving grace for dry, swollen, red cuticles and it's amazing how much it prolongs the life of my manicures - I'm talking three, maybe even four days!

Maybe you don't pick and peel like I do, but after doing dishes and chores regularly, my cuticles tend to become cracked and straggly. Instead of leaving them alone, I have my way with them. This cream helps undo some of that damage and is most definitely buying me time until I can kick my hideous habit.

It's easy to apply with a dainty, pointed applicator (all you need is one teensy drop on each nail). It absorbs quickly, it's not greasy whatsoever, it comes in a portable tube small enough even for a clutch, and to top it off, I'm a big fan of the fresh, lemony scent. I keep it next to my computer and use it at least three times a day to help moisturise and sustain my mani's.

Do you have any beauty weapons to pass along that your friends have told you about?

Trend Alert: Short, Bright Red Nails

BellaSugar — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:00:18 -0700

You can tell that Fall is fast approaching, because tons of celebrities have been getting serious with short, rounded, bright red nails. This week alone, Hillary Duff, Lo Bosworth, and Mel B. all sported them. A classic red in the right shade family is flattering on every skin tone, and the perfect manicure to start Autumn off right, so I've put together a bunch of the best ones out for your perusal.

NARS Nail Polish - $16.00	Priti - Nail Polish - Japanese Rose - .43 oz. - $12.50
Lippmann Collection Lady is a Tramp Nail Color - $16.00	butter LONDON 3 Free Nail Lacquer, Charlie Dickens - $14.00
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Fast Dry Nail Color,Cinna-snap - $4.99	essie nail colour Polish, Wicked - $8.00
NAILWEAR PRO Nail Enamel - $5.00	SpaRitual Nail Lacquer Sowing Seeds Of Love - $10.00