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Trend Alert: Candy Floss Nails

BellaSugarUK — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:30:30 -0700

Candy floss-coloured nail polish is showing up from California to England. So far we've seen Lindsay Lohan with her nails painted a flirty pink walking around Los Angeles, and we also spotted Katie Price wearing a similar shade strolling along the prom with her beautician friend in Brighton. I tend to wear these types of brights on my toes as they're too much of a distraction on my fingers, but overall, I think the shade range is super fun for Summertime.

Shop candy floss nail polish below and let me know which one you like best!

USLU AIRLINES - Nailpolish VIB - £20.00	Pansy Nail Polish, Essie - £8.95
Sparkle & Fade Nail Varnish - £6.00	Ruby & Millie Nail Colour 9ml - £9.50
Castaway Nail Polish, Essie - £8.95	Collection 2000 Hotlooks Fast Dry Nail Polish 8ml - £1.75

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Love It or Hate It? Jordan's Neon Pink Nails

BellaSugarUK — Wed, 27 May 2009 04:30:00 -0700

Yesterday in London, Katie Price was spotted returning to the Mayfair Hotel. I'm not sure if she was trying to keep a low profile (after leaving her solicitor's office), however, her hot pink sunglasses and neon nails glowed through the back-seat of her van giving away her anonymity. I remember that bright, fluorescent nails were big last Summer, and I guess they're back again for round two. What do you think of Ms. Price's high wattage nail polish?

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Classic Pale Pink Polishes For Your Big Day

BellaSugarUK — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0700

Choosing a nail polish for your wedding day is about the biggest nail decision you'll ever have to make. These nudey-sheer shades that I've chosen are some of my all-time favourite classical colours. Pick a buff shade if you have pale skin, a pinkier shade if you have medium skin, or a peach shade if you have darker skin. Whichever you choose you can't go wrong whether you wear them alone or as part of a french manicure. Take a peek at my slideshow of pretty pink polishes and tell me which you'd most like to wear to your wedding.

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Trend Alert: Bright Pink Nails

BellaSugarUK — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 07:00:00 -0700

Pink nail polish is making its way back on the scene and you know what that means - Spring is here! So swap your grey and black clothing for some colour, and embrace the rays of sunshine that we've been blessed with lately. Stars like Katie Price, Jessica Alba and Bianca Gascoigne have all been seen wearing flirty nail varnish to add a pop of colour to their style. Check out these three pretty pink polishes below and tell me which one you like the most!

Marian Newman Nail Polish in Fuschia (£21.53) is an adorable pink that comes in an all-in-one manicure kit. Also note that the black shade is named after Beth Ditto - how cute!

If this too purple for you, try something like Feelin' Hot-Hot-Hot! by OPI (£9.95). This perfect for the beach pink varnish is still fun, but it's slightly more subtle for those of you who are less daring. Last but not least is a shade that's been a fave of mine for a few weeks now. Essie Status Symbol (£8.95) is a modern bubblegum with a glossy finish. Happy polishing ladies!

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Trend Alert: Bright Pink Nail Polish

BellaSugar — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:00:00 -0700

More and more celebrities are jumping onto the summertime neon nail polish bandwagon. We've seen hot pink shades since April, but it seems like they are brighter and more popular than ever now. Rihanna likes pink, orange, and yellow, and yesterday we spotted Lauren Conrad and Christina Aguilera both wearing electric pink. How cute would it be if Lauren had on Whitney from Zoya's Hills-inspired collection? For those of you who like to match your nails to your lipstick, check out this bevy of pretty pink polishes to go with your favorite bright pink lipstick - have fun!

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Back to Basics: The Best Pale Pink Polishes

BellaSugar — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:00:30 -0700

With all the talk about trendy, dark and bright nail polishes in the spotlight these days, it's nice to keep some muted, basic shades in the mix for when you're feeling more conservative. Below are three of my favorite pale, pink polishes. Unfortunately, now that I know that Essie subscribes to the big three, I'll have to rethink my choices. Something tells me that considering all of the attention the subject of safety is getting, things in the nail biz are bound to change. Let's hope so.

OPI Sweet Heart ($7) is the deepest and most opaque pink of the bunch. In my opinion, it also lasts the longest. (Anyone care to dispute this?) Sweet Heart is my go-to color for elegant manicures and pedicures in any given season.

Essie Ballet Slippers ($8) is a classic, tame, sheer pink that doesn't contain any shimmer. It gives a high-gloss finish and happens to be one of the brand's all-time best sellers.

For one last pretty pale pink polish, read more.

Deborah Lippman Sarah Smile ($15) is a sheer, sexy, whisper pink that was created alongside and inspired by Deborah's long-time client, Sarah Jessica Parker. What can I say, pretty much anything SJP creates I love - that woman's all class.

Beauty Mark It Results: An Awesome Pink Polish

BellaSugar — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:00:55 -0700

This week I said "buh-bye" to fad nail polish colors, and got back to basics instead. I wanted to see what you love for a classic pink nail polish shade. There were so many great suggestions, from bright to bold to sheer, it's nearly impossible to highlight just a couple! I love OPI Japanese Rose Garden that marcella suggested, saying that it's "perfect for Spring toes." Another great find is Hard Candy Vintage Nail Polish in Pussy Cat from jennjennbubba. It's pretty and classic.

Thanks to all of you who shared your suggestions. Now I just have to decide which of these pretty pinks to try first. Check out the rest of your picks below!

Beauty Mark It! An Awesome Pink Polish

BellaSugar — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:00:55 -0700

It's official: bright, crazy nail colors are all the rage this season. While I'm having a lot of fun playing with these new shades, there is something to be said for the old standbys. And if any nail color is classic for this time of year, it's pink.

This week I want to know what you love for a beautiful pink nail polish. Do you go for pale, sheer, matte, bright flamingo pink, or all of the above? I love an electric pink shade, like this MAC Nail Lacquer ($10) in Steamy.

Share your choices by bookmarking items from around the web and tagging them with the phrase pink polish. I'll feature your favorites here next Tuesday.

To learn about Beauty Mark It challenges and how to add your picks, check out this how-to. To see some of my favorite online beauty stores, read more.

Saks Beauty Place
Sephora
Drugstore.com
Fred Segal Beauty
Folica
Amazon.com Beauty
Strawberrynet.com
Nordstrom
Bergdorf Goodman
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Think Pink: OPI Pink of Hearts Nail Lacquer

BellaSugar — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:00:47 -0700

It's amazing to see so many companies on board to help support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. OPI has just come out with its new Pink of Hearts Nail Lacquer. This pale pink color has been created exclusively to raise money for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation.

OPI will make a donation of $25,000 to help fuel research and development toward the fight against breast cancer. In addition, Ladies Home Journal is running a contest through October. If you are a breast cancer survivor or know someone who is, you can write a 500-words-or-less entry about why you think you should win a catered at home mani/pedi party for ten. Sounds like a win-win situation to me.

Are You Into The New Hot Pink Nail Polish Trend?

BellaSugar — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:42:48 -0700

Woo hoo! I don't know about you, but I'm relieved the goth nail polish look is on its way out. The latest color from Essie Cosmetics is called Bachelorette Bash, $6.09. This shade is part of the new hot pink nail color Spring trend.

I happen to think that magentas, fuchsias and bright pinks are really cute, fun and fresh, although it definitely does remind me a little bit of the 80s! How do you feel about it? Can you see yourself sporting pink polish this Spring?