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Looking Polished: Essie, Too Taboo

May 29, 2015

Essie Nail Polish in Too Taboo

As the weather warms up and summer is in the air. It’s time to break out the bold, pretty colors of summer. Honestly, it’s been a while since I had a manicure (or pedicure). So I decided to treat myself to a bit of pampering at my local nail salon. After my mani/pedi and mini-massage I felt amazing.

This warm weather calls for a fun color, that is bright, cheerful and just screams summer. So I opted for one of my favorite brand, Essie, I chose Essie in Too Taboo. The color description: “This vivid intense fuchsia is poised to take the world by storm. Sit back, relax and enjoy the glow.”

Manicure: Essie Nail Polish in Too Taboo

So what do you think of Essie Nail Polish in Too Taboo? What color are you wearing on your nails this week?

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Filed Under: Nail Polish Tagged: Essie Nail Polish, Essie Too Taboo

Looking Polished: Essie Luxeffects Holiday manicure

December 15, 2011

Essie, A Cut Above
Essie, A Cut Above

This week I was invited to an event by Glamour Magazine to preview Essie’s new Luxeffects Holiday 2011 collection and to enjoy to mani’s and mimosas with my fellow beauty bloggers and celebrity manicurist, Elle Gerstein. We gathered at Tenoverten Nail Salon in TriBeCa, to talk celebrity mani’s, nail polish layering and all of the wonderful color combinations that you can create with polish.

Yes, I know, my life doesn’t suck.

Since I was in the presence of the woman that maintains Jennifer Lopez’ lovely digits I took the opportunity to ask Elle a little bit about her layering tips for manicures. She said that she likes to use complimentary colors but sometimes she will use a bright color and layer it with a glitter polish on top. She suggested a few pink shades for me to layer underneath a glittery nail polish and I decided to take her advice. I went with a bright pink Essie polish, Forget Me Nots and layer it underneath a new glitter polish from the Luxeffects Holiday Collection, A Cut Above.

Essie Forget Me Nots nail polish

The Essie Luxeffects Holiday 2011 polishes is a five-piece collection of shimmers and glitter nail polish topcoats, would you expect anything less for the holidays? These glamorous polishes are intended for layering but you can wear them alone for a more subtle look. I’m a pink girl, I absolutely adore the color so I was immediately drawn to Forget Me Not, I thought that it would really pop underneath the Essie Luxeffect color, A Cut Above. Here is the final look:

Essie, A Cut Above, Luxeffects Holiday 2011 collection

I must say that this is one of my favorite manicures, I love the layering effect of the glitter nail polish under a bold pink! What do you think about this look?

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Filed Under: Nail Polish Tagged: beauty, celebrity manicurist, Essie Nail Polish, Glamour Magazine, holiday manicures, Luxeffects Holiday 2011 collection, Tenoverten Nail Salon, Tenoverten New York CIty

Guest Post: Fall and Winter 2011 Makeup Trends

November 10, 2011

The world of fashion is coming alive with the upcoming fall 2011 and winter 2012 season. The time has come to dump out the old to welcome the new. Since the fall 2011 clothing has a focus this year on dark neutrals and black shades of fabric, the best fall makeup features lots of fun autumn colors to spice things up. the following items are the current trends, but they also follow some of the same fall makeup rules seen each year-a return to deeper, richer colors to accentuate the same deeper richer looks that are always seen in fall fashion.

Red lipstick is the little black dress: It never goes out of style. Fall and winter makeup trends are focusing on a burnt, bold, red lip, abandoning the bright, breezy pinks of spring. Deep plums and rich burgundies are perfect during the fall 2011 season. Soft pinks and corals are also great for a more toned-down look. True, bright red is what it’s all about for the fall and are best when paired with neutral eyes. Vibrant reds are all the glamour, whether it’s lipsticks or lip liners. Rich, warm gold and wine colors have also been seen on the runway, giving an urban, modern look.

Fall Winter 2011 cat eye and red lip makeup trend

Eyes are going to be smoky with long lashes and strong eyebrows. Metallic, dusty colors in hues of green, red or orange are a favorite. Urban Decay has a great palettes to create this daring look. Lashes will be long and flattering. Make sure to use the right type of mascara to get those meticulously placed lashes. Liquid liners will help to give that natural look. A dramatic eye coupled with bright red lips, however, is not the way to go. Pick one feature to accentuate at a time in order to appear dramatic without looking overdone.

The cat eye has been abundant on the runway. This new look entails smudging eye shadow to create the look of an elongated eye, like a cat. This has a mysterious, enigmatic effect. Alternatively, eyeliner can be used on the top of the eye, creating the cat eye look. It is essential to use high quality make up brushes when applying make up, it really makes a difference.

Nails will be the same, rich, heavy, smoky wines and blues that have been seen the past few years, but even some really beautiful nude colors have been seen on the runway. So if you are tired of the dark shades, try out a lovely neutral or nude for a change. Nails this year often have been short and trimmed into round shapes.

Fall and Winter 2011 nail trends

Skincare is of utmost importance. Above all of the fall makeup trends and dramatic looks lay a natural glow. Sometimes, just a touch of foundation, concealer, mascara and blush are needed to underscore a simple, feminine, earthy, romantic look. Compliment skin by using soft peaches, pinks and tans for blush or look for a fantastic rose gold blush. Rosy cheeks have rolled over from summer right into the fall.

Fragrance must also never be overlooked. Sensuous, spicy, musky scents like are replacing the light ones of the summer.

Carleen Coulter is a makeup addict and has multiple blogs and websites devoted to a variety of obsessions. Among them are Beauty and Fashion Tech, which not only considers makeup, but also focuses on technology in beauty and fashion and includes a popular hair removal buyers guide with home laser hair removal reviews and commentary.

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Filed Under: Makeup Tagged: Bobbing for Baubles, Brooch the Subject, Essie Nail Polish, Fall 2011 makeup trends, red lipstick, Winter 2011 makeup trends

Looking Polished: Essie Nail Polish in Carry On

October 10, 2011

Essie nail polish in carry onEven though Summer is my favorite season, I’m kind of happy that Fall is here. Each season reminds us that life is ever-changing and that we’re changing with it. We can’t stay stuck in the same old patterns and habits, we need to try something new. And one of the easiest ways to move into a new season is with a new nail polish color. So I decided to jump on the Fall bandwagon and polish my nails with one of Essie’s “Carry On”. Essie Carry On is described as a deep romantic burgundy. This color gives a dark vampy Merlot kind of feeling to it,  and I like it!

Essie nail polish in carry on

Essie nail polish in carry on

The color is very rich and warm and destined to become a new favorite. What are your thoughts on Carry On? Is is the perfect Fall shade or would you pass?

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Filed Under: Nail Polish Tagged: Essie in Carry On, Essie Nail Polish, Fall nail polish, Nail Polish

Behind the Scenes: Essie for Pamela Love SS12

September 12, 2011

Essie for Pamela Love nail tutorial
At Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week there is always so much more to look at than the clothes. Manicures have become the newest beauty craze and art form. And these beautiful designs were all over the runways for Spring 2012. The nail look created be Elle Gerstein for Pamela love was inspired by the bohemian Moroccan theme of the Essie Nail Polish collection.

Elle Gerstein at the Pamela Love show
Elle Gerstein

“We drew inspiration from the reverse chevron french manicure, which exposes the nail’s natural moon, from the tribal graphic element of the clothing and the triangular jewelry paired with the collection.”

Essie nail polish at pamela love

Here’s how you can create this fashion week look:

Step 1 – Paint the entire nail bed with a base coat.

Step 2 – Apply Essie Topless and Barefoot, an opaque matte nude. Let dry.

Step 3 – The use Essie’s Little Brown Dress, a chocolate brown shade, and paint a diagonal from each corner of the nail bed to create a tiny triangle. Start on either side of the nail brushing up to the middle on the diagonal and then reverse to complete the “V” formation.

Step 4. Let dry and apply a shiny top coat.

Would you try this nail polish look?

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Filed Under: Nail Polish Tagged: Elle Gerstein, Essie, Essie Nail Polish, Little Brown Dress, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Spring 2012 nail trends, SS12, Topless and Barefoot

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