by Diana Ajih on May 16, 2012
in Summer
Dior unveils a new color collection for summer with four fun shades for your lips & tips. Check them out below!
Introducing Summer Mix, a charming new color collection that captures the carefree spirit of summer with four infectiously fun shades of new Dior Vernis Nail Gloss and two shades of Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss.
In 1962, Dior was the very first Couture House to launch its own brand name nail lacquer to match its already iconic lipsticks. A Dior slogan from the period captures the popularity of the new product: “Today, the four shimmering letters of Dior have come to the tips of your ten fingers.” In the 1970’s, Dior became a leading brand in terms of color range by launching forty matching nail and lipstick shades. And now, in 2012, Dior celebrates 50 years of nail lacquers that have since become stand alone fashion accessories. Inspired by a couture spirit, the Dior Vernis collection currently features 25 permanent shades, from the classic Red Royalty #999, the favorite color of Christian Dior, to the trendy Gris Montaigne #707, inspired by the Louis XVI-style chairs of the original Dior reception rooms on Avenue Montaigne. In addition, each Dior color collection features limited edition Vernis shades that instantly become the must-have accessory of the season.
Vernis Gloss (Retail $23.00)
A brand new translucent, glossy formula with a “sorbet-like” finish.
- Cosmo (178)- cheerful watermelon pink
- Calypso (158)- bright candy apple red
- Acapulco (118)- tart lemon yellow
- Lagoon (198)- cool swimming pool blue
Addict Ultra-Gloss (Retail $28.00)
- Rouge Croisiere (854)- happy red
- Rose Bikini (664)- perfect pink
- Gold Sunrise (224)- a gold shade
- Orange Pareo (542)- an orange shade
The collection will be available this coming June at Dior.com.
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by Diana Ajih on May 8, 2012
in Summer
I have a fashion fetish for Deborah Lippmann nail polish. Yes, I said it. Nevermind the fact that they’re about $20 a pop – my wallet might not approve, but collecting pretty polishes in Deborah’s luxe signature square bottles makes keeping up on the latest nail trends way more fun. Luckily for my aforementioned wallet, however, the manicure maven herself has released her Summer 2012 collection in the form of a set of mini polishes, so compulsive collectors like me can indulge in all the sexy neon shades and get more bang for our buck! Inspired by Beyonce’s empowering lady-anthem “Run The World (Girls),” the summery set includes 5 mini polishes in fiercely bright shades, all cleverly named with quirky titles like “Hollaback Girl” (neon orange), “It Girl” (bright lemon yellow), “I Kissed a Girl” (shocking pink), and more! At $45 for all 5, stocking up on this set certainly beats shelling out the almost $80+ it would cost to buy five full-size individual bottles that I’d probably never see the end of!
- Alexandra Gambardella
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by Diana Ajih on May 7, 2012
in Summer
Ready to add two more nail polishes to your summer collection? Last week, Dior released two limited edition nail polishes called Bikini and St. Tropez for summer. Bikini is a gorgeous pink orange hue and St. Tropez is a bold turquoise hue which was specially created for the opening of Dior’s boutique in Saint Tropez.
Such fun and vibrant colors to wear this summer! What do you think?
Buy the polishes here!
by Diana Ajih on May 2, 2012
in Summer
Smashbox Summer 2012 Shades of Fame Collection has officially launched!
This collection offers the hottest hues for eyes and lips to create a strikingly unforgettable look. Unleash your inner screen siren with just a swipe of the perfect eye shadow and lip gloss. Smashbox Cosmetics introduces SHADES OF FAME, a summer collection featuring smoldering, bold colors guaranteed to get you noticed!
Eye Palette ($48): Create an iconic, alluring look with this palette, featuring favorite summer shades handpicked by Smashbox Cosmetics studio artists. The colors are arranged in trios to make mixing and matching effortless. Use the brighter hues to add a pop of color for daytime glam, then layer on the sultrier, darker shades to create a captivating look to flaunt during hot summer nights.
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by Diana Ajih on April 26, 2012
in Summer
The weather is heating up, which means now is the perfect time to introduce Lancôme’s summer collection, Bronze Diva. Featuring a mix of tinted lip balms, bronzers, eyeshadows and nail polishes, the collection includes deep bronze and gold tones for eyes, pink and peach shades for cheeks and sheer hues for lips to create a glowing, sun-kissed look.
The star products include:
FACE
- Star Bronzer Bamboo Bronzer in Spice Island(Retail $46): All-over powder bronzer for your face and body adorned with a limited-edition bamboo design
- Star Bronzer Aqua Stick (Retail $39): Creamy gel stick bronzing foundation in Solaris that delivers long-lasting sheer coverage and soothing benefits for a radiant sun-kissed glow
EYES
- Color Design Pink Safari Palette (Retail $49.50): 6-pan eye shadow palette with shades of pink, orange, copper and brown
- Artliner (Retail $29.50): Gold Passion, Bronze Desire and Pink Luxe
LIPS
- Color Design Hydra Balm SPF 15 (Retail $22): Limited-edition lip balm providing comfort and moisture with a tint of color in Lotus Blossom, Cactus Flower and Desert Primrose
- Juicy Tubes (Retail $18): Vanilla Sand, Peach Nectar, Pink Hibiscus and Bronze Cocoa
NAILS
- Mini Le Vernis (Retail $15): Nail Laquer in Cosmopolitan Pink and Tangerine Tint
The limited-edition Bronze Diva collection is available now at all Lancôme counters and lancome.com.
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by Diana Ajih on April 20, 2012
in Summer
Even if you’re not much of a comic book follower, or wouldn’t typically label your style “geek-chic,” it’s hard not to avoid all the buzz surrounding the upcoming Spider-Man reboot starring Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield. And even if you’d rather avoid the box office lines like the plague come opening weekend this summer, beauty mavens like us can still take advantage of all the hype from afar, courtesy of OPI’s new Spidey-inspired collection! Due out next month, the six-piece Amazing Spider-Man collection features a slew of both shimmery and matte shades in coordinating comic book influenced colors, plus a limited-edition Shatter shade called Shatter the Scales. Personally, I love the mix of peppy pinks and oranges with murky, moody, shimmery greens and blues, but when it comes to trend-setting nails for this season, I have to say the stark white lacquer (called My Boyfriend Scales Walls) takes the cake, surprisingly enough! What do you think, polish fans? Will you be snatching up these Spidey shades?
- Alexandra Gambardella
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