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Monday, February 14th, 2011
What would I do with out my delightful digits from OPI? Probably, walk the plank! Luckily, I will never have to find out ’cause they keep pumping out polish faster than I can say, “Paraffin please!” This time we are getting down and dirty I mean pretty and pastelly??? Blimey! Whatev’s it’s almost spring and whether it makes sense or not these Pirates are in pastel. OPI has released their Summer 2011 collection named “Ahoy Me Hearties” (A tie in to the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie) and the always cheeky names are, Skull and Glossbones, Steady as She Rose, Sparrow Me the Drama, Planks A lot, Stranger Tides, and Mermaids Tears. The entire collection is literally topped off with Silver Shatter, which means shatter is here to stay… at least until Summer.
( from top to bottom-Right side)Skull and Glossbones: grungy Grey-green. Steady As She Rose: Pink cream, very natural. Sparrow me The Drama: bright creme pink. Planks A Lot: Lilac. Strange Tides: murky army green. Mermaids Tears: mint creme. The Left side is the aforementioned + Silver Shatter!
Just like the majority of OPI’s collections I am sure this one will be loved by all, and come May 2011 women everywhere will be begging for this booty!! My guess is the majority favorite will be Sparrow Me the Drama, but the cult favorite will be Strange Tides!
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Monday, July 26th, 2010
Unless you are four years old chipped nail polish is a no, no. I remember back in college going sans Lacquer as I didn’t want to deal with touching up my nails everyday due to work, school, and recreational fun. Now, as a full blown adult? Nothing has changed. I still do not want to paint my nails everyday, but I just die a little inside every time I catch one of my co-workers glancing at my chipped nails. I envision them thinking “what is she four?” Well, no more! If you are a diva like myself that loves looking lux, but hates high maintenance hottness then you should Shellac! Shellac is a new product from CND ( creative Nail Design) these nail wizards have developed a Hybrid of nail polish and gel that promises not to smudge, chip, crack, or do anything else that causes drama to our look for fourteen days! WE LOVE!!
Shellac paints on like polish – base coat, color, top coat – and is cured in a UV light so there is zero dry time. The colors are hypo-allergenic, and “3-Free” – no formaldehyde, toluene or DBP. Shellac will launch in a range of 12 varieties of shades, from pretty French pinks and whites, to siren red and rich darks. The formula is thin and flexible like polish, so it not only looks natural, it provides strong natural nail protection with a resilient mirror finish that resists dullness and chipping, even during the most rigorous activities.
Shellac is not DIY… or is it? Well it’s not, but DIY Diva’s can’t be stopped they are doing it anyways! Go get ‘em girlie’s!! Shellac is preferably applied by a salon professional, but can be found by anyone with the Internet 
If you are ready to take the plunge into perfect nails then find a Shellac’ing sista in your area or give it a whirl yourself and hit up Ebay. (I do not recommend this, but I would never do an at home hair die. However,I do know a lot of woman that do DIY die and it’s great.. so what do I know?!?!) Anyways, this is blow out and I know you are going to love it no matter how you get it!
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Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
Totally Cheap Tuesday!!
This Tuesday we are giving you a Passport to Paradise! Well sort of… L’Oreal has a beautiful “Passport to Paradise” collection out for Summer 2010 and it is a must! The collection is complete with bronzers, lip gloss, & eye shadow, but I have my eye on the nail polish! Three new limited edition nail colors were introduced with this collection and they are so cute!
High Tide, Ocean Breeze, & Waters Edge
High Tide, a smokey blue with a hint of shimmer, is fresh and understated, Ocean Breeze, a bright blue, is perfect for toes or a night on the town, and Waters Edge, a bright aquamarine, is electric and sure to stand out against tan skin! I was instantly drawn to the colors in this collection they are great for summer and just looking at them invoked the “hot summer day” feeling. L’Oreal’s Passport to Paradise collection is a great way to look hot without burning your savings!
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Monday, April 19th, 2010
Pedicures are a must in the spring. Dragging the dogs out after a long winter and shoving them into sandals, pre-pedicure, is positively appalling! In Light of this I scheduled my spring cleaning appointment with a new addition to the Milwaukee beauty scene, Urban Trends SalonSpa, and let me just say, “WELCOME HOME!” Nestled downtown this mid-sized salon offers all of the amazing amenities you might find at a larger corporate salon including, bottled water, candy, and a fully stocked bathroom that is beyond beautiful!
However, when it comes down to it Tootsie’s can’t save a salon. Treatments, technique, staff, and pricing are really the cornerstone’s to success and ***Spoiler alert**** Urban Trends Salonspa is stacked! Offering a variety of treatments in hair design, skincare, waxing, massage, make-up, and nails; Urban has everything you need to look your best without breaking your bank!
Amy, my Sole Savior, chiseled, chipped, soaked, and scrubbed until my toes were pampered, painted, and perfectly Dim Sum Plum’ed! The Classic Pedicure is absolutely divine and one of my new “must have’s”! I skipped walking and took cloud 9 home after I realized the best pedicure I have ever had was also the cheapest, and you can’t beat that with an orange stick! Find out more about our beautiful new neighbor here!
***** Limited Time: $20 off your first service No restrictions!!
Special Thank you to Amy and Trent! XOXOX
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Friday, April 16th, 2010
Without a doubt Summer 2010 is turning out to be a gala of glitter from Eyeliners to lipglosses, t-Shirts to toe nails get ready for glam! In all honesty, I totally love glitter. The flash, sparkle, and shine totally consumes me. Sometimes I wonder if in a past life I was a Magpie, but I don’t really like birds so I am hoping there is another explanation. However, back to the task at hand, literally! This summer a great way to go glitter without going overboard is a mani’ or pedi’ and you are going to love the choices!
Butter London have fabulous natural glitters. West End Wonderland (shown above) available May 2010, Henley Regatta a beautiful Teal, and Rosie Lee a poppy pink are a luxurious way to glitter. You can find this beautiful brand at the super luxurious NuboNau Boutique!
Zoya's Sparkle Collection is an affordable way to try out this trend. Pictured here in Gilda ( I love pink on my toes), Charla a beautiful blue, Ivanka glittery green, and mimi a pizazz of purple are the shades I am swooning over!
Chanel has a beautiful glitter gold color from the limited edition Paris Shanghai collection aptly named Illusion D Or. This uber lux shade will make a stunning statement that you are a girl of the now!
To find out more about these products visit http://bit.ly/bMUzLN and http://bit.ly/bGIEI0!
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Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
Chanel is really giving us the goods lately! Just a couple weeks before introducing some pretty, poppy, beautiful, brights for summer 2010 to
Chanel counters, (which I absolutely love!!!! I mean these colors scream summer and make me scream,”Gimme that Aquamarine!”)
We get a peek at the Noir et Or Paris Shanghai Collection! A super glamorous collection inspired by the Orient. This collection is a sophisticated study of light and dark that juxtaposes shiny and matte finishes, which is meant to convey Coco Chanel’s perception of Shanghai in the 1930′s & 40′s.
Included in the collection are some stellar pieces. Le Vernis Nail Color in Black Velvet, a matte black polish that’ll make a great tip for reverse French manicures (shown above), Le Vernis Nail Colour in Gold Lame, a satiny gold, and Ligne et Ombre de Chanel in Jet-Gold will be stand-out in the spring sun along with an eye compact containing a matte black eye liner and sparkling gold shadow.
The summer 2010 pop bright beauty is available in late April, but be warned these colors will go fast so if you must have one call your local Chanel counter today and ask to put your favorite on hold. The waitlist for The Noir Et Or Paris-Shanghai Collection starts Wednesday and is available only at Chanel.com, Chanel Boutiques and Chanel Makeup Studios.
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Monday, March 8th, 2010
I had the pleasure of attending a fabulous after work event at the ultra swank Whiskey Bar, recently voted best place to “see and be seen”. The lovely ladies from Glow Salon and Spa extended the invite for Martini’s and Mani’s. I think I just blacked out… have these beauty vixen’s been reading my diary? I entered Whiskey Bar, which is an atmosphere of luxury and relaxation located in the heart of Milwaukee’s hottest evening scene, Cathedral Square. I signed up for my Mani’ and then hit the bar. However, these beauty babes don’t just imbibe on any old Martini they order their signature “Glowtini”. This delicious concoction contains dragon fruit and a secret ingredient, which I believe gives you glowing skin ’cause all of these ladies were flawless!
"Glowtini"
The evening was buzzing with friends, co-workers, and savvy singles laughing and relaxing. Many of the women I spoke with thought this was a fabulous idea and were very excited to attend. Another group of woman said they would definitely go to Glow in the future, since this was such a relaxing and fun event and I couldn’t agree more, ladies!
We are excited to get our digits done!
After a very short wait I sat down with Rachel a very fashionable, friendly, and fabulous Glow girl and picked out my OPI color, Miami Beet. Rachel was very sweet and did a fabulous job on my nails I would absolutely recommend her for future services.
Love the shine
Beautiful nails for free! I die!
I truly felt pampered and enjoyed the event immensly! Thank you to Glow Salon & Spa and The Whiskey Bar for providing the ladies of Milwaukee a fantastic event! I hope to attend more in the future and until then thank you for the fabulous evening!
I had two!
For more information or to book your next appointment contact Glow Salon & Spa at 414-727-4569!
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Thursday, February 25th, 2010
I love the idea of natural make-up, but I must admit that sometimes I think it is boring. I like sparkles and flashy packages, make-up that is a little more bionic than organic! However, today is a brand new day. Today I discovered Nubonau, the natural and organic skincare boutique, and I will never look at organic products the same way again!
Nubonau carries an assortment of products for men, home, women, and baby. So I have picked out just a couple that really sent me reeling. Enjoy!
3 Free Lacquer in Rosie Lee by butter LONDON. Check out all of the glamorous colors! $14
Lip Trio Moisturizers SPF 8 By Juice Beauty. Includes a naturally clear and 2 divine mineral tints. $15
Folio Blackberry By La Bella Donna. This Quad of eye color is like a socialite, rich and dramatic! $55
Visit today and find the unrefined beauty in you!
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Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Totally Cheap Tuesday
I love nail polish. It is a great way to change up my look, I love all the colors, and I can pretty much run the gamut, since even designer brands are usually never more than twenty-five dollars. Lately, I have been in nail Nirvana with all of the fab’ fun new products and now I have one more to add to the list!
Revlon Fruitful Temptations Nail Enamel
Revlon has created a divine color collection inspired by the shades and scents of summer… wait!? Scents? Yes, ladies SCENTS! Fruitful Temptation’s are scented when dry and last up to twenty four hours after use!
Passion Fruit, Sublime Strawberry, Raspberry Rapture, Pretty In Papaya, Not So Blue-Berry, & Mad About Mango. ( not shown - Coconut Crush & Mon Cherry)
These bottles of summer sell for around $4.99 each, but are only available for a limited time, so get some scent and save some cents!
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Monday, February 1st, 2010
Chanel and couture could arguably be the best duo in the universe, but what about Pastels and Metallics? Early last week Karl & Co. turned out a fantastic look at Chanel’s Spring/Summer Haute Couture Show in Paris that has really revived me from my winter funk, and got me thinking futuristic sweetheart!
The models wore Chanel Rouge Allure – in Genial, an unreleased shade on the lips, but word on the catwalk is that it will be available April/May.
The liquid Silver nail is the revived Chanel Duo Platinum Silver, which was only available in the UK when it launched in 2007. Could we see a flashback to the future with a re-release this Summer?
A new eyeshadow duo called Ombres Contraste Duo in Gris-Subtil made it’s debut as well. Officially, the 2010 launch date’s unknown, but the rumor mill is working overtime and it might be hitting shelves in April, be prepared for it’s fabulousness.
Karl gave Peter Philips, the Global Creative Director of Chanel Makeup, three key images to inspire the makeup for the show: neon baroque, chemical pastels and liquid silver. I am in love!
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