As much as we love nail art, we’re better at admiring designs than coming up with them ourselves. That’s why we’ve enlisted Anna Norman, the smarty pants behind Glitter, She Wrote, to be a regular contributor. Every Monday, she’ll be sharing her latest lacquer inspiration—you won’t be satisfied with plain ol’ polish again.
The bright, eye-grabbing colors and intricate nail art that dominated the fashion runways last year have stepped aside. What’s replaced them? Minimalist-chic. In other words, pale, barely-there nails. From Marc Jacobs to Rag & Bone, the fashion scene is all about nudes and neutrals. Here’s how to get the look this spring:
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As much as we love nail art, we’re better at admiring designs than coming up with them ourselves. That’s why we’ve enlisted Anna Norman, the smarty pants behind Glitter, She Wrote, to be a regular contributor. Every Monday, she’ll be sharing her latest lacquer inspiration—you won’t be satisfied with plain ol’ polish again.
Most of us won’t be sporting a Dior gown any time soon, but that doesn’t mean we can’t draw beauty inspiration from Oscar night glamour. Award show gowns are one of the best trend-predictors, especially when it comes to color. This year, pale neutrals, saturated blues, and shiny metallics ruled the red carpet. What do these three shades have in common? They translate beautifully to nail polish.
Dress Inspiration: Naomi Watts in metallic Armani Privé.
Try This: Shiny foil-like finishes are huge right now, and lucky for us, metallic polish is easy to pull off. Silvers, golds, and other metallic shades look great on just about everyone. For a gorgeous gold, pick up tenoverten in Worth, or try Deborah Lippmann’s Moon Rendezvous for an unexpected blue metallic.
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Emily Loftiss, of Loftiss Says…, is a style and beauty maven who can take even the worst fashion debacle and make it a winning situation—who else could turn an old, too-small dress into an awesome style find from your own closet? This week, she’s telling us her top shopping picks for the holidays, her 5-minute trick to scoring gorgeous night out makeup, and more.
Oh, it’s that time of year when you are looking for gifts for everyone from your bestie to your grandmother. Instead of buying her items that might just take up space and leave her unimpressed (mom, I still don’t forgive you for the orange in the foot of my stocking!) check out my fool proof list below. Grab even a few of these and I promise you’ll hit it out of the park!
1. Dr. Gross Alpha Beta Glow Pads
This product is magical in every way—it gives you a gorgeous, healthy glow! Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be able to have that golden look. Plus, the packets are perfect for traveling too!
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What’s missing in the latest nail polish formulas? Nothing that you’re going to miss. (Photo: about.com)
When nail polish was first created in France in the 1920’s, the formula was an adapted version of the glossy enamel used on cars. Eep! Thankfully, the formulas have come a long way since then. Over the past few years, we’ve seen many “3-free” formulas that omit harmful dibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene, and formaldehyde. The next step: 5-free polishes, which are made without formaldehyde resin and camphor. Click through for more on these two toxic ingredients and for a list of our favorite 5-free brands!
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I’ve spent the past few months prancing around in my slimmest sandals. While all this prancing has been wonderful for parading around my sandal collection, the constant exposure to the elements left my feet in bad shape. To cure my rough callouses, dry skin, and aching arches, I decided to try an at-home pedicure. Here’s my guide to treating your tootsies to a little TLC.
1. Get splashy in a foot bath. Fill a large bowl or your bathtub with enough warm water to reach your ankles. Add a few drops of essential oil, and soak your feet for five to ten minutes. I recommend NUXE’s Multi-Usage Dry Oil, which is packed with essential oils that soften rough skin.
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Co-Founders Hayley and Katia are breathing a sigh of relief thanks to new team member, Executive Assistant Kari. She previously worked as the executive assistant for the Chairman & CEO of Michael Kors—so needless to say, she knows what she’s doing. When the beauty-lover found herself storing her growing products collection in kitchen Tupperware, she knew it was time to make the switch from fashion to beauty. Now she single-handedly manages scheduling, press requests, event planning, photo shoots, and so much more all while looking insanely stylish. We’re so excited to have her aboard—even if it means stepping up our wardrobe game!
Name/Title: Kari Jones, Executive Assistant
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![Deborah Lippmann Debuts Ice Cream-Inspired Polish, Beyoncé and The Great Gatsby, And More
Deborah Lippmann has unveiled its spring lacquer collection inspired by mint chocolate chip, oreo and cotton candy ice cream. Yum! [Refinery29]
As if we weren’t already excited for the movie as is—Beyoncé is rumored to be covering an Amy Winehouse song for The Great Gatsby soundtrack. [Glamour]
Just in time for the season six premiere this Sunday, John Slattery of Mad Men dishes on his fitness routine and more. [Q]
The winter to spring transition can make outfit selection tricky—puffer? No puffer? Here’s how to stay warm without sporting a parka. [Cheeky Chicago]
Sad news for Girls fans: Christopher Abbott, a.k.a. Charlie, has abruptly decided not to return for the show’s third season. [New York Post]
—Charisse
(Photo: Deborah Lippmann)
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![Anne Hathaway Gets Feathered Bangs, Taylor Swift Opens Up to Elle, and More
Are feathered bangs back in? Anne Hathaway’s wispy addition to her pixie cut makes us want to follow in her footsteps. [Glamour]
Taylor Swift speaks out on boyfriends, insecurities, and love on the March cover of Elle. [Elle.com]
Set your DVRs on February 26 for the inspiring, empowering PBS documentary MAKERS: Women Who Make America. [Pretty Connected]
Kelly Clarkson rocks a glitzy, custom-colored manicure by Deborah Lippmann at the Grammys. [Huffington Post]
Karlie Kloss is taking over NYFW with a Kookie truck! The model is teaming up with NYC bakery Momofuku Milk Bar (home of the irresistible “crack pie”) to pass out her dairy- and gluten-free cookies today at Fashion Week locations. [Fashionista]
From frayed brushes to frizzy fly-aways, InStyle provides intel on how to solve 20 pesky beauty problems. [InStyle]
—Charisse
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