Operations associate, Loren, has a thing for nails- and we can’t blame her. We love reading about new finishes and fun techniques, so we thought we’d give her a weekly slot on our blog to wax poetic about all things manicure (and pedicure!) related. Check back every Thursday for Nailing It, Birchbox’s dedicated polish series.
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As you probably know, the Birchbox editors have been hopping all over Manhattan for NYFW this week, and some of our favorite backstage looks have been all about the nails. We know you’re obsessed with nails too, which is why we’re happy to present this amazing infographic from CND, a.k.a. Creative Nail Design, all about polishes and fashion week. Take a look below to learn some fun facts!
Image: CND
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Photos: CandyHeartsMani + CandyHeartsMani2, CandyHeartsMani3, LoveMani, LoveLetterMani
It’s that time of year again. Some might cringe at the Hallmark and chocolate-saturated spirit of Valentine’s day, but I see it as another opportunity to play with nail art. After just a little bit of digging, I came across some pretty nifty and creative concepts that you should consider wearing on your digits.
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It’s day three of our Zoya + Birchbox Custom Polish Sweepstakes! If you missed it, here’s a refresher: We’ve asked some of our favorite bloggers to create mood boards that depict the shades they think should be made into a Zoya polish color for spring/summer. Now it’s up to you to vote on your favorite board! The board with the most votes will inspire a custom collection by Zoya that will be debut in Birchbox Shop in April. By voting, you enter yourself to win the entire custom collection! Head on over to Birchbox’s Facebook page and vote to enter to win!
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Courtne Smith, a.k.a Queen Shmink, is a world traveler with extraordinary fashion and beauty sense. The Toronto-based blogger is one of our favorite ladies to follow on the Interwebz because she makes her impeccable style (fancy fur is her specialty) feel so accessible and easy to recreate. Plus, she always has a killer manicure. This week, she teaches us her secrets that keep her perfectly primped when she’s both at home or on the road with her bff, Drake.
I would definitely call myself a nail fanatic — I own over 85 bottles of polish in my growing collection. From drugstore to department store, if it’s pretty, it’s mine. While I’m a sucker for Deborah Lippmann’s lacquers, you don’t necessarily have to spend $20 or more to get the “color of the moment.” Here are a few identical hues I’ve come across in my nail polish hunt:
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Operations associate, Loren, has a thing for nails- and we can’t blame her. We love reading about new finishes and fun techniques, so we thought we’d give her a weekly slot on our blog to wax poetic about all things manicure (and pedicure!) related. Check back every Thursday for Nailing It, Birchbox’s dedicated polish series.
Last month was all about keeping things clean and simple. This month, however, I’m switching gears and need a bit of rejuvenation. I want to kick off February with a burst of color that will keep me pumping through the rest of winter (that darn groundhog!) and I think that Color Club in Disco Dress is just what I need. Violet is thought to be associated with imagination and inspiration and I’m hoping this super-charged purple will spark both. The perfect mix of bright and dark, I can’t wait to paint my digits in this electric shade!
What color are you looking to wear this month?
Another great shade for February? Va-va-voom red.
Operations associate, Loren, has a thing for nails- and we can’t blame her. We love reading about new finishes and fun techniques, so we thought we’d give her a weekly slot on our blog to wax poetic about all things manicure (and pedicure!) related. Check back every Thursday for Nailing It, Birchbox’s dedicated polish series.
Some of you may be familiar with holograms already—almost every driver’s license or ID has a holographic sticker on it. The reason that I bring up the fun, 3D-style images now is that I’m seeing a trend in spring polish collections, and I can’t help but dedicate this post to one of my favorite lacquer effects: Holographic nail polish.
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Operations associate, Loren, has a thing for nails- and we can’t blame her. We love reading about new finishes and fun techniques, so we thought we’d give her a weekly slot on our blog to wax poetic about all things manicure (and pedicure!) related. Check back every Thursday for Nailing It, Birchbox’s dedicated polish series.
After watching all the gorgeous bright and blush-tone gowns flow down the red carpet at the Golden Globes on Sunday, I got inspired for spring colors. Based on how awards season has started and the spring 2012 shows, I’ve picked the four shades I think will be blossoming on everyone’s nails come warmer weather. Take a look and let me know the polishes you’ll be springing for in comments!
Canary Yellow: Yellow is going to be B-I-G for spring. Designers like Derek Lam, Rodarte, BCBG (above), and Diane Furstenberg all incorporated this sunny shade in a significant way into their collections. To spread the love to your digits, try China Glaze’s Shunshine Pop from their new Electropop Collection.
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Operations associate, Loren, has a thing for nails- and we can’t blame her. We love reading about new finishes and fun techniques, so we thought we’d give her a weekly slot on our blog to wax poetic about all things manicure (and pedicure!) related. Check back each week for Nailing It, Birchbox’s dedicated polish series.
What better way to start a new year than with a fresh, clean slate—both literally and figuratively. For this month’s color pick, I am choosing a slate gray called Megan from Zoya’s new Feel Collection. My polish choice often reflects my state of mind and this month is all about tranquility and keeping things simple. After all, I need all the energy I can muster to stick with my new year’s resolutions! Here’s to starting 2012 off right!
What polishes have you been wearing so far this year?
Check out the rest of the cool pastels in the Zoya Feel Collection here.
Some people were born with two left feet, but I swear I was born with two left hands. Translation? Every time I try to give myself a manicure, I end up with stray polish on my cuticles, the pads of my fingers, and even my knuckles (don’t ask). But I couldn’t resist giving it another shot when I came across the lovely pastel polishes in Zoya’s new Feel Collection.
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