Polished – Get Good To Glow
Hey nail polish and nail art lovers! I’m back with two, yes TWO new fascinating polishes. I’ve been on the hunt for a glowing nail polish since I saw Erykah Badu performing with a variation of colors that glowed some years ago, I thought my hunt was over when I came across a Halloween Set [...]
Polished – NAILgasms & The French Drip
Hey nail polish and nail art lovers! I got my nails done over the weekend and had to share the nail art goodness with you. First things first. Have you ever had or heard of a NAILgasm? No?! Let me bring you up to speed, it’s a “rush” you experience when you see or receive [...]
Polished – Coral Neon 2 Ways
Hey nail polish and nail art lovers! I’m back with two different manis in one hot hue for Spring & Summer. I’ve noticed that neon has been hot for Spring & Summer, typically, neon has been reserved for pinks, yellows and greens, but lately my radar has been on coral. Spotted on the tips of [...]
WATCH – JINsoon Video Nail Art Tutorial (V Manicure)
Famed nail artist extraordinaire, Jin Soon has dropped a new and EASY nail art tutorial coinciding with the release of her Botanical Flower Collection (shown below) at Sephora Achieve this look… by watching the video below. I honestly thought it would be harder! No nail art tools ladies, I repeat, no nail art tools. Those [...]
Pretty In Paint x Sally Hansen Gel Starter Kit Giveaway
Pretty In Paint is gearing up for their 1st tour stop (details coming soon) and we want to get you excited. How you ask, with a giveaway! Sally Hansen is one of our sponsors and they have been one of the leading innovators of at-home manicures, AND gel nails are all the rage right now, [...]
Pretty In Paint is Coming!
Hey nail polish and nail art lovers! It’s been some time since the AMAZING Pretty In Paint soiree last summer. So many people loved the event and reached out to us. Soooooooo, Pretty In Paint is going on the road! That’s right, we’re bringing a bigger and better PIP party to a city near you…soon! [...]
Polished – Kiss Nail Artist Metallic Accents
Hey nail polish and nail art lovers! Today’s post is a little different, I know some of you don’t like the crazy hand-painted nail art looks all of the time, in fact, I recently saw a tweet referencing the overkill of nail art. You know I LOVE nail art, but my first love was and [...]
Polished – Layla Cosmetics Hologram Lacquer 04 Ultra Violet
Hey nail polish and nail art lovers! Here I am testing out a new polish technology, hologram nail lacquer. Doesn’t that sound so futuristic? We’re talking next level “The Fifth Element” type of stuff! I still want this… If you know what that is without me telling you, then we are friends! If not, well… [...]
Polished – Nicole by OPI x Modern Family Collection
Hey nail polish/nail art lovers! I’m here with an exciting info about a new collaboration collection arriving in 2013: Nicole by OPI x Modern Family! I can’t recall the first episode, but I do recall when I fell in love with it… I’m a sucker for anyone/anything that can make me laugh and this episode [...]
Polished – 10 Best Glittery, Glitzy Nail Lacquers
Hey nail polish/nail art lovers! I’m singing, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year…”. Why? Well, it is Christmas time, one of my favorite times of the year; the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, breathtaking window treatments, spending time with family and friends and getting dressed up for holiday soirees! So yeah, it [...]
Nuance Nail Lacquer by Salma Hayek
Yes, you read the title correct, Salma Hayek will have a nail lacquer, an extension of her hair, body and cosmetics line, Nuance, currently available at select CVS locations. I totally missed the launch of Nuance, it’s been out since August of 2011!! Thank her 5-year old daughter, Valentina (we would get along just fine, [...]
Polished – DIY Kenzo SS 2013 Camouflage Leopard Nail Art
Hey nail polish/nail art lovers! I’ve been brushing up on my nail art skills and this design, after lots of practice, made me smile. If you follow me on Twitter: @eclechick or happen to be one of my friends on Facebook: facebook.com/eclechick then you’re well aware of my slight obsession with Kenzo. In true eclechick [...]
Polished – Frenzy Nails from Chanel
Hey nail polish/nail art lovers! I’m here with a new post, this time it’s all about polish, no nail art (sorry eclechicks). Had this lacquer been in my possession earlier, it would have been in the top 5 Fall Nail Colors, because I LOVE this color! One might think that Frenzy wants to be a [...]
Polished – DIY Halloween Nails Tutorial
Halloween is right around the corner and I’ve decided to dress up my nails! This time around, I’m giving you 3, yes THREE different nail art tutorials and they’re all super easy! Are you ready? Let’s get into it. Find out how to do the Blood Splatter tutorial by clicking here. Want to be evil? [...]
Polished – DIY Boo! Nail Art Tutorial
Last but not least is the Boo! nail. Another easy and fun nail art to get you in the scary spirit. For this one you’ll need a sheer white, black acrylic paint, matte finish top coat, aluminum foil and a dotting tool. Paint the base color with the sheer white polish. Form a polish puddle [...]
Polished – DIY Blood Splatter Nail Art Tutorial
First up in the Halloween Nails Collection is the Blood Splatter tutorial. You’ll need a nude or white polish along with a deep burgundy or red color (burgundy looks the best). You’ll also need aluminum foil and a cocktail straw or coffee stirrer. I used… Apply the base color first. With the burgundy polish, form [...]
Polished – DIY Eye Am Evil Nail Art Tutorial
For the second Halloween Nails Tutorial, I’m showing you how to do a dot technique that I named ‘Eye Am Evil’. It’s easy, quick and only requires 3 polishes. Let’s get right into it! Here’s what I used and what you’ll need. Aluminum foil is needed too (not pictured). You don’t have to use these [...]
The Glossies: Vogue Japan Beauty – Come The Shades of Fall + Video
Vogue Japan Beauty made two of my favorite hand accessories; nail lacquer and nail art, the main focus of their November 2012 cover and “Come The Shades of Fall” editorial. A lot of the hues captured in the high fashion glossies were mentioned in my 5 Fall Nail Colors post. From dramatic, in your wildest [...]
Polished – Minx Nails at Home
Hey nail polish/art lovers! I’m back, this time testing out Minx Nails at home kit sold at Ulta! I had Minx done years ago, when they first came out and loved them long time, something about that shiny metallic look had me hooked. Then everyone started getting them and I stopped. That was until I [...]
Polished – 5 Fall Nail Colors
Hey nail polish/art lovers! It’s official, Fall arrived on September 22nd and we’re…well at least I’m ready, kind of… I’ve been thinking about my fall wardrobe list and I’ve pretty much narrowed down the pieces I need want. Naturally, my love, nail polish, popped up which sent me to my polish rolodex aka my Caboodles [...]
Polished – DIY Dotted Mosaic Nail Art Tutorial
Hey nail polish/art lovers! I know, I know, it’s been a looooong time. But, I’m back with a fun, easy, yet intricate nail art tutorial. The temperatures are beginning to dip and the sun is going down earlier, which means Fall is around the corner. With that in mind, I wanted to incorporate a color [...]
She Nailed It – Michelle Obama DNC 2012
On September 4th, Michelle Obama was the epitome of poise and strength as she delivered a gripping DNC speech in Charlotte, NC. She spoke of love, hard work, determination, moral values, the importance of affordable education, kindred spirits and more. With over 28,003 tweets-per-minute at its peak (Mashable), I think it’s safe to say that [...]
WATCH: Pretty In Paint with S.E.C.
I’m sure you’ve heard and/or read about the Pretty In Paint event that took place on August 9, 2012. I’ve been on Cloud 9 since. Well Maisie of Maisie Dunbar Spa was kind enough to have a photographer/videographer on hand, Gabriella Berrios. Gabriella is a student at The Art Institute of Washington and she can [...]
DIY Nail Art Guest Post on Channing In The City
Hey nail polish/nail art lovers! I’m back with another DIY post, this time my blogging friend Channing from Channing In The City asked me to show off share my nail art skills with her readers while she’s away in Paris (Kanye pronunciation). Check out the DIY Cotton Candy Dots here, you’ll love it, plus it’s [...]
