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The Many Reasons You'll Love Rachel Roy's Dirt-Inspired Beauty Look

Jaime Richards — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:09:00 PST

Rachel Roy looked to something rather unconventional when working with the makeup and nail artists at her Fall 2012 presentation - and that something odd was dirt. Yes, dirt. But there was nothing icky about these beauty looks. See why you'll fall in love with the designer's soil-inspired style now.

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3 Steps For Making Punk-Rock Beauty Work For You

Jaime Richards — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:10:00 PST

Barely there nails may be one of Fashion Week's biggest trends, but one look that always seems to agree with the runway is a return to '80s-era punk rock. And at Edun's Fall 2012 show, makeup, hair, and nail artists combined their talents to develop a fresh, modern take on the classically edgy style. But most of all, this creative group proved that the everything old is new again mantra doesn't have to read stale. Find out three ways you can make this updated punk-rock beauty look your own.

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3-Layer Nails Make For the Ultimate Polish Trifecta at Costello Tagliapietra

Jaime Richards — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:27:00 PST

What do you get when you sandwich a classic red polish in between a deep, rich brown and a heady black-brown? Why, the ultimate trifecta of cool nail polish palettes, of course. At Costello Tagliapietra's New York Fashion Week Fall 2012 show, models donned manicures featuring a clever "stacking" of three different richly hued shades: Essie's Carry On, followed by Bordeaux, and Little Brown Dress, respectively.

The result was "beautiful, elegant, and warm," according to Essie founder Essie Weingarten (for Beauty.com), who also recommends experimenting with mixing and matching the above colors to create your own unique formulation. The key, however, is to allow two minutes of drying time in between each layer. And while you wait? "Have a glass of bordeaux in between," she quips. See more of the rich red manicure up close now.

Get the Sweater-fied Hair Effect From Richard Chai Love

Jaime Richards — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:22:10 PST

You know that amazing moment when you pull off a sweater and your hair looks perfectly disheveled immediately thereafter? That's just the effect hairstylist Kevin Ryan (for Aveda) wanted to capture when creating the lifted, slightly mussed coiffures at Richard Chai Love.

To create the play on texture, particularly at the crown, Ryan began by spritzing the brand's Volumizing Tonic on models' hair. After blow-drying, he applied Brilliant Humectant to slick back the sides and added Control Granules for extra texture. Then, right before they hit the runway, Ryan switched around models' hair parts to create what he calls a "jump up on the front." The result was pretty hair with a little "strange volume" - sans the static cling, of course. See shots of the lived-in hair up close and learn more about the androgynous makeup and nail looks now.

Manicure Monday: Essie's Illustrious Effects

Miriam Lacey — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:02:51 PST

Essie's new Luxeffects holiday collection is really exceptional - there's not a single special effect coat that's disappointing or not worth your time. In fact, most of them are so pretty that it's cool to wear them without any other polish. Shine of the Times, which looks like the "fire" inside an opal, looks amazing all by itself, and it's even better with a little bit of silver glitter Set in Stones or rose glitter A Cut Above layered on the tips.

The other two shades are As Gold As It Gets, a pretty soft gilt shimmer, and
Pure Pearlfection, which gives nails a mother of pearl effect. They're great as well, but best layered over an opaque polish. As Gold As It Gets looks amazing over black, charcoal, or navy, and Pure Pearlfection is a great topper for dove gray or orchid shades.

Found: Kristen Stewart's 2011 MTV Movie Awards Nail Polish

BellaSugar — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:15:00 PDT

The majority of you were loving Kristen Stewart's ensemble at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards, but did you happen to catch a glimpse of her dark blue nail polish? To complement her Balmain minidress, which was accentuated with spikes and safety pins, manicurist Ashlie Johnson applied Essie's Midnight Cami ($8) to Kristen's nails. "It's a gorgeous deep rich blue that looked amazing with her red studded dress, and also suits Kristen's daily style," Johnson said. Will you be trying this shade out?

What to Wear on a Cruise: 4 Outfits to Keep You Stylish at Sea

Brittney Stephens — Tue, 24 May 2011 13:15:05 PDT

Going on a cruise can put you in quite the packing conundrum - anything can happen, so you want to be just as prepared for lounging poolside and sightseeing adventures as you are for swanky dinners and hitting the dance floor. To get you ready for your on and offshore excursions, we've put together four chic ensembles that will keep you sailing in style. Click through to see and shop each one.

Enter For a Chance to Win Essie’s New Summer Shades!

Sponsor — Mon, 09 May 2011 03:00:00 PDT

Having beautiful painted nails is sure to make you feel polished and poised, and thanks to essie and its wittily named lacquer colors, mani/pedis can be quite entertaining, too!

To celebrate its Summer Collection, essie wants you to get inspired by the beach, so it's giving away all six "braziliant" colors in the Summer Collection! From coral to blue hues; braziliant, too too hot, super bossa nova, meet me at sunset, smooth sailing and absolutely shore has you covered for the season of relaxation and fun!

So essie wants to know - what is your favorite color in the braziliant Summer Collection? Log in and comment below for your chance to win this colorful giveaway!

The contest ends May 23rd, 2011. Click here to view the entire braziliant Summer Collection! Good luck!

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Celeb Style: Keri Russell

Hannah Weil — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:01:36 PDT

Keri Russell stepped out for last night's NYC screening of Hanna inspiring a fresh take on easy elegance. We love how she brightened up closet staples, like a blazer and skinny cropped jeans ($198) with a springy little blouse - complete with eyelet insets. To finish, just add a dose of seasonal brights with a touch of red polish, and perhaps, a citrus-hued clutch ($298) to go with. Just click the items above to shop something similarly effortless and chic.

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Essie and Toms Shoes Pair Up For a Good Cause

Jaime Richards — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:01:00 PDT

For people living in developing countries who are often unable to afford shoes, going barefoot can lead to afflictions ranging from soil-transmitted diseases to cuts that can lead to infections. One Day Without Shoes, started by Toms Shoes, is a global movement in which people pledge not to wear shoes for a day to raise awareness on the issue.

And in honor of the event, Toms has paired up with Essie, giving away a limited-edition polish dubbed One Day Without Blues. While the pale blue shade, which mirrors the Toms Shoes flag, has already been snatched up, it's great to see two companies working together to bring the topic to light. Will you go shoe-free on April 5, aka One Day Without Shoes?