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Fashion Week always features a flurry of innovative, pretty manicures in shades people will be talking about all year long.We've got the full specs on 30 of the most sought-after manicures from the shows, with full details on everything from the nail polishes at Marc Jacobs, L.A.M.B., and BCBG to the techniques for wild glitter nails at Jeremy Scott and seed bead manicures at Cushnie et Ochs. Read more
Usually the color gray is reserved for cashmere, not cosmetics. But as it turns out, gray is continuing the transition into beauty products, and it can be a chic and versatile color for nails. Leading the way is the always-innovative Rescue Beauty Lounge with its dove-gray shade Concrete Jungle ($18). A great and inexpensive alternative is Revlon's Steel-Etto from its Dark Pleasures line. It's a Read more
It may be April, but nail polish brands are no fools. They know that right now, everyone is looking for ways to wear the season's hottest shades, and this year they've delivered with a smorgasbord of Spring colors that range from metallic mint to grosgrain gray and perfect blush. Ready to give your nails a warmer-weather makeover? Check out these 10 undeniably awesome new polishes now. Source: Read more
This past year, unusual nail polish textures (crackle, magnetic, etc.) and feather hair extensions were both huge. So it's no surprise that for Spring, there's a new look that cleverly remixes both trends. Manicures that use real feathers are popping up at haute salons all over, but you can wing tip yourself at home, too. Find out how to DIY some plumage below. Read more
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 Read more
There are a lot of lazy girl's guide-style articles featuring tips and tricks to help cut time out of one's beauty routine. But there are plenty of products specifically designed to allow you to do just that: products made to simply stick on and go. Call it smart, not lazy, if you will. Check out a few now: With ColorOn Instant Eye Shadow Applicators ($20), all you have to do is press on the Read more
Jason Wu and CND have come out with a color collection full of subtle delights, including a shade in his signature gray, Miss Wu, and a delectable red the hue of Bing cherries called Veronica (above). But the most exciting shade in the collection isn't a color at all; it's a new special effect polish. The effect, called Anna (also pictured), is supposed to mimic the appearance of tweed wool. It's Read more
For her Fall 2011 collection, Betsey Johnson revealed a brooding, somber side. Just kidding — she was the same fun-loving, kooky woman she always is. Get the backstage report when you read more. Read more
Every season, color company Pantone surveys the designers at New York Fashion Week to find out what the 10 most popular colors of the season will be. Spring 2011's shades are out now, and colors we've got to look forward to are a fun melange. There's bright Regatta blue, golden yellow Beeswax, Silver Cloud gray, creamy green Peopod, teal Blue Curacao, Honeysuckle pink, Russet brown, Coral Rose Read more
Check out our latest BellaTV episode and some of our favorite stories from the week: See our roundup of the best new nail polish for October. Jennifer Aniston's mane man explains the dos and don'ts of hair color. We think these Paperself laser-cut lashes are cut out for big things. Get inspired for Halloween with these 15 iconic cartoon Read more
