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The 30 Hottest Manicures From Fashion Week and How to Get Them

BellaSugar — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:50:53 PST

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. Look through to find your new favorite nail look and how you can re-create it.

Photo courtesy CND

Trend Alert: Gray Nail Polish

BellaSugar — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:00:18 PST

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 little darker, incorporating a beautiful shimmery silver tone into the hue. If you're still unsure about gray nails, try out Wet N Wild in Sparked. At only $1.99 a bottle, it's a risk you can afford to take!

10 Amazing New Nail Polishes For April

Miriam Lacey — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 07:02:00 PDT

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: Flickr User ValentinaM

Nail Art That Takes Flight

Miriam Lacey — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:08:14 PST

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.

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.

Beauty Fake-Outs: 4 Products That Make Life Easier

Jaime Richards — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:00:00 PDT

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 multitoned shadow strips, and you're out the door.
Don't like slippy, drippy masks? Then you'll love Dr. Jart+ Most Moist Water-Full Hydrogel Mask ($9), a single-use mask that cuts the mess factor out.
If you've never quite mastered the art of applying eyeliner, Dior has taken all the guesswork out with its Backstage Eyeliners-to-Wear Eyeliner Patches ($59). The set comes with four pairs of appliqués: two black shades, one affixed with anthracite gray crystals, and one black with white crystals.
For something warm and cheery, try NCLA's nail wrap kit in Blush ($16). Just select the right size for each nail, stick on, and paint over with a clear polish for a long-lasting, no-smudge manicure.

Take a Peek at Jason Wu's New Tweed-Effect Polish

Miriam Lacey — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:34:19 PDT

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 a cool idea, but does the reality match the ambition of the concept? I got to try it out before the collection's May 1 debut, so to see the tweed effect in action, just keep reading.

Betsey Johnson Wigs Out For the Runway

BellaSugar — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 23:06:41 PST

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.

The Great Big 2011 Spring Nail Polish Preview

Miriam Lacey — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:10:43 PST

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 orange, Silver Peony pink, and classic Lavender.

To get your nails in fashion fast, I scouted out 25 pretty, trendy nail polishes in the 10 big Pantone shades. Whether you're in the mood for a creamy pastel or a lively electric hue, the perfect new polish is in here for you.

Week in Review: October's Best Nail Polishes, Cartoon-Inspired Costumes, and More

BellaSugar — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 04:12:46 PDT

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 character costumes.
We chatted with up-and-coming runway model Hereith Paul.
Would you take your beauty advice from 1938?
L'Oréal created a pill to prevent gray hair; will you use it?
Need nail inspiration? See our global Fashion Week manicure roundup!
Electro group Ladytron inspires a line of false lashes.
This designer teamed up with Minx to create clothing made out of faux nails.