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Bobbing For Apples: 15 Apple-Inspired Nail Polishes
With the H1N1 scare still fresh in our minds, I'm not sure many of us will be partaking in any activities involving saliva-swapping, like round after round of beer pong or a playful game of bobbing for apples. But since we're in the heart of apple harvesting season and Halloween is upon us, I figured there had to be another way to do the whole apple bobbing thing without transferring communicable disease. That's why I've gathered together different apple-colored polishes to pay tribute to this classic autumnal symbol.
Love It or Hate It? Rihanna's Gaelic Green Nails
Rihanna and her green nails are just a little bit late for St. Patrick's Day, but that's all right. The star got up close and personal with her young fans after performing a benefit concert last night at a Chicago club.
Bellissima! Duri Hot Ice Nail Polish
Don't you just hate it when you take off your nail polish to find that it's completely turned your nail base yellow or stained? Here's a quick fix. Duri Cosmetics Nail Polish in Hot Ice ($3.99) is a pale greenish-bluish nail polish that can double as a base coat, so any pre-existing tarnish that you have on your nails and toes won't distort your new color.
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Can't Get Your Hands on Chanel Jade Green? You've Still Got Options.
Every year, there seems to be a highly coveted nail polish shade or two that hits the market with a frenzy. One example is last year's Metro Chic ($8) from Sephora by OPI, a perfectly muted smoky purple. Another example is Chanel's Le Vernis Nail Color in Vamp, so popular, in fact, it even has its own Wikipedia entry.
Trend Alert: Deep Green Nails
This nail trend might make you green with envy — or it just might make your fingertips green. For the holiday season, Nars released this dark green nail polish. Called Zulu, it was on the cover of Sephora's holiday catalog — and it sold out almost immediately.
How Do You Sample Nail Polish?
Yesterday I took a little jaunt down to Sephora to check out some new nail polish shades. I was fixated on the bluish-green-toned Ocean Love Potion ($9), perfect for that oceanic nail trend we've been seeing as of late. After looking through the display case for my new favorite turquoise shade, I noticed a small sign: "Please do not paint on fixture."
BellaSugar's Guide to Halloween Nail Polishes
Earlier today, the girls around the office and I were discussing how much we love Halloween. "I love Halloween parties, but it's not like they just grow on trees," quipped my deskmate. I couldn't agree more — I need some more make-believe in my life.
Take a Peek at the Trendiest Nail Polish Collections For Fall
As far as Fall nail polish trends are concerned, I foresee lots of hot pinks, mushroom tones, smoky metallics, burnt oranges, deep, intense greens, and the return of purple — but with a little less smoke and a little more attitude. As far as textures go, think mattes, creams, and brushed, velvety finishes. But, if you're a fan of the shimmer, don't fret.
Trend Alert: Teal Green Nails
Lauren Conrad, known for wearing her signature black nail polish, was out and about yesterday at T-Mobile's Sidekick LX launch party in LA debuting a lighter, brighter pedicure of blueish-green polish. Do I spy a trend alert here?
Perhaps this will be the season for bold, vibrant colors.
Is Your Favorite Polish "Three Free"?
Eliminate one more question to ask yourself when picking your polish — not only choose the right shade, but know if the bottle you grab is free of the toxic trio! We've talked about the chemicals — toluene, formaldehyde, and dibutyl phthalate — when greening our home manicure. And now there's an cheat sheet to know which brands are safe at the shop or salon.
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