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Bobbing For Apples: 15 Apple-Inspired Nail Polishes

BellaSugar — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:00:53 PDT

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. From red to trendy green to every finish in between, here are 15 polishes you might like.

Love It or Hate It? Rihanna's Gaelic Green Nails

BellaSugar — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:24:59 PDT

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. You voted that you (overwhelmingly) liked her black nail polish over any of the other wild and crazy colors that she's worn recently, and now you've got another shade to choose from. That Rihanna sure does love unusual polish. Do you?

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Bellissima! Duri Hot Ice Nail Polish

BellaSugar — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:58:46 PDT

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.

The concept is similar to tinted foundations, and colored concealers where the slightest tint neutralizes any discolorations. I love this idea, especially now that all these bright reds, raspberries, dark blues and blacks are back-all of which tend to leave stubborn, unwanted traces behind.

Found: The Perfect St. Patrick's Day Nail Polish

Jaime Richards — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 05:00:00 PST

Now, let's be clear: as a woman well out of her teen years, I do not have Justin Bieber fever. But within myself, I have discovered an unexpected affinity toward many of Justin's nail polishes from his crazy-popular One Less Lonely Girl collection from Nicole by OPI. The newly-released One Time Lime ($7), described as a "vibrant lime that's worth your time," is no exception. It's bright and cheery without being too neon-like; it's creamy and opaque, but not in a muted or dated sort of way. In essence, it's a true green with just a touch of yellow - and it would be perfect decorating your nails while out drinking a beer (or several) on St. Patrick's Day. Justin will just have to wait a few years to celebrate with us.

The 9 Most Perfect Red Nail Polishes

Allure — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:35:00 PST

We're excited to present this story from our friends at Allure:

Sure, trendy manicures are fun. But not everyone works in an office where mint green fingertips are gonna fly. For a classic manicure that still grabs attention, there's nothing quite like red. We put dozens of fiery polishes to the test, and these are the ones we'll be wearing:

What's Your Sign, Beautiful? Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Jaime Richards — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:15:00 PST

If popularity contests existed in the literal sense, Aquarians would probably be the winners. Often thought of as cool and somewhat eccentric, Aquarians love to surround themselves with family and friends. Those born under Aquarius, the 11th sign of the zodiac, are typically inventive, original, and want to make the world a better place. This free-spirited bunch is also known for wearing effortless, boho styles. Famous Aquarians include Brandy, Kelly Rowland, Jennifer Aniston, Oprah Winfrey, Christina Ricci, Mischa Barton, and Denise Richards.

To bring out your inner Aquarian beauty: Accentuate your sparkling eyes with a pretty blue or violet shadow, toss your hair back into a carefree ponytail, and spritz yourself with fragrances that are citrus-based, crisp, and airy. Think: eucalyptus, bergamot, blue florals, and purple florals, like lavender. To find out more about the Aquarian-centric products featured above, just keep reading.

What We're Sweet On: Fun, Flaky Topcoats

Miriam Lacey — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:05:34 PST

If you missed out on the "flaky" nail polish trend the first time around, this is your chance to try it out. Zoya's new Fleck Effect topcoats ($8 each) are full of Mylar "flecks" that create a pretty holographic effect on nails. They're all transparent and pretty versatile, but if we had to choose one we'd take the pink shade, Chloe. The orange, gold, and red tones in the flecks will go well with any warm-toned nail polish, and the shade reminds us of the fire inside an opal. The other two shades, Maisie (blue) and Opal (green) are also really fun to wear, but Maisie looks better over cool-toned polishes, and Opal is prettiest over black, navy, and green, making it a little more edgy. Get them now and you'll be able to wear them all year long.

16 of the Season's Most Fun, Most Festive Nail Decals

Miriam Lacey — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:02:59 PST

The holidays are here again, and it's time to get festive. You don't have to break out the red lipstick and green eye shadow to show that you've got the spirit of the season, though. These 16 nail stick-on nail polish strips are cute, easy to apply, and packed with plenty of holiday mirth.

Source: Flickr User Shandi-lee

Link Time: Scarlett's Beauty Evolution

BellaSugar — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:19:07 PST

See Scarlett Johansson go from little girl to bombshell - InStyle
Would you ever wash your hair with oil? - Stylelist
Six hand creams to beat the cold, dry weather - Real Simple
A fake doctor who was injecting women with cement gets caught - Huffington Post
10 pretty beauty scores for under $10 - Glo
Kate Moss claims that English girls look lopsided - The Cut
Ashley Greene's gorgeous gunmetal eyes - The Fashion Spot
The best nail polish brushes around - Beautylish

Is This a Halloween Nail Polish Shade or Campy Horror Flick?

Jaime Richards — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:48:13 PDT

October brings an onslaught of ghoulish nail polish shades, as brands release their colorful, oft-glittery Halloween collections. But do you know your All Hallows' polishes from your campy horror flicks? Names can be deceiving. Near Dark, for instance, is the title of a 1987 vampire flick, but it's also a blackened-green nail polish shade ($6) from China Glaze. Take the quiz now to see if you can figure out which is witch.

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