How to Pick a Red Nail Polish For Spring


Updated 04/23/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Red Nail Polish Tips

When bright blossoms abound and the days are getting longer, there's nothing as retro-fab as red nail polish. Back in the days before shades like purple, green, and tangerine were de rigueur for the season, there were reds meant just for this time of year. And this season, bright reds have made a huge comeback. They're a chic choice for those who want a pop of juicy color, and if you pick the Read more

Get Glitzy Red Nails For the Holidays


Updated 11/29/10 1:33 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 3 comments

How to Do a Glittery Red Holiday Manicure

Here's an excerpt of a post by OnSugar blog LesleyKat on getting a sparkly holiday manicure: As most of you know, I am abso-obsessed with all flakie polish. It's such a cool effect and adds so much dimension to your nails. When I was given Barielle Elle's Spell, I totally squealed. Red flakies are perfection for the holidays. Unfortunately, this polish doesn't do so well on its own, so I think Read more

My Chipped Nails Are So Fashionable, You Guys


Updated 12/14/10 4:51 PM · Posted by · 15 comments

Chipped Red Nail Polish Is the Hottest New Look

Just when I thought the hellacious polish job I've got right now from multiple rounds of testing and at-home Minx foiling was something I should fix, I find out that my "look" is the hot new thing in the UK. Apparently British Vogue and Elle editors have been spotted wearing intentionally chipped red polish recently, and salons there even offer chipped manicures. (You could also just do your Read more

Bobbing For Apples: 15 Apple-Inspired Nail Polishes


Updated 10/21/09 12:01 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 3 comments

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 Read more

Can You Guess Which Celeb Is Wearing Red Polish?


Updated 07/08/10 8:25 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 32 comments

Can You Guess Which Celeb Is Wearing Red Polish?

Much like red lipstick, red nails never seem to go out of style. They're classic all the way, and they go with just about any ensemble. Talk about versatility. Since the beginning of the new year, I've taken note. Various celebs have been out and about sporting different shades of the bold hue on their digits. I don't know if I can call it a major trend, but it's definitely one that has been Read more

Beauty Mark It Results: A Deep Red Nail Polish


Updated 12/11/07 10:16 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 33 comments

Beauty Mark It Results: A Deep Red Nail Polish

I hereby nominate PrincessTracy as the TeamSugar guru of dark red nail polish. For this Beauty Mark It challenge, she scoured the Web to find 25 different options, from drugstore bargains to luxe lacquers. (Did you know that Joan Rivers has her own nail polish line?) Of course, there were lots of other great suggestions. After reading Daydreamer's opinion of OPI St. Petersburgundy, I'm adding Read more

Beauty Blooper: Blood Red Nails


Updated 04/21/08 4:44 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 18 comments

Beauty Blooper: Blood Red Nails

Welcome back to another Beauty Blooper. My hope is that by sharing our mishaps, we'll see that nobody's perfect—and we can learn a few lessons along the way, too. Here's this week's anonymous tale: "Hey Bella, I wanted to share my beauty blooper with you so that other readers don't make the same mistake I have. Since red nails are this season's hottest trend, I went out and bought a bottle of Read more

Trend Alert: Short Red Nails


Updated 08/15/07 11:09 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 51 comments

Trend Alert:  Short Red Nails

It's not that red nails have ever gone out of style, it's just that the variation of shades and the shape of the nail changes. For example, in the '80s, long pointy nails rocked, and in the '90s, long rounded nails were stylin'. This season, short red nails are red hot! Just check out the digits on trend setters Keri Russell, Nicole Richie, Christina Aguilera and Mary-Kate Olsen. As for color Read more

Back To Basics: The Best Red Nail Polishes


Updated 03/15/09 9:49 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 48 comments

Back To Basics:  The Best Red Nail Polishes

Welcome to back to the basics! This is a BellaSugar feature that highlights some of my favorite products on the market that don't always get the attention they deserve because they aren't new or improved. Red nail polish is a quintessentially classic look, and I hope you like these suggestions. I am sure that some of you have favorites of your own, so please leave a comment below and share them Read more

Simply Fab: Deborah Lippman's Lady In Red


Updated 08/14/07 10:47 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Simply Fab: Deborah Lippman's Lady In Red

This cute miniature Deborah Lippman Lady in Red nail and lip kit is a collection of the most fabulous reds from the acclaimed nail guru, Deborah Lippman. Inside of the mini black leather case you will find: My Old Flame classic true red nail lacquer, a base coat/top coat combo, and My Old Flame classic true red Lipp Lacquer. Hurry up and grab it while supplies last. This limited edition is Read more