Yes, You Can Match Your Eye Shadow to Your Nails


Updated 02/16/12 4:40 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Milly Fall 2012 Beauty Look: Hair, Makeup, Nails

We saw both gold and burgundy eyes and nails at Badgley Mischka this Fashion Week, and now another designer has successfully pulled off a nails-and-eyes matchup. At Milly's Fall 2012 show, models walked the runway with smoldering blue-toned eye makeup paired with deep navy polish. It was a colorfully cosmopolitan creation that's just begging to be tried. Photo courtesy CND Read more

Impress Your Friends With This Fun, Flirty Eyeliner Trick


Updated 02/15/12 4:52 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Naeem Khan Fall 2012 Beauty Look

If you're looking for a runway look to copy now, but you want something that's neither too ordinary nor too avant-garde, let Naeem Khan's Fall 2012 eye makeup be your inspiration. Using Italian actress Monica Vitti as a muse, James Boehmer, Nars director of global artistry, painted on precise, sharp liner for a "pushed up and quirky" finish. Photo: Getty Read more

How Jimi Hendrix and Marianne Faithfull Inspired a Fashion Week Beauty Look


Updated 02/15/12 4:57 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Nicole Miller Fall 2012 Beauty Look

From makeup to nails, things got totally groovy with Nicole Miller's psychedelic-inspired beauty look. In describing the makeup palette for the show, makeup artist James Kaliardos (for MAC) explained, "It's inspired by the planets, by Jimi Hendrix, Marianne Faithfull, flower-power . . . and burning of the bras." See more about how the look was put together, and get your own groove on along the Read more

Before You Get That Gel Manicure . . .


Updated 11/04/11 6:07 AM · Posted by · 8 comments

Shellac and Gel Manicure Problems

Gel manicures have been all the rage these days, with countless brands coming out with their own versions of the long-lasting polish. But, just like any other salon service, it's always good to do your research before paying a visit to the nail salon. Cleveland's 5 On Your Side news team recently went undercover, sending 10 women with hidden cameras to get gel manicures, specifically CND's Read more

Track-Girl-Meets-Romeo-and-Juliet Nails at Jen Kao


Updated 09/12/11 5:14 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Jen Kao Spring 2012: Backstage Beauty

You have to love the clever concepts designers and beauty teams come up with (Elizabeth Taylor at the gym, anyone?) during Fashion Week. And for Jen Kao's Spring 2012 runway, the nail art inspiration did not fail to disappoint on the quirky factor. Models sported nail art that complemented the designer's "track-girl-meets-Romeo-and-Juliet" theme. "It's a very dangerous, lethal person with a Read more

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


Updated 06/03/11 6:51 AM · Posted by · 9 comments

CND's Jason Wu Nail Polish Collection: Pictures and Review

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

Jason Wu's CND Polish: Are You on the List?


Updated 03/24/11 3:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Jason Wu's Capsule Nail Polish Is Ready For Preorder

Designer Jason Wu is known for his impeccable tailoring and playful, elegant use of color. His capsule collection of nail polish for CND ($47), features four of Wu's staple colors: Brigitte (a dirty rose), Veronica (a blood red), Miss Wu (a limestone gray), and Sophia (a dark mushroom). The set also includes a silk-infused topcoat that adds depth and texture to manicures. The limited-edition Read more