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Katy Perry's New Polish: Don't Judge a Bottle by Its Color

Jaime Richards — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:00:23 PST

Back in October, we found out that Katy Perry would be coming out with her own line of OPI nail polishes, and now they're here. Yesterday Team Bella sampled all six shades in the collection, including the color pictured here, Last Friday Night ($7, but prices will vary depending on retailer).

While it's described as a bold cobalt blue with iridescent glitter, the result was more of a light pastel blue with flecks of cool-toned glitter - and that was with three coats. This further proves that judging a bottle by its color is never the best determiner of the true results. Last Friday Night is still a cool shade, especially as a top coat, but don't expect this particular hue to pack as much punch as the electric-blue wig Katy wore to the MTV Movie Awards last year.

Toast to a Glitzy New Year

Tara Sharp — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 07:00:28 PST

If there's ever a time to bring out the sparkly, the glitz, and the glam, it's New Year's Eve. So release your inner magpie with shiny soiree décor as you toast to 2011!

Keep track of the time with a chic clock like George Nelson's Sunflower Clock ($1,085) and be sure to have plenty of party-friendly accouterments like mini sparklers ($16 for four), a Crystal Pinata ($140), and confetti poppers ($12.50 each). Pour your bubbly into dainty saucers ($75 for four) and dress your table with Bling Placecard Holders ($13 for four), Sequin Flower Napkin Rings ($25), and a flower-filled Futura Asterisk Vase ($125). Shop the rest of the glistening goodies by clicking the images above. Cheers!

A Holiday Manicure With Sprinkles on Top

Jaime Richards — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 06:00:17 PST

How much does this sparkly manicure look like one of those scrumptious Funfetti cupcakes? And just as easy as those colorful confections are to eat, this two-step manicure is similarly just as swift.

Just start off with two coats of white opaque polish, like Sinful Colors' Snow Me White ($2). And for the finish, China Glaze's Party Hearty top coat ($2) from its 2010 holiday collection adds just the right amount of sparkle with randomly-placed bits of red, green, and gold glitter.

Get Glitzy Red Nails For the Holidays

BellaSugar — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 06:00:34 PST

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 layering is a must. I chose to go with a red-on-red. However, the red flakies would probably look KILLER on top of gold, silver, or white. Who knows, it could even elevate a rich chocolate brown color to the next level.

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Dress Me Up: Glitter Shoes For the Holidays and Beyond

Melody Nazarian — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 13:00:05 PST

In Fab-land, it's always prime time to rock glitter, but especially during the holidays. Tory Burch just came out with these glitter-covered booties ($395) that would dazzle anyone's feet. If you're willing to go whimsical, try these Kate Spade slingback bow pumps ($325). Or, if you're a comfort-cum-style kind of gal, opt for the glitter oxfords ($48). No matter your sparkle style, be sure to keep the rest of your ensemble simple - you want your toes to shine!

Get Holiday Party Ready With These Glittery Beauty Products

BellaSugar — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 04:00:00 PST

Holiday parties are right around the corner and we cannot think of a better reason to add some shimmer to your shimmy. For twinkle toes (and fingers) try Sephora by OPI's Merry Me! ($9) or Flurry Up ($9). Mix a little loose glitter like Make Up For Ever Glitters ($13 each) into your lip gloss, or apply over your lipstick to make lips look fuller. A glistening shadow over lids, such as Victoria's Secret Glitter Eye Gel ($20 each) or Nyx Glitter Cream Palette ($6), are both great for creating sparkly effects on the eyes. Just make sure to avoid a major beauty blunder through careful application and delicate removal. As for your hair, treat your updo with a glitter spray, like this one ($10) from Sephora Collection. And if your holiday ensemble bares a little skin, give it the diamond treatment with a lotion like Urban Decay Midnight Cowboy Body Shimmer ($28).

Learn This All-That-Glitters-Is-Gold Manicure

OnSugar Blog — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 04:00:00 PST

Here's an excerpt of a post by OnSugar blog LesleyKat on getting a sparkly holiday manicure:

May I present to you a holiday nail suggestion: glitter-tipped gold. To create this look, I used Sephora by OPI Charge It! ($9) as my base color. Two coats give a nice opaque, metallic finish. After letting them dry for a few minutes, I then applied a dab of clear (glitter polish would work well too) and dipped the tips of the nails right into the glitter. The glitter I used was LA Splash Lady Luck ($7). This glitter is especially cool because it has small glitter pieces as well as larger ones, and it reflects golds, pinks, and greens.

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Get Glittery For Halloween

Miriam Lacey — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:00:34 PDT

If you're looking for pretty, subtle ways to get into the Halloween spirit, glittering up your lashes is festive, fun, and looks pretty cool. There are luxe gold sparkles like Guerlain's Le 2 Mascara ($35), but also reasonably priced options like Ulta Sparkle Lashes ($10) and La Splash Glitter Mascara ($6). If you're more of a silver girl, check out Jemma Kidd Ultra Plush Mascara & I-tech Glitter Liner ($10), and for bold, bright colors there's Physician's Formula Shimmer Strip Mascara Hazel Eyes ($9). To learn more about any of these products, just click on the images above.

Glitter Pumpkins Get a Gallery-Worthy Update

Julia Walsh — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:00:10 PDT

Martha Stewart has done glitter pumpkins before, but crafty as she is, she simply cannot compete with Amanda Talley. The New Orleans-based painter, who was featured as an Artist of the Day, was inspired to use a pumpkin as a canvas for her signature abstract designs. After a friend dropped off the pumpkin as a gift, she said she thought it was, "a perfect time to pull out the glitter and some Elmer's glue." I must say it's the most stylish pumpkin I've seen! It's inspiring me to paint my pumpkins, too. If you're up for the challenge as well, Talley recommends Martha Stewart glitter - well, I guess they do have something in common, after all.

Revlon's New Topcoat Is All Glitz

BellaSugar — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:00:00 PDT

You may recall how well Chanel's Noir Et Or Nail Lacquers went over with Team Bella. Well now, if you don't mind going silver instead of gold, there's a similar look for less: Revlon Nail Enamel Topcoat in Belle.

It's as glittery as Chanel's, at a fraction of the price. The only negative is that it's difficult to get enough of the large glitter flecks on the brush, and then it's equally difficult to get them arranged attractively on your nails. (A manicure stick could help). But still, it's cute, cheap, and perfect for Labor Day weekend parties.