If there is any time of year when it is not only appropriate to wear glitter polish, but also encouraged, it is New Year’s Eve. Right? If you are in agreement, you will be pleased to know that we have taken the liberty of rounding up five glitter-infused nail polishes that will surely liven up your New Year’s Eve plans, if nothing else. Even better, we are sure there is something to match any and every party dress you own. If you are opting for a flirty, feminine look this year, we have a pale pink glitter that might just be the perfect match. If you are leaning towards a vampy little black dress, we have a blood red polish and a sultry purple. And if you are going for broke, there is a sexy silver and a bold blue. Ready for a glitter fix? Click inside to check out our five favorite polish picks.
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If you are using the new season as a chance to revamp your beauty regime, you have a bounty of new fragrances to choose from. Tom Ford has just released a glam new scent, Violet Blonde ($65), with sultry notes of violet leaf absolute, Italian mandarin, and musk. BCBG Max Azria has launched an eponymous fragrance (from $55) that features an alluring mix of wild strawberry, black cherry, and rose. Diane von Furstenberg has launched Diane (from $85), an eau de parfum featuring notes of frangipani, patchouli and myrrh. Finally, Coach has released Coach Poppy (from $45), a spirited mix of cucumber flower petals, pink water lily, and vanilla. The only problem you will have? Choosing between them. All four fragrances are available now at Sephora.
The fall runways were rife with surprising looks—Dalmatian spots here, heeled loafers there—but one of the most unexpected yet unequivocally chic looks spotted on the runways came from the beauty department. Yes, brands like DKNY and Zac Posen sent their models out with navy blue manicures, a bold and sophisticated look that is perfect for fall. On that note, we have rounded up five of our favorite navy blue nail polishes so that you, too, can try this trend. Whether you like OPI’s deep midnight hue or you opt for Forever 21′s cobalt blue, we are sure you will find a color that suits your style (and budget)! So, click inside to check out our five favorite navy nail polishes.
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What better for a Friday afternoon than a slew of nail polish colors that are guaranteed to see you through the season in style? Answer: in our minds, nothing. On that note, we are thrilled to present our fall 2011 nail color report. This is how it works: every season, to coincide with New York Fashion Week, paint-matching expert Pantone releases its Fashion Color Report, a comprehensive guide to the top ten colors in women’s fashion. The Fall 2011 report featured a rainbow of hues—from fiery Emberglow to plush Phlox, from rosy Honeysuckle through to rich teal. Our seasonal nail color report borrows Pantone’s top ten colors and matches them to a must-have nail polish for fall. On that note, it is time to sit back and get painting!
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Summer products many scents of its own—from the salty scent of the ocean to the nostalgia-inducing aroma of sunscreen—but here at Mama’s A Rolling Stone, we tend to lean towards the new perfumes from major beauty brands when we want a fresh fragrance fix. Happily, this summer, there are a slew of new products to pick from! For instance, Marc Jacobs has just issued Daisy Eau So Fresh, a fanciful interpretation of the original Daisy fragrance that is teeming with notes of raspberry, grapefruit, pear, and violet. Meanwhile, Bulgari has unveiled Mon Jasmin Noir, a luxe fragrance filled with notes of jasmine, lily of the valley, cedar, and patchouli, while Avon has teamed up with Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon on the Expressions trio, which includes Love To The Fullest, a rich fragrance with notes of black cherry and evening primrose. And these are just three of the newest summer scents! Click inside to see all five of our favorite summer scents!
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It seems only natural that before we head out for the long weekend, we offer you our own personal twist on the July 4th celebrations: a collection of red, white and blue nail polishes, obviously! Yes, dear readers, we have rounded up five perfectly patriotic nail polishes that can be used together or separately to create a fun, surprising July 4th beauty look. There are several ways to use these polishes that will make for an exciting manicure. If you are a dab hand at painting, why not create your own stars-and-stripes artwork? Or, if you aren’t quite that confident, you can alternate each nail in a different color! The options are endless so click inside to check out our favorite red, white and blue polishes! Happy painting!
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If you have already made your way through neon nail polishes and stocked up on neat neutrals, perhaps it is time to clear the way for a new color: purple. Although purple may feel more synonymous with fall than summer, we assure that your talons will thank you when they receive a fresh slick of vivid violet or a new coat of pretty plum. On that note, we have rounded up five shades of purple from notable nail polish brands such as China Glaze and Nars. Whether you want a lovely lilac for a summer wedding, a metallic purple for a poolside party, or a dusty mauve for a music festival, we’re sure you’ll find a shade of purple that you just love. Inspired? Check out our five favorite purple nail polishes inside!
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The right nail polish can pull any outfit together—whether you pair a neutral polish with a bright outfit, a colorful polish with an all-black ensemble, or settle somewhere in between. This summer, we are craving bright juicy colors and thus our nail polish collection suddenly looks like a fruit bowl—it is teeming with lemon yellow, tangerine, strawberry pink, and cherry red. Naturally, we want to share some of our favorites with you, which is why we have rounded up five juicy nail colors—from notable beauty brands such as Deborah Lippmann and China Glaze—that are sure to give you a heavy dose of color this summer. Whether you opt for China Glaze’s popping pink or Forever 21′s chic coral, your nails will definitely add a little zing to your life. On that note, read on to check out our five favorite juicy nail polishes!
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With summer on the horizon, you are probably dying to slip into a sun dress and show off some skin, which means you need to prep your skin after a long winter of wear and tear. If you already have your moisturizer and tanning lotion tucked away in your beauty kit, the next step is a scented body wash. On that note, we have picked out four fruit-scented body washes that we think are just perfect for summer—not only will they gently cleanse your skin, but they will emit a succulent scent that is sure to evoke thoughts of cocktails on the beach! Whether you like citrus scents like orange or lemon, or lush aromas like raspberry and plum, we’re sure you’ll find one you like. So, click inside to discover which four fruity body washes are our favorites!
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A lazy Friday afternoon is the perfect time to indulge in some guilt-free shopping—and a lazy Friday afternoon that coincides with the royal wedding is the perfect time to touch on nail polishes for brides-to-be! Yes, dear readers, we have rounded up five polish picks that we think you will just love—whether you are putting together your own fairytale wedding, attending the nuptials of another, or simply living vicariously through Kate Middleton. From a pearly pink like Deborah Lippmann’s Diamonds & Pearls ($16) to a sheer lustrous oyster like Lancome’s Willowy, there is sure to be something to suit your taste. On that note, check out our five favorite polishes for blushing brides inside!
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