Inspired by this seasons key colours and trends, and using their celebrated 4 free, long lasting, high gloss, nail strengthening formula, nailgirls Winter 2010 Colour Collection Elegant Goth showcases 4 colours;
Black #4 a true black injected with silver glitter to emulate the glitz and embellishment for high high voltage glamour.
Burgundy #5 a black base saturated with deep plum tones, the graduation of this polish adds a hint of playfulness to classic black.
Brown #2 a velvety chocolate hue with an intense shot of deep cocoa, makes this super wearable and an on-trend shade.
Blue #5 a deep inky navy blue-violet. This strong navy colour pushes through the blackened base to create a vibrant nail polish. Team with black accessories to turn the ink electric.
Lynda-Louise creator says: “Our winter colour collection takes inspiration from Kinder Aggugini, who’s AW10 show combined deep and dark fabrics with gothic hair and makeup. The base of our range is black, with just a hint of colour to add some punch. We’re reworking gothic glam with an effortlessly chic and glamorous edge.”
Price: £10 each, Size: 15ml.
Available to buy at nailgirls spa, online at www.nailgirls.co.uk or call +44 (0)207 359 2772 for mail order.
In March of this year, Illamasqua gave die-hard nail art fans the chance to design their perfect polish and received 6000+ entries the world over! All submitting a descriptions of their dream nail varnish in 50 words or less, accompanied by an image of their inspiration.
An esteemed judging panel of industry experts consisting of legendary make-up artist Alex Box, celebrated, cutting edge nail artist Sophy Robson, Selfridges Beauty Director David Walker-Smith and YouTube beauty guru sensations Pixiwoo selected three innovative and unique new shades…
Eclipse - “My dream colour is a deep blue purple with greyish undertones inspired by the lunar eclipse, it has a feeling of concealment like hidden sin.” - Dami, Essex.
Shrapnel - “I have NEVER found my dream nail colour, a pink based metallic copper, like a shiny new penny – pure sex!” - Loren, Toronto, Canada.
Raindrops - “Inspired by a photograph I took from the monorail in Seattle, through the rain on the window you glimpse the Seattle Space Needle. I want a polish that looks like raindrops on my fingernails. A light, creamy grey with the sheerest silver glimmer, lightly reflective... like a raindrop.” – Ann, California.
Illamasqua will be retailing these at illamasqua.com and at selected Selfridges stores across the UK from Monday 4th October, with a Waiting List now available!
I really like the sound of Shrapnel, I think it would look fantastic on darker skintones! What has taken your fancy?
Nicole by OPI has launched in the UK, exclusively on Boots.com and consists of 24 original fashion-forward colours (plus 6 nail treatments).
“We are so excited to launch on Boots.com, which I see as one of today’s most popular beauty destinations. The Nicole by OPI colours maintain the quality and integrity of their namesake but are tailored to the needs of every woman – someone who does it all and demands beautiful nails.” - Lena White.
Nail Lacquers available:
SHOP AROUND THE CLOCK (The perfect pure white that goes 24/7)
SHEER FUN (A little bit of flirty pale pink)
DO GOOD ... FEEL GOOD (A feel-good shade of baby pink)
DREAM MAKER (The dreamiest sweet pink glitter)
PLAY FAIR (A light purple that’s playfully perfect)
IT’S POSSIBLE (Get motivated in this metallic rose)
LIGHT A CANDLE (A glowing shade of silver-lavender)
POSITIVE ENERGY (A silver chrome that’s fully charged!)
CITY-PRETTY ROSE (Pink goes pretty for girls in the city)
INK A DINK PINK (High-velocity magenta)
THE RIGHT THING (The red-orange that’s always perfect)
NICOLE’S FAVE (A flirtatious, orange shimmer that makes sparks fly)
BERRY SWEET (The sweetest shade of strawberry red )
DEEPLY IN LOVE (Love-magnet maroon)
BOYS ‘N BERRY (Irresistibly rich burgundy-berry)
STAR OF THE PARTY (This shimmery deep violet takes centre stage)
FANATICAL FUCHSIA (A hot pink-purple with no control, no boundaries!)
VIRTUOUS VIOLET (Purple haze meets meets dawn’s early light)
IT’S UP TO YOU (An azure that’s sure of itself)
RESPECT THE WORLD (A rich jade green that’s totally not jade)
SHOW YOU CARE (A show-stopping black violet)
BLACK CAT-CHA LATER (Catch hold of this lucky burgundy-black shimmer)
NO LIMITS (A rich black that knows no bounds)
RAZZLE DAZZLER (Dazzle’em with this deep, daring black)
Nail treatments available:
BASE COAT PLUS (Prevents staining)
TOP COAT PLUS (Prevents chipping ; high gloss formula)
BRIGHTNER PLUS (Brightens dull or yellow nails)
MOISTURE PLUS (Quenches dry, peeling nails)
STRENGTHENER PLUS (Strengthens weak, thin nails)
VITAMIN PLUS (Nourishes the nail and prevents breakage)
“With all these shades to choose from, every woman can find the colours that express her own style!”
Nicole by OPI Nail Lacquers and treatments are available on Boots.com now and cost £6.95 each.
There are a few shades that I like the sound of with BLACK CAT-CHA LATER high on my wish list.
I would have thought a grey/beige mix would have made the cut, but I guess that's SO last season :s! Oh and how comes we don't get the 4 gossip girl shades?? That would've have been nice to see, but I guess the waters need to be tested before we go diving in! #shrugs
Let me know what you think of the Nicole by OPI range, is Boots.com onto a winner with these?!
Nicole by OPI Nail Lacquers and Nail Treatments contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde.
Ciaté have introduced a new nail polish remover called White Chocolate, which helps to gently remove polish, nourish nails and leaves you with a delicious white chocolate fragrance.
Presented in a clear glass bottle and featuring the Ciaté signature black bow, the new Ciaté White Chocolate Nail Polish Remover is acetone free, making it gentle to the natural nail plate. It can also be used on acrylic nail extensions. The non-drying formulation also has added Vitamin E and B5 to strip away the colour and not your nail.
To activate the fragrance, simply use the Ciaté White Chocolate Nail Polish Remover with a cotton pad to remove the nail colour, leave for a few seconds and then release the delicious white chocolate fragrance.
The new Ciaté White Chocolate Nail Polish Remover is available from www.ciate.co.uk and ASOS priced at £14 for 250ml.
Ooh white chocolate polish remover! I like the sound of that, where do I sign up!?
