Unusual Beauty- The Barbie Manicure

So I just came across this video, and I must say I am kind of in awe. I know its being marketed as a toy, but I am really intrigued. Could this be an alternative to Konad??



You can visit the official site here, but it looks like you are out of luck if you want to get your hands on it anytime soon.

How do we feel about the Barbie Nail Printer?

Spring 2010 Nail Trends Summary from CND

For Fashion Week Spring 2010, CND brought the drama by introducing their brand new Colour and Effects line at 20 different runway shows.

CND's trend expert Jan Arnold, and leading nail stylists Roxanne Valinoti, Angi Wingle and Kristina Baune created what are sure to be the next hot manicure trends.

Here is a summary of the custom designer nail looks as seen on the runways. Rest assured that each and every one of these will be hot for spring next year.

3.1 Phillip Lim - Oilslick topped with asymmetrical sweeps of Gold Sparkle for a deconstructed, oxidized finish

Baby Phat - Gold foil on nails and Gold Chrome topped with Air Dry on toes for an exotic Moroccan-inspired look
BCBG, Costello Tagliapietra, Hervé Léger, and Max Azria - a beautiful, sand blasted look with two coats of Putty followed by Air Dry top coat

Behnaz Sarafpour - Bursts of rich, deep color with Dark Ruby or Asphalt to match '40s inspired pieces

Carolina Herrera - One thin coat of Blackjack and a layer of Muddy Rose topped with Air Dry for a harmonious "Dusty Rose" shade paired with earthy pieces

Cushnie et Ochs - Two coats of Putty topped with two coats of Copper Shimmer for a metallic meets neutral futuristic spin

Malandrino - Desert Suede mixed with coffee grounds and sugar for a dense, sandy texture

Diego Binetti - Nails mimicked a sunrise with Studio White, Ivory Coast and Electric Orange, and Thai nights with Inkwell, Ice Blue Shimmer and colorful rhinestone embellishments

Gottex - Custom sheer metallic wash that combined Bicycle Yellow and Gold Chrome for a shimmery, subtle finish to compliment gold accessories in the collection

Jason Wu - Copper Chrome topped by Super Matte for a gorgeous matte metallic finish

Karen Walker - Gorgeous soft muted gray, combining Silver Chrome and Studio White and a taupe finish combining the same two colors, topped with two coats of Putty to complement preppy, clean looks on the runway

Milly - Two coats of pale pink Marshmallow Rose topped with Air Dry to accessorize preppy-punk pieces

Monique Lhuillier - One coat of Oilslick and one coat of Raisin in the Sun topped with Super Matte top coat created an amazing deep brown color to match the collection inspired by the intricate draping of the Masai Warriors

Ruffian - Art-deco, '40s inspired clean moon manicures with Plumville base, tipped with Blackjack and topped with Air Dry

Twinkle - Brilliant White, Ivory Coast and Super Matte on fingers for a snow-white color sans shine and Ivory Coast, Desert Suede and Air Dry on toes

Victor de Souza - Blackjack on long, pointy nails and hands dipped in paraffin wax for a futuristic glaze

Last, but most certainly not least, CND will also be creating manicure looks for ThreeAsFour at Milk Studios.

With so many amazing nail looks, it is hard to play favorites. You tell me, which nail looks are you loving for spring 2010?

Fing'rs Nail Art & Faux Nails

In a previous post, I introduced you to the convenience and fun of using, modern-day press-on nails.

Now, allow me to show you another fun (and affordable) side of faux nails and nail art. Fing’rs to me is like the MAC of the nail world- innovative, fresh, and readily available. A brand that keeps itself at the height of trends; Fing’rs puts out tons of options to customize your digits with everything from rhinestones to easy-to-use decals. I am especially excited at having the opportunity to get “in” with nail art trends made famous by the Konad system, without actually having to purchase the Konad system and all of its components.

If you take a look at the website, you will notice that there are tons of options from the California Girl line, to the demure little fing’rs line, and finally the EDGE line. I am especially fond of the nail decals from the Nail Art collection, which includes adorable decals like flowers, stars, and polka dots. The press ons come in all kinds of fun styles too!

Behold my mani, after playing around with my Fing'rs nail decals. I think they add just the right amount of fun to my nails, without looking too cutesy or over the top. All I had to do is peel them off the paper and add a top coat for instant pizzazz. I LOVE it! I just love how snazzy my nails look after having a go with these decals. They are so addictive, and I cannot wait to play some more!

Fing’rs is available at all major drugstores (Rite Aid, CVS, Boots), selected beauty boutiques (ULTA), and online at Beauty.com