Of Cool Things- Kiss Color Changing Nails

Speaking of summer trends and nail fun, KISS has a fun faux-nail option that pulls its very own quick-change act when the nails see the sun. With a little bit of solar power, these nails gain some star power.

Random Acts of (Nail) Swatching- Sally Hansen Complete Polish

In a busy woman’s life, two-in-one products are both a pleasure and a gift. On that note, five-in-ones can be somewhat euphoria inducing. Enter Sally Hansen’s Complete Salon Manicure, a line of nail polishes that take you from color to treatment in one easy step.

Perfect Formula for Summertime Nail Fun

Perfect Formula, perfect polish, perfect manicures. There is a new line of nailpolishes that you will most certainly want to partake in, and perfection is their name and game.

Doing Drugstore (Polish) N.Y.C and Rimmel

When it comes to nail polish, sometimes you can discover some rare gems hidden on those drugstore shelves. This summer, N.Y.C and Rimmel London bring it with fun, punchy shades that surely please.

In The Mood for Color Changing Nail Polish

I am In The Mood for Love (and color-changing nail polish)

All of my indecisive beauties take note, for there is a new line of nail polishes that is as mercurial as you are.

K-O Knockout Nail Polish

Rare are the occasions that I come across products that so effectively meld industrial grunge with sleek, feminine beauty as nail polish newcomer KO Knockout does. A nail polish brand that is quickly making its name into the lacquer vernacular, KO boasts twelve shades of flatte, matte polish in your not so typical flat, matte shades.

When it comes to matte nail polishes, there are really only two camps that you can fall into- you either love them, or you loathe them. I happen to fall in the love them category. I love the atypical finish, I love the fast dry time, and I love the statement a nail color with no shine makes. A matte nail to me wears like a form-fitting little leather jacket, sexy with just a hint of danger.

Random Acts of Nail Swatching- Sally Hansen Insta Dri

Sally Hansen's Insta Dri's are the polishes that busy girls crave. With an unusually speedy dry time, these bottles hold the key to pretty nails FAST.

Hotter than Hot, Lippmann Collection for Summer

Skipping ahead to summer polish season once more, let's take a look at Lippmann Collection for summer.

Supermodel

Minx It Up

When it comes to nail adorning, why should a girl stop at traditional lacquer when looking for fingertip enhancers? I for one consider myself to be of a unique beauty persuasion, and love to try all things that are new, exciting, and most importantly bold! Imagine my excitement when I finally had the opportunity to try the famous Minx Manicure at a recent event.

At a launch event for the HTC Droid Incredible (more on that later), I had the chance to adorn and customize my digits with the hottest metallic nail manicure ever. Naturally, I needed a sleek, sexy, customizable manicure worthy of such a sleek, sexy, customizable phone.

Minx is a predominantly metallic stick-on manicure system that was born in the world of editorials and high fashion, but has trickled down into the masses thanks to the select salons that have now started to offer the service. The manicure is made to stand the tests of time with an estimated wear of two to three weeks, and with a myriad of hotter-than-hot styles and patterns, it is no wonder the minx nail has become associated with practicality and a high-fashion edge.

The process began with a buff and a file, to give the stickers a smooth surface to hold on to. My nail tech then showed me my options, and immediately got to work after I picked out both the zebra and the silver and white fishnet to adorn my digits. The stickers were peeled off their sheet, warmed under a heat lamp, and applied and then custom-trimmed to each fingertip. After a smoothdown to ensure no bubbles were present, the process was done and I was left with a manicure that was fun, funky, and as unique as I am.

It is now one week later, and I am pleased to say that my mani has held up rather well. With the exception of the corners lifting on a few of my typing-abused digits, there are no issues in the form of unsightly chips, scratches, and general manicure gnarliness. I feel like I am already leading a more glamorous lifestyle. Armed with a droid and rocking a minx manicure; I feel like a rockstar.

*The Minx Manicure was provided as a complimentary service, thanks to HTC.

Nail Quick Fix- Sally Hansen Color Quick Pens

Because sometimes you just need color on the quick, Sally Hansen has happily obliged gals on the go with a line of quick-trick polish pens in a myriad of fun metallic shades. The new chrome line is now Krasey tested, and Krasey approved for a unique, high shine, fast fix..

Duri Paparazzi Collection

Displaying a distinctive departure from convention, Duri has just launched the ultra-bright Paparazzi Collection for spring.

In contrast to Springs softer shades of pastel, Duri's shades go both vampy and bright.

Drama Queen is a punchy lime, heavy on the metallic and the yellow

Addicted to Fame is the orangeade to Drama Queen's limeade, a poppy, fiery orange.

Celebrity Scandal is molten silver, with none of the streaks traditional ultra metallics usually yield.

Gossip Exclusive is actually my least favorite of the bunch, but great for those who love chocolate shades. This one gets a bit of complexity, thanks to the multi-faced red sparkles.

Duri's Paparazzi collection is currently available at Hello Gorgeous. Are any of the shades on your list?




*Product provided by PR for consideration

Beauty P.S.A- Fall 2010 Nail Trend from CND

I know you all love nails, now let us all have a look at the hottest nail trends for fall, courtesy of CND.

CND Introduces Fall's Limited Edition Colour and Effect

"Texture adds to the strength of the look - and autumn is all about dimensional manicures," says CND Co-founder Jan Arnold. Nails take their cue from striking blue-greens, effervescent reds, and offbeat beige, camels and grays this season.

Steely Dan

Extravagant midnight manicures and tonal shades of heathered mushroom and gray nails complement this Fall's masculine palette of mossy greens, black leather and textured fabrics. To achieve Ruffian's "Lunar Eclipse" manicure, pair deep blue Inkwell with Gold Chrome around the cuticle edge for a metropolitan look. For greige nails like those that complemented Marc Jacobs' refined menswear-inspired collection, or Rag & Bone's chic boyish styles, use dark, concrete gray Asphalt. To get a denim manicure, try CND's limited edition Urban Oasis Colour, a spruce crème, or layer it with limited edition Teal Sparkle Effect for a greenish-blue glimmer.

Power Surge

Classic red nails make way for rich, darkly modern reds with a fiery, defiant attitude. Oxblood red Dark Ruby was topped with Super Shiney™ Top Coat for a provocative, 1930's liquid finish to accessorize the urban street ensembles seen at L.A.M.B. Porcelain doll perfection was achieved with Monique Lhuillier's ultra-shiny, molten manicure in Rouge Red. To reach ultimate glam status, sweep Crimson Sparkle over Scarlet Letter as seen at The Blonds for an electro-luxe manicure.

Balanced Beauty

Glazed neutrals balance feminine tailoring and ethereal designs seen on the catwalk. To get the cashmere manicure from Behnaz Sarafpour, layer opaque, nude Desert Suede topped with Super Matte Top Coat for a touchably soft finish. For pristine, mattefied, limestone nails as seen at Jason Wu, layer Silver Chrome with Putty and Super Matte Top Coat.

NEW The Look: Fall 2010 box set of Urban Oasis and Teal Sparkle is $20, available starting in September 2010 at select salons and professional beauty stores.

Colour and Effects are available in professional beauty stores, salons and spas nationwide. Suggested retail price for Colour is $9, Effects are $11, and Base and Top Coats are $8. For additional information, please visit CND.com.

China Glaze Vintage Vixen Collection for Fall

Even though we are barely into spring, it is full speed ahead with a fall 2010 nail polish sneak peek. Say hello to China Glaze for fall- a collection called Vintage Vixen.

Step out with these multi-faceted jewel tones, rich reds, titillating taupes and smoldering sands. This collection deliverers a high octane 40’s era glamour with a sophisticated edge! The 12 colors in this collection include:

• Riveter Rouge – Deep red shimmer
• Foxy – Burgundy frost with shimmer
• Goin’ My Way – Brown frost with copper shimmer
• Classic Camel – Khaki crème with gold micro glitter
• Swing Baby – Taupe frost with silver micro glitter
• Ingrid – “Greige” crème with copper micro glitter
• Hey Doll – Rose frost with shimmer
• Bogie – Plum frost with shimmer
• First Class Tocket – Deep purple frost with shimmer
• Midnight Mission – Navy blue frost with silver micro glitter
• Emerald Fitzgerald – Turquoise green frost with shimmer
• Jitterbug – Grey chrome with silver micro glitter

I am a huge fan of the 40's aesthetic, so this collection definitely excites me. How about you? Are you feeling this collection for fall?

Hot Like Golden Fire- Chanel Lacquer in Illusion D'Or

Ladies and Gents of the beauty blogosphere, there is a new nail polish making its way onto every single wishlist. This gilded beauty is hot to trot.

Sally Hansen HD Nails

Beauties of the world
Got a story to tell
About one beauty blogger
Coming out of her Shell
She's exploring drugstore beauty one aisle at a time
Charming you all with her funky fresh rhymes.


Okay, so we have established that I do not make a good rapper, and I am okay with that. What I am not okay with is the fact that I have been neglecting the world of beauty as found in the aisles of drugstores and megamarts. I do tend to gravitate towards high-end, but in my efforts to make Krasey Beauty a bit more well-rounded, I want to spotlight those drugstore products I have found to be affordable, effective, and pretty! First up in our journey is a visit with a fan favorite.

Sally Hansen is more than well known in the beauty and nail world, though the brand's nail and beauty offerings are actually a very new discovery for me. At a recent beauty event, I had the opportunity to properly explore the line's stellar offerings. My radar immediately honed itself to these beautiful HD polishes.

Rich in pigment, sparkle, and duo/tri chromatic color, these polishes are something to behold.

Laser

Laser is a rich blue with light blue duochrome. Reminds me of the ocean at night, all rich and a bit inky.

DVD is obviously my favorite of the bunch, and the most unique in my opinion. DVD is an indigo blue that flashes purple, pink, green, and aquamarine. Its like the inside of a shell, if that shell were blue of course.

Hi Def is a metallic green that flashes heavy on the gold. Unlike the other shades I played with, this one has no sparkle. It is a metallic all the way.

Byte was actually the fan favorite when I tweeted a picture of my multicolored mani. Byte is a bright magenta pink with strong blue duochrome sparkle. My kind of color indeed.

All of these polishes applied super smooth, opaque in 2 coats (though I went for three), and with no stress. While they appear all chunky glitter, I promise that its all smooth sailing post top-coat. Sally Hansen polishes are quickly becoming a drugstore favorite of mine, and the HD polishes are most definitely an affordable way to achieve holographic bling. You can find these bad boys at your local drugstore or mega-mart.

*Product provided for consideration

Zoya Nail Polish Exchange

Those wacky fairies (sometimes Pixies) are at it again, and this time they are up to no good! They are not only helping nail polish lovers get their fingertip-loving fix, but they are also doing their part to keep the planet looking pretty by eliminating harmful waste. As part of a campaign that started on Earth Day, Zoya is offering everyone the opportunity to send in their old, boring nail polishes from other brands in favor of some shiny and new Zoya shades.

Here are the full details, as taken from the Zoya Nail Polish Exchange website.

Do you have old bottles of nail polish , used or unused, laying around, collecting dust and tying up your valuable money? If you do, and we know you do, then this is the perfect program for you.

For a limited time, kicking off in April, in time for Earth Day 2010*, Zoya will replace your old nail polish (any brand other than Zoya, Qtica or Nocti) with any brand new Zoya Nail Polish shade and properly dispose of your old polish according EPA guidelines. Choose from over 300 ready-to-wear, formaldehyde, toluene, camphor and dibutyl phthalate free, award winning colors (Zoya Nail Polish was awarded the longest wearing nail polish in Women’s Helath magazine)! Yep, an offer that's as good for the planet as it is for your beauty budget - Wow!

I love what Zoya is doing for my nails, and now I am loving what they are doing for the environment just as much. This campaign ends on June 30th, so stop by the Zoya Nail Polish Exchange site today to get your green-friendly polish on.

Welcoming Spring with Lippmann Collection

In case I don't have you all thoroughly confused as to what season it really is, it just so happens to be Spring. Springtime is for slowly increasing days, the return of frozen yogurt, and of course for flower buds bursting forth with colorful blooms to the delight of all. Capturing the soft essence of the spring season, Lippmann Collection's spring color lineup is enough to send any lover of soft, sheer pastels into outer space. Not to leave lovers of opacity in the dark, a new putty shade has also popped up much to my delight.

Everything I need to know about nails I learned from GoNails

Being a beauty blogger turned nail polish connoisseur, I find myself reaching for the polish and removers at least once a week to play, admire, and swatch at least five different shades of varnish. As can be expected with my blatant disregard for nail health, all that putting on and removing of lacquer has taken a slight toll on the appearance of those things that protect the ends of my digits.

Not able to quit my nail habit cold turkey, I have turned to Go Nails to rescue my mangled digits. A product designed to cure nail ailments, this lotion promotes healthy cuticles, hardens the surface of the nail, and repairs damage already done to nails.

Zoya Flash Collection

Sometimes 'flashing' is a good thing, thanks to part 2 of Zoya's summer collection- Flash

Zoya Sparkle Collection

In addition to bringing you the best and brightest in the beauty realm each and every single day, I feel it is also my duty as a beauty blogger to frequently spotlight my own favorite brands and products on the regular. Failure to do so is a sin most unforgivable (in my own mind).