You know you will want this colour collection from CHANEL. It is the new and exclusive to the Robertson Boulevard CHANEL Boutique to coincide with the opening of their newest boutique.

The four limited edition shades in the Robertson Boulevard Nail Colour Collection will be sold exclusively in-store at the Robertson Boutique starting on May 30th, but will become available online to the masses come July.

You can jump on the waiting list now at CHANEL.com. 

   
The four fun shades:
MELROSE - A fun, hot pink destined to become Spring's must-have pedicure
RODEO DRIVE - A purple splash, girl power meets the power lunch
L.A. SUNRISE - A primary yellow, as bright and cheerful as its name
L.A. SUNSET - A warm tangerine, just the thing for an afternoon shopping splurge

Each colour will retail for $25 - but worth it I am sure.

Which color are you looking for? 

 

I have been wanting to chronicle my second day in NYC with Glam in one post, but I think it makes more sense to just highlight the different visits. Ironically, this stop at Dashing Diva was my last stop before taking off for the train, but it is one that needs highlighting.

Dashing Diva is not just your average nail salon. It is a social experience mixed in with a salon offering manicure and pedicure services. The atmosphere is inviting and open, with a large pedicure section in which us beauty bloggers were treated to a heavenly pedicure - complete with leg massage.

 

The salon carries it's own line of polishes, even offering a selection of  "Extra-Virgin" polishes that contain no DBP, toluene or formaldehyde - perfect for the sensitive or pregnant gal.

After my beautiful pedicure, I became intrigued with their Virtual Nail Service, and knew I had to give these nails a try. These nails are revolutionary. They are a full nail that covers from cuticle to tip, almost like acrylics, but they are simply glues on with their special glue. The nails come in a large pack with a huge variety of sizes, making for a perfect fit.

I selected a twist on the French manicure for my nails, and I left with gorgeous natural pearly pink nails, but instead of a white tip, my tips were dipped in silver glitter. I have had so many compliments on these nails since I had them done.  

 

Virtual nails can be removed by soaking in acetone, but as two of mine actually just sort off popped off yesterday, which was day 12, I decided to try and get them off on my own. So, to get the rest off, I gently lifted the false nail at my cuticle with a cuticle/orange stick, and after the air got to them for a few minutes, I could easily remove the nail from mine. They are in perfect shape, and I actually have enough in my set to do my nails again, but this time on my own. Wish me luck!!!

If you are in NYC or near one of their other locations you have to stop in. There is nothing like it.

 

As you know the season's coveted nail polish shade, Chanel’s Blue Satin is COMPLETELY sold out everywhere. Don't even think of spending up to $60 for a bottle of this short-lived trendy polish when you can pick up an identical, more affordable version.

POOLSIDE from Napoleon Perdis is practically identical, and like I said, this Chandelier Shine is available at NapoleonPerdis.com and is just $12.

Beautiful! 

With all of the recent talk of MRSA and infections, you can never be too careful. One place that fails to get mentioned but is indeed a bacteria breeding ground, is that of the nail salon. No matter how meticulous and clean you favorite nail salon may be, bacteria could be lurking anywhere.

What can you do to prevent a possible cross contamination infection? Bring your own nail tools.

This is certainly not your run of the mill nail kit. This is a professional nail kit that contains only professional nail tools, one your nail technician would not have a problem using to make your nails beautiful. This is the Sephora Brand Professional Manicure/Pedicure Nail Kit. For $42, you get a vinyl zippered case filled with everything you need:

• cuticle nipper
• cuticle pusher
• nail clipper
• nail buffer
• nail file
• nail brush
• pumice stone
• set of toe separators

Never fear the nail salon again when you bring in this handy little tote. If your nail tech has a problem with you bringing in your own tools, then she is not a good nail tech that realizes the dangers and bacteria that you are trying to prevent.

I did not get to attend this year, but there is nothing better then the CEW Beauty Awards if you are a beauty enthusiast like me.

“The CEW Beauty Awards are the only product awards voted on by beauty insiders – CEW’s 4,000+ members who live and breathe this industry. Their combined expertise is a powerful recommendation to consumers looking for the best-in-class,” said CEW president Carlotta Jacobson.

The nominations included 621 products in 32 categories. Oh, where to begin!

Congratulations to the winners:

FACIAL SKINCARE:
Acne Treatment $10 and over
MD Skincare by Dr. Dennis Gross All-Over Blemish Solution
Acne Treatment Under $10
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Pads
Anti-Aging $30 and over
Patricia Wexler M.D. Dermatology Wexler Intensive Night Reversal & Repair Cream
Anti-Aging Under $30
Olay Definity Deep Penetrating Foaming Moisturizer
Cleanser & Scrub $12 and over
Clinique Liquid Facial Soap
Cleanser & Scrub Under $12
Dove Energy Glow Skin Brightening Facial Cleanser
Eye Treatment $20 and over
Avon Anew Clinical Eye Lift
Eye Treatment Under $20
Tweezerman After Tweeze Soothing Cream
Lip Treatment $14 and over
FusionBeauty LipFusion XL
Lip Treatment Under $14
tarte fRxtion Sugar Exfoliator & Lip Balm Duo
Moisturizer $30 and over
Shiseido Cosmetics Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer Under $30
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream
Peel and Mask $25 and over
Shiseido Cosmetics Benefiance Pure Retinol Face Mask
Peel & Mask Under $25
Lumene Time Freeze Instant Lift Mask

MEN’S SKINCARE:
Men's Skincare $15 and over TIE
· Kiehl's Eye Alert
· The Art of Shaving Body Scrub with Tangerine and Eucalyptus Essential Oils

MAKEUP:
Eye Product $15 and over
Chanel Inimitable Mascara
Eye Product Under $15
CoverGirl LashExact Mascara
Face Product $18 and over
SK-II AirTouch Foundation
Face Product Under $18
M.A.C Cosmetics Studio Touch-Up Stick
Lip Product $15 and over
Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Satin Lip Colour
Lip Product Under $15
Bourjois Paris Effet 3D Mobile Cell Phone Charm

HAIR CARE:
Hair Care & Coloring Product $15 and over
Frédéric Fekkai Ageless Damage-Defense Capsules
Hair Care & Coloring Product Under $15
John Frieda Professional Hair Care Luminous Color Glaze

BATH & BODY:
Body Treatment $15 and over
Origins Natural Resources Modern Friction for the Body
Body Treatment Under $15
Dove Energy Glow Shimmering Lotion
Scented Bath & Body $15 and over
C.O. Bigelow Lemon Cream Body Wash
Scented Bath & Body Under $15
Olay Body Wash plus Ribbons

NAILS:
Nail Care & Color Under $12
Avon Instant Manicure

SUN:
Sun Product $15 and over TIE
· Clarins Sun Wrinkle Control Eye Contour Care SPF 30
· La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX
Sun Product Under $15
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 55

SCENT:
Women's Scent $35 and over
Prada Eau de Parfum Tendre by Prada
Women's Scent Under $35 TIE
· Grassroots Happily Ever After
· Sonia Kashuk Beauty @Target Sonia’s Solid Perfume Palette
Men's Sent $30 and over
Sean John Fragrances / Estée Lauder Unforgivable by Sean John

INDIE BEAUTY AWARD
This award celebrates innovation in independent companies that have been in existence for less than five years, giving young beauty brands an opportunity to be recognized for their achievements.
skyn ICELAND

My Mother drives me insane when it comes to nail care. She ONLY gets pedicures in the Summer, and never even had a manicure. I sometimes wonder where I came from!!!

Just in case your Mom is different than mine and loves to pamper her nails, I have found a real treat for her.

This is Essie's new Spring Collection called Starting Over, $45. In this set has is complete set of new colors:

E-Nuff Is E-Nuff - a cherry red
My Way - sheer baby pink
Pinking Up The Pieces - iridescent pink
Read-Y Set Ex - orange red
Starter Wife - sheer pink
Wife Goes On - true red

P.S. Don't let her think you are insinuating anything with the name of the collection or shade names.

In this weeks Life & Style Magazine, the Style Insider brings us the beautiful Eva Mendes and her daring new trend: sporting blue nails!

 

The article features three great pictures of the beauty sporting very dark blue nail polish on three different occassions.

The magazines pick for deep, rich blue nail polishes include:

Revlon Dark Pleasures in Midnight Affair
China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Up All Night
Napoleon Perdis Chandelier Shine Nail Polish in Poolside

 
Honestly, I do not know how much I like this trend. You know, blue cannot look good on just anyone. I liked the light blue nail polish I wore on my toes years back, but I think I may just skip this one.

What do you think? Dark blue polish for your nails? Yes or No.

 

 

 

Oooh, How I love Essie.  This has got to be one of the best collections Essie has put out yet. There is not a single color I would not use.

The best way to get all of the great shades (at a small discount to boot) is in the Spring '07 Colours To Go .

The shades in the collection, which are naturally included in this set: Cool-lots, Guchi Muchi Puchi, Jackie Oh My, Mini How High, Mod Squad and Pinkadelic.

And you know what I love even more - is that Essie has done a major website over haul, and there is an online boutique to shop right then and there for your favorite Essie products.

 

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