New – Illamasqua’s Paranormal collection

On Tuesday, April 23rd, I attended a preview of Illamasqua’s new exciting collection, Paranormal, which features unexpected textures and formulas. US Nail Ambassador and Nail Artist Fleury Rose and Brand Ambassador and Makeup Artist Josh Heald, were on hand to introduce the innovative products set to launch at Sephora and Sephora.com on April 30th. Never before have I experienced a makeup collection that ignites the … Continue reading New – Illamasqua’s Paranormal collection

Green Nail Design for St. Patrick’s Day

Jamberry nail wraps are a fun way to spice up your style with innovative and creative designs. With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, we decided to test out one of the green and white designs as an ode to the holiday. Here’s how to add some spunk to your nails: 1. Clear nails of all polish with nail polish remover; buff and smooth with a … Continue reading Green Nail Design for St. Patrick’s Day

Illamasqua Limited Edition Speckled Nail Varnish

A few weeks ago, I was introduced to Illamasqua’s limited edition Speckled Nail Varnish. The varnish was inspired by irregular markings on fragile bird eggs, and allows you to create professional multi-dimensional nail art with just a few swipes. Price: $16 Where to buy: Sephora.com, Sephora stores and Sephora at JCPenny stores. The Freckle shade is available exclusively at JCPenny. What I like: The creamy consistency of … Continue reading Illamasqua Limited Edition Speckled Nail Varnish

Sephora by OPI Cherry Blossom Nail Design

This post was actually a family affair. My sister re-created the OPI Cherry Blossom Nail Design originally curated by nail-artist Sophy Robson, and my mom was our hand model. Sephora recommends that you use the color Havana Dreams for this look, but we tried Natural Environ-Mint ($9.50), which is a very similar pale-blue color, and it worked perfectly! Havana Dreams is just slightly darker and is … Continue reading Sephora by OPI Cherry Blossom Nail Design