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Classic Red: 10 Polishes To Brighten Up Your Work Week

Genevieve Rota — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 16:18:13 EST

Whether you're one to follow trends or not, nails are the easiest way to jump on a new beauty look - and jump we do. But there's no denying that when all the trends (nail art, anyone?) die down, there are a few colours that every woman reverts to. Red is one of them. It's a true classic, one of those rare breeds that goes with everything and suits everyone. Here, we've pulled ten of the best red shades we could find. If you work in a conservative office environment, there's a raspberry-hued version for you. If you can go all out, why not go the sparkly crimson for a bit of fun? Or if you like to keep things simple, you can never go wrong with a bright, cherry red. Tip: keep your nails short. While we loved Ashley Madekwe's talons a few weeks ago, they might not be appreciated as much in the office. Click through for our picks!

Perfectly Patriotic Pairs: Nail Duos to Rock During Australia Week

Alison Larsen — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:30:23 EST

Australia Day doesn't have to mean Southern Cross tattoos and the Aussie flag worn as a cape - it is possible to style it up right. Enter patriotic nail duos! If you want to keep your love for our sunburnt country a little low-key this week and right through into the weekend, why not go cobalt or navy blue with a red feature nail, or visa versa? Just remember to keep your talons short, neat and chic. Click through to see our favourite, perfect Australia Day nail polish pairs.

Over the Taupe: The Nail Polish Colour That Goes With Everything

Alison Larsen — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:01:36 EST

Call it whatever you like - taupe, greige, mushroom - but we've been big fans of this wear-with-anything shade for some time now. In fact when we wear it, it is the nail polish colour we get the most comments on. A bit more on the brown side of the colour spectrum rather than grey, greige can and will match anything you decide to wear and won't confuse your overall beauty look. It was a big hit on the red carpet recently, with celebrities including Marion Cotillard and Debra Messing rocking the non-committal hue. Click through to see 10 of our favourites.

Which Celebrity Caused a Waiting List Frenzy For This Leather-Effect Nail Polish?

Alison Larsen — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 09:53:39 EST

First there was glitter, then came magnetic and velvet and now, there's leather. Nails Inc is set to launch a leather-effect polish later this month in the UK, and one very stylish celebrity sampled the product before its December 13 release date. Can you guess who it is?

2012 Christmas Gift Guides: Nails! Nails! Nails!

Alison Larsen — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:43:23 EST

If a loved one gave us a nail set or even just a new polish for Christmas, it's safe to say we'd be stoked with a capital S. There's no easier way to light up your life than with some neon nails or perhaps a little bit of glitter - so we're rounding up our favourites for you. And if you're hoping to get all of you festive shopping out of the way this weekend, don't forget to check out our other gift guides!

Why You Should Mix and Match This Nail Art Look

Kaitlyn Dreyling — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 07:45:28 EST

There's no rule that demands manicure symmetry, you know. Instead, get playful with your nail art and try different designs on each nail. This sparkling combo nail design is fun and looks complicated, but it's easy to re-create. Start off with three complementary nail shades. I like to play with texture, so I opted for one creamy shade, a metallic hue, and a sparkling polish.

I used Essie Nail Polish in Absolutely Shore, Deborah Lippmann Nail Color in Believe, and Essie Nail Polish in Beyond Cozy. I painted my thumb and pinkie with the metallic polish, my index finger with the glitter polish, and my middle and ring finger with the creamy polish. Then I added some embellishments by adding a single rhinestone to the base of my middle finger and my pinkie. Next I added glittery polka dots to my ring finger, using the tip of a bobby pin. Lastly the look is finished with a layer of a high-gloss topcoat to seal everything in.

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Nail the Look: Kristen Stewart in Peter Pilotto Resort '13

Alison Larsen — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 09:32:04 EST

Kristen Stewart is currently doing the publicity rounds for Breaking Dawn Part 2 and last night, she stepped out onto The Tonight Show stage in Peter Pilotto Resort '13. The dress is an interesting mix of black, white, yellow, orange and mint green - and the bold stripes actually remind us of the Balenciaga Florabotanica perfume bottle, for which she is the face! You know we like to take patterns and trends and apply them to our nails, and today, beauties, is no exception. Ready?

Not So Spooky: A Halloween Inspired Colour Story

Alison Larsen — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 15:30:00 EST

Sure, this week marked the scariest day of the calendar year, but our Halloween-inspired makeup story is quite the opposite. Wearing colours like green, orange and even vampy lips - à la Stacy Keibler - doesn't have to mean scary. Orange has been having a beauty moment for quite some time now, and we love to pair matte orange lips with dewy skin, bare eyes and some bronzer. See? Not so bad after all. For other wearable Halloween-inspired makeup, click boo!

Be Bright: A Neon Colour Story

Alison Larsen — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:28:38 EST

If all the bright colours in store have temporarily blinded you and you've missed the memo, neon is the trend right now and it'll be sticking around for the next few months. Wearing neon - whether it be yellow, pink, orange or lime green - is not for the faint hearted, but an easy and subtle way to incorporate the trend into your daily look is through beauty. Neon nail polish is having a huge moment, and the bright lipsticks of seasons past are getting, well, brighter! But don't stop with makeup, you can fluoro-ify your tools and accessories, too. It's time to be bright, babes.

Fit For a Queen: Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee in Style!

Sarah Macrae — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 11:38:54 EST

Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating 60 years on the throne this weekend and, we don't know about you, but we think that's quite the cause for a celebration! Turns out, so does the beauty world. Butter London and No. 1 Perfume were amongst the first to fête the occasion and now many more have followed suit. We've already had some morning tea in her Majesty's honour and we'll be continuing the celebrations this weekend with the latest round of British beauty buys. From a Union Jack eyeshadow that has Kate Moss' seal of approval to a Queen's guard-adorned version of our Winter skin saviour Steamcream, there's plenty to get you into the party spirit!