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See 125+ Manicures From the Red Carpet

Kaitlyn Dreyling — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:44:33 EST

From the Oscars to the Grammys, award shows are guaranteed to bring on manicures galore. See the major polish moments from the biggest red carpet events of 2013, including the most recent Billboard Music Awards.

Updated: Zoom In on the Celebrity Manicures at Cannes

Jessica Cruel — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:03:29 EST

When it comes to Cannes Film Festival, some people are focused on the actors, others on the fashion, but we are zooming in on the manicures. The glamorous dresses call for equally exciting nail designs. Get an up close look at the best nail art and polish spotted in the South of France.

Zoom in on the Celebrity Manicures at Cannes

Jessica Cruel — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:43:27 EST

When it comes to Cannes Film Festival, some people are focused on the actors, others on the fashion, but we are zooming in on the manicures. The glamorous dresses call for equally exciting beauty looks and nail designs. Get an up close look at the best nail art and polish spotted in the South of France.

Available Now: L’été Papillon De Chanel Summer 2013 Makeup Collection

Alison Larsen — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:09:53 EST

There's nothing quite like a new, shiny Chanel makeup collection. For Summer 2013 - on shelf right now - the L’été Papillon De Chanel offering is inspired by "butterfly wings with eyelids in endless combinations". Le sigh. The colour palette has been taken straight from nature - think blues, greens and pretty neutrals. Click through to see the collection, all limited edition.

Photo courtesy Chanel

DIY This Easy Gatsby-Inspired Nail Design

Kaitlyn Dreyling — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:00:00 EST

From the amazing soundtrack to the designer costumes, there's plenty of Jazz Age inspiration from The Great Gatsby, and I turned to the art deco style of the period for this striking nail design. This look is surprisingly easy to DIY; all you need are scissors, tape, and black and gold polish.

First, I applied two coats of Nails Inc. Black Taxi (for a similar look try: Opi Nail Lacquer in Black Onyx, $19.95) over my base coat. Once my nails were dry, I started cutting pieces of tape into small triangles to form the angular design. (You can see how the technique works from this starburst nail art tutorial.) I placed the cut pieces of tape onto the parts of my nail that I wanted to stay black, using three pieces of tape per nail to create four gold points shooting out from the base of my nail. Once the tape was laid down, I went over my nails with the gold-toned Deborah Lippmann Nefertiti (for a similar look try: Butter LONDON in The Full Monty Nail Polish, $22). I made sure to rip the tape off right after, or else you won't get crisp lines as the polish dries. Next, I added a little flapper flair with the glittering Deborah Lippmann Boom Boom Pow (Or try: Face of Australia Gliterati Nail Enamel in Dancing Queen, $4.95) on top of the gold polish. Seal everything in with your favourite top coat, throw on a sparkling headband, and you're ready to hit a Gatsby party.

2013 Mother's Day: Pretty Last Minute Gift Ideas

Alison Larsen — Sat, 11 May 2013 15:41:16 EST

Don't panic, you still have time! Mother's Day is tomorrow and if you're still to buy a present, we have some last-minute gift ideas to consider. Your best bet is hitting the shops at this point, so everything in here you can buy now, or tomorrow morning. It's almost too easy...

Need more Mother's Day gift inspiration? See our other gift guides!

A Sunny Nail-Art Idea to Try Right Now

Kaitlyn Dreyling — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:37:57 EST

After spotting Bella Thorne's Summery nail art at the Iron Man 3 premiere, I was dying to re-create the simple design. What made her look stand out is the complementary colour combination of yellow and blue, but the design itself is very simple. I started off with a coat of Essie First Base ($15.95), and then I applied two coats of Chanel Le Vernis in Mimosa ($39), leaving my ring fingers bare. Next, I applied two coats of Essie Bikini So Teeny ($18.95) to my ring fingers. While the paint was still wet, I used a dotting tool to create the random white spots with Chanel Le Vernis in Eastern Light ($39). A high-shine polish, Essie Good to Go ($22.95) topped off this cheerful style. Like what you see?

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How to Clean Up Nail Polish Stains and Spills

Miriam Lacey — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:04:00 EST

Into every life, a little nail polish must fall. But just because you accidentally lacquered your skirt, desk, or couch doesn't mean the stuff has to stay there. The faster you act, the better off you'll be, and most materials respond well to solvents you already have lying around the house. See our easy polish-stain fixes now.

Zoom In on the Hottest Celebrity Manicures

Jessica Cruel — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:15:00 EST

From movie premieres to party appearances, celebrities have perfected their looks down to the last detail: their nails. With the most exclusive access to top nail artists and not-yet-released polish shades, stars know how to create plenty of polish trends. So take note from these tastemakers on everything from pastel colours to intricate designs. Plus, our close-ups show you how to coordinate your fingertips with clutches and jewellery, too. Click through to see our favourite star nails of 2013! - Additional reporting by Maria Del Russo

YSL's New Twist on Nail Polish

Maria Del Russo — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:29:43 EST

The tie dye is back, but this time the 80's trend is channeling you're fingertips! YSL La Laque Couture Tie and Dye Pop Coat is one bottle that gives you a handful of different styles. Get a closer look at this fun and funky top coat when you watch and look out for it on our shleves next month. On Allie: BCBG dress. On Maria: Club Monaco jacket and top.