OPI x Hello Kitty Holiday 2019

OPI x HELLO KITTY HOLIDAY 

COLLECTION AVAILABLE OCTOBER 1st

Calling all fingertip fashionistas: OPI x Hello Kitty Holiday Collection will be available October 1st! In 2016, two icons partnered to create on unforgettable collection, the Hello Kitty Collection by OPI. The most talked about OPI collection of all time with the most searched for shade ever, Let’s be Friends! Due to huge demand, these two icons are saying Let’s Be Friends again with their 2019 Holiday collection.

This new OPI x Hello Kitty Collection offers 12 signature shades plus three festive glitters, ranging from frosty whites and pinks to deep velvety hues and lots of sparkles. Here they are: 

essie Mercury in Retrograde

ESSIE MERCURY IN RETROGRADE COLLECTION:

 KEEP CALM & MERCURY ON (IT'S FINALLY OVER)

essie Mercury in Retrograde Collection, sent by essie reps

It's okay, you can come out of hiding now. Mercury Retrograde is over (still give it a few days though). No one feels the brunt of Mercury Retrograde more than a Gemini (me, as it's my ruling planet, another reason why I was quiet with my blog posts) and during tough times like these, is when I need to staple my mouth shut and be on guard against communication errors, electronic breakdowns and mishaps. Thankfully essie launched two out of this world shades, that helped me sparkle through all of those Mercury-made-me-do-it moments. So grateful for essie reps for sending these to me during the Mercury mayhem. Check out essie's Mercury in Retrograde collection: Keep Calm & Mercury On ($9.00 each, available exclusively at Ulta.com and Ulta stores nationwide.) 

Infused with celestial pearl particles, this sparkling shade duo in essie's Mercury in Retrograde collection was sure to help you point your fingers in a much clearer direction (or at least I seem to think so!) Mercury Retrograde may be over for now, but I'll be sure to nail mischief down by rocking these stunning shades on my fingertips. 

essie Mercury in Retrograde Collection: Keep Calm & Mercury On

essie keep calm ($9.00) keep cool in a tranquil shimmer sky blue.

essie mercury on ($9.00) a sparkling royal purple that had me falling into orbit.

~Evelyn Lugo

Sally Hansen CRAYOLA

SALLY HANSEN x CRAYOLA

INSTA-DRY COLLECTION

School's long in session, so sharpen those pencils, pack that apple, and add the final touch to your back-to-school look in an instant! The new Sally Hansen + Crayola Insta-Dri Collection transports you back to that care-free time of coloring with crayons, sketching out vibrant creations, and jumping back into the September back to school season. Color authorities Crayola and Sally Hansen joined forces to offer a bright, bold, and fun suite of hues that dry in just 60 seconds - so no time is wasted for the woman on the go. With a 60 second dry time, Sally Hansen Insta-Dri® Nail Color’s 3-in-1 formula features a built-in base and top coat to provide shiny, extended wear in a single step in just one stroke. These color specialists did their homework: From a saturated red to a marvelously mod white, here are the 12 new, specially designed shades inspired directly by the Crayola crayon colors we all know and love.

#obsessie - essie Spring 2017

NEW ESSIE SPRING 2017

"CALIFORNIA ROAD TRIP"

I'm always on the lookout for the latest launches from essie, and these six new shades nailed it, making this fingertip fashionista even more #obsessie. Essie's NEW Spring 2017 "California Road Trip" collection is perfectly inspired by sun-filled beach days and spectacular sunsets, shared with best friends (think road trip.) Before you ask, "what's with the freaky fingers Ev?", they're my helpers, for times when I have a fresh mani or broken nail (and neutral, similar to doing an arm swatch, as opposed to your lip/eye!) Big thanks to my friends essie, for sending me these amazing new shades: 

• b'aha moment!: an enlightening pink pomegranate, with serious curb appeal
• on the roadie: a vibrant kelly green with avocado undertones
• all the wave: a sapphire indigo that calls for high tides, and tranquil vibes
• excuse me, sur: sun-kissed coral mango that adds spice to any joy ride
• designated dj: this plum sangria crème is a playlist worth keeping on repeat
• backseat besties: let the good times roll with this delicate pink plumeria

Nailed it: it's easy to become a bit #obsessie

essie spring 2017 shades retail for $9.00 each. To check out these or other essie shades, please visit www.essie.com 

~Evelyn Lugo

Tweexy

TWEEXY UNIVERSAL 

NAIL POLISH BOTTLE HOLDER

tweexy nail polish bottle holder

Seriously, how did I ever manage without this? Here's a cool nail polish gadget that every fingertip fashionista must have: tweexy. Upon first glance, it looks like a candy ring (nope, don't eat it), but what it is, is a wearable, universal one-size-fits-all, nail polish bottle holder. Perfect for a steady manicure at home or on the go. This genius gadget expands to grip all polish bottles (I have over 200 at home, so believe me that I tested them all - even square-shaped bottles) slides onto two fingers and provides a stable base, eliminating the need for a flat surface and safeguarding from spills.

Shook my tweexy side to side to ensure a sturdy grip... nailed it!

ORLY BREATHBLE

INTRODUCING ORLY BREATHABLE

TREATMENT + COLOR

On my nails: Nail Superfood - 20919

After test-driving this nail treatment last month at the COSMOPROF press event, it's my pleasure to finally introduce to you: NEW ORLY Breathable Treatment+Color ($8.99 each). The first-ever professional treatment + color that offers the strength-boosting benefits of a nail treatment, while eliminating the need to lay off the lacquer. I am the first one to say that you must let your nails breathe, "rest and recharge", but now with ORLY'S newest launch, I no longer have to rock bare nails. ORLY's advanced oxygen technology allows air and hydration to penetrate nails. No base coat or topcoat needed, just apply two coats and you're done.

Previewed ORLY's newest launch at
CosmoPROF Beauty Radar, June 14, 2016

My polish picks: 

deborah lippmann S'16

NEW DEBORAH LIPPMANN

SPRING 2016 COLLECTIONS

Calling all my fingertip-fashionistas: get your claws and paws ready and take a look at deborah lippmann's NEW collections for Spring 2016, featuring gorgeous pastels and fun, poppy shades for the season. 

deborah lippmann
Afternoon Delight 

$20 each, available February 2016

1. Dirty Little Secret - sheer holographic greige (shimmer) 

2. Peaches & Cream - full coverage orange creamsicle (crème)

3. The Pleasure Principle - full coverage lilac (crème)

4. Get Lucky - full cover sage blue (crème)

Cutex & Julep Nail care

MY NAIL CARE MUST-HAVES

(ESPECIALLY DURING THE HOLIDAYS!)

Oh the holidays, the time of year when we Fingertip-Fashionista's pull out all the stops with our nail art and festive manicures... so it's only fitting that I share with you two nail care tools that I love and cannot live without, and previously reviewed. (ICYMI, here are my past posts for both Cutex and Julep). So what are they? Cutex Cotton Ball Holder and Julep Party's Over Glitter Nail Polish Removal Kit. 

Alice+Olivia x Nails Inc.

GOOD THINGS COME IN 3's ALICE+OLIVIA X NAILS INC

HOLIDAY 2015 SEPHORA COLLECTION

Four shade collection and (*) are part of the Good Things Come in 3's Set, with bag

A few days ago, I had the amazing opportunity to attend the Fall/Winter 2015 alice + olivia x Nails Inc collection preview - enjoying an intimate look, manicure and toast - held at the alice + olivia showroom. This magnificent nail polish collection was inspired by alice + olivia’s Fall/Holiday 2015 Collection and its sexy, 1970s rock & roll vibe with a dark bohemian twist. It was also amazing to chat with Nails Inc founder, Thea Green, as I got my mani. 

Done! My #aoxnailsinc mani in "Black Diamond"

Sephora exclusive holiday set: Good Things Come In 3's

1. Sky With Diamonds (14 ml) - black shimmery glitter

2. Sheer Beauty (5ml) - peachy nude

3. Bohemian Noire (5ml) deep aubergine

"Nothing completes an outfit like the perfect nail color. I am so excited to be collaborating with Nails Inc on such a chic capsule of nail polishes for the gift giving season!" ~Stacey Bendet, alice + olivia's CEO and Creative Director

I chose Black Diamond for my mani. Also shown here: yummy macaron, Rosé and Poetry and Snowglobe
(Shimmering gold glitter, not from the Alice and Olivia collection - launched October)

Empire x deborah lippmann

NAILS: DEBORAH LIPPMANN

FOX's EMPIRE COLLABORATION

Heads up dolls. Super exciting news about celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann’s NEW collaboration with the hottest show on TV, FOX’s Empire! Coinciding with the highly talked about Season 2, deborah lippmann has created a limited edition 3-piece ultra glam nail lacquer set that will be available mid-November. 

No stranger to successful TV collaborations (i.e. HBO’s “Girls” & “True Blood”), Deborah Lippmann captured the dazzling style and opulent beauty exhibited throughout the show, with the creation of these lavish new shades.

Empire x deborah lippmann

Price/Availability: $24.00; available November 2015 online at Sephora.com and Nordstrom.com Shades: 

“Hustle Hard” - fierce fuchsia shimmer

“Power Of The Empire” - gold record glitter 

“War Of The Roses” - seductive ruby red shimmer

deborah lippman Undressed

NEW SHADES OF NUDE 

6-PC NAIL LACQUER SET

deborah lippmann – UNDRESSED, Shades of Nude ($34): Au-natural is the new glam - taking it back to basics with a six-piece fashion size nail lacquer set, inspired by a no-makeup, make-up approach for nails. This collection was previewed and available during the July 2015 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale in stores, but is officially available October 2015.

1. Skin Deep - full coverage sable nude (previewed at Donna Karan A/W 2015 - crème)

2. Born This Way (on my nails) - full coverage peach nude (crème) 

3. Flesh For Fantasy - full coverage alabaster nude (crème) 

4. Totally Nude - full coverage fair pink nude (crème) 

5. Bare It All - full coverage mauve nude (crème) 

6. Natural Woman - full coverage almond nude (crème)

Nails: Cutex Contest

CUTEX NAILS CONTEST: SHOW YOUR NAIL PRIDE TO WIN A YEAR'S SUPPLY OF CUTEX PRODUCTS!

Listen up finger fashionistas, do you have #SchoolPride? Of course you do! Enter the Cutex #UofCutex photo contest before 8/28 for a chance to win a year’s supply of Cutex Nails products How? Easy just show your #SchoolPride on your #nails! See full contest details --> here.

4th of July Nails: FormulaX

LIMITED-EDITION FORMULA X 

RED, WHITE & BLUE MANI: "GLORY"

With Independence Day just two days away, my patriotic planning is in full swing: outfit, accessories, nails - you name it. Well, what better way to celebrate and nail my "fingertip fashion", than with a limited-edition, star-spangled nail polish available at Sephora? My go-to mani on the 4th, will be FORMULA X Glory.

Available only at Sephora ($12.50), this limited-edition, star confetti top coat delivers effortless, eye-catching nail art in one swipe, so you'll be ready for fireworks in no time!. "Glory" is a confetti-infused top coat with red, white, blue, and silver stars and is formulated without parabens, sulfates or phthalates. I painted my nails with two coats of a white base and added a good swipe of GLORY topcoat (to make it easier, you can pour some of the polish onto foil, to get more of the glitter!)

~Evelyn Lugo

Nails: Cosmopolitan + Sally Hansen

LIMITED EDITION #ZODIACNAILS

COSMOPOLITAN + SALLY HANSEN 

BEACHSIDE ASTROLOGER

What do you get when you mix fingertip-fashion plus astrology? A fabulous collaboration between Cosmopolitan + Sally Hansen: limited edition, Complete Salon Manicure Beachside Astrologer Collection! I was lucky to snag all 12 shades last month when I attended the launch at Paintbox with astrologist Aurora Tower. I can't get enough of my zodiac shade (103 Gemincello a mellow yellow, I love it.) Great job Cosmo+Sally Hansen - you truly nailed it! 

Nails: deborah lippmann summer 2015

NEW DEBORAH LIPPMANN

PAINTED DESSERT SUMMER COLLECTION

Calling my fingertip fashionistas to come check out what's new this summer. Get ready to travel with deborah lippmann on an exotic journey deep into the Sahara where the sun blazes, the sky glows and the sand swelters: PAINTED DESERT! This collection of four full coverage nail lacquers is your ticket to explore the vast, arid terrain. Each shade reflects the desert’s remarkable beauty and rich, earthy landscape.

Get lost in a desert paradise with these new full coverage neutral shades: Shifting Sands, a light khaki previewed at Eva Fehren’s S/S 2015 NYFW presentation, Terra Nova, a warm camel, previewed at Narciso Rodriguez’s S/S 2015 runway show, Desert Moon, a pebble gray and Love In The Dunes, a purple mauve.

Painted Desert is available May 2015 ($18.00 each) online at www.deborahlippmann.com and at Barneys New York, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Sephora stores nationwide.

2015 Revlon by Marchesa

REVLON 2015 MARCHESA 

RUNWAY & GOLD SERIES COLLECTION

As I always say: "Fingertip Fashion" and Revlon wins hands (umm, nails) down! Bring the Runway to your Fingertips with Revlon by Marchesa 2015 Runway Collection. Revlon has revamped their Beauty Tools with TWO NEW LINES you don’t want to miss! 

The much-anticipated new collaboration from Revlon and Marchesa, debuts seven new limited edition high quality beauty tools crafted by co-founders Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig of the global couture house Marchesa. Inspired by the intricate beading and artistry found in their collections, the three runway-inspired designs and colors add sophistication and glamour to your beauty routine.

The NEW Collection Includes 7 Fashionable Pieces in 3 Color Varieties: ...

Spring Nails: Essie

INTRODUCING: ESSIE 

The profusion of petals on the runway and on the most stylish streets announces essie’s spring 2015 collection. Inspired by the bright blooms seen all around, from Instagram to fashion runways to the streets, this season’s go-to botanical look is more than just a budding trend. 

With the collection’s hero shade inspired by a “flowerista”, a fashionista who create her signature style from floral-inspired fashions - the spring 2015 collection will breathe beauty into all aspects of life. Now is the time for every woman of style to stock her wardrobe with essie looks to last a lifetime. 

Can’t wait for spring’s first bloom to sport your favorite petal pushers? Prefer the garden variety over all others? Well, it sounds like you’re a true connoisseur of florals – a real flowerista. Now is the moment to create a wardrobe that is picked perfect, because just like spring itself, blossom dandy style always comes back in fashion: it’s a perennial chic! 

In addition, essie gel will be launching a coinciding set of gel colors sharing the same names and shades as the spring 2015 collection. essie’s spring 2015 collection retails at $8.50 per bottle and will be available in March 2015 at essie.com, fine salons and beauty destinations nationwide.

NAILS: Deborah Lippmann Spring 2015

INTRODUCING CELEBRITY & FASHION MANICURIST

DEBORAH LIPPMANN'S SPRING 2015 COLLECTION

During NYFW S/S 2015 (September 2014), Deborah Lippmann previewed shades from her new WHISPER collection and helped set the top trends for spring. Find serenity with these sheer, light colors that are clean and understated, yet modern and refined. As easy to apply as they are to wear, all four shades float over the nails with effortless elegance. Explore your softer side and see how Deborah nailed down these shades this season.

A New Kind of Nude: “Nude has always been young, fresh, and sophisticated. We are enhancing this classic and pushing the boundaries of our creativity by playing with contour, shape, texture, and finish.” - Deborah Lippmann

Introducing the Latest from Sally Beauty

SALLY BEAUTY NAIL STUDIO

Heads up Fingertip Fashionistas, Sally Beauty Supply offers a fantastic assortment of nail polishes from brands such as OPI, China Glaze, FingerPaints™, and Orly, to name a few. Pinks, blues, purples, browns - a color for every occasion and season! Don’t feel overwhelmed, choosing the perfect shade just got even better with the new Nail Studio.

The Nail Studio will feature: .....

Deborah Lippman Nails: 87th Academy Awards

DEBORAH LIPPMANN OSCAR NAILS

LUPITA NYONG'O DAKOTA JOHNSON, COMMON 

Famed celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann, was proud to be a part of the preparations for the 87th Annual Academy Awards. This season she worked with red carpet muse, Lupita Nyong’o, screen siren, Dakota Johnson and recording artist, Common.