Varnished: Nails, Nail Polish, Celebs, Nail Design

Valentine’s Day Nails: Lana Del Rey

Nita — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:27:50 +0000

Melancholy singer Lana Del Rey appears in the March issues of Vogue UK with a perfect for Valentine’s manicure! Are we loving this Varnistas?

Grammy’s 2012: Nail Looks from Adele, Rihanna and Katy Perry

Nita — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:44:34 +0000

Check out some of my favorite looks from the 2012 Grammy Awards. Adele walks away with the most Grammy awards and I’m also crowning her the Queen Varnista of the night!

Beyonce Steps Out For the First Time Since The Birth of Her Daughter In “Blue Ivy” Nails

Nita — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:32:19 +0000

Beyonce Knowles makes her first public appearance since the birth of Baby Blue Ivy in support of her hubby Jay-Z. Tonight Jay performs at the esteemed Carnegie Hall in New York City, and Beyonce makes a comeback in a beauty red dress and electric blue nails! Are we loving the look from Mrs. Knowles-Carter?

Btw: The dress is Alice Temperly, the clutch is Alexander McQueen, the shoes Christian Louboutin, jewels by Ofira & Lorraine Schwartz

Nicki Minaj Covers Wonderland Magazine

Nita — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:01:05 +0000

It’s hard to ignore Nicki Minaj with her bright pink wig, lilac lips and long purple nails on the cover of Wonderland Magazine. What do my Varnistas think? Love it or leave it alone?

Varnished Collections: KA’OIR Cosmetics Nail Lacquer

Nita — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:40:56 +0000

KA’OIR Cosmetics was founded by Keyshia Dior, a video vixen famous for her bright blue lipstick. She later chose to capitalize off the popularity of the look, releasing her own line of bright and uniquely colored lipsticks. Her lipstick has been worn by the likes of Lady Gaga, Amber Rose and most recently Nicki Minaj. Dior has now ventured in to nail polish, releasing 12 bright and neon colors as well as a couple of glitters. Here’s some of my faves:

“Ouch”

“Naughty & Nice”

Bouge Blue

Hot Tamale

Capitol Couture Launches- How to Get Capitol Approved Nails (Hunger Games)

Nita — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:40:43 +0000

The people behind the upcoming feature film Hunger Games have released a fictional web magazine, Capitol Couture, straight from District 1. According to the books, the people of District 1/ The Capitol of Panem are known for their outlandish fashions. Capitol Couture features looks from Alexander McQueen, Thierry Mugler and of course the China Glaze x Hunger Games collection: Capitol Colours. Want Capitol Approved nails? Here’s Capital Couture’s report on “Clean and Beautiful Nails: A Sign of Class”

Varnished Collections: MAC Vera Spring 2012

Nita — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:00:14 +0000

MAC teams up with textile designer Vera for a limited edition Spring collection. MAC Vera hits counters on February 16th.

Brilliant butterflies, flashy florals and gorgeously geometric graphics…A colourful collaboration between M·A·C and the artist known worldwide as Vera, who merged fine arts with linens, murals, textiles and silk scarves in her punchy, painted patterns. Now in shades plucked straight from her most lavish prints, M·A·C Vera embraces the luxe, lighter-than-air spirit that delivers the kind of startling, look-at-me statement that defines what it means to be an instant classic. Limited Edition.

Midsummer’s dream – Pale pink lilac (creme)
Play day – Pale milky coral (creme)

What do you think of MAC Vera?

Varnished Radar: Avril Lavigne x Sally Hansen Salon Effects Nail Polish Strips

Nita — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:00:36 +0000

Singer Avril Lavigne has signed on to create her very own Sally Hansen nail polish strip collection. The collection is what you would expect from bubblegum pop rock singer: skulls, leopard print and more Expect the collection to hit stores in April. Check out a sneak peak of the collection below:

What do you think of Avril Lavigne’s Sally Hansen collection so far?

Varnished Collections: Sally Hansen Salon Effects Nail Polish Strips-Valentine’s Day Collection & Spring 2012

Nita — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:00:09 +0000

Sally Hansen is back on it with a ton of new patterns and colors for their popular Nail Polish Strips. Be on the look out for limited edition Valentine’s Day collection and their Spring 2012 collection in stores now. Check them out below:

Valentine’s Day 2012 Collection:
Love Always
How Romantic
Speed Dating
Are You Single?
Cross My Heart

Spring 2012:
Plum-met
Debu-taunt
Tu Tu Much
Bluscious
I Dare You
Wishing Pinking
Metal Head
Haute and Naughty
Love Letter
Animal Instinct
Sweet Tartan
Tattoo Much
I Love Lacey
Lust-rous
Hear Me Roar
Queen of the Jungle
Brattlesnake
Tie-Dye For
Tweed-le-dee
Stripe Tease
Aflorable
Mod About You
Tribal

Varnished Collection: MAC Shop Shop Shop/ Cook Cook Cook Collection Spring 2012

Nita — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:00:16 +0000

MAC’s cooking up a quirky new collection for Spring. I must say I’m a little confused by the theme of this collection, (it kind of reminds me of Stepford wives on some kind of hallucinogenic drug) but I will say the colors are bright and I’m in love with the packaging. Shop /Cook hits stores and counters in February. This is what MAC had to say:

Try and Buy a delicious, delovely, delectable, divine, degorgeous, de-with-it, degroovy assortment of Eye Shadow x 4 in wearable brights perfect for Spring. Treat yourself to Lipstick in heavenly hues, mouthwateringly Kissable Lipcolour and Cremeblend Blush. This Spring, shop ‘til you drop with a tongue-in-cheek collection that elevates the everyday into the extraordinary. Whether it’s detergent or diamonds, produce or Prada, everyone loves to shop, shop, shop!

Al Fredo Bright acid green (Creme)
Salad Dressed Mid-tone dirty aqua (Creme)
Kid Orange Coral (Creme)

What do you think of MAC Shop/Cook?