Priti NYC Turkish Sorbet Nail Polishes

Craving a...Turkish Sorbet? Then the Priti NYC spring 2012 nail polish collection is the perfect tool to fulfill your color desires easily, safely and fashionably.
The concern with environment has been this month's close focus and the increased awareness has had various means of expression among various fields. The fashion and beauty field is definitely taking note of the necessary changes that must occur and responds with fun and fashionable projects to help us feel safer and look our best. Jumping in the eco-friendly, non-toxic wagon, Priti NYC brings fun nail lacquer tones to embrace the new season with. While Earth Day is over, the newest collection by the brand can sure make the caring for the environment more automatic and fashionable.

The eco-friendly collection for the spring 2012 season takes inspiration from the incredible Turkey and one of the most fabulous treats of the season and provides four mesmerizing alternatives that will leave you lusting for more. The new toluene, dibutyl phthalate (DHB) and formaldehyde free shades to help you shine right now are:Lungwort - icy mint green
Red Maple - hot coral
Horned Poppy - cool pearly yellow
Day Flower - soft blue violet

These new tones are completely safe for moms to be as well which is an important perk. If these alluring nail lacquers have caught your eye, you should know that the these can be purchased from the company's website for $12.50 per bottle.

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Fun Summer 2012 Nail Art Ideas

Make sure you make traffic stop this upcoming season by paying as much attention to your nails as possible. The new nail art designs inspired by the 2012 summer season have the power to instantly transform your look, so browse through the following fun nail art selection and draw inspiration for your next fab manicure!
A true fashionista has already realized that it's small details that make a difference when it comes to fashion and style, so if you're a true fashion addict, you've probably realized the importance of perfectly polished nails. Go wild and put your unique style on display featuring the hottest seasonal hues as there are a myriad of fab nail polish colors out there just waiting for you to mix and match them to perfection. If you're looking for inspiration when it comes to your new season manicure, check out the fun nail art ideas for 2012 signed Myko and recreate or add your own touch to achieve new, unique nail art designs that will turn you into a nail art diva.

When it comes to nail art, the possibilities are endless, so why not take advantage of the vast array of nail art styles to accentuate your uniqueness and impeccable, fashion-forward style?!
To make your job easier, we've put together a lovely nail art selection that will make your nails sizzle this summer, so dare to recreate each look using your favorite nail polish hues.

If you wish to achieve a statement manicure, a gorgeous thematic nail art design will surely do the trick. Turn towards cartoon inspired nails, movie inspired nail art, religion, nature or any other details for inspiration as this will enable you to shine every time. Hand-painted quotes and stylish add-ons will surely add a bit of an edge to your mani, so go wild. The best theme nail art designs are the ones that feature contrasting colors as they underline and emphasize best a sophisticated nail art design.

A simple all-over nail polish can be a bit too simple, so if you're looking to add a bit of 'je ne sais quoi' to your mani, stock up with nail art stickers, hand-painted details or Konad stamps. Contrasting colors, stylish prints and fab 3D add-ons can pose as the easiest option to spice-up the look of your manicure without too much effort.

Use pretty pastels and neons to give your nails a super fashionable look that will not go by unnoticed as these are the most popular hues of the season. Go for sheer, high pigmented or shimmery nail varnishes as they are all very popular. Opt for a tie-dye effect, an ombre nail polish hue, a stripe color mix as the possibilities are endless and since pastel colors collaborate perfectly, you'll achieve a fab nail art look effortlessly. If you're all about elegance this summer, you can turn your attention towards timeless French manicure styles that you can spice up using gold shimmer. This is a super popular combo that will make heads turn at any event, so give every style a try to find your perfect match!

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Chic Summer Nail Art Ideas

Underline your fashion forward personality with chic nail art designs that follow the latest trends, so if you're in need of some inspiration, take a peek at the following nail art designs and draw inspiration for your next super stylish manicure!

This year nail polish has made it to the top of the must have list in fashion, so if you're all about following the latest trends, you definitely have to make sure your nails are pampered to perfection at all times. The satisfaction you get from fabulous looking nails that steal plenty of compliments is worth every effort deposited into doing your own nails, so get inspired and give your nails a party-chic makeover with these chic summer nail art ideas signed Blanka-Blanka.The need for stylish nail art designs that fall far from average has helped develop an array of techniques that offer amazing results with a minimal effort, so make sure you have an ace up your sleeve by mastering these techniques that will make DIY nail art a super fun experience.

Color Mix Nail Art

Simple colored nails look good but if it's fabulousness you're looking for, you need to opt for more sophisticated looking styles. Sophisticated looking doesn't necessarily mean hard to obtain as the following nail art techniques demonstrate that with the right tools and a bit of practice you can give your nails a super chic look with barely any effort. Marbled effects and color mix nail art designs are easy to create and pack a high dose of sophistication, so grab a cup of room temperature water, gather your favorite nail polishes and dip a couple of drops in the water. The nail polish will quickly disperse on the water's surface, so use a toothpick to gently mix the colors to obtain a cute marbled effect over which you'll dunk your nail over while holding the nail parallel to the surface of the water to ensure a perfect adherence of the design. Another great way to spice up your mani is to apply the nail polish hues directly on the nail and use a nail art needle to mix the hues together, thus creating a stylish color mix design that works fabulous when intercalated with monochrome colored nails.

Cute Graphic Details

Another great way to update your manicure while still maintaining a high dose of flirty chicness is to opt for stylish graphic details such as polka dots which are super popular this summer as well as frosted nail effects as well as fruit or floral details. The possibilities are endless and you can easily achieve a stylish many by using a dotting tool for the dots, acrylic or even simple nail polish for the fruit and floral details or stickers and stamps if you're looking for the easiest way to stylish looking nail art.

Animal Print and Color Blocking Details

Other graphic details that pack the same dose of seductiveness and style are animal prints and color blocking details which will surely not allow your nails to go by unnoticed. With a steady hand you can easily create these designs but you can also turn towards scotch tape to help you create perfect lines between the layers of color for color blocking and nail art stamps and stickers to create stylish animal print motifs in your favorite color combination. Experiment and you'll manage to give your nails a stylish appearance whenever you'll desire without having to turn to expensive manicure sessions.

China Glaze BCA United in Purpose Nail Polishes

Feeling uber pretty while contributing to breast cancer awareness in one simple step is the concept the China Glaze brand is endorsing through its new collection 'United in Purpose' which features no less than 12 uber feminine and pretty nail polish shades.
Beauty enhancement is only one of the goals of many cosmetic companies nowadays. A concern for social responsibility and for important causes that affect women nowadays are beginning to become important issues that need to be addressed. Breast cancer is a popular cause retailers turn their attention towards in order to increase awareness and contribute to the effort while at the same time gaining extra exposure. China Glaze is the latest beauty brand to undergo a similar path with its newest collection consisting of 12 tones.

As one might guess, pink tones are the central focus of the collection. While pastel tones are a natural choice for the theme of such a collection, bolder vibes are also included for diversity. Furthermore, for those who are inclined towards glam tones, the collection features three alluring tones for a classy and ultra seductive touch. Here are the twelve tones you'll be able to choose from:

Though the launch date of the collection or the percentage of sales that go towards breast cancer research have not been announced so far, it is known that the suggest retail price is set at $8 per bottle.

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China Glaze Magnetix II 2012 Nail Polish Collection

China Glaze is continuing its magnetic nail polish collection craze with another launch that is definitely worth your attention. China Glaze Magnetix II features six fab new magnetic nail polish shades that will enable you to spice up your manicure every time you desire without any effort, so browse through the upcoming collection and pick up your favorites as soon as they hit the shelves!

Continuing with the latest nail art craze, renowned nail care brand China Glaze has unveiled one of their latest creations, the China Glaze Magnetix II 2012 nail polish collection which features yet another six sizzling magnetic nail lacquers for you to use while prepping up your nails to perfection. The innovative formula enables nail art enthusiasts to create sophisticated nail art designs without any effort, so no wonder that these fab nail polishes have become a definite must have for every true fashionista.

The power of unique, intricate pattern nail polish designs is well known, but since not everyone is as skilled at creating sophisticated nail art designs on their own or have the time to spend on getting their nails party-ready, magnetic nail polishes have been created, so dare to explore the fun and flirty world of magnetic lacquers and let your nails shine with every occasion.
The new collection features six fab nail polish hues and a cool magnet featuring 3 designs that will help create the exact pattern on your nail after the application of nail polish, when the magnet is placed right over the nail polish. Choose to experiment with the following hues:

• Cold Fusion


• Get Charged


• Bond-Tastic


• Positively In Love


• Sparks Will Fly


• Confused

The innovative formula features a special balance of ingredients which help deliver instant results in contact with the magnet provided in addition to long lasting, chip resistant and high pigment results, so browse through the collection and pick your favorite hues as soon as they hit the shelves if you wish to steal the spotlight every time with your unique nail art style.

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Pretty DIY Nail Art Designs

Learn how you can give your nails a glam-over without having to turn towards expensive manicure sessions as this way you'll be able to create a different fun and pretty manicure whenever you desire. From simple to sophisticated, these nail art designs will attract plenty of compliments as the power of perfectly polished nails is undeniable.

The new season is all about perfectly polished nails, but if you wish to keep your nails looking hot without having to spend quite a high sum on expensive manicure sessions, it's advised you turn your attention towards pretty DIY nail art designs that will make you the nail art queen at every party. The great thing about nail art is that most of them can be achieved through simple techniques that deliver quick and lovely results, so make sure you have the ace up your sleeve by learning the best tricks to pretty perfect colored nails.

There are a multitude of gorgeous nail art designs to choose from that are not too complicated to create on your own, so take a peek at the following pretty DIY nail art designs created bySurfshack and start styling.

Give your nails a funky vibe by mixing and matching your favorite nail polish hues to achieve a cool tie-dye, marbled or ombre effect that will make traffic stop. Although these effects seems quite challenging to achieve, they are actually quite easy to create. With the right tools you can create an eclectic nail art designs that will suit your bubbly personality perfectly, so grab on to a nail art needle and various color nail polishes as they are essential when it comes to these manicures. Apply from each of your preferred nail polishes a dot of lacquer on your nail, close to one another and use the nail art needle to mix the colors, thus creating a super styling color mix effect that will definitely capture all the attention. Achieve an ombre effect by applying a colored nail polish to the tip of the nail and gently diffuse the lacquer upwards to create a fading effect that catches the eye. Another great way to achieve a marbled effect on your nails is by turning towards water nail art as this is an innovative way to do your manicure and achieve flawless and instant results if you're not too skilled in doing intricate nail art designs.

The simplest way to spice up your manicure is by turning towards stylish polka dots which are super popular when it comes to nail art this year. All you need to create perfect, round shaped polka dots is a nail art dotting tool or a toothpick and two contrasting color nail polish. You can also use glitter dots or add-ons if you're all into glam manicures as the effect achieved is similar and easier at the same time. If you're using nail polish to create the dots make sure your base color coat is dry before dotting on to perfection as if not, the colors will mix and the result will not be quiet as flattering. However, if you're using nail art glitter or rhinestones make sure they are applied on wet nail polish so as the nail varnish dries the add-ons are sealed to the nail polish. In both cases finish up the look and gave your mani a glassy effect by applying a clear top coat which will instantly boost the beauty and elegance of your nails.

Floral nail art designs are a perfect choice regardless of the season and the array of hues they can be achieved enable you to find a color mix to match your personality perfectly. Use acrylic paint to hand paint the flower designs using professional nail art brushes and contour the edges to achieve that realistic effect using an ultra thin contouring brush. If however you're not too skilled and painting you can choose the easy way to perfectly polished floral nails by turning towards Konad stamps, 3D add-ons and nail art stickers. Regardless of your choice seal the floral motifs on using a clear top coat and flaunt your nails for everyone to see.

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Sephora by OPI Bohemian Brights Spring 2012 Mini Nail Polish Set

Sephora and OPI have joined forces once again to create a super stylish nail polish collection that will make the delice of your look this spring 2012 season. Inspired by earthy neutrals, gorgeous brights and bohemian styles, the collection has an irresistible appeal, so make heads turn this spring 2012 season with your impeccable bright manicure using your favorite Bohemian Brights hues.

Nail color has become an extremely important detail when it comes to style, so no wonder that nail care labels are going over the top with their nail color collections. One of the season's hottest nail polish collections has resulted after a fruitful collaboration between two important brands Sephora and OPI, and the result of this collaboration is the Sephora by OPI Bohemian Brights mini nail polish collection for spring 2012.

The collection features six fantastic, rich color nail polish hues that were inspired by bohemian fashion, classy neutrals and gorgeous brights, so it is definitely a collection that combines all the hot, must have elements of the new season. Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI VP and Artistic Director said about the new collection signed Sephora by OPI that:

“My inspiration for Sephora by OPI Bohemian Brights are the gorgeous brights, neutrals and boho-chic fashions that continue to dominate the runways this season.”

The stunning collection which incorporates earthy neutrals and vintage jewelry tones that can be worn individually or mixed for a fashion-forward, statement look, will make the delice of your mani in 2012, so dare to explore the mini nail lacquers and style-up your nails to perfection. The collection includes:

• Let's Hear It For the Free Spirit! - pink/orange shimmer


• What Aura Gonna Wear? - bright pink


• It's Totally Karma - bright green


• Neutral Beauty - camel


• That's What Fringe Is For - brown shimmer


• Happy Earth Day To Me – olive

The amazing hues feature a long lasting, chip resistant formula that is also dibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene, formaldehyde free, so your nails will look and feel fabulous at the same time.

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Cool Colored Nail Art Designs

Get into the summer groove with some spectacular, brightly colored nail art designs that will make jaws drop. Take a peek at the following designs and draw inspiration for your next traffic-stopping manicure!

The need for perfectly polished nails that manage to underline one's fashion-forward style and uniqueness has helped push the boundaries of nail art designs to extremes, so now the possibilities of styling the nails to perfection are endless. No more boring, simple nail art designs as now it's the year of cool colored nail art designs that capture the attention with their sophistication and vibrant pigmentation, so take a peek at the fab nail art designs created by talented blogger RikoRiko and draw inspiration for your next, new season party manicure.

The vast color palette available to choose from enables you to be extremely diverse with your manicure, opting for a different, vibrant nail polish hue every time you wish. Opting for multiple color use for one manicure can help create an eclectic style that is bound to make heads turn, so dare to go a bit bolder in style and color especially during the warm season.

Ombre colored nails, tie-dye or marbled effects are definitely super exciting, must try nail art designs if you're all about sophistication when it comes to your style. Although the results obtained through these amazing techniques look like high maintenance and hard to the fact is that they are quite easy to style if you've mastered the techniques. Try mixing different nail varnishes with a nail art needle, try layering sheer nail polishes or give water nail art a try and you'll easily achieve the intricate manicure you're looking for. The higher the contrast between the hues when it comes to graffiti or marbled effect nails the better while with ombre colored nails the effects is much more subtle and elegant of you choose to work with gradient colors.

Nothing exudes elegance and sophistication better than a floral nail art designs and because of the vast color palette and flower species available to draw inspiration from, the styling possibilities are endless. Choose tiny, medium or oversized flowers, monochrome or contrasting colored floral motifs as the effects obtained are ultra seductive either way. If you're not too skilled at drawing floral motifs turn towards the easy way to fab nails which is given by nail art stickers or Konad stamps.

Why not have fun with your nails as it's only nail polish you're playing with?! Any imperfections can be easily corrected or erased using nail polish remover, so there is nothing holding you back from going crazy with color when it comes to your nails. There are an array of fun and flirt nail art designs that give a certain youthful allure to your nails that will not go by unnoticed so opt for a different nail polish on each nail, try polka dots, add various 3D nail art details on your nails such as bows, flower details or rhinestones or opt for intricate nail art stickers that feature a contrasting coloration with your nail polish, for a highly visible and sophisticated effect. Nail art designs are supposed to be fun and offer your style that extra finesse that every woman needs to benefit from.

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