China Glaze Crackle Glitters Summer 2012 Nail Polishes

China Glaze has managed once again to surprise nail art enthusiasts by creating a new fab crackle nail polish collection with a bit of a spin, an infusion of cool glitter that makes the collection irresistible. Take a peek at China Glaze Crackle Glitters nail polishes and pick your new season favorites!

It's all about sparkle this summer when it comes to your nails according to China Glaze as the renowned nail care brand has launched a super fabulous all glitter crackle nail polish collection that is bound to make traffic stop. Taking nail art designs to a new level, the China Glaze Crackle Glitters summer 2012 nail polish collection combines the contemporary effect of crackle nail polishes with the glamour effect of colorful glitter, so make sure your nails steal the spotlight this season by turning your attention towards the hottest crackle glitter lacquers signed China Glaze.

Crackle nail polishes have opened the door to perfectly polishes, edgy and easy to style nail art designs, so if you're all about statement nails these innovative formulas are a definite must. Glitter seems to hold a top position among the nail polish trends this summer season, so make sure you shine with every occasion by glittering up your nails with one of the following hues:

 

 

• Jade-d – Radiant bright green


• Gleam Me Up - bright sky blue


• Glam-More - bold fuchsia


• Luminous Lavender - luscious light purple

To achieve the right effect apply the Crackle Glaze Glitter over your favorite nail polish hue in metallic or matte and wait until the nail color has dried completely before proceeding to glitter-up your nails with this hot crackle effect nail glitter. The collection will be available at fine salons and beauty supply stores from May 2012 as open stock colors and four-piece counter display, so make sure you grab on your favorite hues as soon as the collection his the shelves so you can give your nails an instant glam-over.

 

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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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Nail Trend Alert! Ciate Caviar Manicure

Finally nail care brand Ciate has found a way to help women achieve a stunning manicure without having to be an experienced nail artist! The Caviar Manicure nail art kit will give nails a mouthwatering, luxurious style that will make heads turn, so take a peek at the upcoming collection and pick your favorites before the products hit the shelves!

The new season is all about brinbing into our attention an array of amazing nail art designs that can make you the nail art queen of every event. However achieving such on-trend, sophisticated manicure styles requires a certain amount of skill, practice as well as time and unfortunately this is a combination of characteristics that is attributed to everyone. For that reason, Ciate nail care brand has tried its best to bring a nail art kit that is unique, extravagant, delicate as well as easy to use and the result obtained was named Caviar Manicure.

Ciate's Caviar Manicure is the first 3D nail kit of its kind which has the power to instantly transform the nails from simple to fabulous. The nail kit was created when Ciaté’s Creative Director, Charlotte, wanted to feature a 3D manicure on the cover of a magazine's shoot, and after extended research, this was the result she's come up with: a sophisticated, stylish, delicate and flirty-feminine manicure that is bound to grab attention.

The effect obtained is highly visible as the nails appear to be sprinkled with tiny spherical beads that feature a sophisticated coloration. The name for the kit was derived by the effect obtained, a caviar-like effect that will dare you to resist it, so make sure you grab-on to this easy to use nail art kit as soon as it hits the shelves. The sets which will include a Ciate Polish, the spherical beads featuring the color of the kit you've selected, a funnel and a tray.

The beads will be applied over two coats of wet Ciate nail polish and pressed gently to adhere to the nail color for a long lasting, uniform result and left to dry for 15 to 20 minutes, the result will be extravagant yet sexy and feminine, so choose to envelop your nails in dark or light colored caviar-looking nail polish/beads and let your nails steal the spotlight from day to evening without putting too much effort into pampering your nails to perfection.

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Beautiful Spring Nail Art Ideas

The parade of beautiful spring nail art ideas below furnishes 'it' girls with a fab selection of classy and ultra-modern manicure designs everyone can pull off without expert skills.

The beautiful spring nail art ideas below encourage every beauty kitten to try her hand at colorful and voguish manicure designs. Make an entrance this season with patterned or block-colored nail models which attract the attention of your entourage. The fabulous Marie Nails blog furnishes you with inspiration to polish your nail painting skills. Pull off a fantastic look for different events by tinting your nails with on trend nail polish shades. This selection of manicure designs provides you with a parade of ideas on how to design and plan your upcoming nail decorating session.

• These dapper manicure designs captivate the main objective of contemporary manicurists. Pulling off eclectic and versatile nail art styles is the secret to contribute to the evolution of this modern art. If you feel like joining their pack, make sure you own a well-equipped nail kit and a selection of modish nail varnish formulas. Experiment with block-coloring if you're impressed by the style trends inspired by runway collections.
  
  Minimalist style manicure designs are for the ones who wish to make a statement with their ultra-modern and versatile nail art. On the other hand, our review also lines up a set of flirty and youthful manis which encourage you to work with studs, metallic elements, hearts and stars. Let your personality guide you through the selection process and choose the most beautiful manicures from the pared-down or more perked-up models.

 

 

• Sport the too-cool-to-miss colorful French manicure designs which allow you to take a modern turn on this classy nail art style. Choose loud and proud shades if you want to stand out from the rest of the crowd with your vibrant mani. However, you can also glam up your classy French with glittery details. Understated nail designs are no longer an option when you have so many models to choose from. Breathe warmth into your look with a blooming season nail art style packed with attitude.

 

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Leighton Denny Castaway Spring/Summer 2012 Nail Polish Collection

This new season Leighton Denny turned towards the beauty of natural elements that dominated the catwalks this season at some of the world's most respectable fashion designers, so take a glimpse at the brand's Castaway nail polish collection for spring/summer 2012 and envelop your nails in the season's most fashionable colors!

Nature seems to be the inspiration behind an array of fabulous nail polish collections and this upcoming season Leighton Denny turned towards the beauty and warmth of sandy beaches, clear blue water and desert islands for inspiration. The brand's Castaway Collection for spring/summer 2012 is infused with seductive colors that envelop the nails in a certain warmth that will be difficult to ignore this season.

These are the colors that dominated the catwalks at the spring/summer 2012 fashion shows of Aquascutum, Haider Ackerman and Christian Dior, Diane von Furstenberg, Bottega Veneta and Salvatore Ferragamo, collections that Leighton Denny found inspirational and a perfect muse for the Castaway Collection. These are the shades that will give your nails a dreamy look, one that exudes seductiveness and style, colors that are universally flattering and that can take you on a tour in paradise. From creamy high shine eye popping hues to shimmery nudes, the collection brings every color that is hot this season, so use the colors to create simple or sophisticated, color clashing nail art designs that will only underline your love for fashion. Leighton Denny's Castaway Collection for spring/summer 2012 includes the following nail polishes:

 

• Coconutty - milk chocolate with subtle gold shimmer


• Coral Reef - shimmering coral-red


• Message In a Bottle - shimmering subtle sandy grey


• Shipwrecked – light cream finish acid green


• Maroon Me Not - vibrant violet


• Blue Lagoon – exotic blue

 

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Kinetics Neon Spring 2012 Nail Polishes

Dare to make a colorful statement in the upcoming months with a series of fun tones that will brighten your mood in a matter of minutes. Let the Kinetics Neon nail polish collection inspire you to add a fun touch to your new season manicures.

There's no doubt about it: bold hues are among the hottest trends of the season. But tackling the color block trend can be a little tricky, especially if you're not exactly a risk taker when it comes to style. Painting your nails, however, is a significantly less scary risk that can instantly brighten up your mood and add a fun twist to your outfits. Enter the latest Kinetics Neon nail polish collection for a series of fun on trend hues that are ready to glam you up.

Whether you are getting ready for a day at the beach or a casual night out, a fun manicure will always attract lots of attention. Neons are a natural choice for summer when explosions of color and a multitude of vibrant shades are the norm. If you crave for having the most exciting hues at your fingertips, quite literally, choose between these exciting, fun tones with the appropriate names which speak for themselves:

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