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Makeup News: NCLA x Barbie Collection-Look Like a Total Doll

NCLA x Barbie

FACTS… Barbie is a straight up dime piece! Her hair is always laid, makeup is beat and her fashion is never NOT on point. Therefore, why shouldn’t she have her own makeup line to get us all on her level? Well, now the iconic figure does! The NCLA x Barbie Collection has arrived with 14 new options to choose from. With lipsticks, nail  polishes and wraps you will have no problem looking like you are a member of Barbie’s squad.

Makeup News: NCLA x Barbie Collection-Look Like a Total Doll

NCLA x Barbie

Flirty, cute and should totally be in your makeup arsenal. This Barbie makeup is everything we all have been waiting for since our 5-year-old Mattel days. The best part, is that it is also very affordable. Products as for now are retailing for $12, $16 and $18.

The NCLA x Barbie collaboration also includes a collector’s box. Perfect for any makeup lover that happens to be the “all or nothing” type. Originally, priced at $126, the box recently has been slashed down to a current price tag of $110.

NCLA x Barbie

What do you get? Each box contains the entire collection of NCLA x Barbie nail products (NCLA recommends applying 2 even coats for perfect coverage); as well as all the lipsticks (which have matte and jelly balm finishes); all adorably housed inside a limited edition box. Here’s a quick cheat sheet of the collector’s box items:

  • Four Barbie Nail Polishes: Barbie Party, Barbie Dreamhouse, Pastel Dreams and Barbie Pink.
  • 5 Barbie Lipstick Tones: Barbie Dream, Jelly Balm, Barbie Convertible Jelly Balm, Ballerina Barbie and Barbie Beach Cruiser.

NCLA x Barbie

Ready to shop? You can get your Barbie fix on by heading online to the NCLA website. Their online addy is www.nclabeauty.com

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Revlon Nail Enamel Holochrome -“Fall” for the Metallic Nails Trend!

Revlon Nail Enamel Holochrome

The Revlon Nail Enamel Holochrome collection is on point and on trend! For fall metallic is the way to go in order to make your nails stand out and pop like no one’s business. Think bronze, silver and sparkling color tints that resemble the night sky.

Revlon’s mirror-like metallic nail lacquer gives nails a sleek salon-inspired finish in an absolute stunning futuristic and holographic finish. This collection comes in 8 gorgeous shades that are specially formulated with micro-foil pigments. This ensures that your nails will dazzle and shine bright from every angle!

Now as many Revlon fans know, Revlon nail enamel comes with a cute name as well as an identification number. Here is a list detailing the fan favorite enamels from the Holochrome collection! To make it even easier we have included a brief description; plus here is a pic of them provided by Revlon via Raymond Meier; that showcases each tone beautifully.

Revlon Nail Enamel Holochrome

  • Amethyst Smoke (120) An awesome duochrome polish that morphs between a purple and like an olive green tone.
  • Unicornicopia (110) -Purple rain, purple rain!
  • Hologasm (100) -Your nails will be your beauty knight in shining armor with this silver!
  • Blushing (125) – A beautiful glittering rosy pink.
  • Gilded Goddess (130) -Get the Midas Touch with this golden shade.

Sold? Well, you can get you some from the Revlon site as well as other online beauty retailers. Now unfortunately, we can not give you an exact price. For some reason it seems as though every retailer is charging something a little different. However, we can report that the average price retails between $3-$8.

Revlon Nail Enamel Holochrome

Revlon Holochrome Shade in “Molten Magic”

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Le Mat De Chanel Fall-Winter 2018 Collection-New Palettes/New Lip Tones

Le Mat De Chanel Fall-Winter 2018 Collection

Ah… we love when brands start rolling out their new little beauty gems. Exhilarating, exciting and always a reason or two to break out some plastic from our wallets. What’s some cosmetics to be on the lookout for? Well, if you are a matte girl then the Le Mat De Chanel Fall-Winter 2018 Collection is going to be music to your makeup ears.

Le Mat De Chanel Fall-Winter 2018 Collection-New Palettes/New Lip Tones

Le Mat De Chanel Fall-Winter 2018 Collection

Luxury label, Chanel is doling out new products to set your makeup looks to mesmerize and stun. What is on tap? Chanel reveals,

“Le Mat De Chanel Fall-Winter 2018 Collection pushes matte to the extreme. Makeup for lips, eyes, cheeks and nails with matching packaging. The total matte look.

Pushed to the extreme. Pair dark navy matte eyes with vivid red matte lips; for a daring makeup look. Earth tones meet deep red for a powerful look. Discover the new collection by Lucia Pica [Chanel’s Global Creative Makeup and Color Designer].

Le Mat De Chanel Fall-Winter 2018 Collection Le Mat De Chanel Fall-Winter 2018 Collection

Les 4 Ombres in Quiet Revolution and Clair Obscur. The new eye palettes inspired by abstract art and raw materials. A luminous moment in a matte universe.

The must-have from the collection captures matte in a single stroke. Le Rouge Crayon De Couleur Mat glides onto lips with intense color.”

Le Mat De Chanel Fall-Winter 2018 Collection

Ready to go to new levels of matte? These products are available now on the Chanel website. Eye palettes retail for $61, nails $28 and the lip crayons are $34 each.

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Le Mat De Chanel Fall-Winter 2018 Collection

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How To Apply Nail Polish Correctly -Tips, Tricks Plus Video Tutorial!

How To Apply Nail Polish

“Hmm… this nail design looked way different on Instagram. Why does it look like my fingers are bleeding? Well, at least my whole hand looks pretty and glittery.” If any of those have ever been your thoughts, we feel your nail pain and can honestly say that we have been there and done that. Unfortunately, some of us paint our nails like we are shuddering and shaking from the extreme cold. Therefore, let’s fix that forever as we share exactly How to Apply Nail Polish Correctly.

Why Should I Learn Proper Technique? Well, if you think of your nails as being fashion accessories, you will never look at them the same again. Nicely executed nail looks truly do wield serious star power in any head-to-toe ensemble. Your clothing is the lead, but nails our dears are the best supporting actor. If they shine, you sparkle.

Do I Need to Prep My Nails First? The verdict is… always! This means if you have old polish still sticking to your nails it needs to be removed first with nail polish remover. You want to also make sure that you nails are just clean period. Aim for them to be free of all dust, dirt and moisture. Before any paint application you will want your nails to be super clean. If they are not you run the risk of the new nail polish not adhering or sticking properly.

Seriously… Is Base Coat Really THAT Important? Do we need the sun and moon? So then, it is never a good idea to skip the step of applying a base coat. Base coat helps to prevent dreadful chipping and unsightly nail stains. Have you ever removed your nail polish and noticed that your natural nails now look yellowish or discolored? Most likely you skipped applying base cost. Therefore, after nails are clean, polish on a base coat and let it completely dry so that you can reap the benefits.

How To Apply Nail Polish Correctly

How To Apply Nail Polish

Most likely if you have navigated to this post there has been occasions that you have felt like a pre-school kid coloring while trying desperately to stay within the lines. Or perhaps when attempting to polish your nails the end result looks like a design of Edward Scissorhands or your baby brother took his revenge. Leave all of that in the past and take a few deep breaths, because with a little practice you can be polishing like a professional.

Getting salon and spa finish nails is not just a dream, anyone can learn. Ready? So then, let’s begin!

Check out this cheat sheet featuring a few Pro tips we picked from popular LA nail gurus:

  1. It’s a three stroke process, one stroke down the middle of the nail then one stroke of nail polish on both of the sides.
  2. Keep your strokes long.
  3. Don’t worry if you are unable to polish your entire nail (especially those pesky sides) because when you do your second coat you’ll be able to get the spots you missed.
  4. Always apply two coats of polish because that will help you not only get the true color you want, but the right consistency on all the nails.

How to Apply Nail Polish -HELP I MISSED UP!

How To Apply Nail Polish

No one is perfect, so you can’t always expect to get it right. So if you do experience a tiny beauty flub, don’t panic. There are ways to disguise and mask your nail polish fail so that no one will ever know.

  • In the Nick of Time– All of us enjoy checking to see if our nails are dry prematurely. We can’t explain this phenomenon; however, the resulting fingerprint is very real and most likely not apart of the intended design. If you find yourself in this predicament try using a free wet finger to smooth things out. Or apply another layer of top coat to regain the nice and sleek finish you desire.
  • Man in the Iron Mask– Take a lesson from this story and utilize a mask in order to hide a flaw. Use a glittery nail polish to disguise any imperfections. You’ll create a chic accent nail that will still look fabulous. Just be sure to the paint the same fingernail on the opposite hand with the glittery lacquer to keep things looking uniform.
  • Dip Baby Dip– Cotton candy, sweetie go let us see that Q-tip roll! If you have a little mishap you can always dip a sturdy Q-tip into nail polish remover and brush it along any mistakes. As you move along with this handy beauty tool will see any issues disappear like a magic eraser.

How to Apply Nail Polish Tutorial

Seeing is believing right? Of course, it is and for that reason we are including this nifty little video to help you along. Nail expert, Joi, quickly demonstrates how to apply nail polish correctly.

Remember nails are just another fab accessory to wield some style power into an outfit. A little practice goes a long way and can get you painting like a pro in no time. So have fun with it, be creative and relax there’s always remover.

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