Let the Olympic Beauty Product Race Begin!

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

trio

If you’ve got tickets to London for the Summer 2012 Olympics (which start in approximately 64 days, by the way), you’re probably already stocking up on flags and tee shirts.

But if you’re totally stoked to sit on the couch and watch the gymnastic routines on TV, there’s another way to channel your team spirit.

Butter London just released the Heavy Metal Trio – a polish pack of three really pretty shades that also happen to pay homage to each of the Olympic medals.

You can choose from the bronze, called “The Old Bill,” the silver, “Diamond Geezer” or you can go for the gold with “The Full Monty.”

While it might be more traditional to sport red, white and blue in support of the USA athletes (or even the UK flag), we like these lacquers because they’ve got a shimmer that will look awesome on our nails.

You can get the set for $44 here, and even though that’s a little pricey, it’s way less than it’ll cost you to get to London.
–SARAH WASILAK

Separated at Birth: Princess Merida and Lily Cole

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

merida lily

On another note, we are so excited for Brave!

Fruit For Thought

Friday, May 18th, 2012

nail art

At this point, we’re not sure we’d be surprised by any crazy, new innovation for our nails.

You can adorn them with studded rings, colorful beads meant to resemble caviar or even koala bears.

Now, Urban Outfitters brings you a collection of clay fruit to decorate your manicure.

You can choose from lemon slices (that actually kind of look like grapefruit), watermelon wedges, or apple halves (core included).

The tiny pieces are pretty cute and super easy to stick on, as long as you wait until your polish dries.

Plus, they’re only $5 for a pack that’s good for at least two full manicures.

Our only question: Will wearing food on our fingers make us really hungry?

Not that having a craving for fruit is ever actually a bad thing…

Get them here.

we love this photo of gaga in taiwan

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

gaga

Gaga is serving up a major Ginger Spice/Dolly Parton/Versace moment while she pageant-waves in Taipei. We kind of love it (and her lavender nails, too).

We Love This Photo of Kristen Bell

Friday, May 11th, 2012

KB

Kristen’s wearing AG Adriano Goldshmied’s Stilt jeans in Neon Pink ($159 at Piperlime), and combined with her teal bike tires, she’s so cute we can’t even stand it.

See the actress (and sloth aficionado) looking even more adorable at Zimbio.

AG Adriano Goldshmied, The Stilt in Neon Pink

Intern Emily Gets a Modeling Contract!

Friday, May 11th, 2012

Screen shot 2012-05-11 at 11.40.46 AMTwo years ago, we had an intern named Emily Hollins.

She was a very talented graphic designer, had fantastically funky style, and was very funny.

Emily went on to design some cheeky t-shirts spotted backstage at Fashion Week, had some gallery exhibits under her nickname, “Nyx,” and also got a job working with Uniqlo.

Now she’s got another gig – fashion model.

Emily was just signed to Select, the London agency that represents her big sister, Agyness Deyn.  (They also have Erin Heatherton and Pixie Geldof on their board.)

Check out her first portfolio pictures here.

We Love This Photo of Scarlett Johansson

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

THE MARK Hotel-Scarlett Johansson, Lobby-Photographer BFA-HiRes

Scarlett Johansson leaves the Mark Hotel in NYC just before The Met Ball.  (She’s wearing all Dolce & Gabbana – even her makeup!)

Yes, We Want This

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

glitter

Apparently, it’s a golden day for beauty
(see our review on OPI’s new 18k top coat).

New in at Topshop, check out the Chubby Glitter Stick above,
intended for face, body, and anywhere else you can think of.

Maybe it’s the ridiculously cute packaging (I mean, c’mon!),
or maybe it’s our bizarre infatuation of all things glittery,
but either way we’re pretty much sold.

Our only complaint:
Calling it the “Chubby” is a bit of a ripoff of Eyeko’s Fat Balm, no?

Get it here ($12)

BEHOLD: OPI NAIL APPS!

Monday, May 7th, 2012

opi
Manicure Monday just got a whole lot better,
thanks to OPI!

The nail dynasty just launched Pure Lacquer Nail Apps,
a collection of 14 different nail strip designs made of 100% pure polish.

Take note, this is not OPI’s first attempt at the nail wrap
(see Sephora X OPI Trend Tips here).

But regardless, we’re very excited to test these out.
Our only question: Which design should we try?!

Skank Perfume Actually Smells Really Nice

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

Screen shot 2012-05-03 at 7.47.42 PMThis is Skank perfume from White Trash Perfumes.

We bought it as a joke because it reminded us of Mean Girls.

But actually, it smells really lovely – a fresh blend of citrus and blossoms.

There are two other fragrances from the line:

Trailer (coconut and vanilla) and Beaver (jasmine).

They’re $12 each.

We might just go for it and buy both… and actually wear them… and make up some other name when people ask what perfume we’re wearing…