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By Lacquered Lover
1/24/2013
Being a nail polish blogger in NYC, I often get asked what the next big trend in nails will be!  In 2011, it was the year of the crackles.  2012 seemed to be the year of the nail art!  I am predicting that 2013 will be the year of the textured nails!   So far, in the first month of 2013 alone we have seen OPI release a "liquid sand" collection, Nails Inc.... More
By The Daily Obsession
1/21/2013
There is nothing I like more than a good face mask. I try to make a whole routine of it when I get the chance to useone: run a bath with my favorite bath salts, pour myself a good glass of wine, grab the latest issue of Lucky magazine so I can drool over all the clothes and shoes I can't really afford. It's such a nice way to de-stress and forget everything in my life that's... More
By Hairdresser on Fire
1/21/2013
Rumor has it that ladies want to go short in the summertime, but I find it to be the opposite. At least for me, I like the idea of being able to pull every last hair up into a bun/pony/braid during the hot months, so leaving it long is the way to go.   Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.org The reason I bring this up is that for the moment, I'm doing at least one or two drastic... More
By Hairdresser on Fire
1/16/2013
Photo courtesy of IMBD.com There was an undeniable Old Hollywood hair trend going on at the 2013 Golden Globes. Did you notice? The majority of women walking the red carpet had some kind of variation on this vintage look. Just to name a few: Isla Fisher, Jessica Alba, Nicole Richie, Jennifer Lopez, Rachel Weisz, Kelly Osborne, Megan Fox and Francesca Eastwood. Although I was a little... More
By Beauty Bets
1/13/2013
If you spent last year refining your pointy nails, rosy cheeks and red lips, you’re in for a few surprises in 2013—and some of the same. After all, fashion and beauty trends come and go, but you can count on the wearable ones to stick around for awhile.   Red lips go from retro to deeper, sultrier scarlet. The daring among you may push them into vixen territory with shades... More

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