Wednesday, November 28, 2012

The OPI Bond Manicure

Get Bonded with OPI’s Bond Manicure for Holidays, as seen on Skyfall’s Bond Girl Bérénice Marlohe

For sexy, sophisticated nail designs this holiday season, OPI launches Get Bonded, a set featuring three lacquers from the Skyfall Collection, to get the Bond manicure, as seen on Bérénice Marlohe in the latest James Bond installment. With Skyfall, a rich maroon, painted on top of the nail and GoldenEye, a shimmering gold, painted on the undersides, Marlohe’s luxurious manicure offers a glamorous final touch to any holiday look. Get Bonded also includes The Spy Who Loved Me, which can be worn instead of Skyfall for a vibrant red nail.

“The Bond manicure is the hottest look of the season,” said Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “Inspired by the film’s blend of elegance and danger, this manicure looks like a timeless classic at first glance, but has an unexpected twist. If your nails aren’t long enough to wear Bérénice’s manicure, I suggest wearing either shade with GoldenEye painted along the tip or moon for a pop of shimmering color, or layering one coat of GoldenEye over either The Spy Who Loved Me or Skyfall for a multi-faceted, glittering look.”

As with all OPI nail lacquers, Get Bonded lacquers contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide Brush for the ultimate in application.

This limited edition promotion will be available beginning November 2012 at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for $19.95 ($24.95 CAN) suggested retail for each set.

For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!

Monday, November 26, 2012

Arms and Armory x Cirque Introduces “Alter Ego” Collaboration



Arms and Armory x Cirque Introduces “Alter Ego” Collaboration

New York, NY (November 2012) - Just in time for the Holidays, New York-based artisans, Arms and Armory and Cirque, team up to release a unique project called Alter Ego, a special edition ring and nail polish duo. This set will be released December 3, 2012 and can be purchased through the Arms and Armory and Cirque websites.

With the advent of style blogs that feature everything from vintage finds to carefully selected “Arm Parties” and “What’s in My Bag” photos, its no surprise that fashion and beauty go hand-in-hand. By fusing the latest trends in these industries, Arms and Armory and Cirque developed an idea that would bring back a 1990s cult trend. Alter Ego is a collaboration that features an art deco-inspired ring, designed by Arms and Armory, and a cosmic black nail lacquer, handmade by Cirque. The gunmetal-plated ring has an adjustable band that can fit a range of sizes and boasts a black enamel triangle in the center. It is paired with an untraditional black polish that displays a bold prismatic flame when exposed to direct lighting.

This set retails for $42.00 and can be found at: armsandarmory.com and www.cirquecolors.com.



Arms and Armory is a New York-based art collective specializing in hand crafted jewelry. Inspired by old mythology, science history and magic, Arms and Armory blends the ideas of the future with styles of the past to create beautiful works of wearable art. Contact: christina@armsandarmoryjewelry.com

Cirque is an artisanal line of hand-blended nail polish made in New York. The name Cirque, meaning ring or circle, represents the color wheel and the endless color possibilities in the continuum. Creator, Annie Pham, sought to develop colors that transcend those of conventional brands by experimenting with unique pigments and raw materials. Cirque nail polish is 3-free, which means it does not contain toluene, formaldehyde and dibutyl phthalate. Contact: info@cirquecolors.com

Friday, November 16, 2012

China Glaze Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away Collection


China Glaze and Ardell Introduce Exclusive Collections Inspired by Paramount Pictures’ new 3D Film, “Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away”

LOS ANGELES (November 15, 2012) – China Glaze and Ardell announced today their partnership with Paramount Pictures to offer exclusive collections of nail polishes and eyelashes inspired by the upcoming 3D film, "Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away" in theaters December 21st.

From the big top to the big screen, visionary filmmaker James Cameron and writer/director Andrew Adamson invite you on an all new 3D adventure: "Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away." A young couple who is separated must journey through the astonishing and dreamlike worlds of Cirque du Soleil to find each other as audiences experience the immersive 3D technology that will allow them to leap, soar, swim and dance with the performers.

The new China Glaze and Ardell "Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away" inspired nail polish and eyelash collections will bring to life the wonderfully exotic artistry that is presented throughout the film. The China Glaze nail polish collection combines rich crèmes, soft shimmers and bold glitters to create 12 limited edition shades including:
  • Whirled Away – Black and white collage glitter
  • It’s a Trap-eze – White cream base with multi glitter
  • Escaping Reality – Neon raspberry pink
  • Surreal Appeal – Rich coral creme
  • Def Defying – Lime green creme
  • Running in Circles – Cilantro green shimmer
  • Hanging in the Balance – Cerulean blue creme
  • Water You Waiting For – Shimmering blue green purple
  • Creative Fantasy – Grape neon
  • Bend Over Backwards – Pepper red shimmer
  • Igniting Love – Hot tamale red creme
  • Get Carried Away – Multi-sized black and red collage glitter with black creme
The "Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away" inspired collection from Ardell consists of six attention-grabbing lash styles ranging from more natural styles to feathers and jewel embellished lash strips:
  • Imagine
  • Inspire
  • Surreal
  • Fantasy
  • Mystical
  • Daring

To coincide with the 3D release of "Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away," in theatres December 21, 2012, the China Glaze and Ardell film-inspired collections will be available the first week of December 2012 at salons and specialty beauty retailers nationwide, including Sally Beauty Supply and ULTA stores. Individual nail polish shades will retail for $7; eyelash styles will retail for $6.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Cirque Exclusive for Mei Mei's Signatures

Cirque teams up with Singapore-based stockist, Mei Mei’s Signatures, to create an exclusive color, called “Fleur est Belle”. This petal pink evokes images of the warm tropics and pink flowers that emanate whimsical femininity.

Fleur est Belle will be exclusively available at meimeisignatures.com starting December 1, 2012 for 17SGD. Worldwide shipping is available (except to Italy).

About Mei Mei’s Signatures
Mei Mei Signatures is a Singapore-based online store featuring unique nail lacquers and nail care products from over 40 different brands. For more information about Mei Mei’s Signatures, please contact: inquiry_meimei@yahoo.com

About Cirque
Creator, Annie Pham, sought to develop nail polish colors that transcend those of conventional brands. By experimenting with unique pigments and raw materials, a distinctive handcrafted product was born. Cirque products are 3-free, which means it does not contain the toxic trio of toluene, formaldehyde and dibutyl phthalate. They are also scented with lavender and clary sage essential oils to lend hands a subtle scent as the polish dries. For more information about Cirque, please contact: info@cirquecolors.com

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Cirque Objet d'Art Collection

Cirque’s sophomore release, Objet d’Art, consists of 11 opulent colors that exude luxury and decadence. Inspired by works of art, such as Hirst’s “For the Love of God” and McQueen’s “Savage Beauty” exhibition, the collection features a multitude of finishes from vibrant micro glitters to sparkling neutrals, all suited to creating an art piece on one’s own canvas.

  • Cape Liz - A moody light blue with multi-dimensional shimmer
  • Curiosity - A bright cherry red with gold flecks and shimmer
  • Lonesome George - A jewel-toned green polish with a rainbow holographic finish
  • Planet Caravan - A sparkly dark purple that shifts to orange and gold at different angles
  • Lapis - A sapphire blue glitter polish with silver sparks
  • Cypress - A rich metallic copper polish with a rainbow holographic finish
  • XX - A rainbow glitter polish made with over 20 different types of holographic particles (best layered over other colors)
  • Au - Cirque Online Exclusive: 23K gold leaf polish
  • Book of Shadows - A silver-lavender with a shimmery foil finish
  • Galinda - A mythical glitter polish with multi-sized pearl white glitter
  • Hellebore - A dazzling spring green glitter polish with sparks of pink and fuchsia

The Objet d’Art collection will be available online at www.cirquecolors.com starting November 16, 2012. Prices range from $13-28. For other retailers, please check the “Stockists” page of the Cirque website.

About Cirque
Creator, Annie Pham, sought to develop nail polish colors that transcend those of conventional brands. By experimenting with unique pigments and raw materials, a distinctive handcrafted product was born. Cirque products are 3-free, which means it does not contain the toxic trio of toluene, formaldehyde and dibutyl phthalate. They are also scented with lavender and clary sage essential oils to lend hands a subtle scent as the polish dries.

For more information about Cirque, please contact info@cirquecolors.com.

Blogger's Note: Be sure to check out the Cirque press release post for swatches of these colors!

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Scratch Nail Wraps - Kickstarter Pledges Needed

From the Scratch Kickstarter page:
Scratch was born out of the simple idea that nail wraps are really cool but most of the designs currently out there are not.

Nail art is an incredibly fun way to add extra personality to your look and nail wraps help you quickly get a unique polished look without needing to be a master nail artist! It literally takes 5 minutes to go from blank nails to a fun pattern that matches your current outfit or mood!

As a web designer living in Los Angeles, Chelsea from Scratch has met a lot of really talented designers, illustrators and artists that she knew could make amazing artwork that would be really fun to wear on nails. That's how Scratch was born!


Blogger's note:
For those of you who are unfamiliar with Kickstarter, it's a great way for people to raise money for projects that they love. If you see a project that you like, you can pledge to back it for an amount of your choosing. You don't pay the money up front and you are only charged if the full project goal is met by the set deadline.

Additionally, depending on the amount that you pledge, you'll get different rewards. For example, $11 will get you a set of wraps! You can pledge as little as $6 or as much as $10,000. I pledged!

Scratch on the web:
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Monday, November 5, 2012

Nicole by OPI CVS Exclusives

Nicole by OPI Launches Seven New Nail Lacquers, Exclusively at CVS

Nicole by OPI announces seven new nail lacquers to be sold exclusively at CVS. With various hues of pink and rose, along with blue, maroon, purple and silver shades, these colors give fingers and toes “new neutrals” to complement the hottest trends for 2013.

“Nicole by OPI is excited to provide the CVS customer with lacquers that can work with any style – from office formal to soccer practice sporty to date night dressy,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Nicole by OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “I consider these lacquers ‘new neutrals’ because they can be worn any day, at any time. In the past, certain shades and textures were considered appropriate only for specific occasions, but now, nothing is taboo when it comes to wearing color.

“The CVS shopper leads a fast-paced lifestyle, but she doesn’t want to sacrifice fashion-forward, stylish colors,” adds Weiss-Fischmann. “When she shops at CVS, she knows she’ll be able to find all of her beauty essentials in one convenient place.”

The seven new lacquers include:
  • I Sea You and Raise You - Go for it...this ocean blue is a sure bet.
  • Always a Silver Lining - This positively-charged silver will keep you feeling optimistic.
  • Don’t Overpink It - Trust your instincts...this rosy pink will be perfect on you.
  • Feeling Grapeful - Count your blessings...including this yummy purple.
  • A Pinker Shade of Pale The slight blush of this cool pink is just the right touch.
  • Personally Speaking... - Between you and me, I look ah-may-zing in this light and airy rose!
  • Marooned in Paradise - This deep burgundy could make even a castaway look chic.

Nicole by OPI nail lacquers and Nail Treatments contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde. Nicole by OPI formulas are long-lasting, fast-drying, and salon-quality. These new CVS-exclusive shades will be available November 2012 for $7.99 each at select CVS locations nationwide.

For more information, visit nicolebyopi.com. Follow Nicole by OPI on Twitter @NicoleByOPI and become a Facebook fan!

Thursday, November 1, 2012

OPI Mini Lacquer Sets for Holiday 2012

OPI Releases Two New Limited Edition Mini Lacquer Sets for Holiday 2012

OPI celebrates this holiday season with two new mini lacquer sets, the perfect stocking stuffers. Bond-ettes features four shimmery shades from the new limited edition Skyfall lacquers, inspired by the latest installment in the James Bond series. The Top Ten mini kit showcases ten miniature bottles of OPI’s most popular reds, sheers, neutrals and more.

“This holiday season, it’s all about variety! OPI offers a wide array of colors in glamorous, elegant hues to wear for every festive occasion,” says Suzi Weiss- Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “Bond-ettes offers four of the hottest colors from the new Skyfall collection, while The Top Ten mini kit features many of OPI’s greatest hits from over the years. These sets offer new and classic favorites in a variety of shades, making perfect stocking stuffers for all the special women in your lives: mothers, daughters, sisters, friends—and don’t forget about yourself.”

The Bond-ettes mini set features a spectrum of light to dark shimmers: GoldenEye, The Spy Who Loved Me, Live and Let Die, and The World is Not Enough.


The Top Ten Mini Kit includes some of OPI’s most well-known colors: Alpine Snow, Bubble Bath, Tickle My France-y, Kiss Me On My Tulips, Red Lights Ahead…Where?, Big Apple Red, I’m Not Really a Waitress, You Don’t Know Jacques!, Vampsterdam, and Lincoln Park After Dark.

As with all OPI nail lacquers, both The Top Ten and Bond-ettes mini lacquer sets contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde.

These limited edition sets will be available beginning October 2012 at professional salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA. Bond-ettes will be sold for $12.50 ($14.95 CAN) suggested retail, and The Top Ten mini kit will be sold for $24.95 ($29.95 CAN) suggested retail.

For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!

OPI Skyfall Magnetics, Gold Leaf Topcoat, and Nail Apps

OPI Launches Magnetic Holiday Lacquers Inspired by Skyfall and the Bond Legacy

OPI celebrates the 50th anniversary of James Bond with the release of three, new magnetic lacquers inspired by the upcoming film Skyfall – the first magnetized colors from OPI. The three hues, gunmetal gray, gold shimmer and rich burgundy, each come with its own unique, specially-designed magnetizer to create striped, diamond or wavy patterns, respectively.

“For the first time OPI is launching magnetized lacquers in honor of our exciting partnership with EON Productions,” said Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “Nail design is here to stay, and these limited-edition shades offer a fun, easy way to experiment with lacquer. There are no limits when it comes to having unique, eye-catching nails.”

The three Skyfall Magnetic Lacquer Packs include:
  • Is That Silva? - Don’t mistake this gunmetal gray for anything else. A diagonally striped pattern appears with this lacquer.
  • Bond…James Bond - Be spied in this elegant gold shimmer. A diamond pattern forms over this shade.
  • Morning, Moneypenny - You secretly desire this heart-throbbing burgundy. This lacquer has a dreamy, wave-like pattern.
To use, prep nails like normal, followed by Base Coat and one layer of the magnetic lacquer. Then, apply a second coat of lacquer to the first nail; while still wet, position the finger onto the base of magnetizer placing it down. Press the top down so the magnet rests on the finger above the nail without touching the lacquer. Magnetize for about five seconds for the design to fully develop. Continue this process until all nails are painted and magnetized. Apply Top Coat once nails are dry.

OPI Announces Striking New Limited Edition Bond-Inspired 18K Gold Leaf Top Coat

OPI has crafted the perfect, decadent holiday treat - complete with a dash of luxury, a sprinkling of fashion, and touch of intrigue - to celebrate James Bond’s Golden Anniversary with the introduction of 18 karat gold leaf top coat The Man with the Golden Gun. This luminous, rich top coat adds an additional layer of chic gold leaf texture whether painted over completely dry OPI nail lacquer or directly to the nail itself.

Inspired by the world of 007, this stunning, real 18 karat gold top coat comes packaged in a special limited edition collectable gold bottle and makes the ultimate holiday gift.

“For 50 years Bond beauties have graced the big screen with their dazzling looks and opulent style, and gold has always played a prominent role,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “Gold transcends time; from the first Bond film to the soon to be released – Skyfall – Bond Girls have adorned themselves with gold accessories from jewelry and heels to clutches. This top coat’s radiant hue and stunning 18 karat gold leaf texture and patterns take accessorizing this holiday season to new heights!”

OPI Releases NEW! Pure Lacquer Nail App with Designs Inspired by Skyfall


OPI adds four new, limited-edition designs to the Pure Lacquer Nail App collection, which offers instant, easy-to-apply nail designs. The precut nail strips are made of 100% real nail lacquer and provide a high-shine finish, long-lasting wear, and zero drying time. The new designs inspired by Skyfall include Nice Tux (silver and black glitter zig zag stripe), Positively Shocking (glittery gold), Floating Dragon (bright red crème with black dragon print) and Shaken Not Stirred (silver with martini glass print).

“We are pleased to expand our Pure Lacquer Nail App offerings with designs inspired by OPI’s thrilling partnership with EON Productions and Skyfall,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “The popularity of nail design is booming with both the everyday woman and nail professionals. Pure Lacquer Nail Apps provide women with quick, easy and unique nail looks, offering long-lasting designs that could not be created by hand.”

To apply, peel off plastic cover and place Nail Apps on nails, while smoothing down all edges. Each pack contains 16 strips to ensure perfect sizing for all finger and toe nails. File the nail edge to remove any strip excess. Pure Lacquer Nail Apps already contain a base coat and top coat; do not use regular base or top coat with the strips. Simply remove with an acetone polish remover. For longer wear (about two weeks), have a manicurist cure the nail strips with OPI’s GelColor Top Coat.



As with all OPI nail lacquers, these products inspired by Skyfall contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush where applicable for the ultimate in application.

These limited edition promotions will be available beginning October 2012 at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA. Suggested retail prices are:
  • Magnetic polish - $17.50 each
  • The Man With the Golden Gun - $30.00 
  • Nail Apps - $11.95 per set
For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!

OPI Holiday 2012 Avojuice Lotions

OPI Introduces Holiday Avojuice Skin Quenchers Hand & Body Lotions in Vanilla Snowflake and NEW Peppermint Shimmer

This holiday season, OPI releases Avojuice Skin Quenchers Hand & Body Lotion in two limited edition scents, Vanilla Snowflake (a blissful blend of sweet vanilla and buttercream) and new Peppermint Shimmer (a soft peppermint aroma with a kiss of shimmer). These lotions are a festive way to keep skin hydrated and healthy during the season’s unforgiving cold weather with smooth, rich and moisturizing formulas.

Holiday stress and winter chill can make skin dull and lifeless, but saturating hands and body with the aloe and avocado extracts in Peppermint Shimmer and Vanilla Snowflake can rejuvenate and reinvigorate dry skin, making it feel moist and silky smooth.

“Though the holidays are a festive and joyous time, the winter cold can be harsh on skin,” said Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “Peppermint Shimmer and Vanilla Snowflake are both delicious fragrances, but they are also designed to completely moisturize skin, leaving hands and body feeling soft and replenished.”

In addition to the regular bottle, both Avojuice lotions will be available in miniature sizes, perfect for stashing in the car, carrying in a purse, or giving as a stocking-stuffer.

New OPI Avojuice Skin Quenchers Hand & Body Lotion in Peppermint Shimmer and Vanilla Snowflake will be available beginning November 2012 at Professional Salons, including Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, Ulta, Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Dillard’s, and JCPenney, for the suggested retail price of $1.95 ($2.50 CAN) for each 1 fl oz and $7.95 ($9.95 CAN) for each 6.6 fl oz.

For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!

Cult Nails Behind Closed Doors Collection


The last Cult Nails collection of 2012 will release with Preview Pricing on Friday November 9th - Thursday November 15th, 2012. Preview pricing allows you to purchase the entire collection at a reduced price of $40 for all 5 colors. The polishes will be available individually starting on Nov 16th for $10 per bottle.

Behind Closed Doors features 5 colors.

  • After Glow - a copper infused with a subtle pink shimmer
  • Bitten - a raspberry glass flecked polish
  • Disciplined - a sheer but buildable soft grey with purple, pink and blue shimmer
  • Flushed - a true Blurple (blue/purple) buildable sheer with an intense purple/pink shimmer effect that appears to glow through the polish
  • Coveted - a jelly deep green with metallic green flakes and subtle green shimmer.




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For more information and history on this collection, please visit the Cult Nails blog.