Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Nicole by OPI and Kellogg's Special K Collaboration


Encore of a Colorful Collaboration!
Nicole by OPI Partners with Kellogg’s® Special K® on Nail Lacquer Launch

Expanding on the momentum of last year’s partnership, Nicole by OPI has once again collaborated with Kellogg’s® Special K® to launch three custom nail lacquer shades for its "Shine Brighter" campaign. The campaign inspires women to be their best selves - healthy, confident and positive, to look better, feel better, and shine brighter.

“Nicole by OPI is excited to offer exclusive lacquers to Kellogg’s Special K consumers for a second time, because last year was such a big hit!” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Nicole by OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “We encourage women to show off their confidence in a positive way through color. When you look good, you feel good!”

The three custom shades include: Challenge Red-y (creme red), Live in the Momentum (crème blue) and My Sol Shines Brighter (crème coral). Shoppers will have the opportunity to receive free full-size bottles of Nicole by OPI nail lacquer by signing up for the Kellogg’s Family Rewards program and entering codes from specially marked boxes of Special K products, while supplies last.

With the purchase of three eligible Special K products, consumers will receive the shade Challenge Red-y. After submitting the purchase codes from five eligible Special K products, consumers will receive two lacquers - Live in the Momentum and My Sol Shines Brighter.

Nicole by OPI Signature edition Special K packages designed by Suzi Weiss-Fischmann will be available exclusively at Target. The designer packages are available only for select flavors (Original, Red Berries & Chocolatey Delight).

Nicole by OPI formulas are long-lasting, fast-drying, and salon-quality. This promotion will be available April 2014 in the US where Special K products are sold.

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

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Cirque Colors Heritage Collection


From the Aztecs to the Inuits, Cirque Colors drew inspiration from the native cultures of the Americas to create a collection called -- Heritage. This collection consists of 7 vibrant holographic lacquers that celebrate the richly spirited traditions and arts of these indigenous groups. Sky Woman, a shimmering periwinkle, was inspired by the fabled creation story about the woman who fell from the sky. While the bright pink hue of Powwow embodies the dynamic music and performances honoring their heritage.
  • Powwow - An electric fuchsia with a rainbow holographic finish
  • Luminous Owl - An homage to iconic printmaker, Kenojuak Ashevak; A warm coral with a rainbow holographic finish
  • Panacea - A flashy chartreuse with a rainbow holographic finish
  • Cerrillos - A vivid turquoise with a rainbow holographic finish
  • Sky Woman - A deep periwinkle with a rainbow holographic finish
  • Xochitl - After the Aztec word meaning "flower"; A radiant orchid with a rainbow holographic finish
  • Sani - The first-known Navajo silversmith; A silver foil with a rainbow holographic finish

The Heritage collection will be available online at CirqueColors.com on April 10, 2014. New lower prices for all holographic lacquers will be $13 (originally $15). Refer to the Stockists page for participating retailers.

About
Cirque Colors is line of hand-blended nail lacquers based in New York. The name Cirque, meaning ring or circle, represents the color wheel and the endless color possibilities in the continuum. Founder/Creative Director, Annie Pham, sought to develop colors that transcend those of conventional brands by experimenting with unique pigments and raw materials. All nail lacquers are 3-free, which means they do not contain toluene, formaldehyde or dibutyl phthalate (DBP). They are also scented with a blend essential oils that leave a light floral aroma after the polish dries. Made in the USA. For more information, please email info@cirquecolors.com.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

OPI Major League Baseball Collection


Big League Color!
OPI Releases New Limited Edition Major League Baseball™-Inspired Nail Lacquers
Relationship with MLB Marks First-Ever Professional Sports League Licensing Agreement for OPI

OPI announces the launch of seven new limited edition nail lacquers inspired by Major League Baseball (MLB), marking the first-ever professional sports league licensing agreement for the company. Featuring a range of red, orange, blue and white hues, MLB Collection by OPI shades are ideal to mix, match and wear while fans cheer on their favorite MLB team.

“Enjoying a baseball game is one of America’s most celebrated pastimes,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Co-Founder & Executive VP. “For many years, men dominated the stands, but today, more and more women can be found in the crowds. Baseball boasts a lot of female fans looking to demonstrate their love of the game through fashion – from trendy, feminine sports apparel to themed accessories. Now, women can wear the limited edition MLB Collection nail lacquers to show support from head (and fingers) to toe!”

“Major League Baseball understands the importance of female fans in the growth and success of our sport, and so we continuously seek new opportunities to diversify our portfolio of licensed offerings to target this extensive fan base,” said Howard Smith, Senior Vice President, Licensing, Major League Baseball. “We are beyond thrilled to partner with OPI, a premium brand in a unique category of business, to launch this new line of exclusive nail polish, giving fans yet another colorful way to show off their team pride at the start of the 2014 baseball season.”

MLB Collection by OPI includes the following shades:
  • Short–STOP! - Go for it! This rich creme red is a real catch.
  • Love Athletes in Cleats - This shimmery red and a man in uniform…now that’s romantic.
  • Orange You Going to the Game? - This bright and playful orange is the ticket for fun.
  • Right Off the Bat - This frosty navy blue is a definite home run.
  • 7th Inning Strrretch - Take this steely grey blue out to the ballgame.
  • Umpires Come Out at Night - Friday night at the game is perfect for this deep midnight blue.
  • Girls Love Diamonds - Whether on the finger or on the field, this pure white is totally engaging.

MLB Collection by OPI nail lacquer shades each feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application. MLB Collection will be available April 2014 – just in time for the start of the baseball season – at professional salons and select retailers for $9.00 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!

Sunday, March 9, 2014

KBShimmer Spring 2014 Collections

KBSHIMMER ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF TWO NEW COLLECTIONS
KBShimmer Spring Polish Line Set For Release March 14th, 2014

KBShimmer is excited to announce the addition of 16 new colors to their 3-Free polish line. Owner Christy Rose says “Spring has inspired the KBShimmer staff to create two collections filled with fun, vibrant color. For the first time, we will also be offering cream polishes. These polishes pair wonderfully with many existing KBShimmer polishes, but are also wonderful alone.”

The Spring 2014 Glitter Collection includes one glitter top coat, one sparkling jellies, four glitter creally polishes, and two holographic polishes. “Spring is such a fun time, with flowers in bloom, warmer weather, and Easter. Though the snow is still around for many, we were inspired this spring by the thoughts of warmer weather, and the many different flowers that come with it. Easter also played a part, with us borrowing many of the tones and colors you find in Easter candy” says Rose.

The Spring 2014 Cream Collection offers 8 polishes in opaque, cream finishes. Rose states “We are very excited to offer up polishes in cream finishes. Not only can each of the 8 new colors be worn alone, those creams are ideal for layering. We use creams not only for glitter top coats, but for under creally and jelly polishes too.” Both collections are set for release March 14, 2014st at KBShimmer.com. Polishes in the Glitter Collection will retail for $8.75 per 15 ml bottle, while polishes in the Cream Collection will retail for $7.50 per 15 ml bottle.

The Glitters & Holos - For quick dry time and smooth feel, follow with KBShimmer Clearly On Top.
  • Full Bloom Ahead- This white based polish is loaded with small, medium and large hex glitters in fuchsia, navy, teal, gold and orange; colors reminiscent of those floral tones that signal spring is near. Best in 3 Coats.
  • Belle Of The Mall- This coral toned pink polish is a fun color to brighten your day. This jelly like polish is loaded with holographic silver hexes in various sizes and is stunner in the sun. Best layered in three coats, or worn over a coordinating cream.
  • Rush Flower Traffic- A metallic glitter top coat with fuchsia, gold, green, sapphire, and aqua glitters in hex and dot glitters fill this polish. Ideal as 1 coat over our Chick Me Out or Honeydew List creams, this topper can be worn over so many colors!
  • Daisy About You- A pale green crelly, this spring polish features neon green hex glitters swimming among purple and lavender hexes and a scattering of lavender daisy glitters. Best in 3 Coats.
  • Laugh Myself Lily- A muted jade crelly with holographic hexes in gold, pink, sliver, lavender and blue. Pink and light aqua dots complete this muted polish. To allow the glitters to shine this polish more sheer and is best layered in three coats.
  • Quick and Flirty- Every girl needs a good violet colored polish in their collection, and what better than one that comes with a rainbow! This linear holographic offers full coverage in 2 coats, add a third for a deep lilac color.
  • Make My Gray – A pale shade of gray sets off glitters in turquoise, gunmetal, pale aqua and coral. Wear alone in 3 coats, or layer this over a grey like My Life’s Porpoise for a unique spring manicure.
  • Prism Break- This linear holo top coat was designed to bring maximum rainbow bling, while still allowing the color below to shine. One light coat over any cream will turn your color into a holographic lover’s dream.

The Creams – Ideal for wearing alone, under glitter polish, or for nail art. For quick dry time, follow with KBShimmer Clearly On Top.
  • Life Rose On – This is my perfect pink, bright cheery, and it covers in 1-2 coats. This vivid cerise polish has blue undertones, making it wearable for many skin tones. Pair this with your favorite glitter topper or use in stamping for a girly manicure.
  • Chick Me Out- This bright yellow cream is the ideal shade to welcome warmer weather. Full coverage in two coats, I love this under Rush Flower Traffic.
  • Honeydew List- Just like ripe honeydew, this dusty pastel green is perfect for spring or summer. This is the ideal color to wear under Rush Flower Traffic, or pair with Ice Queen for a sparkly spring manicure. Full coverage in just 2 coats.
  • A Touch Of Glass- This light aqua mint cream reminds me of tumbled sea glass. A pastel green with blue undertones, this color is covers in 2-3 coats.
  • Sky Jinks- I love those days, the ones when there is not a cloud in site, and the sky is the most stunning shade of bright blue. This medium blue cream with a hint of dustiness, reminds me of those perfect days. Sky Kinks covers in 1 coat with careful application and is perfect in two.
  • Pansy-Monium- This pansy purple cream offers full coverage in just two coats. With a slight red undertone, this purple will look great even on warm skin tones.
  • My Life’s Porpoise- No matter if you spell it gray or grey, this pale shade is a neutral that is fun to wear alone, or under bright toppers like U Rock My Heart. This creamy shade covers fully in two coats.
  • Eclipse- Black is a fashion staple, not only in clothes, but on your nails! This is a true black cream, covering in 1-2 coats.

KBShimmer products can be found at http://www.KBShimmer.com. For sales outside of the US visit http://www.HarlowandCo.org.

Thursday, March 6, 2014

OPI Muppets Most Wanted Collection



Show-Stopping Shades!
OPI Celebrates the Muppets with Limited Edition Nail Lacquers Inspired by Disney’s New Film Muppets Most Wanted
View my swatches of this collection!

OPI announces the launch of eight new limited edition nail lacquers inspired by Disney’s Muppets Most Wanted. With an all-star cast including Kermit the Frog, Constantine, Ricky Gervais, Miss Piggy, Ty Burrell, Tina Fey and the whole Muppet gang, this family comedy is directed by James Bobin and written by Bobin and Nicholas Stoller. Muppets Most Wanted opens in theaters on March 21, 2014.

“The Muppets are a fun-loving, colorful cast of characters. These eight new nail lacquers were inspired by their latest adventures in Disney’s Muppets Most Wanted, which include a glamorous international stage tour – and lots of surprises,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Co-Founder & Executive VP. “Fashionable Miss Piggy is represented through soft pink, peach and pearlescent hues, as well as a frosty sapphire blue – Miss Piggy’s Big Number – to match her fabulous tour gown. The remaining four shades highlight the film’s unexpected elements and include a color-shifting mauve and three sparkle-packed lacquers – including my personal favorite Gaining Mole-mentum, a gold and rose chunky shredded glitter.”

Muppets Most Wanted by OPI includes the following shades:
  • Muppets World Tour - This white quartz with colorful sparkle is a global sensation.
  • Miss Piggy’s Big Number - Stand back… Miss Piggy’s on sapphire!
  • I Love Applause - This sheer, sweet pink deserves a standing ovation.
  • Let’s Do Anything We Want! - There’s no holding back this rose gold glitter with white confetti.
  • Kermit Me to Speak - Listen up… I’ve got lots to say about this rosy mauve.
  • Gaining Mole-mentum - Make your beauty mark with this shredded gold and chunky pink glitter.
  • Int’l Crime Caper - To miss this opalescent pearl would be the crime of the century.
  • Chillin' Like a Villain - My evil plan… to get away with this precious, sheer nude.

Muppets Most Wanted by OPI nail lacquer shades each feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide Brush for the ultimate in application. Muppets Most Wanted will be available March 2014, at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, jcp Salons, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, ULTA and ulta.com for $9.00 ($10.95 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!