Beauty Flash: Essie Gel Nail Polish Collection

Every now and then a girl's gotta splurge! That's why Essie gel didn't just go overboard on colour, this new launch is a full-on cliff dive.Essie is excited to introduce a roaming rodeo of 24 new shades and a new matte top coat in gel, which are long wearing and last a whole lot longer than one night only.Up to fourteen days of wear is more than a cute face, it's state-of-the-art nail.Does that sweeten the deal, or what?

Essie gel colours are a VIP list of chic shades inspired by Essie's signature colours.It's a real fashion fun house, with a colour for every fashionable moment, full of playful attitude, and fiery spice.Essie gel is an irresistible indulgence whether you like it loud or just fancy a brule.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Essie

MV News: Ciaté Names Olivia Palermo As Guest Creative Director For 2015

Ciaté, the London beauty brand that revolutionised nail art, has announced the appointment of Olivia Palermo as it's Guest Creative Director for 2015.The collaboration will see the style icon creating four limited edition collections for the brand, all of which are set to be stocked at Sephora stores globally. 

A New York socialite and model best known for her role in the US reality TV show ‘The City’, Olivia will be utilising her wealth of fashion, and design experience to inject an iconic elegance into the debut collaboration, including bespoke packaging, product and formula.

Dubbed ‘Olivia Palermo X Ciaté London Colour Collection', first to be launched in May will be Ciate's inaugural seasonal edit, which will be a limited edition collection for summer.It consists of three shades of nail enamel, all carefully hand-picked by Olivia as the most wearable yet fashion forward colours that suit all skin tones.Each will feature enhanced formulations consisting of a mesh lock technology prolonging colour-wear whilst strengthening nails and providing a glossy finish. 

The Fall 2015 collection will even be more exciting as it will see Ciaté expanding it's beauty line with the introduction of colour cosmetics through the partnership.Olivia inspired by years of experience using the best beauty brands and formulas on the market, will launch makeup products with richly pigmented formulas, suede inspired textures, high-tech ingredients, and divine packaging with a modern vintage feel, making every product look and feel like a luxury fashion accessory.This range is set to include a hydrating and smoothing moisture-rich lipstick; a luxurious smokey eye palette for pigmented, weightless blendability, and a contouring compact, which will enable you to achieve Olivia's signature runway-ready cheekbones.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Olivia Palermo

Beauty Flash: Ciaté Candy Cane House Manicure

Ready for the holiday season? Check your list twice and make sure you jot something down for your festive manicures! The ever trendy nail brand Ciaté might just be what you need if you are looking for a fun and dramatic way to dress up your nails this festive season.

Introducing Candy Cane House, the latest seasonal house from the UK brand known for its innovative polishes and nail art kits.The collection includes four glitter shades to help you dazzle at every special occasion.To make it even more festively indulgent, the polishes are deliciously scented, guaranteed to bring you the merriest vibe of the season!

The collection includes four merry mini polishes: Candy Craze, which has a candy cane scent; Ginger Snaps, which has a gingerbread scent; Tangled Tinsel, which has a Christmas tree scent and Snow Fall, which has a fresh cotton scent.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Ciaté

Beauty Buzz: N.BAR Unveils Lauren B Nail Couture Collection

Straight from L.A., Lauren B Beauty is getting ready to paint the city with a glamorous collection of couture nail products, exclusively at N.BAR.

The first in the Middle East to launch Lauren B's exclusive range of “five-free” polishes, N.BAR continues to set new benchmarks in the grooming industry with their exclusive range of eco and vegan-friendly products.Adding a touch of Hollywood glamour, the unique collection is both good for your nails and fashionable at the same time.

Inspired by the latest runaway trends and perfectly created to offer long lasting glossiness and chip-free finishing for up to 2 weeks, there is the perfect tone to match your nail persona, leaving your nails looking as shiny and fabulous as ever.

With fashion-forward shades inspired by the city of L.A., the Lauren B. Beauty nail colors are a must-have for every woman.Visit one of N.BAR's nail boutiques and discover your LA personality!

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*Photo: Courtesy of N.Bar

Beauty Flash: Ciaté Flower & Dolls House Manicures

There's nothing better than pretty fingernails to make women feel really good so Ciaté introduces two new collections for the ultimate girly nail treats – Flower Manicure and Dolls House Collection!

Flower Manicure

Nothing creates more impact than flowers so why not dress up boring manis and nail the floral trend with the fun and flirty Ciaté Flower Manicure.The kit features naturally dried and pressed flowers as romantic and ultra-feminine overlays onto the nail for a blossoming manicure.Sprinkle these floral fancies across your fingertips to create a unique floral pattern or delicately place the posies on your ring finger for an extra special signature nail! 

Strike A Posey

Bada Bloom

The Flower Manicure is available in two colour ways: Bada Bloom, a perfectly powdery pastel blue polish with contrasting red and blue flowers, and Strike A Posy, a sugary pink base with pops of blue and yellow flowers.Each kit contains a Mini Paint Pot, a Full Size Top Coat, three pots of dried pressed flowers, and tweezers for precision placement in creating your bespoke blooming mani.

Dolls House Collection

Spring-Summer 2014 is without a doubt all about the pastels! Ciaté, of course, won't be left behind with what's hot as it launches the season's most exciting pastel creations – the Dolls House Collection.

Inspired by the delicate doll-like looks spotted on the runways of Alexander Wang and Prada, this Ciaté must-have is a set of five pastel-hued polishes that will stir you to play dress up.Dollface (softer than soft nude), Paper Doll (white), Baby Doll  (peachy pink), Poppet (lilac), Sweet Pea (pistachio pastel green) are the shades featured in this high coverage, high fashion, quick dry porcelain polish range.Wear one shade at a time, or create the prettiest pastel ombré by wearing alternate colours on each nail.Adding a playful twist to the collection, the mini lacquers come packed in a beautiful dollhouse. 

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*Photo: Courtesy of Ciaté

Beauty Flash: Chanel Nuit Magique Le Vernis Collection

Chanel has nailed it once again with two new limited edition nail polish hues for the Nuit Magique collection.Dark and shimmering 'Cosmic' and 'Magic' evoke the sparkle of the sky.Cosmic, is a deep black shade with hints of silver and pearl, while Magic is a vibrant blue meant to mimic daybreak right at your fingertips.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Chanel

Beauty Flash: Ciaté Reveals New Caviar Luxe Collection

Ciaté amped up their iconic 3D manicure to it's classiest yet with Caviar Luxe.The collection features a range of molten metallic shades with gleaming pearls for an ultimately chic, sophisticated nail polish look.There are three luscious jewellery shades to choose from: Gleam, for a blush rose gold colour, Smoulder that imparts a gleaming platinum look and Lustre, with the glamorous classic gold.

Luxe Gleam

Luxe Smoulder

Luxe Lustre

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*Photo: Courtesy of Ciaté

Beauty Flash: Ciaté Feathered Manicure

Yes, you read the title right - This fall, your fingernails are a feather canvas for your wild imagination to adorn.Although not everyone's cup of tea I can forsee this being a smash hit amongst nail-art aficionados all over the planet.Ciate has revealed their seriously haute manicure kits which come in three shades peachy-nude, monochrome and denim blue.Each Ciate kit includes a pair of scissors, nail polish, speed top coat, nail file block and a pouch of feathers.

So what do you think of this feathered look? Love it or loathe it?  Drop me a note in the comments section below.

All A Flutter

What A Hoot

Ruffle My Feathers

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*Photo: Courtesy of Ciate