Posts with tag nail polish

You know the economic crisis is real when you start to adjust your small indulgences, like skipping morning coffee, getting your eyebrows done every eight weeks instead of four, and doing your manicure at home.

In a report released last week, the YWCA said that women and girls are way too worried about being beautiful. For example, more than 80 percent of the women polled said they were unhappy with their appearance. And our obsession with looking good isn't only costing us our happiness–it's costing us money.

Among the make-you-think statistics the report included was this tidbit: if women put the average $50 that monthly manicures and pedicures cost into a retirement account once a year, they'd save almost $10,000 in a decade. Shocking number, yes. (Personally, I'd rather give up my three-day-a-week Starbucks habit, though. It would save me about the same amount). I'm curious: which $50-a-month beauty fix could you go without for ten years...if the reward was ten grand?

Doc Marten boots and flannel tops aren't the only ubiquitous 90s favorites making their way back into our lives this fall.

90210, the ingenious show that Aaron Spelling created and we all religiously watched throughout our adolescences, will be getting a makeover next season over at the CW for our viewing pleasure.

The 90210 spin-off will follow a new high school crew living in the infamous area code and causing all sorts of trouble, but there will also be a few players from the original show: Shannon Doherty and Jennie Garth.

In celebration of this epic television show resurrection, O.P.I. is creating a series of limited-edition nail polishes inspired by 90210. They'll be released this fall, right around the time 90210's pilot episode airs. Nylon magazine will have a sneak peak of the shades in one of their upcoming issues.

Meanwhile, those waxing lyrical about old episodes of Melrose's Place and 90210 should check out this week's ho'roscopes.

[via Nylon]

Believe it or not, nail polish does not go bad. Now we know we've been adamant before about getting rid of those beauty products when they expire. However, this is one that you can keep until it dries up or gets goopy on you.

Why?

This is the third celeb favs feature, this time all about the makeup products that make celebrities go from average Joe's to Hollywood royalty in minutes. They need a little help to look so perfect too, people. Gosh.

Once the territory of only the most hardcore punks, black nails became very mainstream for a few years. The trend is now receding, but you'll continue to see it on skater chicks like Avril Lavigne. If you love the classic, serious look, then black is your color of choice, skip the glitter and funny tips. You can find black nail polish almost anywhere these days, but for on-the-run rockers the Sally Hansen quick dry nail pen in black is convenient and inexpensive. Perfect for the low tech punk aesthetic.

With Helen Mirren, it's all about nuances. Here she matches her nails to her dress, but in a way that says "pulled together" instead of "matchy-matchy." Her secret? The color is in the same family as her dress, but it's a lighter shade, a small but important distinction. Also the sheerness keeps it from being to heavy. If you're all about the subtle details, like Helen, then Essie Sheers are your nails' best friends.

Charlize Theron is so radiant that she can make this punky purpley-black look like the classiest thing out there. On her it is couture. If you can pick up a street style and dress it up for lunch with the ladies or the red carpet, then you're in Charlize's elite league. Want to try out for the team? Practice with OPI Lincoln Park After Dark.

Jennifer Lopez always has a glow about her, as if she was dipped in shimmering star dust. Her nails are just as glamorous as the rest of her, with a subtle but distinct pink shine. If you're a glitzy girl, then Jenny's style is the way to go. Her nails are just a little longer than some other ladies wear, and have a bedazzled glaze, like grown up body glitter made especially for nails. Try OPI Thrills in Beverly Hills Glitter Topcoat.

If you love tattoo designs, but don't necessarily want to commit to one for life, then Carmen Electra's star design manicure might be up your alley. The intricate design definitely requires a time commitment -- we're talking a couple of hours in the chair, between painting and drying time. But if you're the outgoing type, like Carmen, and want to make a statement with your nails, this is the way to go. Don't have all day? Try nail decals!

Rihanna is a rock and roll hottie who is isn't afraid to bring out the heavy metal accessories, including her nail polish. The bronzey metallic she's wearing here is much more interesting and fashion forward that the predictable black that others might have chosen. If you're a modern babe like Rihanna, then you're into surprising combinations and edgy choices, and you make it work every time. To get Rihanna's metallic tips, try CoverGirl Bronze Beauty.

For some girls, red is the only color for nails or lipstick. With a retro look like this, the details are all important -- smudges and chips are not to be tolerated. If, like Dita, you like a classic red gloss, then you probably also have several pairs of pointy heels, and are partial to false eyelashes and have several vintage cocktail dresses. Want Dita's nails at home? L'Oreal's Dozen Red Roses should do the trick.

Kate Walsh is one of those rare class acts in Hollywood. You can depend on her to show up, be well put together, have nice things to say about her colleagues. If you're like Kate, you might not wear polish every day, but when you get dressed up, you make the effort to do something a little special, a little shiny. And you can be sure it will match. For your next big event, take the high road like Kate with Laura Mercier's Daring, in rich, dark burgundy.

If you're like Scarlett Johansson, you're willing to experiment with make up and nail polish. You're not scared to try something new, like this white polish, in fact you prefer it to the boringly black or conservative french tips. Are you ready to make a Scarlett-like statement? Then go for Orly White Out.

Its summer which means its time to brighten up from head to toe. Here are the hottest nail color picks for one scorching summer look.

Read ahead for our picks from top sellers at Sephora, Beauty.com, and Drugstore.com.