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ORLY International Partners with Warner Bros. Pictures

ORLY Creates Limited-Time Nail Color Collection inspired by the movie 

 “Dark Shadows”

 

ORLY International recently announced they have created a limited-time nail color collection in partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures in conjunction with the release of Tim Burton’s “Dark Shadows,” starring Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer and Helena Bonham Carter, set to open on May 11, 2012.

“ORLY strives to deliver innovative products and trend-focused nail shades,” said Jeff Pink, President and CEO of ORLY International. “The adventurous theme of ‘Dark Shadows’ was a perfect fit with our brand and the fashion colors we created for this collection.”

The collection will include four lacquers, with names and shades that reflect the dark humor conveyed in the film.

In support of the limited-time collection, ORLY will launch a “Dark Shadows” sweepstakes on their Facebook page April 1 – May 12, 2012 where the winner will receive a private screening at a movie theater near the their home for up to 50 guests.

 

The four lacquers in the color collection include:

Mysterious Curse: Purple Duochrome Shimmer

Buried Alive: Rich Brown Shimmer

Grave Mistake: Deep Red Crème

Decades of Dysfunction: Pale Pink Crème

 

All ORLY Nail Lacquers are free of DBP, Toluene and all traces of Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde Resin.

 

The ORLY Color Collection inspired by the movie, Dark Shadows will be available in May 2012 for $8.50 each at orlybeauty.com and Sally Beauty and Ulta.

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About ORLY International

Jeff Pink founded ORLY in 1975 with a simple idea: to innovate natural nail care.  By creating leading-edge products and tools designed not only to beautify, but to respond to the needs of salon professionals, ORLY’s beauty experts have redefined nail care and nail fashion.  ORLY’s dynamic color palette includes over 150 Lacquer shades that are completely free of DBP, formaldehyde and toluene.  As much a trendsetter as a nail care innovator, ORLY also introduced the first-ever iconic nail look: the Original French Manicure^® and reinvented Lacquer application with the award-winning Gripper Cap™. ORLY embodies quality that beauty professionals in over 100 countries worldwide rely upon.

 

About Dark Shadows

Director Tim Burton brings the cult classic series “Dark Shadows” to the big screen in a gothic comedy featuring an all-star cast. 

In the year 1752, Joshua and Naomi Collins, with young son Barnabas, set sail from England to start a new life in America.  Two decades later Barnabas is the master of Collinwood Manor—rich, powerful and an inveterate playboy…until he makes the grave mistake of breaking the heart of Angelique Bouchard, who dooms him to a fate worse than death: turning him into a vampire, and then burying him alive.  Two centuries pass before Barnabas is freed from his tomb and emerges into the very changed world of 1972.  He returns to Collinwood Manor to find that his once-grand estate has fallen into ruin and the dysfunctional remnants of the Collins family have fared little better, each harboring their own dark secrets.

“Dark Shadows” stars Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Helena Bonham Carter, Eva Green, Jackie Earle Haley, Jonny Lee Miller, Chloe Grace Moretz, Bella Heathcote and Gulliver McGrath. 

Burton directed the film from a screenplay by Seth Grahame-Smith, story by John August and Grahame-Smith, based on the television series created by Dan Curtis.  The producers are Richard D. Zanuck Graham King, Johnny Depp, Christi Dembrowski, and David Kennedy, with Chris Lebenzon, Tim Headington and Bruce Berman serving as executive producers.

A Warner Bros. Pictures presentation in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, an Infinitum Nihil/GK Films/Zanuck Company production, a Tim Burton film.  Opening on May 11, 2012, “Dark Shadows” will be distributed worldwide in theatres and IMAX by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and in select territories by Village Roadshow Pictures.

 

www.darkshadowsthemovie.com

 

 

My New Love: Introducing the Wet Paint Nail Glaze System

I have a new love and I can pretty much promise that you've never seen anything like it. The Wet Paint Nail Glaze System. You can create endless color shades from minimal bottles, just by layering. That's right, you don't even have to remove your polish to make a change! The base colors, top coat glazes and special effects let you change your polish in an instant. In the picture below I am wearing Wet Paint's base primer and the base color Numb. Pretty...right!! 

To get a darker, more seductive look with a little bit of shine...I simply added Wet Paint's Glaze in Lewd.

Wet Paint offers 3 base colors and 3 glaze colors which allows the artist within you to shine. You can easily create up to 18 shades! And not only that! With the system, you can create 108 shades from their 15 bottle Salon Set. How cool is that! 

What I love about this is, there are some days I'd love a quick color change but don't have alot of time. If I'm rushing off to an event, I can apply a coat of another shade and let them dry while I'm driving. 

This winter you won't just be layering your clothes, you'll be layering your polish too. 

The Wet Paint Glaze System can be found at http://www.wetpaintnails.com 

(Review) NYX Advanced Nail Polish

It's hard to believe the holiday season is upon us. I've already seen Christmas decorations hanging in all the stores. It blows my mind away! To keep you glamorous through the holidays, NYX has a NEW Advanced Salon Formula Nail Polish. These polishes come in 144 colors and retail for only $4!! Ladies, there's no reason why your nails have to be naked this winter. Brighten them up with a shade such as Power Red......which I am sporting in the photo below.  Check out a couple of more favs of mine. Sepia and Lux Green. Gorgeous! This shade of green screams "stocking stuffer". What I also love about this polish is it's staying power. There's nothing worse than having your polish chip the same day you paint them. NYX doesn't do that.....well unless you are doing yard work....then you just may have to apply several coats. ;) What do you think of this NYX line?  What's your fav shade?    Check out NYX cosmetics at http://www.nyxcosmetics.com

 

Shine this Holiday Season with Target Beauty

The holiday season can be a stressful and costly time for the busy woman on-the-go. Fortunately, Target Beauty has a plethora of products that make fulfilling holiday wish lists easy for all budgets. Offerings from Burt’s Bees, EcoTools, Jason, JK Jemma Kidd, Pixi, Nicole by OPI, NP Set and Remington – are all available at Target for under $40!   Bold Hues for Every Budget Vibrant eyes are easy to achieve with Pixi Pretty Perfection Kit ($12), with 12 shadows, or Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pen Tester Trio ($12), with three pocket-sized liners in Black Noir, Black Tulip and Black Cocoa. Pixi Ultimate Beauty Kit ($40) is a compact beauty vanity composed of 32 lush eye shades, 16 balmy lip hues and eight awakening cheek colors, ideal for the beauty junkie on the list. NP Set Over the Rainbow Palette ($20) offers a variety of shades for any occasion, delivering fresh looks through the hustle and bustle of the season and beyond. JK Jemma Kidd Smoke It Up Kit ($22) includes five complimentary shades in a mix of shimmer, pearl and matte finishes that can be easily blended for sultry, smoky eyes in one light-weight compact, while JK Jemma Kidd Hi-Design Eye Color in Stylized ($16) is a festive stocking stuffer that delivers a touch of on-trend emerald green.

 

Tools to Get Party Ready Remington Textured Appliances ($19.99 each) aid in achieving party-perfect hair with textured, jewel-toned hair dryers, curling wands and straightening irons. Textured Brush/Mirror Sets ($9.99 each) are eye-catching stocking stuffers for the tress-obsessed beauty maven. An essential for natural beauties, EcoTools Limited Edition 4-PC Kabuki Brush Set ($14.99) includes a variety of brushes made of synthetic taklon bristles and sleek, recycled aluminum handles, ideal for stocking stuffers or holiday travel.

Festive from Tips to Toes Burt’s Bees Manicure Set ($14.99) includes cuticle cream, hand crème, nail file, and lip balm to keep nails and lips nourished all winter long. Jason Moisturizing Frosted Plum Body Wash Gift Set and Jason Revitalizing Orange Clove Pure Body Wash Gift Set ($8.99 each) include a sponge and a rich body wash infused with hydrating natural oils, Vitamin E and Pro-Vitamin B5 to nourish dry winter skin. Nicole by OPI Merry Must-Have Kits ($10.00 each) allow wearers to mix and match this season’s most cheerful colors. The Merry Must-Have Kits are available in 2-packs in lacquers like Chrome for the Holidays, You Can Sleigh That Again, Brr BrrBurgundy, and Come in from the Coal’d, ideal for stocking stuffers.

 

 

Get Carey Mulligan's Look with ESSIE

GET THE LOOK WITH ESSIE Carey Mulligan NAILED the Color-Blocking Trend at the Drive Comic Con Panel   Carey was spotted with the perfect ESSIE manicure/pedicure to compliment her edgy style!       ESSIE’s Blushing Bride was used to get Carey’s light-pink, earthy nails.     ESSIE’s Capri was used to get Carey’s complexion-warming fire coral summer pedicure.

 

 

I must admit, I normally don't wear shades of corals or tangerine's on my nails. I've just gotten into the lips....baby steps...right? Well, I changed my mind when I gave ESSIE's polish in Capri a chance. This fiery hot creamy orange is a fabulous color that not only works for the final moments of summer but would definitely spruce up any ole sweater in your closet. I'm hooked! 



Check out ESSIE at www.essie.com 

4th of July Beauty Regimen: Red Nails, White Teeth and Blue Eyes

Every year on the 4th of July, we celebrate by spending time with family, friends and of course wearing the colors red, white and blue. Sometimes I wonder if people REALLY know what this day stands for. 

" The Fourth of July is a time to commemorate America's declaration of separation from Great Britain that was made on July 4, 1776. Our freedom and our democracy that we have been blessed with is a direct product of the sheer determination from our forefathers who worked to establish the United States of America as a free country. " 

It is because we are a free country, that we are allowed to wear what we'd like, express who we are whether it be through writing or through what you wear. 

This 4th of July, rather than walking around looking like an American Flag (ladies....some times you take it TOO far!) , keep it simple. Here's my RED, WHITE AND BLUE for this 4th of July! 

Thank you to all who made it possible for me to be able to express myself freely! 

 

Red Nails, White Teeth and Blue Eyes! 

 

ORLY Lacquer in Star Spangled ($7.50 at Ulta) delivers megawatt shine and classic color in a formula that’s free of DBP, toluene, formaldehyde and formaldehyde resin. I love this polish. Not only does it stay put but it has just enough sparkle to stand out without being TOO much.

The new REMBRANDT^® Deeply White™ toothpastes and mouthwash ($6.99-$7.99 at drugstores) work together to provide superior whitening by using Active Dental Peroxide, the ingredient dentists use to whiten below the enamel surface. This toothpaste and mouthwash is WONDERFUL. I have recently added it to my daily regimen, replacing my former toothpaste and I couldn't be happier with the results. You can actually feel and see these products working. It's amazing! 

For an edgier approach, use NP Set Eye Palette in Seattle ($20 at Target) to create an alluring metallic smoky eye accented with shimmering navy.  First of all, this palette is adorable and fits right in with the theme of the 4th of July. I love the raised stars on each shadow. Not only is this palette adorable, it's small enough to fit into your makeup bag and has a beautiful look once applied.

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(Editor's Note: Compensation was not received for this review. These are my own opinions based on product samples provided by LAFORCE + STEVENS. Pretty in the Queen City and LAFORCE + STEVENS  promote Blog with Integrity)

Style Bar Beverly Hills Unveils the Newest Beauty Luxury

 

Hair, Makeup, and Nails – All At Once… and in Under an Hour!

 
Time is precious, so Style Bar Beverly Hills has created the perfect solution to getting gorgeous in under an hour, with stylish hair blowouts, professional makeup applications, and perfect manicures & pedicures – all for just $99.

Coining a hot new phrase – “Beauty Express Bar” – Style Bar BH’s guests experience luxury, high quality, affordable services with up to three salon professionals working at once, catering to the on-the-go woman who wants all her beauty services under one roof.

Owners and sisters Sharona Rahimian and Ramona Molayem have attended parties and special events all their lives. They decided to create the Style Bar BH because they needed a quicker, better and more efficient way to get party-ready.

“We are taking the blow-out craze to the next level with hair styling, makeup and manicures all happening simultaneously,” say owners Sharona Rahimian and Ramona Molayem. “Everyone in LA has someplace to be, and who doesn’t want to look more glamorous in under one hour?”

About Style Bar:

1-2-3 Get ready and go, Style Bar BH offers blowouts, makeup application, and manicures & pedicures for under $100 and they get guests in and out in under one hour. Owners Sharona Rahimian and Ramona Molayem, Style Bar BH created the concept of a “beauty express bar” where guests experience luxury, high quality, affordable services that can be performed two and three at a time, catering to time constraints and a desire to get all beauty services under one roof.

And it’s worth noting, Style Bar BH is a full service salon offering hair cut, color, eye brow waxing and eye lash extensions. The feather hair extensions have also been an incredibly popular service.

Style Bar BH is located at 136 S Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA, 90212.

For more information visit www.StyleBarBH.com or call 310.858.2400

ABOUT THE FOUNDERS:

Growing up in Los Angeles, sisters Sharona and Ramona found that their social calendars were packed every weekend with family events, parties, weddings, bar mitzvahs, and special events. The concept behind Style Bar Beverly Hills was born out of necessity because they needed a quicker, better and more efficient way to get party-ready.

The sisters decided to create a full service salon in Beverly Hills offering hair styling, makeup and manicures, all happening simultaneously. They call it a “Beauty Express Bar,” the newest beauty concept for the time conscious woman who wants to look beautiful as quickly as possible. Style Bar BH’s guests experience luxury, high quality, affordable services with up to three salon professionals working at once, catering to the on-the-go woman who wants all her beauty services under one roof.

Style Bar BH is the perfect solution for anyone in LA who has someplace to be and wants to look more glamorous in under one hour.

Please contact Janae Raphael: Janae@jjems.biz for media inquiries.

Orly’s Pedicure Essentials: Don’t Leave Home Without Them this Summer

The perfect summer getaway calls for bright bikinis, warm sunshine and a pretty pedicure. But no one wants to deal with chipped, smudged or yellowing polish on a weekend getaway or a long-awaited vacation.

Orly has toes covered with four must-have treatments that can be used at home or on-the-go, allowing for a perfect pedi throughout vacation without the worry of chipping, discoloration, lackluster or smudged tootsies.

 

The three products below target specific needs to create a beautiful summertime pedi that lasts:

 

 

PROBLEM: Chipped Lacquer

SOULTION: Primetime: This little wonder is an advanced formula with citric acid that brings the surface of the natural nail to the proper PH levels for optimal adhesion guaranteeing smooth, long-lasting, chip-free lacquer. ($10.00)

 

PROBLEM: Limited Time for Pedi Perfection

SOLUTION: Flash Dry: Allowing you to hit the waves in no time, a single drop of this formula accelerates drying time and delivers a mirror shine finish. ($10.00)

 

PROBLEM: Smudged Lacquer  

SOLUTION: Smudge Fixer: Also known as the “miracle product” this treatment restores nicked or smudged nail lacquer without removal or reapplication. ($9.00)

The treatments above can be found at Ulta, Sally's Beauty and OrlyBeauty.com

Pinup ORLY Summer 2011 Collection:Nail Lacquer

 Pinup

ORLY Summer 2011 Collection

Unabashed Glamour Returns with Vibrant Shades to Suit Any Personality

The summer season encourages creativity and femininity to run wild, from carefree and casual beach days to flashy summer nights in the city.  Bring a sense of sexy summer fun to the everyday with Pinup, the Summer 2011 Collection from ORLY.  Inspired by the unapologetic glitz and free-spirited attitude of the most iconic pinup girls, the collection exudes a vivacious, dolled-up femininity that laces any look with sheer confidence. 

 

Pinup offers a shade for every glamour girl, from the sophisticated seductress to the fearless rock ‘n roll goddess.  Bright, feminine crèmes mingle with eye catching jewel-tone glitters to offer a range of colors sure to turn heads. 

 

The six lacquers in the Pinup Collection include:

 

 

Va Va Voom: Pink Neon Crème

Here Comes Trouble: Sparkle Green

Coquette Cutie: Coral Crème

Bubbly Bombshell: Purple Glitter

 

All ORLY Nail Lacquers including the Pinup Collection are free of DBP, Toluene and all traces of Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde Resin.The Pinup Collection Lacquers will be available starting May 2011 for $7.50 each.  ORLY Nail Lacquers and Treatment products are available at orlybeauty.com, Sally Beauty, Ulta and other purveyors of beauty throughout the U.S. and in over 70 countries worldwide.