New Makeup Launches To Look Out For – Part 2
Following Part 1 of my New Makeup Launches To Look Out For, today I’m super excited to be bringing you part 2, which includes new launches from Maybelline and Essie.
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Essie Gel Couture
Today, we give praise to ESSIE’s new Gel Couture nail polish collection! They say “once you get your hands on it, you’ll never let go” and they are so right! Nail polish that gives you up to 14 days wear? Well, what could be better than that?
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Ski Chic Adventure
I don’t know if I’ve said this enough, but I LOVE ESSIE! Every time they launch a new collection, I get excited and their Winter Collection has me feeling all kinds of warm and fuzzy! It’s titled Ski Chic Adventure and the Global Colour Designer for this collection is none other than one of my favourite designers, Rebecca Minkoff! It’s a winter wonderland of pretty, wintery nail colours that will melt your heart…
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Essie Luxeffects Collection
Oh la LUXE! How gorgeous are these new, glittering nail effects from essie? Fringed, frilled, flared and tasseled, these highly embellished top coats capture free-spirited decadence with a boho touch!
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Essie Gel Polish
I won’t lie, I am not normally a fan of a having gel on my nails. Having said that, the last time I tried old-school gels on my nails was on my wedding, which was more than six years ago! Since then, I’ve moved over to Shellac and had written gel polish off all together. But then, I got to try the new Essie Gel and as much as I didn’t want to love it, I was really impressed with it. It lasted for 13 days, with only a slight chip on one of my nails and it looked great. It probably would have lasted longer, but since I chose a bright shade, the re-growth was getting to me. It’s loaded with an exclusive Keratin-Care technology in all processes of the application. This ensures that the nails protected from start to finish. The formula itself is super thin, so you don’t get thick eeky paint blobs. And, although its a gel, it looks like a regular mani, but one that’s more polished, and lasts longer than a traditional paint polish. The application is all done in salon (sorry gals, but you will have to go into a salon to get…
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Essie – New Winter Nail Colours
Get ready to swoon as the new Essie Winter Nail Colour Collection hits the shelf! We’ve got the inside scoop on the latest colours, as well as the story behind their creation. PLUS find out which shade is my favourite from the six… Shearling Darling is a beautiful, deep maroon shade that inspired Essie (Creator of Essie Nail polish) after a trip to Aspen. Cuddled up by the fire, in the heart of the rocky mountains, with apple cider and delicious freshly baked red velvet cupcakes set Essie’s tastebuds on overdrive. This warm and fuzzy experience led her imagination to create this warm, rich shade of nail polish! After her Aspen trip, Essie and her husband stopped off at a Winter Lodge Spa in the mountains. This retreat featured therapeutic hot springs along with endless pampering. Ohhh, can you imagine?! Essie says “there is nothing quite like being warm and toasty indoors, watching the snow fall over a breathtaking mountain landscape outside” The winter sky, with it’s soft colours and sun setting low on the horizon was the inspiration for Essie to create this colour, Warm and Toasty Turtleneck, which is in essence a toast to winter fun and pampering. Inspired by the “rich and sparkly deep crimson…
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The Essie “Icon Shades”
Let’s talk for a moment, about iconic nail polish! What springs to mind?… Essie! If you were thinking more along the lines of colour, what shades came up? Red, black, pastel pink, white? Well, you’d be right! I got to play around with some of these iconic colours from Essie and love, love, love! Who doesn’t love a black nail? My best is black nails, well kept, that are a just long enough to extend slightly past your nail bed. Black long nails for me are a no-no, unless of course, you’re doing some crazy nail art design. In 1982, Essie became a big hit in Japan. The colour, “Licorice” was created for the Asian market, where highly embellished nail styles were already in fashion. This red, “Really Red” is a really, really, really red. It’s solid and bright and if you’re into reds, you have to have this one in your collection. Pink polish is every girl’s BFF and looks good with just about anything. The pastel pink shade “Ballet Slippers” is a colour that was developed in 1989 for, wait for it… her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth. Apparently her hairdresser sent Essie a letter requesting this shade for…
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Summer Lust Lists – Zanele Kumalo
She’s not only gorgeous and sassy, but we love her style too – You should see some of her shoes OMG! Today, we take a look at Marie Claire’s Beauty Editor, Zanele Kumalo’s Summer Lust List. 1. My ipad “It’s so slim, portable and stylish, and I can pack my music and summer reads in one device and skype friends and family I won’t see from around the world. Plus catch up on any movies or magazines I’ve downloaded but haven’t had a chance to watch and shop online.” 2. A hydrating moisturiser with a built-in spf “Good skincare and great skin is non-negotiable – I like a light cream that doesn’t make my skin feel greasy, that also protects it from the sun. The more things one product can do effectively, the better. Loving the new ones from Shiseido and Estee Lauder” Editors Note: In our visual, we featured Estee Lauder Hydrationist 3. Colour Colour makes me happy, so if it’s not draped on my body, it’ll probably be on my toes. Love all the aqua and lavender shades from Essie and Chanel Editors Note: In our visual, we featured the “coming soon” Chanel Le Vernis Riva shade Follow…
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Summer Lust Lists – Tatum Keshwar
Top Billing presenter, former Miss South Africa (2008), Miss World 2nd Princes (2009) and all round beauty, Tatum Keshwar shares here summer lust list for 2010. 1. The new Liquid Deep CD Its’ a great CD for Summer because it’s sounds run the gambit of feel good – from romantic to vibey dance songs that are so addictive. And best of all, its proudly South African! 2. MAC tinted Lip conditioner Great for Summer. It adds a great hint of colour and makes your lips feel soft and supple and simply kissable. (Oh! And it tastes delicious too! ; ) ) 3. Essie’s Mint Candy Apple A delicious spurt of Summer colour that converts any outfit into cool calm and colourful. Follow Tatum on Twitter @tatumkeshwar Want more lust lists? Check out our Summer 2010 lust lists.
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Summer Lust Lists – Bridget Masinga
Always wondered what’s on SA’s glitterati’s wish lists? We’ll in this, our first multi-part daily feature, we bring you Lust Lists of StyleScoop’s favourite local celebs and Twitter friends. The gorgeous Mnet All Access presenter, Bridget Masinga shares her summer lust list with us. 1) Essie nail polish Matte or shimmer, Canary Yellow or Demure Vixen, long or short any kind of nail will do. Its all about well manicured and beautifully polished nails. * Featured above is Essie Demure Vixen. 2) A nude dress Whether you’re doing dinner with the man, hosting a fabulous summer lunch or attending the annual Christmas party, you need the seasons hottest trend. NB: if you’re a dark skin, any tone of nude from tan, beige or whites look good. If you’re slighty pale, rule of thumb is wear a shade that two tones darker than your skin. 3) Tan shoes Doesn’t matter if its sandals, heels or wedges. Be sure to get a hot pair or two of tan shoes. * Shoes and dress from ASOS.com Follow Bridget on Twitter @bridgetmasinga Want more lust lists? Check out our Summer 2010 lust lists.
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StyleScoop Celebrity Beauty: Vanessa Haywood talks beauty
This week we go inside Vanessa Haywood’s Beauty Bag. She’s the gorgeous, 32 year old South African Actress which you’ll probably recognize from the SA Blockbuster movie, District 9. We asked her about hair, makeup, beauty and she shares a few of her beauty secrets with us…
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