By Guest Blogger Anne Houseman
This fall, “matte” has been the word when it comes to new nail polish looks, and the trend seems to be going strong well into the holiday season. However, an unfortunate side effect of this shine-free look is nearly-instant chipping, which has many polish lovers running back to their stockpiles of glossy paints (if only for a top-coat over the matte polish).
So what’s a trendy polish princess to do? Shine on with one of these poppin’ polishes, packed with bold hues and rich colors, perfect for fall. The best part? They give you …read more

I have tried several nail color pens in the past when I needed to do touch-ups on the go. Though most of them were great for touching up — they weren’t good enough to use regularly as your normal nail polish. Recently, I tried Yves Saint Laurent’s Nail Touch Nail Lacquer Brush Pen and it’s much different.
This brush pen delivers fluid, shiny color in a convenient applicator. You can apply the polish anytime, anywhere. The colors are limited to light sheer shades, so you can’t exactly get any color you want. But if you are looking for an easy, fast …read more

I have a great aunt who absolutely refuses to wear anything but Chanel nail polish. Having gone with her to the nail salon on many occasions, it’s now a ritual for her to pull out her own manicure set and a pristine bottle of ruby red Chanel nail polish.
At first I just chuckled, thinking that it was just one of her quirks but nothing more.
Then I had the chance to give a bottle of Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour a try myself…and now I understand.
The colors they offer in the Le Vernis collection are classic and versatile. Great for me, …read more