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Zoya Nail Polish Pinterest Giveaway

Zoya Nail Polish Pinterest Giveaway

Help us create the ultimate Zoya Nail Polish Summer Trio and we’ll give away 2000 of them. Get ready for some fun in the sun! Re-pin your favorite Summer 2012 Beach and Surf Collection colors... Continue reading »

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‘Cilla Zuckerberg tied the knot in Claire Pettibone

‘Cilla Zuckerberg tied the knot in Claire Pettibone

I know lots of people are complaining about this photo, but even with the American Gothic likeness, I think it is very pretty. She looks like she’ll take no prisoners in this relationship, and... Continue reading »

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Billy B is coming to town: The Makeup Show – Chicago June 17-18

Billy B is coming to town: The Makeup Show – Chicago June 17-18

See you there! ~ hillary —The Trip of a Lifetime – Billy B’s Career GPS Monday, June 18th – 2:00-3:30 It’s no secret that Billy B has managed to make his keynote lectures at The Makeup... Continue reading »

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Prom Nails for Lasharae, 2012 Northwestern Mutual Foundation Youth of the Year for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee

Prom Nails for Lasharae, 2012 Northwestern Mutual Foundation Youth of the Year for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee

This was prom weekend for a lot of students, but one very special girl was booked for nails with me as a reward for all of her hard work in the last year.  Lasharae Hooker is finishing her senior... Continue reading »

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Minerals Mate: 25% off until end of May

Minerals Mate: 25% off until end of May

Because MineralsMate is offering a generous 25% off discount through June, I’m going to pushe the giveaway out until after that time.  In case you missed the video, MineralsMate is a... Continue reading »

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Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations

Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations

I’ve long been a Schiaparelli fan, and who doesn’t like Prada?  So it was with great interest I read last fall about Impossible Conversations: Schiaparelli and Prada, an imaginary thread... Continue reading »

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Minerals Mate Application and Mixing Tray + 25% off code & GIVEAWAY

Minerals Mate Application and Mixing Tray + 25% off code & GIVEAWAY

Make a happy little cloud of mixed colors with Mineral Mates Application & Mixing Tray Less mess and waste! Bob Ross shows us how to get happy nails with delectable colors using CND Additives... Continue reading »

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Solessence named Top Polish Site

Solessence named Top Polish Site

Thanks to FrugalDad.com for listing Solessence.com in the top 50 polish websites. FrudalDad.com has been mentioned in the New York Times, Fast Company, Mashable, and much more. Here’s what they... Continue reading »

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Parsons BFA Fashion Show May 1st; LiveStream Event

Parsons BFA Fashion Show May 1st; LiveStream Event

Tomorrow, you could be seeing the creations of the next Marc Jacobs (’84), Jack McCollough (’02) and Lazaro Hernandez (’02) of Proenza Schouler being strutted down the walkway at... Continue reading »

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Master Painter Course: Madison, WI  June 11,, 2012

Master Painter Course: Madison, WI June 11,, 2012

It’s on! CND Master Painter will be held in Madison, WI on June 11th. Sign up now via Eventbrite – space is limited so we get quality time together. Improve your game – become a CND... Continue reading »

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Events:, Chicago Neiman Marcus

Events:, Chicago Neiman Marcus

Neiman Marcus Chicago opens three newly remodeled handbag spaces this month!  Chanel, Gucci and Prada.  Stop in to see the new spaces. April 13 & 14 Estate Trunk Show View the Estate Trunk Show... Continue reading »

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New: CND Additives for Shellac, Brisa, Liquid & Powder! (updated with swatches)

New: CND Additives for Shellac, Brisa, Liquid & Powder! (updated with swatches)

Artistic freedom from CND! I gave you a preview of these babies from my week in Carlsbad and they are shipping anytime now: There are solid pigments and gorgeous sheens and glitters. Ask at your... Continue reading »

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Q: What is the safety of nail lamps? A: If it says CND, it’s a walk in the park

Q: What is the safety of nail lamps? A: If it says CND, it’s a walk in the park

Do you know the safety of UV lamps? In use for over 30 years, for whatever reason this happens to be a big topic right now. CND is right at the forefront to share their knowledge of the safety of... Continue reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Australia April 30 – May 4

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Australia April 30 – May 4

Sydney, Australia (April 6, 2012) IMG Fashion is excited to announce the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia provisional Runway schedule for the Spring Summer 2012/13 season, April 30 – May 4,... Continue reading »

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Julep Nail Mystery Box – Limited Edition

Julep Nail Mystery Box – Limited Edition

Who doesn’t love a good mystery? Julep Nail Parlor has put together a goodie box featuring $60- $200 worth of Julep’s best sellers.  Enter code SPRING at checkout.  www.julep.com Continue reading »

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Good Houskeeping’s erroneous article on UV manicures

Good Houskeeping’s erroneous article on UV manicures

Important Facts about CND Shellac: A Good Housekeeing article contained misleading information about the Shellac system and gel polishes in general. It is important to clear up this information.... Continue reading »

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CND Shellac Shades Color Chart

CND Shellac Shades Color Chart

How would you like the CND Shellac color shades right at your fingertips?  You can now, with the new Shades color chart that will be available to licensed professionals late April. Each chart has:... Continue reading »

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Tim Gunn shares Nail Styles for spring – it’s CND!

Tim Gunn shares Nail Styles for spring – it’s CND!

I love me some Tim Gunn – he’s the authority on style (and he once stuck his hand down my shirt).  ABC’s talkshow “The Revolution” featured a nail session today, and... Continue reading »

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CFDA “You Can’t Fake Fashion” Totes eBay Auction is LIVE

CFDA “You Can’t Fake Fashion” Totes eBay Auction is LIVE

Last month I posted this photo of a great bag by Robert Geller created for CFDA’s   (Council of Fashion Designers of America) “You Can’t Fake Fashion” auction, held on eBay.... Continue reading »

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Zoya: New Beach & Surf available April 1st

Zoya: New Beach & Surf available April 1st

New nail color – coming soon to a salon near you and Zoya.com! Summer 2012 is going to be a super stylish season for nails with the latest offering of nail polish collections, Beach and Surf,... Continue reading »