Archive for 'nail polish'

DIY Half Moon Manicure

Monday, December 5th, 2011

Sunday nights are made for masks, manicures and magazines! The Beauty Bug experimented with the half-moon manicure. See Her photos and tips below: Products used included: Sally Hansen Smooth and Perfect Color Care in Fog Milani One Coat Glitter Lacquer in Silver Dazzle Reinforcements The Beauty Bug applied 2 coats of Fog and waited for [...]

The Magnetic Manicure

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

There’s not much to say that hasn’t been said already about magnetic manicures. You can read all about it here. And here. And also here. Hotter than crackle, easier than Minx, and sexier than mattes – they are a holographic-esque showstopper.  But, despite the buzz, the trend hasn’t really penetrated nail salons yet. At least [...]

A Pedicure with Crackle and Pop

Friday, August 6th, 2010

During Her most recent trip to the nail salon, the Beauty Bug’s manicurist, little Annie, excused herself and ran in the backroom, emerging with a small plastic bag that contained what seemed to be a normal bottle of white nail polish.  The Beauty Bug was a bit puzzled – Annie knew She only wore dark [...]

shu uemura égérie Nail Enamel PA010

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

The Beauty Bug sports dark nails all year round – even on Her wedding day (much to Her Grandmother’s chagrin.) The latest polish to coat Her tips is shu uemura’s égérie nail enamel in PA010. Part of their glam-rock Spring 2010 collection, this chic, intense black infused with sparkles dazzles on Her nails.  The glitter [...]

The Beauty Bug on Sheckys.com

Friday, August 14th, 2009

Check out The Beauty Bug featured on Shecky’s.com!

Modified Matte Manicure with a Twist (of Shine)

Saturday, August 8th, 2009

The Beauty Bug finally decided to take a chance with matte polish…and opposites have never been more attractive together. Check out The Beauty Bug’s new Lincoln Park After Dark matte manicure with a touch of shine added to the tips for a bit more drama. When news of the mattes hit the polish world, The [...]

Purple Dame

Monday, July 28th, 2008

The Beauty Bug left for Saint Maarten with China Glaze’s Flying Dragon on Her toes – toes that The Beauty Bug Fiancee said “Prince would like”. Yes, The Beauty Bug is a big Prince fan, but no, She wasn’t trying to channel him. She wanted to love the color, but instead She really just loved [...]

More About the Yellow Toenails

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

The Beauty Bug already told you about Her yellow toenails. She knew they were different, but it’s just nail polish, right? It’s not like a bad hair cut that has to grow out – it’s just nail polish. But, She didn’t think that She’d be getting so many obvious stares on the train, on elevators, [...]

Essie’s Shorty Pants

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

The Beauty Bug is back – with bright yellow toenails. She sends Her sincerest apologies for being gone for so long. Sometimes life takes over, and there’s nothing She can do. But back to the important stuff – The Beauty Bug, for the first time in a while, has stepped out of Her comfort zone [...]

Dark Cherry Pulp

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

The Beauty Bug Boyfriend knows more about beauty products than the typical guy. The Beauty Bug is proud – She has clearly taught him well. He also has a newly found knack for naming products. Just the other night as The Beauty Bug was admiring her new favorite OPI shade that She had been telling [...]