Lacquerous: Rent Monthly 3 High End Nail Polishes for $18

Heard about Rent the Runway? Why not Rent the Nailpolish. There is a monthly nailpolish box still in beta stage called Lacquerous. The premise of Lacquerous is to rent 3 high end nail polishes for about $18. The price tag of $18 might increase or decrease once Lacquerous is out of the beta stage but that is the current price.

Rent you say?

Yes. You pick from a few selections and they sent you three. The bottles can be previously used or new. You promise to apply the nailpolishes a total of 3 applications maximum, and then you return the nail polishes in 30 days.

The brands are:

Channel, Dior, Tom Ford, Dolce & Gabbana, MAC, Deborah Lippmann, Nars & Butter London

Should you get this?

Now with Julep, I get 3 nail polishes for roughly the same price (Julep is a little bit higher with $19.99), and with these nailpolishes, I get to keep them, even gift them to a friend by imputing their home address. If you REALLY love high end nail polish, or one to try a month so you can see what they are like, then this is a good program for you. High end nail polishes' formulas tend to be superior and more chip resistant. For 30 days, you get to try 3 nailpolishes up to 3 times. This gives you a week and 3 days to wear each manicure. That's pretty of time to wear 1 nail polish 1 time, with touchups on the 5/6th day so that it lasts a little longer, or you can simply just reapply and start over.

Here's how Lacquerous describes their site:

1. JOIN

Request an invite to join the Lacquerous Community and share luxury lacquer with other members.

2. SELECT

Log in and pick your favorites to add to your Lust List. Pick from this season's hottest colors and brands. Your choices will help inform us of your tastes.

3. ROCK IT

For only $18/month (less than the price of one luxury lacquer) you will receive your selection of THREE designer lacquers available at Lacquerous. Take them to the salon or use them at home. Snap a pic & share it with your friends (and us!).

4. SHIP BACK

Your box of 3 lacquers will be sent to you with pre-paid return packaging. Remember: treat your nail polish as you would want to receive it. Keep other Lacquerous members in mind. Once we receive your return package, we will ship you a new selection. Easy!

From Lacquerous's FAQ:

What is Lacquerous?

Lacquerous is the first online nail polish sharing service for luxury nail lacquer. It is free to request membership.

Is the nail polish new?

Lacquerous works like a nail polish club. Nail polish is reused similar to the way polish is reused at a salon or at a department store. Therefore it can be either a new bottle or a used one (we'll never send you anything that is less than half-full). After the nail polish is returned it is inspected (for quality and cleanliness) and sent to another member.

Is it unhygienic to reuse nail polish?

Due to the cocktail of chemicals found in nail polish, no bacteria, fungus or any living microorganisms can survive in it. In fact, it dies within minutes. According to scientific research (and our friendly microbiologist), "The cocktail of ingredients in nail polish is really tough to be resisted by microorganisms including bacteria or fungi. Ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, toluene, isopropyl alcohol, tosylamide/formaldehyde are organic solvents and in combination they are the toughest to be resisted or tolerated by microorganisms. Therefore nail polish is safe to share." Lacquerous inspects all nail polish for cleanliness and quality. Nail polishes are sealed for at least 2-3 days in transit and brushes are cleaned upon return. If you would like to read more information on the science of sharing nail polish, please click here. 

How many times can I use the nail polish?

You can use it on yourself for up to approx. three applications throughout the month. Why three, you ask? While testing we found most women - when presented with three color options in a 30-day period - used the lacquer twice (at the most). Lacquerous also monitors the amount of nail lacquer in each bottle to ensure there is no abuse of club policies. We trust our members to abide by our guidelines but they are just that - guidelines. We want you to enjoy your lacquer.

Can I cancel my subscription at anytime?

Yes. You can cancel at anytime and return the lacquer after the 30-day period.

What happens if I keep my shade for longer than 30 days?

Delays happen and life gets busy. We understand reasonable delays. However, please notify Lacquerous immediately otherwise you may be charged the cost of the nail polish and return shipping after the 35-40 day period.

What if I ship it back before 30 days?

You're definitely a nail addict like us! Your next package will be shipped out after 30 days from original ship dat

Why is my bottle half full?

Lacquerous is a nail polish sharing service. Other Lacquerous members have used the polish. We will never send a bottle that isn't Instagram worthy! If there is something not right about the polish, please alert us immediately.

Membership is free but its still at beta stage so they are only allowing in a certain amount of members in at a time. I requested an invite to try out the program, but at time of writing, am not a member.

If you are a member, tell us what you think about the service below!

xoxo,

Emmy

How to Create Showstopper Eyes

Allure's lastest magazine issue has Zoe Saldana on the cover, and this lovely page on how to create showstopper eyes.

This smokey blue eye was created by makeup artist Linda Cantello for the Giogio Armani show.

The key to getting a precise line is to make one swift, continuous stroke - don't pause, or it will look jagged. Cantello achieved this soft slate hue by blending both gray and blue powders together. A deep gray shadow in the crease creates a slightly smokey effect.

How to Create Showstopper Eyes

1. Using a soft gray pencil or chubby shadow stick, draw a thick line along the crease, winging it past the outer corners. Smudge the line with your finger to make it soft.

2. Sweep gray-blue powder all over the upper lids, then top the pencil the crease with a slightly darker shade of gray shadow for emphasis.

3. Trace the upper lashes with a black felt-tip linger, closely following your natural lash line. With a sky blue pencil, stack a thicker line directly above the black.

and you're all set!

xoxo,

Emmy

Zooey Deschanel's She & Him-Inspired Nail Decals

File this under: It's about time!

Nail art enthusiast Zooey Deschanel is getting her own nail decals. The New Girl star and one half of band She & Him (her bandmate is M. Ward), is collaborating with Rad Nails for a set of limited edition nail stickers that match the pair's newest album cover.Unsurprisingly the decals fit Zooey's signature cute, retro style. The mod designs feature pastel bows and squares. Can you say adorkable?!

But the best part? The decal set is free when you buy the album from Merge Records using the coupon code NAILS. Which is a total steal and way easier than trying to DIY the actress' famous tuxedo nail art.

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Taylor Swift debuts new fragrance "Taylor"

Between the world tours, Keds partnership, awards show sweeps and Instagramming her cat, we don’t know how Taylor Swift finds time to come out with new fragrances.

And yet, she does. The singer follows up her Wonderstruck and Wonderstruck Enchanted scents with Taylor by Taylor Swift, a scent which Swift calls “a mix of a lot of things: It’s sweet, it’s sophisticated, it draws you in. It’s really my way of translating classic, yet modern, into a perfume.”

Swift says that each of her fragrances has reflected a time in her life, so this one is a little more grown up. “My first two fragrances were more about fairytales,” she says, “but this fragrance is more about my own style, so I wanted the name to be more personal.”

The bottle was designed to reflect Swift’s “retro with a modern flair” style and features a ring of pearls as a nod to her favorite jewelry. “Pearls are the one fashion accessory that never seems to go out of style,” the singer shares. “I keep a strand in my purse, and throw them on whenever I need to dress up my outfit.”

Ultimately, Swift says, she wants her fans to be able to channel her style wherever they go, with the help of the perfume’s mix of fruits, florals and woodsy scents. “I hope that wearing this fragrance makes fans feel that any look can be classic and chic,” she says.

Taylor by Taylor Swift will be available in Ulta stores and Ulta.com in late June. 

Tell us: Are you excited to try Swift’s newest fragrance?

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xoxo,

Emmy

Julep: Maven Selection Boxes (June 2013)

Well today is May 27th, and I did not get my email for selecting a June Julep Maven Box. I had to go to the Julep Facebook page to find the link. Not good. Hopefully it is my email putting it in the spam folder and not Julep not sending me the emails.

Anyhow, if you are considering joining Julep Maven, these are the June selections (for $19.99, You may only pick one box, and you can skip any month if you hate the offerings):


The focus of June Julep Maven's Box is the Julep's DD Creme:

The boxes are:

Julep: Jennifer Swatch & Review

Rihanna MAC RiRi Summer Collection Preview

MAC Summer Collection Preview

Summer Lipstick

RiRi Woo, RiRi Boy, Heaux

OPI Limited-Edition Nail Polish Shows Support For Newtown School Shooting Victims

NEWTOWN, Conn. (CBSNewYork) — Sandy Hook Promise, a non-profit organization founded following the Newtown school shootings, has created a limited-edition nail polish to show support for the victims.

OPI manufactured the polish called “Sandy Hook Green” and donated 10,000 bottles to the organization.

The polish is not for sale, but will be given out this weekend to people who donate $10 to Sandy Hook Promise during a Salon-a-Thon event at Ricci’s Salon and Spa in Newtown on Sunday.

Two mothers whose children survived the attack came up with the idea after each had their nails painted green at a local salon as a way to cope with their grief.

On Dec. 14, gunman Adam Lanza, who had killed his mother at their Newtown home, went to Sandy Hook Elementary School and opened fire with an assault rifle, killing 20 children and six educators. He killed himself as police arrived at the school.

After the shootings, many wore ribbons made up of the school’s colors, green and white, to show support for the victims. Green has now also become a symbol for the gun control movement.

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OPI Couture de Minnie Collection

OPI Walks the Runway with New Couture de Minnie Nail Lacquers Inspired by Minnie Mouse

OPI announces the launch of its Couture de Minnie collection, including four limited edition nail lacquers and one new Liquid Sand shade. Created in honor of Disney’s beloved character, the Couture de Minnie line explores the fashion-forward side of Minnie Mouse, mixing pink, fuschia and red shades with textural elements. In addition to three crème lacquers, the Couture de Minnie line features a red and white polka dot glitter shade and the strawberry-hued Liquid Sand nail lacquer in Magazine Cover Mouse to give nails a sparkly, matte finish.

“Last summer, OPI created a ‘Vintage Minnie Mouse’ line. Women around the world fell in love with the fun and playful shades evocative of Minnie’s traditional look,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “This year, OPI is exploring a different side of Minnie Mouse. The Couture de Minnie collection draws inspiration from Minnie’s iconic style and incorporates trends most recently seen on the runways, from standout shades to fun textural elements.”

The Couture de Minnie collection includes:

Chic from Ears to Tail - This pop of bubblegum pink is totally fabulous!
A Definite Moust-Have - This fantastic fuchsia is at the top of my shopping list.
Minnie Style - This white and red glitter is the height of fashion.
Innie Minnie Mightie Bow - Catch this crimson by the toe!
Magazine Cover Mouse - The headline-making strawberry has sparkling texture.


Couture de Minnie nail lacquers each feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide Brush for the ultimate in application. Liquid Sand lacquers should always be worn without top coat. This limited edition promotion will be available beginning June 2013 at professional salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, jcp Salons, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, ULTA and ulta.com for $9.00 ($10.95 CAN) suggested retail for each nail lacquer.

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"Run The World (Girls)" Nail Polish Collection Inspired By Beyoncé

There’s no escaping Beyoncé. Her music stays in our heads, her H&M clothing collection is in our closets, and her fragrances stay on our bodies. And now thanks to celebrity and fashion manicurist, Deborah Lippman, we can have King B on our fingertips.

The new Run The World (Girls) set speaks to the widely poplar neon nail trend and is available in five shades: I Kissed A Girl, It Girl, Hollaback Girl, Nasty Girl, and Party Girl.

“This season I wanted to create a more sophisticated take on the neon trend,” says Lippmann. “My new collection, Run the World (Girls) Set of mini nail lacquers features fun yet wearable neon shades that feel fresh with a fabulous matte finish and they are FDA-approved to boot!”

We’re feeling the yellow and magenta matte colors? Which are your favorites?

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Julep: May Secret Store (For Julep Mavens)

The Julep May Secret Store has open. This special store is only available for Julep Mavens who have not skipped their monthly box in the month selected. The store is only open for 72 hours and can be found by logging into your account, and click the "Secret Store" tab under "Monthly Maven Activities".

If you are not a Julep maven, and are thinking about becoming one, this is the secret store for the month of May:

Julep: Simone Swatch & Review

Color Description
Soft pastel lilac opalescent shimmer

What makes Julep Nail Color so great?
Julep Nail Color is “4-free” and does not contain formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, toluene, or DBP. Our professional chip-resistant formulation is fast drying and highly pigmented. Julep nail color is a fun way to make the season’s latest shades accessible to everyone. And because we’ve tested our trend-setting toxin-free colors and products in over 100,000 manicures and pedicures in our parlors, we have a good idea of what works and what our clients love.
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