Easy Watercolor Nail Art using OPI Sheer Tints (plus swatches and review)

Posted on February 25, 2014 by phoenixbeautylounge

Hey everyone,

Today i’m going to show you a quick and easy tutorial on how to create a Watercolor Nail Art using OPI Sheer Tints.

This look is effortless and artsy, perfect for us girls who love abstract prints and have fun playing with colors! Just like with watercolors, it’s good to relax, switch off your inner perfectionist and let the magic come together on its own 🙂

Easy Watercolor Nail Art using OPI Sheer Tints

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Nails by Essie at NYFW S/S2014

Posted on February 20, 2014 by phoenixbeautylounge

Hey everyone, It’s this time of year again when we wonder what nail looks have leading fashion designers prepared for us for the season of Spring/Summer 2014. After two successful seasons at New York Fashion Week, Essie returns to the tents after having earned its spot as a backstage nail line. For the Spring/Summer 2013 shows, Essie will partner with the nail industry’s leading talent to develop trendsetting looks while using the brand’s iconic and extensive color collection.

This season’s designer line-up includes: Diane Von Furstenberg, Carolina Herrera, 3.1 Phillip Lim, DKNY, Marchesa, Tory Burch, Zac Posen, Milly, Helmut Lang, Wes Gordon, SUNO, Herve Leger, Lela Rose, Jenny Packham, Creatures of the Wind, Douglas Hannant, Costello Tagliapetra, Tanya Taylor, Chado Ralph Rucci, Veronica Beard, Mathieu Mirano and Rachel Roy. essie is also partnering with Haven Spa and will be the featured nail brand at Rebecca Minkoff, Edun and PRISM by Anna Laub.

“Nail color is the ultimate accessory for women looking to make a fashion statement, it completes the outfit. Women should be dressed from tips to toes and everything in-between,” says Essie Weingarten, Founder and Creative Director of essie. “It’s a true honor to collaborate with such talented and visionary designers during New York Fashion Week, and we are thrilled to be a part of the creative process of developing looks that will serve as an endless source of inspiration for next spring and beyond.”

Let’s have a look at Essie NYFW S/S 2014 backstage lookbook.

Essie Lookbook for NYFW S/S 2014

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Spring collections to the rescue!

Posted on February 13, 2014 by phoenixbeautylounge

Spring collections to the rescue!

It’s pretty cold and windy outside and yet what can keep our hands warm better than a cup of hot chocolate and some sizzling shades of new nail polish? We can easily get over winter blues and even get a slight suntan just by looking at our freshly painted manicure! Whoever had felt the same way is definitely our girl and we love you even more!