ESSIE Launches Flagship Nail Salon

Now you can get your nails done at ESSIE with ESSIE...America's nail expert has moved from being carried in stores and nail salons to opening up their first flagship store in the Samuel Shriqui Salon in the Upper East Side today (on 65th Street and Madison Avenue)!  The new salon is very modern with white walls, vibrant purple and pink lounge chairs and color-coordinated manicure stations.  Explore loads of shade options at the color-coded polish wall which includes classics like Ballet Slippers and other iconic varnishes... over 250 in all.  The salon is sure to be a hit with "ladies who lunch," tourists and high profile professionals alike.  Luxurious manicures start at $32 and pedicures are $65.  Read more here or visit http://www.essie.com/. 

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(Photo and story from Allure.com

Polished Pals Price Cut Day from GINGER+LIZ

Check out the new flavas at Ginger + Liz. They make it easy to keep our mani/pedis up during these cold days!


Take a Chill Pill
Big Daddy Cane
Take It or Leave It
Who's the Boss


Also be sure to save the date! On December 14th, take advantage of the exclusive 12-hour online offer.

• Go to GINGERANDLIZ.COM
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Don't forget, this luxury brand is toxin-free and vegan friendly! And there IS a color to represent your lifestyle and personality.

Note: Discounts do NOT apply to limited edition holiday or winter colour selections.

Ginger + Liz Nail It!

My first glance at GINGER + LIZ was in Ebony Magazine. The article featured the pair as NY based entrepreneurs (my soft spot). Shortly afterwards, swatches from their collection and pictures of "polished" celebs were showcased in my favorite magazines...InStyle, People, Jones, Essence, and....well, you get the picture.

The brand is a collection of vegan friendly/toxin-free lacquers in a variety of shades and textures. The luxe colours are sold exclusively at specialty spas and salons. Hmm...that means I must make my way down to The Back Room Hand & Foot Spa in Harlem to pick up Royal Flush. For a location near you, click here.

GINGER + LIZ is for every woman: eclectic and edgy or refined and feminine...there's a hue that reflects the woman in us all.

(photo from www.gingerandliz.com)

Manic Manicure

We're all trying to squeeze in as much fun as we can these last few weeks of summer. Wild-patterns and bright colors are what summer mani/pedis are about. A friend had on an amazing shade of teal that popped against her black suede booties (quite lovely Natasha). You too should indulge in the anything goes attitude that style mavens have adopted...fashion for your fingers and toes! Choose from:

• At home versions of the MINX nail craze. Available at Sephora by OPI Chic Prints for Nails in a variety of patterns including Fishnet and Chrome Lace/$15. Each nail patch is a solid pre-cut film for a one-time application.
• CHINA GLAZE Poolside Collection -- Yellow Polka Dot Bikini: a creamy neon yellow/$7 @ beauty supply stores.
• REVLON's Sparkling Top Coat -- Slipper: a clear polish with extremely sparkly glitter/$5 @ drugstores.
• ORLY's DIY Starter Kit that includes five lacquers and a Duo Dotter tool for design application/$32 at ulta.com. Click here video tutorial.
• The ROCKER CHIC Mini Collection, also at Sephora, can be carried over into fall. This quad promises long wearing, chip resistant color for an upgrade to any neutral palette/$18.