ESSIE Resort Collection

Spotted this launch in TARGET the other day.  The essie Resort Collection is simple and pretty.  Contains two bold colors and two pastels.  No More Film is a creme 'blurple' mix.  Sure Shot is a shimmery magenta.  She's Picture Perfect is an iridescent lilac and Pink-A-Boo is a sheer sparkly pink.  Each polish is DPA, toulene and formaldehyde free and you can get all four at ULTA/$17.  What's your favorite?

The Glee Club

OPI has scored big with THE GLEE COLLECTION, in stores next month. "GLEE" fans can show their love by donning shades from the limited edition collection.

Soon to be in SEPHORA and JC Penney, the launch consists of seven shades that take cues from the show: Hell to the No is a vibrant purple. Slushied is the opaque light blue. A pearled green gray called Mash Up and Who Let the Dorks Out, a peacock green, add offbeat flavor to the collection. Diva in Training, a vibrant pink, Gleek Out, a glittery lime green and Miss Bossy Pants, a raspberry shade make it hard to choose/$9 per at www.sephora.com.

In case you can't decide on just one, score big with the mini sets (pictured right). Each includes exclusives -- a glittery top coat Celibacy Club, a navy blue Sue vs Shue and Express Yourself to Yourself, a coral shimmer/$22. Add a personal touch with appliques in special GLEE designs.

Fragrances and cosmetics are rumored to follow. More on nail inspired looks here.

Playing with Glitter

Sparkly makeup and nail polish are all the rad -- but it must be done right.

If you find you're apprehensive to indulge in the trend, try a glittery nail polish. They're usually sheer so you can build up to maximum brilliance. Try DEBORAH LIPPMAN All That Jazz Trio/$40. Shades included Razzle Dazzle, Some Enchanted Evening and Lady Sings the Blues. You may also like SEPHORA's OPI Limited Edition Collection/$9 (with green ingredient list). Try Only Gold For Me at right. Or opt for stick-on appliques!

For sparkles in your eyes, keep it simple. Use glitter eye liner to avoid looking too over the top. Try NOUBA Rainbow Eye Liner/$18 at http://www.beautyencounter.com/, BOBBI BROWN Glitter Liquid Liner/$20(lasts til the end of the party --it's waterproof) or Glitter Eyeliner from The SEPHORA COLLECTION. I like #5 the blue -- brightens the eyes.

Tips for Playing with Glitter:

1. Purchase a safe cosmetic product like MAKE UP FOR EVER Glitters.
2. Use a nude shadow base and apply glitter before it dries down.
3. Glitter flies all over the place...get dressed after.
4. Focus on one feature -- if you use glitter on your eyes, balance with soft lips sans shimmer.
5. Clean up is easy with scotch tape -- removes specs from skin and clothes.