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Chanel releases their spring 2012 runway nail polish: Attraction is here

 in Beauty / Nail Polish / Trends  tagged chanel / chanel nail polish / reviews / spring 2012 by

Chanel has released their spring 2012 runway nail polish color, “Attraction” to stores this month and with the pearly white shade, the iconic fashion house has also released three additional, late spring colors. The three additional colors, “Distraction,” “Frisson” and “Tentation” are shimmering colors which are also on-trend for the spring 2012 season.

“Attraction” is the long-awaited runway shade from the Chanel spring 2012 show during Paris Fashion Week last fall. The hue, which offers a pearly white color, needs three applications to not show streaks. This is the perfect warm weather neutral since it can be worn with all of the bright colors of the spring 2012 season. This is also an easy color to wear on toes since it will not clash with colorful sandals and open toe pumps; love that!

For those who enjoy a bit more color and are getting bored with April, May and June, the new late-spring shades are juicy and packed with sparkling color. “Distraction” is a fabulous bright pink with an orange undertone. This warm color applies perfectly in two coats and works well with all the orange, yellow and pink colors of the spring season. Love!

“Frisson” is the perfect pink for the Fashionista who has embraced the pastel color trend for the spring 2012 season. This light pink is sweet and candy-like; it too applies nicely in two coats.

“Tentation” is a dark pink with cherry red undertones which works well with shades of pink, red, purple, fuschia, blue and green this spring season. This is a great alternative to red for Fashionistas who enjoy a more classic nail polish, but are ready to break away from regular reds.

While the “IT” polish for late spring is Chanel’s “Attraction,” the other late-spring colors, and the early spring colors of “April,” “May” and “June” are all perfect and on-trend for the warm weather season. So many options=fabulous!

Bay Area Fashionista tip: We love “Attraction” on toes and wearing “Distraction,” “Frisson,” “Tentation,” “April,” “May” or June” on the fingers. Since spring 2012 is all about color, why miss out on the opportunity to show off your colorful side with your hands! “Distraction” is perfect for toes since toenails are so close to shoes, you never have to worry about clashing. 

Which color is your favorite?

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Sojourn Beauty products are a Hollywood and Fashionista favorite

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Sojourn Beauty has a professional line of hair-care products which are all the rage with the Hollywood set. Since celebrities get paid to look fabulous, it is only natural that the rest of us look to see which beauty products they are using to keep their star shining. When we learned that Sojourn Beauty products are not only used by celebrities at home, but also used on set for films and shows such as Pan Am, Happy Ending, Whitney, Vampire Diaries and One Tree Hill, we knew we had to try the collection.

We decided to test out the “Smooth” hair care collection by Sojourn since here in the Bay Area we can easily fall victim to foggy weather which makes our hair frizzy and fluff in the wrong places. After using the shampoo and conditioner for four days straight, our hair was manageable and frizzy-free; love it!

Since the shampoo and conditioner alone were able to smooth our hair, we dedicated to try out the “Serum Smooth” while blow drying our hair. Once again, smooth and shiny results! The leave-in detangler also worked like a charm when we tried it. We tested the detangler on fine, blond hair that tangles and frizzes one minute after being combed. Again, we were impressed! Her hair was tangle free and it did not frizzy back up; as it normally does on a daily basis.

The verdict is in! Five out of five stars for Sojourn Beauty’s Smooth collection. The hair care line is pH balanced with a range of 4.5-5.5 which is based on positive hair chemistry. Sojourn Beauty is also eco-conscious since the packaging is 100% biodegradable, there are no artificial colors and it is sulfate-free, gluten-free, formaldehyde-free, paraben-free and contains Keratin Cashmere protein. Fabulous!

To learn more about Sojourn Beauty, please visit their website at sojournbeauty.com

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Everyday Minerals Trick or Treat kit is perfect for Halloween and the holidays

 in Beauty  tagged everyday minerals / eye make-up / fall 2011 / halloween / reviews by

Everyday Minerals has created a Trick or Treat mineral make-up kit for Halloween which is not only perfect for the spooky holiday, it works perfectly with this season’s plum color palette. In addition, the Trick or Treat kit offers the perfect amount of sparkle for the upcoming holiday season; love it!

The Trick or Treat kit from Everyday Minerals offers a combination of purple shades and silver. The shimmering eye shadow can easily be worn with fall 2011’s color palette as well as applied heavily for a spooky, Halloween night of fright. In addition to the color palette, Everyday Minerals Trick or Treat kit features black eyeliner; the hottest trend in make-up right now. Fabulous!

Everyday Minerals is an amazing beauty company which creates mineral make-up that is organic, vegan and eco-friendly; how very Bay Area and eco-chic! This could be one reason why we love them so much 

*I tested the Trick or Treat kit and it was amazing. The “Mystic Night” eye shadow, which is a pretty, shimmering plum worked perfectly with my purple, blue and black fall apparel. The mineral make-up is easy to apply lightly, for the perfect daytime look as well as applied heavier to create a fabulous, evening face. The “Weeping Willow” matte eye shadow is a slightly darker shade of purple and is really dramatic; making it perfect for Halloween or any upcoming, evening holiday events.

The “Bollywood” blush from the Trick or Treat kit is a pale, peachy shade which can be worn by light to medium skin tones. The pale nature of “Bollywood” does not compete with the “Mystic Night” eye shimmering shadow or the slightly darker, “Weeping Willow” matte eye shadow; allowing the eyes to really pop.

Everyday Minerals Trick or Treat kit also comes with a great white eye shadow; “Floating Feathers” which is perfect for creating spooky, ghostly eyes for Halloween, yet can easily integrate into any Fashionistas’ eye shadow wardrobe.

Everyday Minerals Trick or Treat kit is priced at a mere $14 and can easily be worn with fall attire right now as well as make the perfect Halloween face. To learn more, please visit everydayminerals.com

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