For the last two weeks, I have been sporting a brightly charged nail lacquer….everywhere I go, bellas inquire. Sadly (bad, Beauty Girl) I was uncertain of the name and unable to pass on the recommendation. I jokingly dubbed the neon nail shade “Faux-Mosa”…the wild child third cousin of Chanel Le Vernis Mimosa.But today’s your lucky day, beauties. I have just returned from the nail salon, with new bleu painted toes, and complete deets on the yellow shade. Behold, Dante Nail Color in Neon Spotlight:

For his latest collection, Les Contrastes, global creative director of Chanel Makeup, Peter Philips, pays tribute to the brand’s Joues Contraste blusher, with eyes and lips made to match, achieving “perfect harmony”. Soft smoky greys make the eyes are the focal point. The collection also features shimmering pigments of khaki and violet for the eyes. Dark, expertly groomed brows contrast against the luminous rosy complexion. Nude, glossy lips complete the look. Meet the collection:

• Joues Contraste: Chanel’s classic powder blush is available in three new shades: Pink Explosion, a fresh rosy tint; Plum Attraction, a black cherry shade; and limited-edition Rose Temptation, a tender rosewood
• Les 4 Ombres: This new quad palette, entitled Enigma, combines warm tones of deep violet and metallic grey with grey brown and pale pink
• Ombre Essentielle: Two new eyeshadows in Taupe Grisé, a gunmetal grey, and Vert Khaki, a golden green
• Stylo Yeux Waterproof: An intense and luminous purple liner in Cassis
• Le Crayon Khôl: Comes in one new shade called Clair, a natural beige
• Lèvres Scintillantes: Available in four colours: Pink Teaser, a vibrant pink with a golden shimmer; Rose Dilemma, a sparkling silvery pink; Coral Love, an apricot hue with a hint of gold; and Petit Pêche, a soft peach with silver highlights
• Rouge Coco: Two new shades: Chintz, a light peach, and Rose Dentelle, a classic dusky pink
• Le Vernis: New shades Jade Rose, a delicate nude pink, and Paradoxal, an intense violet

We all love great beauty booty. You know the routine…you spend a little and get a LOT! Starting July 16 through August 1^st, During the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, the Cosmetic department provides their devoted beauty customers the opportunity to scoop up unique limited-edition items from a wide variety of brands, which are only available during this time.

This year, over 100 beauty brands are participating. Some highlights include MAC, Chanel, Juicy Couture, NARS, Kiehl’s, Laura Mercier, Marc Jacobs, Dior and Bobbi Brown.  As of July 16^th, the sale goes live and customers both in store and online can purchase the limited-edition Nordstrom Beauty Exclusives.

Bobbi Brown “Must Haves” Collection ($75; $150 value)

Bobbi created an exclusive collection with a 5 well pan eyeshadow palette, dual ended brush, full size lipstick, Lip gloss Everything Mascara, Caviar Ink Gel Liner and Liner Brush.

Laura Mercier Fall “On the Go” Collection ($65; $163 Value)

Laura Mercier created an exclusive set featuring a full size Long Lash Mascara, Double ended exclusive lip glace, split pan exclusive cheek color duo, double ended eye brush (smudge/angled eye color) and a luxurious cosmetic bag.

MAC Look in a Box in Frisky Girl, Miss Violet and Tawny One ($49.50; $87 Value)

M·A·C Look in a Box offers one perfect, complete makeup look. Fancy yourself a fabulous Frisky Girl, a vehement Miss Violet or a totally Tawny One. Simply follow the how-to guide therein, et voila! Simplicity without duplicity—three personalities any girl would want to try on. A gift for all those wanting to make a great look, easy.

Juicy Couture Viva la Juicy Anniversary Gift Set ($75)

Answering the prayers of Juicy girls everywhere, Juicy Couture created this keep-sake hat box filled with their signature fragrance, body cream and compact mirror.

Deborah Lippmann All That Jazz Set ($40; $54 value)

This collection, includes 3 fashion forward colors in Razzle Dazzle, Some Enchanted Evening & Lady Sings the Blues in a silver signature box.

Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash Set ($34; $58 Value)

This supersized version of Bliss’ Fabulous Foaming Face Wash is more than double the size of the original cult favorite.  This two-in-one exfoliating face wash and fresh, fruity cleanser contains rose hip extract, milk thistle, passionflower and chamomile in a non-stripping formula that’s clean but never squeaky.

Kiehl’s Creme de Corps with Pump ($70.00; $89 Value)

With this jumbo version of Kiehl’s cult-favorite all-over body moisturizer, you are sure to not run out of stock until next anniversary sale rolls around.

Anthony Logistics Glycolic Cleanser ($35 for 32.0 oz; $80.00 Value)

The #1-selling product from Anthony Logistics For Men is super-sized for a super value. Glycolic Cleanser helps fight the effects of premature aging by helping to erase fine lines and wrinkles. It leaves the skin smooth and fresh and ready for shaving.

Chanel Quator Boutons de Chanel ($65)

Shade combinations ranging from matte to frost to satin for multiple looks, contrasting or complementary. Apply dry for subtle shadowing. Slightly moistened applicator gives a more intense shade. Organic polymer derivatives ensure smudge-proof long wear, particularly in high temperature or humidity. Dermatologist tested.

Dior Ready-to-Wear Palette ($54)

A deluxe palette of Ready-to-Wear shades, straight from the runway! Palette includes four eyeshadows, two lip glosses, a blush, a three-tone bronzer and mini brush applicators.

Lancome 4 Piece Brush set with black and coral bag ($59; $133 Value)

PURE Scent Spray by pureDKNY ($42)

Be the first to experience the new PURE by pureDKNY before its available anywhere else. A drop of vanilla sourced from Africa, a drop of goodwill. A soft floral scent with a signature vanilla accord. pureDKNY supports local communities by taking small steps to help make a difference, pure and simple.

Estée Lauder Pure Color Gloss by Tom Pecheux ($18)

Four limited-edition shades by Tom Pecheux, world-renowned makeup artist and Estée Lauder Creative Makeup Director. Tom chooses his favorite shades of the season—the colors he keeps in his personal tool kit and uses backstage at fashion shows and photo shoots. Pure Color is lip gloss with the power to light up your face. True Vision™ technology transforms ordinary color and makes it extraordinary. You’ll want them all.

Lancôme (Free Gift with any Lancôme purchase of $32.50; over $100.00 Value)

A must-have for any Lancôme addict.  Choose your basics, serum, color product and lip color encased in a stylish black tote emblazoned with a Parisian floral design.

Estée Lauder (Free Gift with any Estée Lauder purchase of $29.50; $110.00 Value)

Be rewarded for any Estée Lauder purchase during the Anniversary Sale with this delightful gift containing an assortment of must-have products.

La Prairie Anniversary gift with purchase (Free Gift with any La Prairie purchase of $300; $120 Value)

Enjoy a luxurious gift of La Prairie essentials including samples of Skin Caviar Luxe Eye Lift Cream, Anti-Aging Anti-Wrinkle Line filler, Cellular Cleansing Water & Cellular Hand Cream in a coveted La Prairie signature weaved bag.

Have you checked out Les Pop-Up De Chanel? Bright nails create a statement with poppy doses of hot fuchsia pinks and turquoise green. The tropical palette draws you in with its playful bursts of color.

Le Vernis comes in three new colors:

• Nouvelle Vague – a turquoise
• Mistral – a soft pink
• Riviera – a hot intense pink

It’s time for another installment of “ThisThatBeauty Nails It”.

I love how I announce the upcoming installment of “ThisThatBeauty Nails It” as if this is actually a regularly occurring series. Like I’m actually churning out lacquer reviews on a somewhat consistent basis. Shame on me. The nerve! Tis true…my lacquer lovin’ is lacking. I am seriously slackin’ on my polish pimpin’.

<steps into confessional booth>

Dearest ThisThatBeauty readers:

It has been five months and seven days since my last installment of “ThisThatBeauty Nalis It”. Sure, I mentioned NARS Purple Rain polish as part of the Spring Collection rundown. And recently I dished colorful deets on the OPI Hong Kong Collection just last month. But much time has passed since a wrote a good old fashioned “ThisThatBeauty Nails It” lacquer review. I promise to do better!

In an effort to “do better“, I am bringing on guest blogger and lacquerholic, Aina Lee. A “lacquerholic” is not just what Aina is, it is also the name of her popular nail polish blog. I am delighted to welcome Laquerholic to ThisThatBeauty. So without further adieu, here is Lacquerholic’s review of “Re-Fresh Mint” from China Glaze Spring 2010 Collection – Up Up and Away.

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The bright and pastel polishes of the Up Up and Away collection transport me back to those carefree summer days when I played in Central Park as a kid.  The youthful hued collection also makes me think of the classic song by the 5th Dimension of the same name.  “Up, Up and Away in my beautiful balloon”, but I digress…

The shade “Re-Fresh Mint” is just that….a refreshing minty green pastel that is a bit lighter than Essie’s Mint Candy Apple. For the image in this post I applied three coats of polish (no top coat). The formula is somewhat off an oddity as it is thick, yet slightly runny. In terms of application method, I found that the faster I applied each coat, the better the end result. Applying the polish at a snail’s pace will result in unsightly streaks. I tried to keep the coats thin and as neat as possible. This was a bit of a challenge as I’ve never been one of those kids who could paint inside the lines!

As for the shade of the polish, I really like it.  Mint green polish was never top of my list…even as the craze swept a few months back with shades like DamoneRoberts 1968 and Chanel Jade. I tend to favor dark vampy polishes. I was not sure I would like “Re-Fresh Mint” against my skin-tone, but was pleasantly surprised. I am really glad that I gave in to the craze! If you desire to go green, get “Refresh-Mint” at  beauty e-tailers like Sally Beauty Supply. Get it while it’s hot!

Chanel 2010 Spring Colour Collection – LES IMPRESSIONS DES CHANEL

Inspired by marks and imprints left behind during the life of Mademoiselle Coco Chanel, Peter Philips, global creative director of Chanel make-up, has created a timeless collection capturing the brand’s elegant signature style and classic allure.

From an imprint of Gabrielle Chanel’s hand on a sheet of paper to various representations of her portrait, morsels of her timeline have been infused into the new range to portray a look of gentle illumination and soft eyes. Femininity is celebrated with a fresh complexion and highlighted cheekbones in a look that encompasses all that Mademoiselle Chanel represented.

The palette pays most notable homage to beige – the shade of choice in so many of Coco Chanel’s clothing lines. Natural, muted shades arrive on the lips in delicate daubs of pink and brown, while eyes are subtly emphasised in metallic plum, satin vanilla and caramel.

• Empreinte de Chanel: A pearly face powder made up of rosewood, beige and brown tones with a pearly gold double C imprint
• Joues Contraste: A delicate rosewood-coloured powder blusher in Imprévu
• Poudre Universelle Compacte: A pressed powder in Beige Clair
• Soleil Tan De Chanel Fluide Enlumineur Effet Irisé: A light dewy cream to impart skin with a radiance glow. Comes in SunKissed
• Les 4 Ombres: Eyeshadow palette in Kaska Beige with four new shades: a caramel beige with golden sparkles, a satiny vanilla, a matte taupe brown and a metallic plum brown
• Ombre Essentielle: Two new shades include Sillage, a rosy beige and Trace, a bronze brown
• Ombre d’Eau: A fluid iridescent khaki eyeshadow in Torrent
• Le Crayon Yeux: Eye definer in Khaki Doré, a khaki brown tone
• Rouge Allureb: Four new lip shades in: Impertinente, a beige pink; Délicieuse, a beige with amber tones; Insouciante, beige with dark brown accents and Incognito, a rosewood beige
• Lèvres Scintillantes: Two lipglosses in Futile, a pale pink and Maline, a light peach
• Le Crayon Lèvres: Lip pencil in Beige
• Le Vernisb: Three nail colours including Inattendu, a beige; Particulière, a red brown, and Tendresse, a soft pink

Baby its cold outside but the bitter chill that is characteristic of January never stops the makeup obsessed from looking forward to Spring makeup trends. Like clockwork, every season about this time, Spring collections are launched. This season you will see many emerging color stories and trends.

One Spring theme to catch my attention is the look of healthy, sun-kissed make-up. The skin glows with a warm radiance. Expect lots of terracotta bronzers and blushers swept over the face. The makeup is fresh and natural. Eyes are softly touched with color and lips are delicately stained with neutral shades. Feast your eyes on the upcoming collections that embrace the Spring trend of sun-kissed skin.

Clinique

Becca

Bobbi Brown

Chanel

Giorgio Armani

InStyle’s December issue is offering the chance to shop 25 brands from Chanel to Intel in 3D. Beauty deals include: L’Oreal, OLAY, Lancome, Chanel and MORE. Gifting In 3-D,  a new dimension in holiday shopping, employs augmented reality technology to create a fun and engaging new way to shop.

PLUS you can enter to win a $1,000 Shopping Spree in NYC!!!

How Gifting in 3D works:
Flip open your December issue of InStyle to get started!

1. Open to page 285 of InStyle’s December issue

2. Log on to: http://giftingin3d.instyle.com/index.html

3. Follow the simple instructions

4. Shop the holidays in 3D!

If you don’t have an issue on hand, you can still shop in 3D.  Simply print the “Gifting in 3D” trigger pages directly from the Web site (InStyle.com/Giftingin3D), hold them up to your webcam, and start shopping!  The experience can also be shared virally. Expect to find deals, messages, and product suggestions from spectacular brands including: YSL, Neiman Marcus, Chanel, DVF, HP, and MORE!

Hey ladies – Want to join me tomorrow for an uber hip holiday fashion and beauty experience? Sassy City Chicks, a unique girls only fashion, beauty, and shopping event, is offering ThisThatBeauty readers the opportunity to upgrade!

The first 50 people to enter coupon code ‘THISTHATBEAUTY‘ at checkout will WIN a pair of FREE promo VIP tickets!

Here’s more info on tomorrow’s Sassy City Chick event. I hope to see you there!

Wrap up your holiday shopping and hit the Sassy City Chicks Holiday Fashion Bash on December 2nd at the Hotel Penn (401 7^th Ave.) from 5p – 10p (VIP entry from 5 p-6:30 p). Shoppers will receive a Holiday Gift Guide with gift items under $40!

VIP tickets include early entry at 5p, complimentary open bar courtesy of Xrated, a sassy gift with a lingerie or make up goodie, and complimentary spa services.

Take advantage of discounts up to 80% off designers such as Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, DVF, Nanette Lepore and many, many more. Don’t miss out!

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