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Chrome colors are cool for fall, winter

One of the season’s freshest color palettes for nails and makeup are shiny mineral hues — sort of a chic industrialized look. While deep nail colors have ruled the past few years (OPI’s inky purple-black Lincoln Park after Dark is a cult fave) companies are now adding a silvers, golds and mattes to the mix. Essie even offers a “Matte to Go” topcoat that delivers a smooth shine-free finish to any color; available at www.essie.com.
But for the face, a little sheen looks best; not as harsh or dull looking. The new Bobbi Brown Chrome Collection will hit stores in November (at Macy’s in Lexington or www.bobbibrown.com). Shimmery colors for eyes include Thunder Metallic and Moonlight Sparkle while lips Chrome Pink Shimmer and Winter Bronze glitter. Pictured above is the Bobbi Brown Chrome Palette featuring 10 eye shadows and four lip shades, $75.

Add comment October 28th, 2009

Summer nails contest: We have a winner

Thanks to everyone who sent along comments on their favorite summer nail shades.

We put all your names in a basket to pick the winner of our giveaway and it’s Grace Day of Lexington (favorite color — OPI’s Most Honorable Red). We’ll send Grace a copy of Rescue Your Nails by Ji Baek, founder of New York’s Rescue Beauty Lounge, and some of the latest nail colors from Essie.

OPI was the most popular brand with readers, hands down. Other popular colors: I’m Not Really a Waitress and Cajun Shrimp (that’s Cajun Shrimp on the far left and Honorable Red).

Check out everyone’s comments (you’ll find them on the June 20 and 25 blog posts) for tips on other cool shades.

Add comment June 26th, 2008