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    Summer Beauty Picks To Keep You Fresh-Faced And Flawless On ...

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    Amber Fijolek on Jul 1, 2009 2:17 PM PDT
    Summer weddings are beautiful, with the blue skies, lush greens and thriving flowers. The outdoors are alive-- what a perfect setting to dedicate yourself to your life-long love! Embrace the season and play up summer's zest with a beauty regimen that will put you in steep competition with the ravishing landscape. There are, however, some things to caution with such a fruitful time of year, like the heat that can turn a bride from stunning to sweltering. Oil-free foundations are a must, as are formulas that are light and airy to let your pores breathe. However, sometimes light and airy is synonymous with flaky, non-lasting makeup, so you'll need some of these dependable picks to last you on your ceremony of a lifetime. In the heat of the moment, you'll need a moisturizer first to start off fresh (oil-free of course), followed by a primer to make everything stay all day. A summer wedding is code for flawless skin, so you'll want to play up your skin tone with the some sunshine accents. More importantly, you'll want to brighten up without upstaging your skin with too much color splashing other areas of your face. While you'll want shimmer and bronzer to brighten your base, you won't want to get too bold with autumnal plums or merry reds sprinkled on your eyes and lips. For your eyes, soft summer colors will certainly be staple items in your makeup bag: you'll use those to match your wedding theme's color composition. Don't let the lips overdo the statement your skin is making either by choosing a natural, more matte look that will make your lips a kissably-soft surprise for the leading man. Any color like Stila's Long Wear Lip Color in Darling (Golden Champagne) would be a perfect fit. If you must be bold with color, choose a nail color with some botanical bite. When it's all said and done, the beauty picks in this slideshow will make you an amazing summer queen!

    Minx Nails, You Saw Them Here First!

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    The Frisky on Jun 19, 2009 7:22 AM PDT
    Everyone has been talking about Minx Nails lately. The nail art was featured in a recent issue of Vogue and on "Today" this morning, but I have to say these "news" outlets are a little behind. The Frisky gave you the dish on Minx back in October, and even interviewed manicurist, Lisa Logan, who was responsible for Beyonce and Solange€™s Obama nails that were popular during the presidential campaign. Last week, I had the pleasure of getting my nails dipped in gold. OK, not really, but I got close. I had Minx Nails applied in gold on eight fingers and gold cheetah on two fingers. It was kind of weird to have a "dry manicure." I had trouble remembering that my nails weren't wet, even though I just had them done. I kept the Minx Nails on for a few days and found myself admiring them quite often. However, I don't think they'll replace my normal manicure-- they're more for special occasions. The pedicures, however, I could get behind. A Minx pedicure supposedly lasts three times as long as the manicure.


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    Hot In The Hive: OPI Axxium Gels For Perfect Nails!

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    Ida Hsiang on Jun 9, 2009 6:18 AM PDT
    There is nothing more feminine that a well-done manicure. The precise prettiness and the pampering makes it lovely to be a woman. With a fresh manicure, you can be wearing your weekend sweats and still feel polished and put-together. I prefer to give myself manicures purely for the reason that it's cheaper for me to do it at home. I can't stand chipped nails and as soon as my manicure gets a little ratty, I whisk off the offending color and put on a few new coats. The problem is, it is a fast-paced world and we are only becoming busier and busier. A busy schedule is a manicure's worst nightmare as polish becomes dented or chipped easily and there's no time to fix it. What is a girl to do?! Nail polish companies have long been pumping out products that promise long wear, chip-resistance, press-and-go, and peel-and-stick options. Some work better than others, but none work quite as well as OPI's new Axxium Gel for nails. These little tubs of color are made from the same substance as the acrylic nails that many of us have been so used to. The difference is that these gels are thinner than their early counterparts and are pliable as regular polish, therefore look more natural and real. They also form a bond to the nail after being set with a UV light and can be painted over with regular polish if you want to change it up! They last up to 3 weeks chip free and require just a touch-up fill after that. They are easily removed by soaking the nails in an acetone-based solvent for 15 minutes and are a favorite for busy celebrities like Beyonce! So the next time you want to give your nails a little loving, ask about the OPI Axxium Gel polish. Sessions are on average $40 and up. Or get the kit and save yourself time and money at home!


    Price: $40+ for salon manicure, $108.95 for the Axxium Intro Kit
    Who Found It: idabone was first to add the OPI Axxium Gel Polish to the Hive.

    Pamper Those Poor Feet! Our Favorite Foot Care Superstars..

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    Greta on Nov 29, 2008 10:18 AM PST
    I spent last weekend having fun with my girlfriends in Las Vegas, and while the trip was a huge success, my feet are another story. In fact, the only adjective that comes to mind when I think of the current state of my feet is "mangled." Two very long nights of 5+ inch BCBGirls platform t-straps (so worth the pain!) will do that to you. But limping around in my ballet flats is getting old fast, and now I'm in the market for some serious feet fixer-uppers. Luckily it appears that there is an impressive number of stiletto-lovers in the Hive, because I've been able to find a ton of creams, buffers, wraps, and scrubs all made with the tortured foot in mind. Like this adorable Burt's Bees Pedicure Kit which looks tiny, but is actually packed with pedicure necessities like a pumice stone, coconut foot creme, and an adorable pair of socks to keep your toes cozy and soft. For a thick and creamy foot treatment, look no further than this handcrafted Eucalyptus Oil Shea Butter Foot Cream. It's blended with organic unrefined shea butter and is infused with anti-fungal tee tree oil to make sure feet stay fresh. Your feet deserve a treat! Search the Hive for more foot care superstars, and be sure to check out my SLIDESHOW to see my favorite items!
    Tags : spa , socks , sock , slideshow , manicure

    Editor's Pick: The Perfect DIY Manicure

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    Sabrina Newman on Jun 4, 2008 6:16 PM PDT
    Once upon a time, I was the most boring person EVER when it came to my nails. I€™d go in for a manicure and breeze past the polish selection opting for the same hues every time- anything white, or maybe, if I was feeling particularly adventurous, a soft pink. When the black nail polish craze hit, I couldn€™t resist temptation, gave it a try, and loved it so much I was soon hooked on all shades in the ultra-dark family. Emboldened by my newfound ability to take risks with nail-color, I gradually began experimenting with every conceivable color. Regular trips to the manicurist became a major strain on my wallet, so I had to improvise and learn some DIY techniques. Click READ MORE for expert tips on how to give yourself the perfect manicure, plus inside info about the hottest nail color trends this season.

    Web Crawl: Stars Know How To Nail Their Looks

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    Lisanne Silverman on May 4, 2008 10:16 AM PDT
    Celebs are used to having every inch of themselves and their outfits picked apart and scrutinized, even down to their fingertips! It looks like it's hard to go wrong when it comes to this paint job-- stars like Rihanna and Miley go bright and bold in punchy pinks and oranges, while Eva Longoria and Fergie play it safe, opting for French tips and classic pinks. Whether you stick with a standby shade or change yours up when the mood strikes, it's worth taking a cue from these stars and trying a color you never thought you'd touch. What are you afraid of? There's always polish remover, and hey, it's not like you're going to be photographed anyway. Just kidding! Click on over to People Stylewatch and see who you think has the most fashionable fingertips right now!
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