Seductive Winter Wonderland on your Fingertips

One of my favorite nail lacquer brands Mattese Elite released a collection titled " Seductive Winter Wonderland" . A collection of six shades three blingy-glitters and three amazing-metallics that will add instant "heat" to your winter with a WOW factor.  The Glittery shades just SCREAM "Happy New Year!"!  

"Temptation"

"Intoxicating"

"Uninhibited"

"Passion"

"Mysterious"

"Seduction"

These colors are great alone, but my suggestion is pairing the glitter over the metallics.. My suggestions are :

• "Intoxicating" as a base coat  with "Passion" over it as the glitter top coat.
• "Uninhibited" as a base coat with "Seduction" over it as the glitter top coat. 
• "Temptation" as a base coat with "Mysterious" over it as the glitter top coat.

Don't forget that a base and top coat is an absolute MUST in addition to the colors listed above.  

All these shades are 5.99 each and available at RickyNYC stores , and www.rickysnyc.com 

Mattése Elite Nail Polish Scented Summer Collection : Happy Hour

 Mattése Elite Nail Polish recently released its Summer Collection  called "Happy Hour"  inspired by our favorite cocktails during our favorite part of the work day.  I absolutely love this collection , as all of the ME collections ,  but this time around the colors are scented -  which lasts for days after applying the color ( a sweet incentive).  This collection consists of the summer basic "must -haves"  - a neon green, a vibrant purple, a vivid orange, an electric blue, and the classic pop tarte pink, and a hot fuchsia. With this selection , you're all set for the season.  I thought it would be fun to pair the colors with looks/days of the work week (courtesy of  Style.com's footage of Blumarine's  Spring 2011 RTW Show)  as a style guide - Enjoy !! 

Monday 

Shirley Temple 

Shirley Temple is the perfect bright/neon pink to kick off the work week . Although most people don't attend Happy Hour's on a Monday, with this fabulous color on your nails, you will want to be seen somewhere besides in the office!  I really love this color from the collection , and I really love the "bubblegum"-like scent of this color. 

Tuesday

Hypnotic

A perfect shade of blue for the summer.  The total opposite to the almost Black hues worn during the Fall and Winter, this bright ,  blue with a metal/satin finish is the unexpected when it comes to lacquer.  Usually brights like this shade are in a creme, but I love that its not a creme color. Definitely a color for the bold ladies out there that like being adventurous when it comes to their nails, and don't conform to the the "out - dated" typical French Manicure. 

Wednesday

Tequila Sunrise

Perfect shade for the official "Hump Day"  of the week.  Everyone gets excited about Wednesday's because we know the weekend is right ahead.  I love this orange-ish shimmer hue paired with a clean neutral ( or white like the outfit above) clothing, so that your nails really "PoP" ! This shade is just a preview to what the weekend has to offer : tons of fun !! - I love that !  I just look at this shade and think "party". 

Thursday

Cosmopolitan

Thursday's being the "quintessential Happy Hour / After work Events" day of the week - it's only fitting to want to wear this lovely hot-fuchsia shade .  Its an electric pink just like "Shirley Temple" but its a more "seductive" pink , like it can best be described as "Shirley Temple's hot older sister". 

Friday

Purple Passion
TGIF !!!  The end of the work week !  What better choice for the finale color ??? The color vibrant , as most of our wardrobes , or accent pieces are during this season.  

The weekend ....

Saturday

Sunday 

Apple Martini 

The perfect color for the weekend - although I love pinks .  There's something about a neon green nail that I can never get tired of.  Since some might deem this color as "riske" for work ( I don't personally ) , its perfect for those two days away from the office.  This shade will look great with any outfit, color scheme that you choose for those days.  

 Mattése Elite Nail Polish Happy Hour Collection retails for $5.99 each  and is available for purchase exclusively at Ricky’s NYC store locations and at www.RickysNYC.com

Nails Dipped in Glitter and Chrome

Summer nail trends range from bright neons, out of this world nail designs, nail coverings, embellished nails, etc.. You think of it, and it has been done in the nail world.  One look that has and in my book will forever be "timeless" throughout all of the four seasons is Metallic "Chrome" nails, and also Bling "Glitter" encrusted nails.  No matter what your weapon of choice is , whether its press on nails, nail coverings, nail appliques, or the classic- just plain ol' nail lacquer - it is a trend that is easy to achieve.  Here are some colors which are in my current "nail lacquer playlist " . 

Katy Perry for OPI Collection 

Last Friday Night

Loving this BBB (Bottle of Blue Bling)  !!  This glittery blue color  reminds me of  the beach  - not the American beaches, yet the beaches where the water is beautiful and you can see the little schools of fish swim by.  This color needs no base coat at all, but if you'd like - I would use a white shade as a base.

Not Like The Movies

This picture does not do this shade any justice.  This green/gold/orange metal  fusion  looks great on the nails,  it almost gives the nails a hologram effect. Looks great especially on darker tones - which we all will be this summer once the tans set in.  For an edgy boost, top this color with OPI Shatter Top Coat in "Black" , or a more subtle "Silver" . 

Teenage Dream

I like to describe this color as an "party in a bottle" ,  the delicate pretty assortment of colors in a glitter form are great alone or layered on top of another color for an extra luxe feeling.  

Mattése Elite Nail Polish - Sugar-Kissed Foils Collection 

This collection of foil shades is chrome meets pastels, its actually the Spring 2011 collection - but the chrome effect is hot for summer as well !  

Macadamia Mosaic

You can never go wrong with some green nails to make everyone else  "green with envy" when they see your  fabulous nails! 

Midnight Swirl

I absolutely LOVE this color on my nails! It looks great on your  toes as well, its like a little  having bejeweled  toes!

Raspberry Star

Pink is my favorite color - and of course a shade of pink would be on my list.  Its pink chrome nails that are affordable  (in comparison to other nail options to achieve the same look )  -  under $10 for this polish !!! 

Golden Peeps

Nude nails have been a fashion forward option for the past couple of years.  To have a metal finish like this color is avant garde as far as I'm concerned.  I love this color - and it is highly recommended. 





All of these fabulous colors from OPI and Mattése Elite from Rickys NYC stores and website 

Happy Shopping !!!! 

Get Your Nails Runway Ready

On the eve of Fashion week, Mattése Elite (mostly known for neon colors) just released the uber chic color palette for fall featuring shades inspired by the you guessed it, the Runway !!! Toned down pastels, and ultra glam metallic shimmers to get us through the autumn days and nights ahead.
This collection includes fabulous colors like "Factory Girl" ( pale pastel blue cream shade) , "Nutty Hat Guy" (multi shimmer glitter shade) , and "Dirty Slut" ( nude cream shade) all pictured above - (which are my favorites of the moment) just to name a few, you can view the whole collection here .



"Nutty Hat Guy" and "Dirty Slut" make a beautiful pairing , as I did my nails in these two shades just yesterday - which got rave reviews. Another added bonus is that these fab polishes are economically friendly at only 5.99 each available at all Rickys NYC stores and www.rickysnyc.com , there is no reason why you can not acquire the whole collection!!!!

SEEING REDDDDDDD!!!

I have been a devout nude, pale pink lip wearing girl for some time now.. but with the latest shades of RED available ( in Lipstick as well as Lipgloss form) at every which away , I can't help but join the movement. Above, I put together my favorite picks of the moment. With the special mention of a Hot Pink / Fuchsia choice too, which is equally as hot !!!!



From left : Siren Extreme Sheen Lipgloss by Hourglass Cosmetics ( which is a ultra luxe metallic Red that looks like foil on the lips, a MUST for nights out) - available at Sephora.com and Hourglasscosmetics.com , Mattése Elite Lipstick in Swinger, Mattése Lipgloss in Cherry Pop, Mattése Elite Lipstick in Blow (A VERY good Choice), Mattése Elite Lipgloss in Wet, Mattése Elite Lipstick in Porn Star - the notable Fuchsia Hot Pink Mention all available at Rickys.com .

Fall Trend : Dark Vampy Lips

Vampy Lips at the Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2009 Couture Show

Iconic Black glossy lips at the Fall 08 YSL show

close up view

Re-create the look for less with .....

Mattése Elite Lipstick Collection

Mattése Elite Lipstick ( Rickys NYC / $10) comes in an array of shades, but the hottest hues of the season are the dark vampy goth-chic hues - which are all over. From runways, to red carpets we've seen starlets wear their dark lips with pride. Now its our turn to take one of the biggest trends and make it our own. Mattése Elite is uber affordable at $10 !!! , there is no reason not to go to your nearest Ricky's store or log on to www.RickysNYC.com and pick one up for yourself . Color suggestions - Slippery , Bite Me , Deep, Provocative

Deep

Bite Me

Provocative

Slippery