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Break 4 Love

What happens when an iconic fashion and art photographer pairs up with one of the most sought-after manicurists in the world? Pretty things happen. “Break 4 Love” (part of the Creme collection) is my first ever Deborah Lippmann nail lacquer. I just couldn’t resist buying it while on my last trip to Sephora, I swear that it was just sitting there, calling my name.  Described as a “bubble gum techno babe”, this ultra pretty and girl-y shade is perfect for…

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Licorice

It’s only a second time that I’m sporting black nails and I’m not exactly sure why. I’ve always loved deep, dark nail polishes such as burgundy and tawny bronze shades. Black, on the other hand, was a bit intimidating to me, even though I’d ALWAYS see ladies at the department stores rocking it and thought that it looked very classy and sophisticated.…

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At home nail care.

  I am, admittedly, a huge nail polish hoarder. I just can’t help myself. I always do my own nails, with an exception of very special occasions. There were SO many nail-care products that I tried and tested over the years. In high school I was all about acrylic nails-white french tips were mandatory and up until few years ago I was obsessed with gel manicure. Today, I prefer a more natural look: it’s more practical and doesn’t require much…

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L’Oreal Liya’s Nude

I’m all about neutral and nude nail polishes these days. “Liya’s Nude” is a part of  L’Oreal’s Collection Privee. The collection includes six different nail polishes and each color is a “signature” shade of one of L’Oreal’s spokes models. “Liya’s Nude” is Liya Kebede’s pick, and it’s absolutely gorgeous.…

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Pink a card

Lately, I’ve been all about soft, pastel,  nail polishes. They are very versatile, go great with any outfit/makeup and should be a stable in any girl’s nail polish collection. My nails are also quite damaged after I got my shellac gel removed, so I don’t want to bring too much attention to them while they’re growing back. A new addition to my nail polish collection Sally Hansen’s “Pink a card” was just what I needed. “Pink a card” is almost…

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