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China Glaze Ruby Pumps: A Red Jelly With Glitter Still Worth OwningThere are a handful of nail polish bottles that earn permanent residence in a collector's drawer, and China Glaze Ruby Pumps sits comfortably near the top of…
Wedding day nude nails with pearl studs and lace stampingBrides planning their wedding manicure often chase a balance between barely-there elegance and a hint of bridal personality. A soft nude base paired with pearl…
Paisley pattern nail art with stamping and a fine liner brushPaisley has drifted in and out of nail art trends for years, but right now it feels especially current thanks to a wave of boho-inspired manicures flooding…
Femme Fatale Sea of Tranquility Swatch And ReviewFemme Fatale Sea of Tranquility is the kind of polish that rewards close inspection. In the bottle it reads as a muted blue-grey, almost smoky enough to pass…
Loose Glitter Application with a Wax Pencil for Precision PlacementThe appeal of loose glitter sits in its irregular sparkle and the way it catches light from angles a pressed glitter simply cannot reach. Yet the same loose,…
Feathered nail art with a bristle brush: a soft polish experimentThere's a particular kind of nail design that looks like it took an hour of steady hand and a steadier nerve, but actually comes together in about fifteen…
OPI Need a Plumber? review: a steely blue creme with classic appealOPI Need a Plumber? has been sitting quietly in my untrieds pile for longer than I care to admit. I picked it up at a Priceline clearance years ago, paid just…
Emily De Molly Nocturnal Vs China Glaze Midnight MissionDark blue nail polish can be surprisingly difficult to compare. In the bottle, two shades may appear almost interchangeable, yet their undertones, shimmer…
How to Make a Smudge-Free Glitter Gradient with a Peeling Base CoatA glitter gradient can look intricate, but the technique is wonderfully forgiving once the polish layers are planned. Fine shimmer, chunky glitter, and…
The Best Top Coats for Chip-Resistant Wear on Long NailsLong nails put unusual pressure on a manicure. The free edge catches on clothing, taps against keyboards, presses into phone cases and absorbs knocks that…