Midnight-Manicures

I can't wait to get these on my lips and tips!!!                  Toff                 Come to  Bed Red        Tea with the Queen             La Moss                  Queen Vic butter LONDON LIPPY A/W 2012 Colours Include: Toff Colour:  A darker, dustier, brownish variation on a rose pink. Stop to smell them. The roses, not the toffs. Definition:  A slightly derogatory name for a member of the British upper class. Come to Bed Red Colour:  The sexiest red in history, by butter LONDON. Definition:  ENOUGH SAID! A butter best seller for “Coco” wannabes. Tea with the Queen Colour:  On the pink side of tan, very neutral, but never boring. Understated and exceptional for work, or obviously, tea with the Queen. Definition:  A highly prestigious invitation extended to important and b...

The winner of the giveaway is.................... Kami Dumis August 29, 2012 11:16 PM I love these! I love scunci but I haven't seen these anywhere in my little podunk Texas town! I would choose purple because it is ny fav color or black because it goes with everything. I have very thick wavy hair. My tip is to try different easy ways to wear your hair. If I let it dry natural it has those nice beachy unkept waves that are so popular. And on the 2nd day if I want a more sleek look I flat iron it and I look completely different! Please send your address to jeanie@midnightmanicures.  The prize will be sent from a representative of  scünci .  Thanks so much for everyone's participation! Recently, I received the new  scünci flower bendi clip   to review.  It is available in 3 sizes and comes in assorted colors:  black, blue, pink, ivory, turquoise, golden yellow, coral, purple and navy.  This is a great addition to your collection of hair accesso...

scünci wants to help fans get set for school in style!… on Friday 8/31 at noon, five lucky winners will be randomly selected as  scünci Stylin Ü Sweepstakes  winners—four will receive a    cool cosmetic case filled with assorted scunci hair accessories, and one grand prize winner will also on top of that be receiving the cosmetic case, $100 worth of scünci hair accessories, and a JanSport backback too!    http://platform.votigo.com/ fbsweeps/sweeps/scnci-Gets- Set-for-School-Giveaway

Just a quick pic to show you what came in the Beauty School August Birchbox .   How did they know I needed a new Razor?  What I'm most excited about is the DDF Brightening Cleanser and the Beauty Fixation Makeup Remover Swabs.  Beauty Fixation offers several kinds of swabs from Birchbox, I'm going to order more of the makeup remover and the nail polish remover swabs.  I've been wearing the Juicy Couture Viva la Juicy La Fleur all day and love it.  I will bring you more info on the other items as I have time to review them.  Overall, I'm enjoying this months box.  You can sign up for your monthly subscription ($10) by clicking the link above or the one in my sidebar. On the back of the Beauty School fold out is the list of what was in my box, minus  the razor.  The fold out had lots of helpful, quick beauty tips and tricks. Have you tried the Birchbox monthly subscription box or any other subscriptions service yet?  Which ones do you curr...

Autumn is sneaking up on us and since it's my favorite season of the year, I couldn't be happier!  I love the leaves changing colors and the comfort food that comes with the weather cooling down.  Jessica Cosmetics has captured the best of both with their Spicy Dream collection. Jessica Vartoughian, founder of Jessica Cosmetics International and dubbed "The First Lady of Nails" by The New York Times and "Manicurist to the Stars" by Vogue, says that "With Our Spicy Dreams collection, a woman can feel sensual, totally together and dressed for adventure". All Jessica polishes are quick-drying and eco-friendly, and big 3-free.  They contains vitamin A for maximum conditioning and UVA/UVB protection from the sun's damaging rays.  This collection can be found at  jessicacosmetics.com  and at the finest salons in more than 35 countries.   Click here to see individual swatches of each color. Each swatch is 2 coats of polish with 1 coat of Seche Vite to...

Hi Everyone! I'm trying to win tickets to the Boy Meets Girl Fashion Show in NYC and an outfit for the show.  This was my first time creating a set using Polyvore.  Please take a moment and vote for my creation.  Thanks so much! xoxo Boy Meets Girl Competition by midnitemanicure featuring vintage style jewelry Opening Ceremony leopard dress mytheresa.com Christian Louboutin platform pumps bergdorfgoodman.com Christian louboutin boots $1,360 - net-a-porter.com Stella Dot vintage style jewelry stelladot.com Chanel optical fashion.1stdibs.com

August 2012 Fall Color Forecast: Blending Mischief and Flare. Nouvelle Vague the Fall 2012 Color Collection by Le Métier de Beauté Nouvelle Vague inspired fashion on the runways of Milly NY (courtesy of stylelist.com). Sixties Parisian-chic meets contemporary classic. Bold and bodacious, Nouvelle Vague, Le Métier de Beauté’s Fall 2012 Color Collection, intermixes playful, opulent shades to create a modern look that is utterly effortless. “I was tremendously inspired by the visionary spirit of avant-garde European film directors such as, Jean-Luc Godard, Otto Preminger, and Francois Truffaut,” says Mikey Castillo, Director of Color for Le Métier de Beauté. “Their radical style reset the button on social convention (and good taste)!” Often called the ‘French New Wave,’ the films of Nouvelle Vague brought to life revolutionary style, iconic imagery and the perfect backdrop for our Fall 2012 collection. Blending mischief and flare, Nouvelle Vague sets the stage with this season’s most not...

Making Up the Midwest  reviews  Maybelline's The Mega Plush Volum' Express Mascara  - her new favorite! Add trendy colors you covet, to your lashes.Until the end of August only,  Maybelline New York Great Lash Mascara  is being offered in FOUR Limited Edition shades - Go Go Green, Blink of Blue, Totally Teal and Pop of Purple.  The Advice Sisters check them out, and report! Enter  BeautyTidbits  giveaway to win a cool  ULINX Magnetic Charm Bracelet . Retrodiva doesn't allow any heat to touch her hair for 30 days. Find out what she used to  tame all that frizz  at  Retrodiva's Beauty . The Stepford Witch  reviews  The Body Shop Extra Virgin Minerals Cream Foundation  - read on to find out what she loves and doesn't love about this product. Emily, from  Emily Hudspeth hair design and makeup artist  has seen great results from  Viviscal Hair Repair . Emily has been using this supplement for about 6 we...

butter LONDON A/W 2012 Colours Include:   Lovely Jubbly Colour:  A vibrant magenta flecked with red, blue and gold micro particles. Channeling a distinctly retro 70’s feel, this sultry glitter gives high impact sparkle perfect for Disco Divas. Definition:  Brit speak for “Excellent.” Used when a person hears pleasing news or has a stroke of good luck. Trustafarian Colour:  A golden holographic finish gives this delightful sage green a surprising and sophisticated edge. Definition:  A spoiled rich kid who pretends to be a hippy but still goes home to Daddy’s mansion on the weekend. Gobsmacked Colour:  A heavily pigmented charcoal grey glitter with a slightly textured finish. This shade is unlike anything we’ve seen before. A legend in the making! Definition:  To be totally speechless. Unable to think of anything to say. Shag Colour:  A high-shine metallic lacquer in a warm orange-burgundy hue. Reminiscent of fallen Autumn leaves. Sigh. Definition: ...

Are you a Glitter Polish lover?  If so, this post is for you!  I have 5 swatches of  Jordana Glitters Polish  used in different types of manicures.  Thanks to one of my BFF's for letting me borrow her nails, I will bring you more swatches soon with the colors/glitters I used on mine. Glitter Tips 2 coats Milani Tropical Fiesta with one coat Jordana Fairy Dust on tips Glitter Mani 2 coats Milani Tropical Fiesta with 1 coat Jordana Magenta Magic on top Gradient Mani 1 coat Milani Sail Away with 1 coat Jordana LA City Lights as a glitter gradient Glitter Mani 2 coats Milani Beach Front with 1 coat Jordana Cosmic on top Jelly Sandwich Mani 2 coats of a OPI Care To Danse, 1 coat Jordana Celebration, 1 coat of OPI Care to Dance You can find Jordana Nail Polishes on their website or at a local retailer very reasonably priced at $1.99-2.99 each. Their glitters and polishes can easily compare in quality and application to others that costs double or triple.  You ca...

The end of summer break is almost around the corner and school will be back in session before we know it! Since pouting won't make it all better, might as well start preparing your shopping list! We all know that once school starts we won't have the same amount of leisure time. Here are some key items to master your 5-minute beauty routine, that will make you look like you spent hours getting ready! Bronzed Skin: Keep that summer tan glow longer by using bronzers! They are a great way to accentuate your tan and to give you that sun-kissed glow year round. For an all-over body color, use a self tanner the night before on any areas that need a summer glow. Fluttery Lashes: Nothing makes your eyes stand out like bold lashes. Whether you are looking for length, volume, or both there is definitely a formula for you! Getting plenty of sleep during the night is key and once school starts, it won’t be so easy. Every minute counts, so skip your waterproof mascara if possible-you won...