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Keep brows preened and on
trend heavy with Maybelline's
Wow Brow mascara 7.69 for
the brows. Add brow drama by
sculpting thanks to its ball brush applicator that covers
every hair. The brand have also got eyeliner covered
with their Master Duo Liner 7.99 which can be used to
a skinny of thicker more dramatic effect at the twist of
the wrist.
As a final blingy touch, try Chanel's Bronze Platine
mascara 30 which leaves a subtle metallic illusion of
points of light on the tips of lashes.
And so to the nails! When it comes to party
talons ladies, bling is the key word. layer
sparkly topcoats over darker tones like deep
red or dark navy to make them pop. Have fun
with contrasting tips, alternating colours on
each finger and play with textures.
Essie's For the Twill of It 9.99, is one of
those fab finishes that changes with the
light. Its starts off being a tantalising olive,
then hot metallic grey and even shimmery
navy, all with the movement of your
hands.
Nothing says festive like red and
this stunning aptly
named Ravishing
Red from Bio
Sculpture is a
must for festive season nails,
as is OPI's All Sparkly and
Gold from their fab Mariah
Carey Holiday collection
RRP 14.50.
Sam Biddle's Original Sugar
Glitter Velveteen manicure
7 in deep rich navy
shimmery Winter Spice, is
a fab way to play around
with textures and draw all
eyes to your nails.
Have fun creating festive greetings on your nails
with the fab Nails Inc Monogram Manicure, 27 from
Littlewoods.
For something bling-tastic but
completely home grown, try the
new Irish indie nail brand Precious
Polish 7 from Anita James. DPB
Free, Formaldehyde Free,
Formaldehyde Resin Free,
Toluene Free and Camphor
Free, her glitters are solvent
resistant so they won't bleed
into your polish, meaning more
festive nail fun for you.
This Rock n Roll Royalty kit 29.95 from The New
Black has everything you need to play around
with your nails. With gold, red, black and blingy
gems it's a must have for the season.
For something a little simpler, yet still on
festive trend try the golden pearlised tones of
OPI's Ski Slope Sweetie from the Mariah Carey
Holiday Collection RRP 14.50
Finally if you want to stick to just one
classic colour that ticks all the boxes
then the golden, black hues of Bio
Sculptures Smothered with Minerals
is a great choice. Mirroring a starry
winters night it will give your nails
that dazzling festive look.
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NO.9 (5/2013)