butter LONDON + The Knot at Kohl's - May 20th

Wedding season is upon us and what better way to celebrate than with butter LONDON’s newest collaboration with The Knot. Join us next Saturday, May 20th, at Kohl’s Caesar’s Bay for complimentary manicures and makeup touch ups.

*butter LONDON + The Knot Beauty Spotlight Event at Kohl’s*

Saturday, May 20th

11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Kohl’s Caesar’s Bay

8973 Bay Pkwy #1, Brooklyn, NY 11214 (Beauty Department)

RSVP for manicures and makeup touchups – 718.266.6357

Kandee Johnson for Sinful Colors Nail Polish Collection

On January 10th, I previewed the Sinful Colors x Kandee Johnson limited edition collections - Pretty Vintage and Vintage Anime at Beauty Bar.

Pretty Vintage is comprised of vintage-inspired colors, featuring twelve limited edition shades in both matte and sugar textures. This collection exudes a fun, flirty and sexy retro vibe. 

Vintage Anime is a decadent urban-glam collection with twelve limited edition shades, inspired by street style with an Eastern edge. These unique and unexpected combinations of colors and effects capture the style of an urban rock princess. 

Both collections are 5 Free (Toluene, Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, DPB and Camphor Free). Pretty Vintage ($1.99 per bottle) and Vintage Anime ($2.99 per bottle) are available January-April 2017 at mass-market retailers nationwide, including Walgreens and Walmart. For a full list of stores, visit www.sinfulcolors.com. 

- Kim Weling

Allure and butter LONDON Arm Candy Nail Lacquer Collection

For my mani, I opted for a Mod Redux design, using Statement Piece, Front Row and Nude Stiletto

Last month, I stopped by Allure's Beauty Closet to get a sneak peek at the Allure and butter LONDON Arm Candy collection. The limited-edition nail lacquer collection includes ten shades, created to complement the top runway and street-style trends of Fall 2015. 

butter LONDON nail lacquer polishes contain rich pigments for one-stroke coverage that is high-shine and chip-resistant with added benefits like vitamins B, C and E, hydrolyzed silk and horsetail extract. Additionally, all butter LONDON lacquers are 7-free, containing no formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, dibutyl phthalate, toluene, camphor, ethyl tosylamide, or xylene. 

The collection includes a variety of shades and finishes, including sheer crème, crème, shimmer, textured glitter and metallic. I love all these Arm Candy shades! The colors compliment each other, so they are great to use together and create your own nail design look. 

Six limited-edition full size (.4 fl. oz) lacquers for $15 each:

• Nude Stilettos - A sheer pink-nude, crème
• Statement Piece - An opaque orange-red, crème 
• I'm On The List - A metallic rose-gold
• It's Vintage - An opaque rust, crème
• Disco Nap - A glittery charcoal
• Lust or Must? - An opaque charcoal-brown, crème

Four limited-edition fashion-size (.2 fl. oz.) lacquers, sold as a set for $30

• So Major!: A shimmery loden green
• The Sweet Spot: An opaque dusty pink, crème
• Violet's Revenge: An opaque blue-purple, crème
• Front Row: An opaque wine, crème

Arm Candy is available at all major butter LONDON retailers, including butterlondon.com, ULTA, Sephora, and Nordstrom from August through March 2016.

- Kim Weling

CND for The Blonds Fall/Winter 2015 at New York Fashion Week

CND unveiled 20 distinct nail designs at The Blonds Fall/Winter 2015 Show at MILK Studios during New York Fashion Week. Inspired by dystopian elements of several iconic films, the clothing and nails featured a clash of distressed and refined elements, best described as apocalyptic couture. 

The elite artists of the CND Design Lab Team handcrafted the nails and their dramatic embellishments with CND® Liquid & Powder and BRISA® Gel. Then, layers of high-shine color were applied using CND® SHELLAC® brand 14+ day nail color and VINYLUX® Weekly Polish, using innovative techniques to create matte suede texture. Accented with gold chrome accessories, textural elements and layering created serious dimension, while couture camouflage in industrial tones were embellished with hand-crafted molten paillettes. The bold 3D designs, which took over 900 combined hours to create, were pierced, draped, laced, torn and burnt, perfectly accessorizing The Blonds' theatrical collection.

Above photos by Jennifer Graylock/Getty Images for CND

Below photos by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for CND

- Kim Weling

CND For Libertine Fall/Winter 2015 at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

For Libertine Fall/Winter 2015, the clothing and nails were an assortment of shimmering, glittering, molten artwork.

The elite artists of the CND Design Lab Team created eye-catching, golden nails, constructed with CND® Liquid & Powder, painted with VINYLUX® Weekly Polish and embellished with CND® Additives and a variety of unconventional materials and architectural accessories. 

Abstract shark teeth nails, inspired by baguettes on the sleeves of the Libertine garments, featured blinding gold studs in varying textures with one giant shark tooth extending halfway up the finger. Models also donned chandelier chains reminiscent of dripping melted gold, which were webbed together between the fingers for an over-the-top molten metal effect. The lavish 3D looks were tricked out with 2,500 hand-placed paillettes, 600 feet of gold chain and 110 individually sculpted shark teeth. 

Photos by Jennifer Graylock/Getty Images for CND

- Kim Weling

Julep Holiday 2014 Rock Her Wish List

I was in beauty heaven while previewing Julep's Rock Her Wish List for the holiday season, which featured amazing gift sets from nail polish to eyeliners and mini lipsticks. Julep's polish is all 5-free and vegan-friendly, powered by breathable Oxygen Technology for long-lasting color and stronger nails. Julep's chip resistant formula is fast drying and highly pigmented. 

Nailed It!, $48 ($84 value) includes 12 little bottles showcased with some of the year's best sellers.

The Royals, $30 ($42 value) includes a collection of six mani minis. This setcomes with the Freedom Polymer Top Coat, which I can't live without! This top coat has your nails dry in minutes, without having to worry about smudges.

Hands in the Air, $24 ($40 value) includes a moisturizing, TSA-friendly trio of Rock Star Hand Crème, Solace SPF 30 & Luxe Care Hand Crème.

Just for Yule, $30 ($42 value) polish trio includes Emer (Boho Glam): Evergreen shimmer, Myrtle (Classic with a Twist): Flapper red crème and Brigitte (Classic with a Twist): Bright white crème

Festival of Lights, $30 ($42 value) polish trio includes Monaco (Bombshell): Dazzling mariner blue crème, Nicolette (Bombshell): Opaque French white and Missy (It Girl): Titanium metallic

Fa La La, $30 ($42 value) polish trio includes Winnie (Bombshell): Rose gold metallic, Margot (Bombshell): Old Hollywood gold shimmer and Charisma(Classic with a Twist): Ruby red shimmer

Warm Wishes Trio, $30 (50 value) gold-capped holiday trio featuring Peace, Hope & Love nail colors.

Stroke of Midnight, $20 ($28 value) polish duo Includes Amira (Bombshell): Silver chunky holographic glitter top coat, and Kristy (Boho Glam): Midnight blue crème.

Dancing, $24 ($40 value) trio of richly colored, matte-finish lipsticks that glide on and stay put.

Dashing, $24 ($40 value) mini lipstick trio of semi-sheer satin neutrals designed to slip on like a lip balm. 

Plush Pout Lip Crayons, $28 ($40 value) vibrant, matte-finish lip crayons with a moisturizing treatment core, featuring Magenta Plum & Cardinal Red

Brush with Greatness, $74 ($120) the indispensable brush set includes five must-have makeup brushes, plus a case that doubles as a stand. 

Stargazer, $40 ($85 value) gel eye gliders are clinically proven to last for 10+ hours.

Sweep Photogenic Palette, $38 (54 value) includes blendable eyeshadow in 11 limited-edition shades. 

Other gift sets must-haves include the Julep Plié Wand Nail Polishing System, $35, which comes with a polishing wand and precision brush, dotter and striping tool, and The Birthstone Collection, $98 ($168) which includes twelve good-luck colors packed with glitter & glam. You can find all these sets on julep.com. Just a few shopping days left until Christmas, but these are definitely sets you'll want to also pick up for yourself!

- Kim Weling