Summer Trends: Sorbet Nails

Nail polish is an easy and cheap way to change it up a bit. I usually go for dark colors all through out the year but I've quickly become a fan of this color trend. It adds a nice and fun touch to any look and they easily compliment your summer sun-kissed skin.

Julep Alexandra On sale now for $10.00- A creamy pastel yellow-the riskiest of these colors. This nail polish has Julep's oxygen technology that makes it fast-drying and long lasting. It is supposed to allow 30% more oxygen to the nail, helping nails strengthen over time. This is a 5-free nail polish. 

Zoya Wendy $9.00- A creamy cool-toned melon color that becomes opaque with two coats. This is a 5-free nail polish.

Deborah Lippman We Are Young $18.00- A rich creme fuchsia. This is a fun alternative if you're used to wearing dark colors. It's also a flattering color for all ages and professions. This is a 5-free nail polish. 

ELF Mint Cream $2.00- Creme mint colored nail polishes have been quite popular since a few summers ago-even a classic. This is a great budget buy, ELF has 47 other colors with the same price tag if you aren't a big spender. This has a quick dry formula and is a 3-free nail polish. 

*Trends are a great way to experiment and get out of your comfort zone. Ultimately, trends should be taken with a grain of salt and are great to keep in mind if you ever get bored. But if you're confident with your style, you do you boo.

Week in Beauty

British Children's Line Dubble Trubble Targets U.S.

Drugstores are quickly becoming the “it” spot for beauty addicts. Mass

brands at a very inexpensive cost is very appealing, but when it comes

to cruelty-free the choices become very limited. Recently, Target has taken the

initiative and has started expanding their beauty brand selection, focusing on more

niche brands. Shea Moisturizer, for example has a large portion of their line available for

purchase at Target which is more then other drug stores. Target has now

announced that Dubble Trubble by Galvin & Galvin London will be introduced

to 1,788 US stores. The brand is formulated with organic botanical extracts

and a portion of the products’ proceeds benefit the Prince of Wales

Foundation, which raises money for urban and rural communities and the

environment. Launched in the U.K. last September, the range, which

features five two-in-one Shampoo & Body Washes in scents like Bananaberry,

Cherrybomb and Watermelon and a Cool Cucumber Detangling Spray, is

targeted to children between 3 and 12 years old. Each product, meant to be

gentle and packed with antioxidants, anti-inflammatories and nutrients,

retails for $6.99. It is not yet said when it will be available in stores.

ZoyaPartners With Author Emily Liebert

Natural nail polish brand Zoya is launching an exclusive limited-edition 2,000

piece nail polish collection based on Emily Liebert’s new novel, “You Knew

Me When.” Coming out in September the Zoya You Knew Me When

Collection includes three shades created exclusively for the book’s launch. It

will be sold online at zoya.com for $24.99.

The cream colors are named after the three main female characters,

Katherine Hill, Laney Marten and Luella Hancock- a deep red, dark green and

burgundy, all reflecting each of the character’s personality. Perfect

shades for the incoming fall. Like all other Zoya polishes, these will be

camphor, DBP, formaldehyde and toluene free, and vegan-friendly.

The Zoya You Knew Me When Collection will be promoted mainly through

book signing events and social media.The trio will be gift-packaged with

autographed copies of the novel and Zoya will offer complementary nail

polish changes with the three shades at book signing locations in the fall.

Alexa Chung Signs Deal With Indie Cosmetics Brand Eyeko

Alexa Chung though unknown in the States is a huge celebrity elsewhere.

She has an upcoming book, “It,” and a contributing editorship at British Vogue. That’s in addition to her DJing, modeling and presenting daily on a

music TV show, “Fuse News.”

“Established in 1999 Eyeko is the bespoke cosmetics label, devised by makeup veterans and partners Max and Nina Leykind, created for your eyes only. Favoured by stars and celebrities Jennifer Lawrence, Salma Hayek, Clara Paget and Gemma Arterton all adore the range's internationally stocked, innovative products and critically acclaimed makeup artists Lisa Eldridge, Polly Osmond and Kay Montano all use Eyeko in their kit." 

With Eyeko, Chung is advising the brand on products. “It’s a creative

relationship,” she said of the company, which industry sources believe

generates overall sales of about $10 million yearly. “I send images and

different inspirations to Max and Nina and we go from there. It’s quite free

form at the moment.” Chung worked with Eyeko on a $45 set bearing her

name (and her art), which includes waterproof black eyeliner and waterproof

black mascara. It will be out in November in the brand’s 1,000 doors globally,

including Selfridges, Space NK and Sephora.

Check her page out at: http://www.eyeko.com/alexa-chung