Butter Me Up

The Product: butter London Hardwear P.D. Quick Topcoat

The Claim: A great topcoat is a necessity for longer lasting manicures. Hardwear protects the layers of colour beneath it, and gives a super-shiny finish. Nails look wet, vibrant, and freshly painted even when they are dry. Of course it’s also 3 Free, like all our products. In case you were wondering, P.D. Quick stands for ‘Pretty Darn Quick’!

The Results: I was in the Seattle airport for a layover last week and they had the cutest pedicure station by butter London. Never one to turn down pampering, I immediately signed myself up for one. When I left the first thing I noticed was how insanely shiny my toes were. Now, I know that matte polish is in style right now, but that is a trend I just can't get behind for toes--I want mine bright and shiny for summer. This topcoat is the best I've ever tried. It's a week later and my nails are still as shiny and chip-free as the first day; they look like they haven't dried yet. Love it! At $18, it's pricey, but can you really put a price on the happiness I get when I look down and see my gorgeous toes?

Moscow Nails

Love, love, love the new nail shades from Chanel, inspired by their Paris-Moscou Fashion Show. In red, blue, and gold, these shimmering shades make a statement. At $30 a pop, I'll probably try to find a knock-off from a less expensive brand, but I'm definitely jumping on the band wagon for this look.

Chanel Spring 2009 Collection

After my rant on the new Chanel lip pallet, I'm pleased to report that the Spring 2009 collection is gorgeous. They hit a bulls-eye on the Bohemian-chic look. Highlights include the eyeshadow quad in Mystic Eyes, which has wearable colors for everyday that can also transition to a great night look. The Lipgloss in Beige Guitare is a shimmery nude beige that works perfectly with the earthy tones in the shadow quad, and the dark violet nail polish in Vendetta is a fresh alternative to the black and brown polishes from last year.