Nail trends

Here is my write up on Shellac nails from the studio 5 page

"Say goodbye to long acrylic French tip nails. Today the trend is polish…short, clean, and colorful. We can always look to celebrities for all the latest trends, and right now they are all on trend with short, beautifully polished nails!

Shellac is a new nail product that makes manicures last two to three weeks, with no chipping! Shellac is a polish hybrid that's applied like a polish but stays on like a gel, and most nail salons offer this new method. They will polish your nails first, and then set it under a UV lamp for a few minutes. That's all it takes, and there is zero dry time. To remove or redo the salon will soak the nails with solution for about 10 minutes, and the color wipes right off. This means no filing or drilling so your nails can stay strong!

Another way to achieve a long lasting manicure is with acrylic. Salons apply acrylic just over your natural nail and keep it short with no tip. After that, apply polish and your color will last for weeks while still looking like your natural nail. The polish sticks to the acrylic and lasts much longer, so all you need to worry about is the grow-out."

(click on blog to view video)

Seriously Im going to buy me a lamp right now! As of now I have just a overlay of acrylic on my nails and LOVE it. I keep them very short so they look like my natural nail but my polish stays on forever! You must try it!

I had so much fun with this segment. There are such fun things out there!

Shatter Polish

Opi Shatter $8.50

China Glaze Crackle $5.99

Nail Art pent $8.99

Nail stickers

Sephora Chic Print for Nails $15

Sally Hansen Real Nail Polish Strips  $8.50  

Mood Stuck $4.99

Reader Questions

I always get so many fun questions about outfits and lipstick when Im on Studio 5. So every time Im on Ill try to post this little "as seen on" So you can find my stuff :)

Starting with

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Channa says "can u tell me where u got your cute skirt that u were wearing on Studio 5 Tuesday??:)"

I just got my skirt on our wonderful L.A Trip at ZARA I LOVE this place! Its a must stop every time I go.

Favorite thing alert!

I have to tell you about my black top. IM OBSESSED!!! But really I am. I have finally found the best undershirt. Finally someone got it right! My friend just gave it to me for my birthday and I almost wear it everyday! Its the best undershirt because ...

*Its not that cotton material that fades, balls up, and stretches out

*It holds me right in :)  (because its spandex)

*The neck line is PERFECT!!!

*It looks nice enough I can wear it alone.  (which I never can with the other brands)

See? Perfection.

 BUY IT HERE

http://loveuniformity.blogspot.com/

(Let me know when you also become obsessed)

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Suzanna said...

"laci, congrads on your big win. How lucky is that? I record studio 5 and saw your segment, so cool. I love your hair color. Where do you go to get it done and what lipstick were you wearing on the segment that aired on Tuesday. I loved it. If you could let me know that would be fabulous. "

I get my hair colored my my friend in Brigham City. She is fab! If you want to drive Ill email you her number!

and about the lipstick. . .  Another new Favorite thing!

Lorac Multiplex 3D Lip Gloss. Its AMAZING!!!!!!! I love the texture,  it has a citrus sent, and the color/shimmer is insane!

You can find it here I love the 3d color :) And I swear its what J-lo was wearing this on the top girls night wed. 

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Ellen day outfit

I have got lots of emails like this-

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Karine said

"Hey girl! A friend of mine saw you on Ellen and was wondering where you got your cute shirt from that you wore on the show."

Bad news friends :( I got that shirt in the Fashion District and can't find it anywhere online. BUT Ill keep looking and if i do ill let you know, it is a lucky shirt ;) 

Essie at Wal-Mart!

I did a happy dance . . . 

It all started during that wonderful midnight trip to wal-mart. I just needed to grab a nail file. When I rounded the corner I found a huge Essie display! Really I was so dang excited. And couldn't believe it. Then I ran home and read up online all about it. I needed to know it was the real deal.  It is!

 So apparently L'Oreal purchased Essie and wanted to broaden the distribution of Essie polish. There are a few difference in the packaging with the retail line vs the salon line. Mostly the retail line had extra tacky stickers and bar codes attached. 

K go grab some. You will Love it!


PLUS did you hear that last part of the video?! You better come out next friday so I can ambush you!
More on that later :)

Honeysuckle Pink!

The time is here! Pantone released the color of 2011: Honeysuckle Pink. The Pantone Color Institute sets the color trends each year and we will now be seeing Honeysuckle Pink in a big way, specifically in fashion and home decor. The executive director of the Pantone Color Institute says that "Honeysuckle is about energizing us. In times of stress, we need something to lift our spirits. Honeysuckle is a captivating, stimulating color that gets the adrenaline going, perfect to ward off the blues."

Pink can easily overwhelm a look, so I would pair this color with neutrals or hints of green. A bright pink lip is really popular right now; just make sure the rest of your look is soft. The good news is this shade of pink looks great on most skin tones. A lot of designers have incorporated this as part of their spring line, so keep your eyes open for pops of honeysuckle appearing everywhere!

Here is a peak of H&M's spring line

Laci's Honeysuckle Fashion Finds

Pink Pea Coat by Merona, $49, Target

Pink earrings, $5.99, Target

Blooms, Blooms, Blooms Pink Necklace, $39.50, www.jilliewillie.com

Dreamy Apron, Child $29.50, Adult $36.50, www.jilliewillie.com

Laci's Honeysuckle Beauty Buys

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact in Rose, $38.00,www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com

Harmony Trio Bronzer in Apricot, $16.00, www.sephora.com

Flower to Flower Nail Polish, $8.50, OPI

Pink Nouveau Lipstick, $14.50, www.maccosmetics.com

Laci's Honeysuckle Home Accents

Smoldering Hues Shower Curtain, $118, www.anthropologie.com

Flower Pillow, $12.00, T.J Maxx

Candle Holder, $14.99, www.ikea.com

Scented Tealight, $2.99, www.ikea.com

Scented Tealight Holder, $7.99 www.ikea.com

Viewer question. . . MAKEUP! :)

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Hey Laci. I love your work!!!! I saw your post on hair product. Made a quick trip to Sally's..I would love to see your favorite makeup products. Thanks

I thought this was a great place to start because a huge handful of my emails are about my lipstick. Every time I appear on Studio 5 I get a slew of email about lipstick :)

This is also perfect timing because this week, Im hosting a favorite things party where my and a few of my girlfriends exchange our favorite things. . . . So I will post those also. . after the party :) Now I have so many makeup pics I love like foundations, lip glosses, brushes But these are the MUST HAVES!

Model in a bottle

First lets start with something that has been with me for years. In 2005 this was featured on oprah. I order my first bottle then,  and I have loved it ever sense! You just spray this on after your makeup is done and it sets it!

 

another product that  keeps your makeup in place.  . .

Paint pot in painterly by mac. This keeps your eye makeup on, and boy does it work! I love it because it goes on so creamy!

Jet set Waterproof eyeliner in Bronze by smashbox. LOVE this! Its gel based and you use a angle brush to apply. It goes on so smooth and does not smudge! It comes in a lot of great colors. 

High beam by benefit This is the best highlighter. It gives you a yummy glow. I use it on my cheek bones. mmm

Lipstick- For me Lipstick is my christmas. I love it! No makeup is more exciting. These are my top 3 combos all by mac

up the amp and magenta liner worn here

impassioned and beet liner   worn here and here

Pink nouveau and magenta liner . . . worn in my family photos :)

K those are my favs! Now we can be lip twins :)  Do you share the same Love with me on any of these? 

Now I have a hard time going to makeup counters and trusting what the girl says. BUT I have a gal for you! AMY is her name and she works at the Layton mall mac counter. Go to her, she is amazing!!!

 Also I need a great bronzer, any suggestions? 

Time to run to Sallys

Sallys seriously has some of my favorite beauty buys, I am now out of 2 of them! Time to stock up :)

1- L Oreal Natures Therapy Mega Moisture Nurturing Creme. I use this once a week or whenever my hair feels like it needs a little extra. Because its just a moisturizer you can use this everyday. You will Love how silky it is!

2- Batiste Blush Dry Shampoo. This is a MUST BUY! Just spray in it your roots and shake/comb. It gets rid of the oils and gives your hair a fresh smell. Just like washing! This will help you go three one ;) day without a wash

3- Out The Door Fast Drying Top Coat. Love this top coat! Its high gloss and will leave your color on for days longer. Did I mention its fast drying, a must

4- ion Brilliance Shine Spray. Its a toss up between this and the dry shampoo as my favorite. You will love this! Just be very careful not to get crazy in the root area or it will leave you looking oily. I just spray half way down and pull through. It gives you shine and takes care of the frizz

5-Beyond The Zone Frozen Stiff Ultimate Hold Hairspray. I love this because its glossy, has a strong hold, but your hair still moves after spraying like a wild woman :)

K now do you have any sally's beauty buy I must grab while I'm there??