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CND updates from the World Summit: Shellac, Brisa Lite, new LED Lamp
It’s been a long near year in the waiting, but exciting product developments mentioned by CND at the EA event in april 2012 are coming to light during the CND World Summit. An overview:
Shellac colors 2013
Not sure who swatched these but I think it was someone in the UK. The colors always look better than the promos.
23 Shellac colors will be released in 2013 (some limited edition):
- 5 for spring (see above photo)
- 4 for summer
- 6 for fall
- 2 holiday duos (for a total of four)
- 4 additional year end
New CND Brisa Lite
Two soakable gels are available now. Unlike current market products such as Calgel, BioSculpture or ManiQ, Brisa Lite has an advanced adhesion and requires no buffing of the natural nail.
Brisa Lite Smoothing
Have clients that have problems with peeling? Brisa Lite Smoothing will do the trick. This thin, protective layer applies just like Shellac for added strength underneath your Shellac applications. Soak off time is 15 minutes.
Brisa Lite Sculpting
Brisa Lite Sculpting adds strength and length. This also requires no buffing of the natural nail and is an option for extensions for your e-file adverse clients. Soak off time is 30 minutes.
Shellac can be worn over enhancements, and Brisa Lite is no exception. New education will be incorporating how to properly apply Brisa Lite.
New LED lamp for Brisa/Brisa Lite/Shellac
This has been in the works for a while, and you may have seen some evolution with your Shellac. The new lamp will cure all three products now, but is not scheduled to come out until summer 2013. No pricing, photos or other details are available.
New tagline
A new tagline was also announced, which seemed oddly familiar?
New Lacquer Line
Colours & Effects was discontinued, and you’ve probably seen it on clearance. A brand new line of polishes should be debuting. Will update when information is released.
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So are you excited about the new changes coming in the CND lineup?
Thanksgiving Duty Roll
This year I got the sexy vegetable assignment. Well, the sexy was missing, but I’ve gotta do something to spice it up. What are doing for Thanksgiving?
Peter Som Custom Zoya Color for NYFW Spring Summer 2013
Zoya once again created a BOMB signature nail set for designer Peter Som for s 2013.
Taking a page straight from the color trends for the season (more on that soon), Zoya created a “Women on the Verge” set to define “Refined…Chic…Edgy” in all.
The Colors:
Zoya in Jacqueline is a perfectly balanced opaque nude cream with cool and warm undertones (Linen, anyone?)
Zoya in Neely is a a full coverage opaque creamy mint with subdued undertones.
Zoya in Sharon is a full coverage creamsicle orange. A subtle and soft interpretation of bold color.
The Look:
Layers and color blocking for the woman on the verge.
If you wanted to snap up a set of this limited edition collection – sorry – you’re too late! Keep your eyes out for other LE sets that will be announced during fashion week.
Heads up for Zang Toi’s show Sunday where a special “Ice” nail was created.
Gucci Westman, Jin Soon Choi and Revlon backstage at Rag & Bone: Fashion Week s 2013
WHO: Revlon Global Artistic Director, Gucci Westman, backstage at rag & bone
WHAT: Revlon Global Artistic Director, Gucci Westman, created a strong but feminine look by giving models a structured brow with a subtle cheek, lip and eye for rag & bone’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection.
“I wanted to create a look that was bold, but still looked soft and natural,” says Westman. “I was inspired by the iconic supermodels of the 90’s and the great structure of their brows. I kept the makeup very pure, adding just a touch of natural flush to the lips by mixing two lip products together, and I used a brow pencil to create subtle freckles and a dramatic brow to top the whole look off.”
To recreate the white hot nail look worn by half of the models, celebrity manicurist Jin Soon Choi suggests creating a short square shape that’s slightly rounded and then smoothing out the ridges with a thick base coat to prepare them for polish.
“White can be intimidating to wear,” says Choi. “To guarantee a finished look, you should always use three coats, as it ensures that the polish will look perfectly opaque and smooth.”
REVLON PRODUCTS TO GET THE LOOK:
FACE:
Revlon PhotoReady BB Cream in Light and Medium, $10.99 (available January 2013)
Revlon Baby Stick in Pink Passion from The Spring/Summer ’13 Collection by Gucci Westman, price TBD (available April 2013)
EYES:
Revlon ColorStay 16 Hour Eye Shadow Quad in Addictive, $7.49
Revlon ColorStay Eyeliner in Brown, $7.99
Grow Luscious Mascara, $7.49
Revlon Brow Fantasy in Dark Brown and Light Brown, $7.50
LIPS:
Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lipstick in Supermodel, $9.99 (available January 2013) mixed with…
Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Sugar Plum, $7.49
Revlon ColorStay Lip Liner in Nude, $7.99
NAIL:
Revlon Nail Enamel in Elegant, worn on half of the models, $4.99
Revlon Top Speed in Spirit, worn on half of the models, $5.99 (available January 2013)
PRODUCT AVAILABILITY: www.revlon.com
Inspiration: VLOV Richard (Qing Qing) Wu – MBFW S’ 13
Asia’s leading menswear designer, Richard Wu, shows his collection in New York, the city that typifies the spirit of the international man to him.
For Spring 2013, Richard Wu celebrate Modern Masculinity with a collection of essential menswear items, interpreted with a unique and forward edge.
Wu draws on the cool subtleties of the changing sky to create a refreshing color palette of blue, purples, and greens which accent his tailored, yet modern silhouette.
He will present at The Stage at Lincoln Center Saturday, September 8 at 6pm.
