The Wizard of Oh Ahz

China Glaze is re-releasing their “Wizard of Oh Ahz” collection just in time for the Holiday party season, and these are not Auntie Em’s colors. Inspired by the Technicolor romp to the Emerald City, this collection is similar to the original, released in 2001, but with more glitz. The glittery shades are the perfect way to ensure that your mani-pedi game is sewn shut for those  Holiday parties we all have to attend next month. This way when those co-workers you don’t like mingle in your direction for small talk, all you have to do is look at your nails, click your heels three times, and say “There’s no place like home.”

Colors from left to right:

• Ruby Pumps- Classic red glitter. There’s no need to go home too early when your nails look this sexy.
• Cowardly Lyin’-Gold frost with specs of gold micro glitter. Think 14k gold for your nails.
• The Ten Men-Silver frost with specs of micro silver glitter. Imagine the Tin Man is not made of tin, but the same chrome as a rapper’s  rims and is then distilled into a nail polish.
• Dorothy Who?-Blue polish with tons of silver and blue glitter. We are definitely not in Kansas anymore.
• C-C-Courage-Purple frost with specs of purple micro glitter. A purple befitting the king of the jungle.
• Good Witch-Pink frost with specs of pink micro glitter. Sugary sweet, this take on Glenda’s iconic dress will surely bring out your inner prom queen.

Hot pink? Yes, please. Introducing...Revlon Nails Runway Collection

In these trying economic times, everyone’s a bargain hunter. Instead of forgoing gorgeous nails because you can’t shell out for that trip to the salon for a manicure, the new nail kits from Revlon’s Runway Collection could do the trick. From the traditional French manicure to glitter and rhinestones galore, there’s a variety of designs to choose from. The set has everything you need: it includes 24 nails in 12 different sizes, nail glue and a buffer, all for about $8.

Get yo nails did.

The finished product - looking fine, ladies.

We tried out a few of the sets and got creative adding our own polish. While the nails are relatively easy to apply, the glue should be used sparingly as it tends to come out fast (like Super Glue, and is just as adhesive!). Nails had to be pressed firmly against the nail bed to avoid bubbles. This isn’t a concern though if you plan on painting the nail up to the french tip design as we did. Once on, the nails were definitely sturdy (directions say they last up to 7-10 days). The polish was easy to apply and looked great. We kept it fresh with bright summer hues: hot pink, lime green and melon-orange. To remove these, be sure to use acetone polish remover; non-acetone took forever, and some didn’t come off at all with it. All in all, a great buy for the financially savvy shopper, and a good solution for in between salon visits.

Revlon Nails Runway Collection

The nitty gritty:

Cost: $7.99 per package

Overall Rating: Good

Where to find: Walmart, CVS, Rite Aid, Bed Bath and Beyond, your local drugstore

Revlon Nails Runway Collection

I’ve been very fortunate to work with talented and down-to-earth female photographers such as Amanda Lopez (Mama Clothing photo shoots) and Nina Parks (Married to the Hustle album cover) and the way these ladies are able to capture the feeling and raw beauty of a culture is simply awing.

As a graphic designer, it’s very important for me to work with someone who can interpret the world I’m not able to immediately capture through my art. Working with these ladies has inspired finished products that leave me filled with gratitude and satisfaction.

Today’s post is on Isabel Muñoz, who is one of the most important and exciting figures in photography today but I can honestly say that I see Amanda Lopez and Nina Parks both being introduced in that same way, in the near future. Read on…

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