Mouth-Watering Nail Shades for the End of Summer.

I have no plans on putting away my flip flops or sandals anytime soon. Trust me, I am going to squeeze every last day out of the summer. Keeping my toes painted in summer shades is a must, espcially when trying to extend the season I love so much.

With shades inspired by delicious summertime drinks, Nailtini is on my must-have list. For the poolside beauty in each of us, Nailtini serves up a full cocktail menu of shades, along with a yummy, pina colada inspired sugar scrub to keep those tootsies looking fabulous.

My favorites from the line:

Nailtini Nail Lacquer - $12

• Classic Rita - Like the icy cold tequila-lime concoction that inspired it, this bright, happy citrus shade is tart, refreshing, and great with a tan.  I think I need this on my toes stat.
• Grenadine - An eye-popping fuchsia perfect for a day at the beach, or dancing the night away at a pool party.

Foot Scrub - $16

• Coco Loco Smoothie Mani/Pedi Sugar Scrub - Forget the tiki bar. This is treat blended up for feet and hands. Exfoliating sugar granules, sweet-smelling pineapple extract and moisturizing coconut milk combine for soft, smooth flip-flop ready feet.

For stores or to order direct, please visit the ‘Tini Bar online.

Sally Hansen HD Nail Color.

Have you seen these awe inspiring HD Nail Colors from Sally Hansen yet? I mean, you cannot really miss them, especially when on displayed together.

This unique, patented formula with real liquid crystals, translates the clarity of High Definition into an unprecedented nail lacquer. HD Nail Color offer spectacular shades with pure, vivid pigments that provide multi-dimensional color and extraordinary brilliance. Nothing compares to this color breakthrough when it comes to long-lasting, vibrant, high-definition color and deep, intense shine. HD also protects nails and helps prevent chipping, breaking and cracking.  

The colors are beautiful, and I can see myself wearing any of them. I brought Digital, that super bright pink shade, to my mani/pedi appointment last week, and one week later, my nails are still holding up great, looking fresh, just back from the salon.

Each of these colors sell for $5.95 each at drugstores and mass merchandisers nationwide.

In addition to the launch and to celebrate their excitement over it, Sally Hansen is hosting a sweepstakes on their website (www.sallyhansen.com) no through September 15th. Check out the prizes they are giving away:

• One Grand Prize winner will receive a 32inch HD TV
• Three 1st Prize winners will receive an iPod Nano
  (in high definition colors)
• Ten weekly winners receive a Sally Hansen gift bag

Earth Day Beauty: Essie Naturally Clean.

This is Naturally Clean by essie - a complete, paraben-free nail care system that gently cleanses, hydrates and provides antioxidant protection for manicures and pedicures.

Their system is exclusive. When all of the products are used together, the system safely sanitizes and restores intense moisture with nourishing essential oils and natural botanicals for smooth, healthy hands and nails.

Naturally Clean contains 5 products in the line-up:

• Purifying Hand Wash - This is a natural, botanical hand wash that safely cleans hands and nails. It contains coconut oil and aloe vera and leaves a light, botanical scent.
• Purifying Hand Treatment -A wonderful 100% natural treatments that moisturizes as it cleans hands, without water. It is infused with eucalyptus oil and vitamin-enriched rice bran oil.
• Refreshing Nail Cleanser - This cleanser safely sanitizes nails as it prepares the nail bed for a manicure. It contains eucalyptus oil, aloe vera and Vitamin A.
• Purifying Nail Polish Remover - This nail polish with a light, fresh and clean scent, works hard while natural, to remove even the darkest of nail colors. This one contains natural vitamins, antioxidants, glycerin and eucalyptus oil.
• Vitamin Enriched Manicure Revitalizer - A gentle revitalizer that exfoliates and soften cuticles while it delivers nourishing properties of eucalyptus oil, AHA fruit acids and Vitamin C.