Fifty-Two Weeks

Summertime Polishes I love summer! And I also love painting my nails in the summer - especially when I have worked up a great tan. ;) Well, Refinery29 is just as excited as I am and they have put together a great list of polish we should try out on our nails this summer season! Here's a sneak peek at the amazing list they put together for us:  Phillip Lim For  NARS  in Gold Viper I for one am So Stoked that gold is on this list! My main summer choice of color is proving to be a good one! Rescue Beauty Lounge  Nail Lacquer in Will They Won't They Of Course I had to throw in a purple color! This post just wouldn't be complete without one!    SpaRitual  Nail Polish in Wilderness What a wild color! I can't wait to get my hands on this amazing fire-like color!  SpaRitual  Nail Polish in Wilderness Well, it is almost 4th of July! This would be a great topcoat over any red, white, or blue polish for the upcoming ...

Polish Pods? So, Sephora has come out with this really neat new way to apply polish on the go - but is it really worth the money? How fast does this polish dry? Is it really as easy as they say it is to put on? After watching  this video by Refinery29  about Sephora's Formula X Press Pods, I am definitely intrigued and want to try out one of these polish pods! If anything, just to say that I have.  Check out the product article , video and polish pods and share your thoughts on this travel savvy product! If you want to order your own polish Press Pods check them out at  Sephora.com .  Be Radiant! Amanda #fiftytwoweeksofnails @theradiantamanda

It's not all about the neon this summer! Summer nail polish can almost almost be picked out by it "bright, neon, in-your-face hues". And while this is so very true, I have found myself this summer (when I am not painting my nails purple) going for more laid back colors or a nice subtle glitter polish instead.  After reading a Refinery29 article about Summer Color Trends  in make-up, I felt a little happier about nail color choices and a little less anti-summer neon color. In fact, some of this summer's hottest colors can even be worn into the fall and the winter!  Check out the article and let's hear what you think!! Have you used any colors like these this summer?  Be Radiant! Amanda #fiftytwoweeksofnails @theradiantamanda

Just Add Nail Polish! I am so excited to share this Refiner29 article with you all today! Refinery29 put together a list of only 3 things that you need to make you look great this summer and one of the 3 things is Nail Polish!  Check out the entire article  here  to see their amazing colorful matching and complementary combos of "fabulous sunglasses, bold lipstick, and vibrant nail polish".    I am drooling over here in all of this polish radiance! Be Radiant! Amanda #fiftytwoweeksofnails @theradiantamanda

An exciting collaboration! I just got a great email this morning! Refinery29 and Maybelline have paired up to bring you some of the newest trends in beauty! Exciting!  Here is what Refinery29 had to say about this collab: "The Fashion and Beauty Dream Team You've Been Waiting For (We're On It) If you've Ever wondered how to master a neon lip or a hard-to-pull-off runway look, we've got a new online goldmine to bookmark pronto. Introducing CITY from Maybelline New York, your go-to site for easy-to-follow makeup tutorials, steal-now inspiration, and a bevy of beauty tips. And-drumroll, please-Refinery29 has signed on to lend its fashion savvy to the site for the rest of 2014.  Yep, R29 and Maybelline have partnered up to become the ultimate beauty and fashion dream team. We'll be serving fresh CITY content to the reg (think must-have pieces of the season and a weekend-style video series). And, to take your crushing to the next level, we'll be get...

Update Your Nails this Season Refinery29's Beauty Prep School paired up with Sally Hansen and created this great little video on how it is OK to finally mix and match your favorite colors for a fun and new updated look this season!  Check out the whole article  here  or just check out the video below! If you use any of the tips from the video and article, please share them on the blog! I would love to see what amazing combinations you come up with! You can find Sally Hansen products at most local super centers and drugstores.  Be Radiant! Amanda #fiftytwoweeksofnails @theradiantamanda

A Pretty Good Infographic! So like I said in one of my other posts, I follow Refinery29 and receive their emails pretty frequently. In the email I got today there was a great article with an even greater Infographic!  Except for the second part on #10 about skipping the "swoop over the nail tip" (I recommend capping all nails whenever you put any layer of polish on) this Infographic is one to keep on hand to help you get a great flawless at home nail polish job. Check out the whole article  Here .  If you feel like you still need extra steps or more explanation for each step, feel free to check out my previous post  A Lasting at Home Mani .  Once you have done a manicure using these steps, I would love to show off your nails on the blog! So please share! Be Radiant! Amanda #fiftytwoweeksofnails @theradiantamanda

Check Out Your Nail Art Horoscope! I subscribe to Refinery29 Everywhere and one of the emails I received today has an amazing article combining the horoscopes with nail art! You should check it out at  refinery29.com !  I am absolutely loving my Sagittarius nail art and I can't wait to get my hands on some Deborah Lippmann nail polish! These colors below were used for my horoscope nails! The orange color is Don't Stop Believin' and the gold is Nefertiti .  If you have used any Deborah Lippmann, I would love to see! And I would love to post about it on the blog!! Be Radiant! Amanda #fiftytwoweeksofnails @theradiantamanda