Rock & Republic and Essie Limited Edition Matte Nail Collection: Rock & Republic and Essie join creative forces to bring you the season’s hottest matte trend. Uniting Essie’s luxury nail color and care expertise with the fashion authority of Rock & Republic, this exclusive collaboration contains three limited-edition must-have items that feature the shine-free look of the moment from tip to toe.

The inspiration for this innovative collaboration is Essie’s Clearly Matte, an instant-mattifying finishing polish that transforms any high-shine nail lacquer into a no-luster fashion statement. This exclusive formula adds new dimension and texture, revamping your favorite shades in seconds.

Rock the same look with Rock & Republic’s All About Matte jean in Spill Black, and add the Top Matte tee in Pretend Black. All About Matte ($248), Rock & Republic’s Signature Skinny Denim Fit, emblazoned with black lacquer spill detailing, pairs with the Top Matte Tee ($48), a slim-fit black jersey v-neck with red foil pocket detail, to complete the limited-edition capsule collection.

Introducing Essie Loves Diamonds by Judith Ripka: A Nail Color Collection Infused with Diamond Dust and Hidden Gemstones.

How do you wear diamonds? Prep nail and polish. Essie Cosmetics and Judith Ripka – two iconic luxury brands – joined forces to create the ultimate luxe accessory. Introducing Essie Loves Diamonds by Judith Ripka – a limited-edition collection of 3 nail colors infused with genuine diamond dust.

“Judith Ripka is a visionary brand with stunning jewelry pieces and they are the perfect partner for this collection,” says Essie Weingarten, Founder/President of essie. “With Judith, I created this collection for every woman who loves diamonds – the colors are chic and classic.”

To celebrate the launch of this collection, Essie and Judith Ripka are offering 3 lucky winners the chance to find and own a genuine precious gemstone. A sapphire, emerald and diamond will each be hidden separately inside three different polish bottles. The lucky finders will become owners of these stunning stones.

When you buy any of the three polishes, go to www.essie.com  and www.judithripka.com  and enter the UPC code on the bottom of the bottle for additional discounts and promotions. 

ESSIE Creates Limited Edition Nail Polish for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week SWIM.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week SWIM

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week SWIM

To celebrate Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week SWIM and its’ newly launched range of E-class vehicles the luxury car company teamed up with Essie to create a limited edition nail color. The latest custom shade Mars Red was inspired by the 2010 E-Coupe vehicle on display at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week SWIM tents. Unfortunately, this buzz worthy color will be available only to those attending the weeks’ soirées but not to fret to get this same look try Essie nail color “Forever Young.”

Essie Neon Nail Polish Collection: Bright Lights, Big City Essie Introduces the NEW Neon Collection.

Have fun, rock out and play with color on toes and tips. Essie brings color intensity back with the Neon Collection – a new crop of bright shades that pop.

As a sequel to last year’s high-demand neon hues, essie’s new vivid nail colors are super chic, bold shades that take cues from fashion and art. From the vibrant pinks and purples on Spring runways to pop culture’s Technicolor graffiti art explosion, neons are having their day in the spotlight. The essie Neon Collection is a palette of gorgeous acid tones that light up the night.

“I want women to have fun with nail color,” says founder Essie Weingarten. “These colors make a strong fashion statement and have personality. They really will bring smiles to women’s faces.”

It looks like the dark or almost black nail polish is in once again.  Many celebrities have been seen sporting this look.  Deep nail polish shades seem to go well with short and squared nails.  It may be a bold look for you, but since so many cute girls display the new vamp trend then it feels almost OK to try it yourself.  And for the British readers, we have a picture of the very famous glamour model actress and business woman, Abby Titmus.  Abby is perfectly manicured in deep shade nail polish as feathered in her new 2007 Abby Titmus Calendar.

Talking Makeup picked two nail polish shades that will help you achieve this hot look.  OPI created Lincoln Park After Dark NL W42 as part of their new Chicago Collection.  OPI describes this color as: ” When midnight meets purple”.  Cost:  around $7. 

Our second pick is Essie Wicked 249 which has a burgundy red undertones and less purple then OPI Lincoln Park After Dark NL W42.  Cost:  around $7.