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In today's industry, a flat, matte, no-luster polish is totally taking over nail polish fashion, and it seems like everyone is talking about.  And when we say matte, we mean MATTE. Three of our favorite brands are offering matte nail polish solutions, which we're totally excited about: OPI is releasing six of their classic OPI colors in a chic matte finish.  The OPI Matte Collection includes matte versions of Alpine Snow, Gargantuan Green Grape, You Don't Know Jacques!, La Paz-itively Hot, Lincoln Park After Dark & Russian Navy.  These colors will start selling everywhere in July, but we're starting pre-orders next week! Click here to purchase & for product availability updates. [caption id="attachment_356" align="alignright" width="170" caption="Zoya MatteVelvet Collection"][/caption] Zoya's matte polishes are from the Zoya MatteVelvet Collection, set to release in July.  This three polish collection offers interesting matte shimmer choices, claiming to be as matte as ever, with a subtle shimmer for an extra ounce of wearability.  These are also going to be available for ordering.  Click here to order & check product availability! (by the way, from the swatches I've seen, these are TOTALLY my favorite) [caption id="attachment_354" align="alignleft" width="154" caption="Essie Matte About You Matte Finisher"][/caption] Essie approached the matte polish trend from a totally different angle.  Instead of releasing a matte collection for the fall, in August, they are releasing the Essie Matte About You Matte Finisher.  This matte topcoat is designed to make ANY Essie polish totally matte.  We're excited about this product, because it allows you to make any of your favorite colors matte, without having to buy all new!  What a good idea!  We'll be selling this in August, at this link.

Everything!  I was reading this month's Glamour this morning and noticed that Sandra Bullock was casually dressed in a bunch of different purple-y hues.  I love how they look on her! We all knew purple was sweeping the scene this summer, but I'm totally loving it way more than I expected to. Get some purple into your routine... ... with the perfect purple polishes (like Sandra's!).  OPI has faithfully given us all of the vibrant violet shades that we can handle, and our staff favorites include OPI Miami Beet, OPI Louvre Me Louvre Me Not & OPI Bogota Blackberry.  Creme, shimmery, pearly- we love it all. ... with a dramatic eyeshadow for at night.  Our personal favorite is Tigi Bed Head's Cyberoptics Eyeshadow in Passion.  A warm purple with a subtle sparkle.  Perfect! ... with Betty Beauty's Sexy Betty hair dye kit... for the hair down there. ... with a subtle twist of eyeliner in a violet hue.  Rosie Jane's Grapevine eye define is shaped to allow for the perfect amount of control and blending, so that you can add just the right amount of purple to neutral eye make-up. ... with Beauty of a Site.  Purple's our signature color, after all. :) How are you getting your violet fix? Fill us in!

I've always been told that eating an apple will wake you up much faster than a cup of coffee. Whether that's true or not, nothing's more of a pick me up than a fresh orange in the middle of the afternoon! What is it about fruit that's so exciting? We're not quite sure about the specifics, but we know that when we're suffering from mid-afternoon laziness, fruit is the perfect summer-y pick me up. Here's some tips for getting some fruit-y wonderfulness into your routine:

• Toss a lemon in with your water.  Not only will the little citrus improve taste, but your water bottle looks so much sunnier!
• Wear a bright fruity nail polish shade on your toes.  When you slip off your heels in the afternoon, you can enjoy your OPI Banana Bandana pedicure!
• Add a cherry red accessory to classic black clothes or the perfect orange accent.  Those bright, fruity shades can be truly chic- and so fun!
• Snack on grapes at your desk.  Easy clean-up, easy to eat and necessitates no quick swallowing when the phone rings!
• Throw on some fruity lip balm.  Agatha Ruiz' Tutti Fruity is the perfect pick-me-up.
• Wear a fruity lotion on your hands that is fun enough to give your cubicle, car or bathroom a little extra flavor, but not overpowering to your coworkers, dentist or students.  We suggest California Mango Natural Lotion.  Mmmm.

Beauty of a Site is offering OPI Designer Series Colors at a discounted price for the month of March. Get them now while they're hot!