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Mischo Beauty Extra: Sally Hansen's Fall 2010 Complete Salon Manicure Collection

I'll be the first to admit that while I do like Sally Hansen nail polish, I normally won't bother with trying to hunt down the newest collections. The reason being is that the displays (at least in the CVS stores near where I live) are always a mess! Yes, I said it. But, in the same breath, I will tell you that the new fall Complete Salon Manicure collection is definitely worth the hunt. The shades (left to right: Starry Starry Flight, Sequin Scandal, Golden Ticket, Downtown Rubies, Perfect Match, Feeling Saucy, Rockstar Candy & Trouble Maker) are all highly pigmented- and two coats will get the job done! My favorite - hands down- is Sequin Scandal which is a dark forest/army green mixed with gold. I tweeted this photo earlier today, and here are a few more.

Disclosure: Products in this post were provided for consideration by the company. For more information, please see my disclosure.

Mischo Beauty Covers Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Sally Hansen & Tracy Reese Spring 2011

Last season (Fall 2010) I gave the best nail award to Sally Hansen for Tracy Reese. And I'm happy to say that they did not disappoint with their most recent collaboration. This time around the models' nails were covered with Sally Hansen's Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips (which officially launches in March 2011) , which are nail color adhesives.

The color used was "Wicked Bamboo", which is a creamy beige shade with tan stripes. They're easily removed using nail polish remover, but the best part of all is the fact that they require no drying time!

I think they're worth a try- do you agree?

photos: style.com & wwd.com

Mischo Beauty Covers Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Sally Hansen & Tracy Reese Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear Collection

Best nails and hair for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week goes to Sally Hansen and Tresemme for Tracy Reese's Fall 2010 Collection runway show. Sally Hansen created an exclusive collection of colors to coordinate with the collection.

This was the ninth season for the Sally Hansen collaboration with Tracy Reese, and for the show models wore "Wet Clay" (a light nude) layered with black lace to compliment the runway collection.

More hair and nail photos are available here, here and here. This was definitely backstage beauty at it's BEST! Do you agree?

photos: WWD, Elle.com, style.com

Mischo Beauty Extra: Sally Hansen Diamond Strength No Chip Nail Color

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is two weeks away and as you all know, the backstage is the beauty lover's frontstage! And with that said, I can't wait to see the Sally Hansen + Tracy Reese collaboration for Fall 2010. But, in the meantime, Sally Hansen released the Diamond Strength No Chip Nail Color collection over the holidays, which is supposed to stop nails from breaking because it's formulated with real diamond particles.

The colors pictured above are as follows:

- Candlelight
- Moonlit Glow
- Toast Of The Town
- Love Match
- Mon Cheri
- Lovestruck
- Hopeless Romantic
- Timeless

Now the funny thing is- is that the names of the nail colors sound as if they should have been released around Valentine's Day. Don't you agree? Anyway, I love the shades and hopefully they're not too hard to find at your local drugstores.

Disclosure: Products in this post were provided for consideration by the company. For more information, please see my disclosure.

Mischo Beauty Covers Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: CVS/Pharmacy Reinventing Beauty Lounge at Robert Verdi's Luxe Laboratory

CVS/Pharmacy hosted a "Reinventing Beauty Lounge" as part of Robert Verdi's Lux Laboratory during fashion week and the timing couldn't have been more perfect! If you've been following me on Twitter, then you probably know that the first couple of days of fashion week started off cold and rainy- add achy feet to that, and you know why this lounge was perfect.

We were treated to makeup touch-up, blow outs, manicures and given the opportunity to view some of the latest product offerings. While I've tried most of the brands that were presented, new for me was Essence of Beauty- which is CVS/Pharmacy's own brand. Never knew that! The next time you're in CVS, you need to check out the Jasmine Ginger hand cream by Essence of Beauty. The scent is amazing!

Most of you already know how much I loved Sally Hansen's Hi-Definition nail polish collection. Well, for my manicure I choose the limited edition, newly released "Opulent Cloud" designed by Tracy Reese to compliment her Fall 2009 Ready-To-Wear collection. It's a gray with tiny flecks of gold, and it looks so chic on! I think just about every other person who received a manicure the day I was there chose this color.

And a very HUGE thank you for car service to and from the CVS/Pharmacy "Reinventing Beauty Lounge" which was provided by Mercedes Benz- because as you can see, the rain would not go away!

- Did you miss the Sally Hansen Tracey Reese collaboration for Spring 2009? If so, check out the photos here.

Mischo Beauty: Sally Hansen's High Definition Nail Color & Sweepstakes!

It's no secret that I'm a fan of Sally Hansen nail polish- especially after covering the collaboration with Tracy Reese during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2009. So I was naturally excited about the launch of the HD Hi-Definition Nail Color collection. The collection includes (from left to right): Cyber, Blu, Pixel, Hi Def, Lite, Digital, Three D and Hi Res.

What makes this collection different is the fact that it's formulated with real liquid crystals which translates the clarity of High Definition. This formula is also suppose to protect the nails and prevent chipping, breaking and cracking. After testing out Pixel, I was surprised to learn that the formula was thin, resulting in three coats to achieve the bottle color.

You all should know that in celebration of this launch, Sally Hansen is hosting a sweepstakes on their website, www.sallyhansen.com from July 8, 2009 - September 15, 2009. The prizes include a 32inch HD TV, iPod Nanos and Sally Hansen gift bags.

I'd love to know your thoughts on this collection. Have you tried it?

**Q-tips Vanity Packs Winners**: Comment #2: S. McPherson & Comment #10: Lisa G.

Mischo Beauty Extra: Tracy Reese for Sally Hansen Spring 2009 Nail Polish Collection

As much as I love the snow, I can't wait for spring to finally arrive! If you were snowed in yesterday, then I know you completely understand. Well the mention of spring brings me to the Tracy Reese for Sally Hansen Spring 2009 nail collection.

You might remember my covering this collection back stage at the Tracy Reese Spring 2009 runway show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week last September. The collection includes (from left to right): Honeydew, Azalea, Nasturtium, Beet Stain, Forsythia, Night Hydrangea and Tassel.

Well, my favorites of the seven colors are (from left to right): Nasturtium, Honeydew and Azalea- the brightest colors in the collection. Yes, you can definitely say I'm ready for spring!

I decided to swatch Honeydew, which is a creamy shimmer and highly pigmented. Two coats were all that was needed to achieve the bottle color.

I'm loving the variety of shades/colors in this collection- and what I'm loving even more is the fact that they are all available at your local drugstores for about $6 each.

Your thoughts on the collection?

Mischo Beauty Fashion Week Coverage: Nails Backstage at Tracy Reese Spring 2009 #NYFW

Being backstage at Tracy Reese was truly a dream come true! Not only was I able to chat with Mally Roncal, but I was also able to chat with the nail experts from Sally Hansen. I learned that Tracy Reese had partnered with Sally Hansen to create a line of nail polish colors to complement her Spring 2009 runway collection. Not only was Tracy responsible for creating the colors, but she named each shade as well!

The nail colors from left to right: Tassel, Night Hydrangea, Honeydew, Beet Stain, Nasturtium, Forsythia and Azalea.

Tassel was the nail color worn on the runway to complement each look.

The Sally Hansen nail experts applied a coat of Age Correct Strength Dry + Brittle Nail Care for the base coat. Next, one coat of Tassel was applied followed by a coat of Salon Speed Shine 10 Day Top Coat.

Model Hollis Wakeema having her makeup touched-up by a member of the Mally Roncal beauty team and her nails done by one of the Sally Hansen nail experts.

Model Sana so graciously allowed me to take a picture of her nails while having her hair worked on.

Model Samira Carvalho posed for me after having her makeup completed. So there you have it! Don't you love it!!!!! What's best of all is that this collection will be available in drugstores- yes, I did say drugstores- around the country beginning in February/March!

What colors are you loving?