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Listen up country music fans: Nicole by OPI has just announced their upcoming 2014 celebrity nail polish partnership and it is none other than six-time Grammy award winner Carrie Underwood. Inspired by the experiences and interests of the country star singer, the Carrie Underwood and Nicole by OPI collection will feature 14 new nail lacquers. […]

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Nail polish fanatics, this one is for you! If you’ve ever wondered who’s behind the incredible colours and clever names of OPI and Nicole by OPI nail polishes, it’s none other than Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, the brand’s executive vice president and artistic director. It would be easy to credit her and OPI with the ever-growing popularity of nail polish—since the ’80s Suzi Weiss-Fischmann has been the force behind every nail polish OPI has released, no matter the colour or collection. Love the metallic berry-red of “I’m Really Not a Waitress” or the perfect taupe of “You Don’t Know Jacques?” That was Suzi. Think that the forthcoming Modern Family collection with Nicole by OPI is beyond inventive? That’s Suzi again! So what does the woman who’s responsible for so many manicures around the world carry on a daily basis? We took a look inside Suzi Weiss-Fischmann’s Chanel purse to find out!

Go inside Suzi’s bag! »

Created by arts organization No.9 and Toronto-based artists Jennifer Marman and Daniel Borins, Art Train Conductor No.9 is more than just a wrapped GO train—and it’s also the first time I’ve felt envious of commuters! (If you are a Toronto-area commuter, the train is currently running on the Lakeshore line, but is moving to Barrie as of July 31.) The whole design is beyond visually stunning: from blown-out multi-coloured pixels to bold zig-zags of black and white, there’s a lot going on. So when translating the train into nail art, the biggest obstacle was figuring out which elements to use and which to ignore. After drafting a few different ideas, I decided the best route was to focus on using similar colours and mimicking just a few repeating shapes. The result is a graphic set of striped nails that could serve as a great distraction during any commute home.

Love this look? Here’s how to do it »

While we tend to agree that true love comes from the inside, there’s nothing wrong with a little bit of primping and polishing to make your outsides look just as enchanting. From packages printed with hearts to the sweet floral scents, we’ve rounded up 10 of the prettiest beauty products around. Treat yourself or spoil someone you know—it’s the day to do so!

Roses are red, violets are blue, 10 pretty products are waiting for you! »

Ah, the French manicure. Is there a beauty technique that’s more divisive? While there’s no denying that when done well and in moderation it’s a flattering look, its reputation has been tarnished by aggressive acrylics and—shudder—the growing popularity of French pedicures. So bring on the reinvention! This week we’re exploring new approaches to painting the tips of your nails. By changing up the colour and the shape, you’ll still achieve the optical illusion of longer nails—without the dated look of a conventional French mani.

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How can I touch up my nails without ruining them minutes later on my keyboard? Fast-drying nail polish is good, but Drying Drops by Nicole by OPI ($11, nicolebyopi.com) works even faster. Apply a drop over wet paint, then dash to the water cooler for a two-minute break. By the time you’re back at your […]

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