NAIL ART TUTORIAL: INDEPENDENCE DAY
Happy 4th of July Americans! We wanted to share with you a quick tutorial we did recently to share with our American friends. Although we aren’t from the USA, we still want to celebrate – and we LOVE a good red, white & blue. Step 1: After applying a base coat, paint nail with 2 … Continue reading
SHOPPERS DRUG MART: NAIL THE LOOK
A few months back we were approached by Glow Magazine & Shoppers Drug Mart to create 2 looks for their upcoming campaign – Nail The Look! We had such a blast on set playing around with all the new polishes & tools. We couldn’t wait to share with you the real-deal after our Instagram teasers. … Continue reading
NAIL ART TUTORIAL: PSHIIIT X BOURJOIS
When we first launched PolishYouPretty, almost 2 years ago now, we stumbled across the amazing website Pshiiit. Although we couldn’t understand what she was saying (thank-you Google Translate!) we were so in love with her pictures. Such amazing use of light & we loved the incorporation of rings & jewellery. We have had the opportunity to … Continue reading
Hpnotiq’s GlamLouder: Bling It On! Contest & Sweepstakes
There is nothing we love more than sharing an amazing contest and sweepstakes with out readers. We KNOW you all have fabulous nails and you deserve to be rewarded for them! When Hpnotiq approached us about sharing this contest with our readers it was a no brainer. You all know that we’ve been obsessed with … Continue reading
SALLY HANSEN SALON INSTA-GEL STRIPS
We had the privilege of trying Sally Hansen’s Salon Insta-Gel Strips back in January. We were always a little hesitant when it comes to gel, as we mentioned before. The wait time, all the rumours about nail damage & it just seemed like a hassle. We were actually quite shocked to realize just how wrong we were & why … Continue reading
SALLY HANSEN SALON GEL POLISH
At home gel-polish kits have been getting a lot of buzz lately. They have the convenience of being at home and don’t come with the salon pricetag. Sally Hansen introduced their Salon Gel Polish starter kit. One box gives you everything you could possibly need (& then some!). Sally Hansen gel polish manicures promise to last … Continue reading
CONTEST: LOMOGRAPHY X PYP
It’s no surprise that film is on the rise. There is something so amazing about it – snapping one single shot of a moment, capturing everything good and bad in it and not being able to re-do it a billion times. We all run around snapping photos with our phones, looking for that perfect picture … Continue reading
NAIL ART TUTORIAL: TEQUILA SUNRISE
We are ENORMOUS fans of the Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure polishes. The brush fits our nail beds perfectly, needing only one stroke for the entire nail (ideal!). Also, the unique precision brush feels layered, distributing more polish onto the nail for better coverage. There are 2 new collection popping up – Sorbet Soiree & … Continue reading
PYP NAIL FILES – SUNDAY, APRIL 21ST
Our very first book review! Yay! (York Vision) Revlon revealed it’s new mascara – Love Potion. We had the pleasure of trying it a few weeks back & we are loving the brush! (Allure) Nails Inc. has teamed up with Vogue to release this beautiful, classic red shade available exclusively at the Vogue Shop. (Vogue … Continue reading
PYP NAIL FILES – SUNDAY, APRIL 14TH
The Shark-Bite mani designed by CND pro Kristina Estabrooks. (Harper’s Bazar) How to make your manicure last. (Shape) We’ve always missed using those Mr.Sketch scented markers. Now there’s have scented polish! (Refinery29) NARS will be launching a limited-edition makeup collection with Pierre Hardy (!) based on the designer’s summer 2013 shoe collection. (Refinery29) Colour changing neon polish … Continue reading
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