Nail the latest fashion trends simply by updating your nail colour. New polish colours, products, textures and fun stick ons are the perfect mid winter accessory to perk you up. Here are the latest and greatest nail collections for a cheap and cheerful thrill!
By Anna McDougall
Rimmel London 60 Second Nail Polish
It’s Saturday night, the clock is ticking, and you’re not sure how to polish off your outfit? Check out the 14 new shades from Rimmel 60 Seconds Nail Polish. The fast-drying formula dries in less than 60 seconds (Rescu. road-tested!) and comes with the Xpress flat brush that is super wide and super flat for your convenience. Need more convincing? It will also make your nails up to five times stronger. Rescu. loves ‘Sun Downer’ a cheeky tangerine to inject a touch of summer in seconds.
RRP: $7.95 each available from Kmart, Target, David, Jones, Chemist Warehouse, Priceline and selected pharmacies.
MAC Nail Lacquer
For the girl who gasps at the sight of ghastly chipped and streaky polish, MAC introduces their revolutionary high gloss formula. MAC Nail Lacquer is at your service in three longwearing finishes- Cream, Sheer and Frosted, for whatever mood you’re in. Mix up your nail look all winter long, these finishes are visibly different and with 22 shades to choose from, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Streak-free, chip-free and the added bonus of contained conditioners and UV protection.
To add a rock-chic edge to any outfit Rescu. loves Nocturnelle in the Cream finish and Nightfall in the Frost finish.
RRP: $22 each. Available at David Jones, Myer and MAC stores nationally and online at maccosmetics.com.au
OPI New York City Ballet Range
Go for instant class and understated glamour with The New York City Ballet Range by nail colour queens, OPI. Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director says, “My inspiration for the shades in New York City Ballet by OPI is the very essence of the ballerina—feminine, fashionable and globally gorgeous.” The range includes six elegant and soft shades, and as customary to OPI they’ve added in a sparkly sheer polish to the range to amp up the glamour.
Rescu. loves Don’t Touch My Tutu! as seen in the Zimmerman runway show at MBFWA.
RRP: $19.95 each available from leading salons, David Jones and slected Chemist Warehouse nationally.
Revlon Nail Enamel New Core Range
For that expert, manicure-at-home look, Revlon Nail Enamel Core Range delivers the goods. With 24 shades designed to match any outfit, mood or occasion get that salon-worthy smooth, even colour to nails. The patented Silk-silicone formula contains a layer of silk proteins that work instantly to even out the surface of the nail plus creating a silicone shield to smooth away bubbles and streaks.
Rescu. loves a luxurious look that lasts for seven days so you don’t have to worry about re-applying mid week!
RRP: $13.95 each available from department stores, mass variety retailers and pharmacies nationwide.
Kit Cosmetics Limited Edition Pre-Cut Nail Strips
Stick-ons are fast becoming a girl’s best friend, especially to avoid going outside the lines due to shaky paws! Forget smudging and drying time completely with Kit Cosmetics’ new limited edition Nail Strips. Nailing the latest trends are a cinch with these cheap thrills. Available in fashion-inspired metallics, silver chrome (Life In The Fast Lane) and gold (Future Intensity) from the Futuristic Fever Collection. Create polished tips in a flash and you’ll be all polished up and ready to go!
Rescu. recommends splashing on clear polish for extra gloss and longer wear.
RRP: $9.95 20 Pre-cut nail strips available from Kit Cosmetics and Mecca Maxima stores nationally.
