Perfect Match — BaubleBar & Essie Collaboration!

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Talk about a match made in heaven! (Or hell, if you're trying to manage your cash flow...) BaubleBar and Essie have teamed up in a genius way.

BaubleBar eyed this collection and thought... Nice shades, Essie. So pretty, so shiny, so jewel-like. Why don't we make a collection using these exact colors? Say whaaa?

With the holidays coming up, what better treat for the nail polish-loving ladies in your life? At $50, it's an affordable indulgence that'll give you a lot of bang for your buck: one full-size polish, one perfectly matching bangle, plus two other BaubleBar bracelets all inside a shiny little bag that's just begging to be repurposed.

iwant! Francesca

Ombré Made Easy

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Who doesn't love an ombre manicure? It's fresh, on-trend, and a great conversation starter. It's creative... but not crazy. It's got the DIY cool without the usual DIY complications.

The hardest part is gathering the perfect spectrum — or shall I say "was" because THE NEW BLACK is taking all the guesswork out of locking down that perfect gradation.

Click the pic if you're tempted to trot over to Nordstrom's site to learn more about THE NEW BLACK's ombrés in a box.

At $22 bucks a pop, a cute five-color set sounds like a smart bet.

I'm not usually one to repeat manicures, but even I would make an exception here. I'd try going from dark to light one week, then flip the ombré when I wanted to try a new look. And if you buy a set that blends well with your Stash, you could add even more shades to the ombré!

I enjoy the quest for the perfect ombre colors, but you know I get a little excited about nail projects. That said, I'd never judge a pal who didn't have the time (or patience) to sleuth about for the perfect shades and opted for one of these kits instead.

A genius idea, THE NEW BLACK. Well played...

howdoyoulikeyourombré, Francesca

Ms. B Chic Presents: Gifts for the Nail Fanatic!

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My friend Margot is — and I do not use this term lightly — a fashionista. Her style is awe-inspiring, and luckily for us all, she has a blog (check it out here!) called Ms. B Chic where she shares all of her wardrobe wisdom. And luckily for us, she's a nail polish lover, too.

Which of these are you dying for? I am definitely dreaming of (1) Essie's Matte About You. Imagine the possibilities!! (12) is so lovely...

Which are you eyeing?

xxo, GLOSS