Happy Holidaze! Free Glitter Macros for Your Phone!

We’ve been working on something exciting for the Holidays! We wanted to gift all you Delushous Lovelies who have supported us all year round something special, so we teamed up with the talented Becky over at Game N Gloss who took amazing (seriously amazing!) macros of some of our polishes!

We’ve created pre-made various iPhone screen sizes that may also be used for Android devices as they are high quality enough. All wallpapers can be downloaded by clicking the thumbnail and saving it to your device.

Thank you all so much and I hope you love these! Be sure to tag us #delushpolish so we can see your fancy glittery screens!

iPhone 4 / 4    |    iPhone 5 / 5s    |     iPhone 6

All That Glitters is Not Gold
                  

A Night in the Asylum
                  

Wreath Havoc
                    

Bitchcraft
                    

Tonight’s the Night
                    

The Supreme
                    

Fleece Navidad
                    

She’s Snowflakey
                    

Rubberman
                    

Murder House
                    

Green With Ivy
                    

Freak Show Spectacle
                    

 

Happy Holidaze Lovelies!
XO

Jingle Bell Rock Your Nails this Season

Looking to spice up your nails with some extra holiday cheer? Check out some of these looks to get you into the festive spirit!

Holiday Chic with Glam Squad
You can’t go wrong with metallic red! Try Glam Squad for any festive mani!

Mani design by PolishaholicRia, be sure to check our her full blog post on Glam Squad!

Have a Bright Neon Christmas!
Who says neon colors are only for Summer? Pair one of our festive glitters with an accent nail for that extra pop in your mani!

Mani by @glittergingernails using Delush’s Wreath Havoc

All Wrapped Up
Different then the average French, use a white tip as a design for a present!

Image source: All for Fashion Design

Festive Decals
Decals are an easy way to spice up any mani, use it for your entire mani or pair it with a polish like Sonia did here, she used Green With Ivy and some cute festive decals.

Mani design by @badgirlnails

Jingle Bell Rock
These intricate bells are great for some Christmas cheer!

Mani design by Lucy’s Stash

Winter Wonderland
Nothing like some flurries to remind you that Christmas is here! Top any design with our She’s Snowflakey topper for a festive flurry mani.


Mani design by @badgirlnails

Fleece Navidad
Don’t have time for an elaborate mani design? We have a christmas tree in a bottle for you with one of our Holidaze Delushies: Fleece Navidad.

Mani by Becky @gamengloss

NYE Sparkle
Ring in the new year with some sparkle! RSVP from our Holidaze collection is perfect as a solo act or event an accent nail!

Mani by Wondrously Polished

 

Want to show us some of your favorite holiday nail designs? Tag @delushpolish in your Instagram posts. Don’t forget to check out our Holidaze Collection for beautiful and unique holiday polishes!

5 Great Hand Creams for the Cold Winter Months

With the start of the winter season, your hands are bound to take a beating. Protecting your skin during the cold winter months is important for your nails! Here are some hand creams that will keep your skin healthy, smooth and beautiful.

Eucerin Intensive Repair Extra Enriched Hand Crème, $5.99
Dermatologist’s number 1 recommendation because of the powerful deep moisture with no greasy feel after!

 

L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream, $28.00
According to L’Occitane.com “One of our Shea Butter Hand Creams is sold around the world every 5 seconds”. Clearly a life changer, the Shea butter and almond oil combination is soft, healing, and smells great.

Burts Bees Hand Salve, 3oz $9.00
Botanical oils, herbs and bees wax help moisturize hands that are exposed to cold weather, dishes, or just hard work! Don’t forget to apply to your cuticles too!

 

The Body Shop Hemp Hand Protector, $10.00
Hemp seed oil contains unusually high concentrations of essential fatty acids that repair skin’s moisture barrier, so skin is smooth and supple. Hemp seed oil contains unusually high concentrations of essential fatty acids that repair skin’s moisture barrier, so skin is smooth and supple.

Bliss- High Intensity Hand Cream, $18.00
This cream includes macadamia oil and primrose formula that leave a citrus scent and non-greasy hands! It’s great for travel or around the house!
Q: What are some of your favorite hand creams? Be sure to share in the comments below!

Stay Warm Lovelies!
XO

Black Friday Sales Begin Early at Delush!

Let the Festivities Begin!

Delush will be launching not one but TWO collections to kick of the holiday season! Both the Nue Collection and Holidaze Winter Collection will be available tomorrow, Wednesday 26th November at Noon est time. Best part? We will also be launching our Black Friday deals early so you are able to enjoy Thanksgiving with your loved ones and not worry about scoring a good deal! We are proud to present the following promotions will be available:

• Free Shipping for all orders over $50 on DelushPolish.com No code required, applies to U.S. Domestic orders only. Runs from 11/26 -12/31

• Two Free Full Size Polishes with a $60+ Purchase! Just leave a note with your color choices in your order. Order must reach $60 total after all promotional codes have been applied, does not include shipping. All other scratch your heart out promotions are suspended during this time. Runs from 11/26 -12/1

• Free Snowflake Glitter! The first 100 orders will receive a small bag of snowflake glitters to be able to use for their winter nail art!

Don’t forget you can also log reward points with every purchase you make. To find out more visit: Delushous Rewards Points 

This past summer, Delush spent time collaborating with fashion focused Nue Magazine’s editors on an exclusive collection that celebrates every nailinista’s sense of style. These shades were drawn from the hottest trends, embracing the idea of creating classic yet bold shades, elegant metallic touches and of course glitter!

Full sizes will be available individually for $8.95 each or save with ordering the entire collection at the discounted price of $48. Minis will be available in small quantities.

The Holidaze Collection celebrates the quintessential essence of Christmas and winter. With plenty of playful toppers to decorate your delushous digits and vivid lush jellies, Delush is the perfect accessory to help you stand out this season!

Full sizes will be available individually for $8.95 each or save with ordering the entire collection at the discounted price of $48. Minis will be available in small quantities.

 

 

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Special thank you to Michelle from Manic Talons, Kristen from Ermahgerd Perlish and Becky from Game n Gloss for their amazing swatches, you ladies are so talented! 

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Which colors are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments!

See you at the launch Delushous Lovelies!
XO

Enter the Virtual Nail Salon

Have you ever gone into a nail salon and stared blankly at the abundance of nail polish on the wall? Looking at hundreds of different colors can be overwhelming when you don’t have a particular shade in mind but thankfully Modiface has invented a solution!

Modiface’s Virtual Nail Salon, available for IOS and Android allows you to choose a nail polish color based on a picture of an article of clothing, a funky pattern that you like or any accessory.

The app then takes this picture and generates the closest matching polish color. You can superimpose the color on your own nails to see how it looks! Add jewels, multi-shade patterns and custom designs for a more intricate and unique mani!

What’s better than virtually trying on nail polish before you have to pay for a full manicure? Absolutely nothing! The database includes hundreds of different purchasable polishes. Once you find a polish that suits your mood, you can upload the picture to social media or just show the manicurist what you’re looking for!

Purchase Modiface’s Virtual Nail Salon app on iTunes App Store  or Google Play today!

 Happy virtual shopping Lovelies!

 

Nailing the Negative

Showing a little skin can be flirty and sexy these days and the nail world is following suit. The Nagative Nails trend has taken the nail world by storm and we are in love! The negative space in the nail creates a line between a full out mani and bare nails.

Here are a few of our favorite designs that incorporate the negative nail look! As you can see this design can be combined with geometric shapes, solid polishes, and crazy patterns. We have seen the negative nail trend take the stage at New York Fashion Week as well, so you know it will be hitting every nail salon very soon! Below is a list of our 8 favorite designs!

1. Pastel linear pattern by A Little Polish is girly and fun with a little edge
2. Funky geometric shapes by So Nailicious gives a grayscale mani some flair
3. Haus of Lacquer rocks the negative space on a set of almond shaped nails
4. Abstract patterned deep V by Chalkboard Nails is super funky and unique
5. A discreet squiggle by Style Bistro screams trendy chic
6. One Nail to Rule them All free hands daisies with a negative nail background
7. @nailsandpolkadots frames a bare nail with four fun polishes
8. Deep red polish combined with a negative nail on Lulu’s Blog is perfect for fall

DIY Negative Nails

Try the Negative Nail look on your own by using scotch tape or free hand! Here is a great video tutorial that shows a simple negative nail design using two polish colors and some skinny tape!

Love this look as much as us? Use a polish from our Scream Supreme collection and show us your negative nail art on Twitter or Instagram!

Stay Lovely XO

 

Q&A with Color Clutch Founder

Color Clutch, the innovative nail polish storage case has finally reached its Kickstarter goal! Delush Polish is so excited to see a trendy form of organization hit the market! We were able to ask creator, Katharine Contag some questions about her amazing invention!

DP: So we want to get to know you! Tell us a bit about yourself…
KC: I am a California girl through and through– born and raised near San Francisco– but currently live in Miami, Florida. I love the sun and the ocean! I also love retail: I started my career as a sales associate at Nordstrom, and then worked for Walmart at their headquarters in Arkansas. Most recently I was the Director of Offline at BaubleBar where I managed retail spaces and wholesale partnerships for the early-stage fashion jewelry company.

In all of my previous jobs, my favorite part of the job is interacting with customers—and Color Clutch is no different. The best part of my day is when a customer tells me how much they love the product and how much they really need something like this. As Color Clutch expands in to new products, we’ll be keeping a close dialogue with our customers to make sure we’re building products that they want and need. I like to call it “innovation through conversation.”

DP: How did you dream up the idea behind Color Clutch?
KC: My husband and I had just moved from New York to Miami and we were unpacking in our new home. He held up two ziplock bags full of nail polish and asked, “Where do these go?” I told him to just keep the bottles in the bag and place them on the closet shelf. As soon as I said that, I realized how ridiculous it was that I stored my nail polish that way! I immediately went online to purchase a compact solution, but couldn’t find anything. I was shocked. I knew I wanted something sleek that I could just place on the shelf. The kicker was it needed to store all different shapes and sizes of bottles. That’s when I began tinkering with a foam insert to design the perfect construction to hold any size or shape. After quite a bit of time perfecting the design and trying hundreds of different brands in the Color Clutch, I realized we were on to something!

DP: What is the story behind the name?
KC: I wanted to convey to the customer that this product is an accessory for nail polish. I love the word “clutch” because it highlights that accessory component, and is also a bit more elevated than the word “case” or “box.” Color Clutch is so much more than a box for your nail polish– it’s a high quality display case that can also double as a storage case.

DP: What’s the most unique aspect of your product?
KC: What really differentiates our product is the fact that it stores 18 bottles in just 2.5 inches of shelf space. Our patent-pending foam insert allows you to store bottles of all shapes and sizes!

DP: What has been your biggest challenge throughout the process of starting a new product line?
KC: It’s so easy to make any old product – but what differentiates great products from average products is the quality and construction of the materials used. I’ve spent countless hours pouring over foam samples in various densities and colors. The construction and feel of the case is also very important and an area where I’ve spent a lot of time working with our manufacturers. Color Clutch needs to be a very durable product that feels great when a customer holds the case or inserts a bottle of nail polish into the foam. To me, finding high quality materials is one of the most important parts of this process, but also one of the most difficult.

DP: Can we expect to see Color Clutch in stores soon?
KC: We hope so! With that being said, our main focus right now is selling direct to customers via our website. It’s so important that we successfully ship a great quality product to everyone who has pre-ordered one—and in the timeframe we’ve promised. Once we have our operations and fulfillment streamlined, we’ll look to expand our sales channels in to wholesale.

DP: Here at Delush we love color so this will come as no surprise… Do you have plans to bring Color Clutch out in more colors? If so what do you have in mind?
KC: We sure do! I love being in close communication with our customers, and because of that I want THEM to tell us what our next color should be! We’ll be announcing a voting contest soon for various color combinations we’re iterating on. Those on our email list will be able to vote first, and then we’ll advertise it via our social channels (@colorclutch on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook).

DP: You recently reached your Kickstarter Goal (major congratulations!), what did you do to celebrate?
KC: Thank you! It was so exciting to reach that goal –it symbolized validation of the product and the financial “green light” to proceed with Color Clutch.   To celebrate, I shared a bottle of champagne with friends and then woke up early to keep working. Reaching our Kickstarter goal means that now the real work begins!

DP: You are clearly a nail polish lover at heart, what are your go to shades?
KC: I love very rich pastels: OPI’s “Mod About You” and Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics’ “Vapid” are two of my favorites. I also love a dark nail: I’ve been wearing lots of deep burgundy’s and purples this fall!

DP: Any spoilers you’d like to share for what’s coming in the future?
KC: Our product ideas are generated from our customers: some women have asked for larger nail polish storage, and others have asked for help with their make-up kits. We pride ourselves on moving quickly and already have product concepts that we’re iterating through. I can’t wait to share more in 2015! 🙂

Don’t forget to check out Color Clutch on Instagram and Twitter too!

Top 20 Celebrity Nail Designs

At Delush we are always interested to see which hot celebs are nailing their manicure styles! We compiled 20 trends that are sure to inspire the polish fanatic in all of us! From eccentric jewels to bold solids, these designs are top notch! Warning this is a pic heavy post!

Punk Fab Mani

@ddlovato on Instagram

Demi Lovato rocks the pointed nails topped with a black and gold flecked polish but she didn’t stop there. The added gold studded half moon completes this punk rocker look and shows her true personality!

Evil Eyed Elegance

Getty Images Entertainment

Emmy Rossum gives us all the eye with this unique and simple design. Her classic half moon mani combined with an evil eye decor is original and totally chic! Spice up your nails like Emmy’s when carrying elegant accessories like her diamond clutch.

Paris in Pastels 

@parishilton on Instagram

Paris Hilton rocked this princess pastel look in her music video for her single “Come Alive”. We love her gradient design and of course the glitz is always a hit! Her mystical fantasy is only complete with these amazing nails.

Laguna Beach Approved

@laurenconrad on Instagram

Lauren Conrad matches her Boho blanket with her SoCal manicure. Her bold red polish with an accent nail is a classy and everyday look for anyone to try!

Daisies and Diamonds

@iiswhoiis on Instagram

We would expect nothing less than glam from pop superstar, Ke$ha. We love her light pink base coat with jeweled accents! Her mix of cute and crazy is everything she epitomizes.

Blushed with Glitz

Getty Images Entertainment

Destiny’s Child star Michelle Williams adorned her sparkling designer gown with these amazing blush pink nails topped with diamond gems and gold-flecked accents on two fingers!

Classic Red: Stiletto Style 

Scratch Magazine

Lana del Rey’s stilletto styled nails makes her one of our favorite nailspirations! This shot originally from Vogue Magazine displays her indie side with a red french lined with a thin streak of gold polish!

Nails with Emotion 

W.E.N.N

Rhianna loves “out of the box” manis, and this one may be one of her best! A bright yellow polish paired with a different emotion on each nail, what could make you happier?!

Laced Lacquer

@katyperry on Twitter

Katy Perry showed us a sneak peak of her nails before a photo-shoot and we were amazed! Lace is always classy, especially in a V formation. What a perfect look for a Halloween costume!

Metallic Spectacular

@msleamichele on Instagram

“Glee” star Lea Michele showed off her metallic mani with a subtle jewel on an accent finger. Her abstract color combo was perfect for her music video for her song “On My Way”. Try an abstract design with any set of Delush Polish!

Classy Crystals

@jordinsparks on Instagram

American Idol star, Jordin Sparks spruces up a simple mani with some gold crystals. Elegant and stylish, a design like this will definitely help you steal the show!

Pin Stripe Passion

@khloekardashian on Instagram

In Kardashian style, Khloe shows off her almond shaped nails adorned with a thin metallic stripe. Modest yet trendy, this look is one of our favorites!

$hattered $tyles 

Stylebakery

Here is another one of Ke$ha’s infamous nail designs! She used a different colored shatter polish on each nail. We are inspired by her multi colored fingers- try this look with any polishes from our  Scream Supreme Collection!

Tennis Trendy 

Getty Images

Tennis phenomenon, Serena Williams sports a cartoon mani on the courts! Each nail is unique and is a perfect accessory for an all white tennis outfit. Wimbledon isn’t always contemporary and Serena definitely proved it!

Abundance of Jewels 

Sophie Harris-Greenslade

Rap artist M.I.A rocks these amazing bejeweled talon nails for her album cover. We are amazed by the intricate details in the different jewels. What a fun photo shoot this must have been!

Grayscale Glitters

InStyle

Heidi Klum shows us her sassy grayscale fingers that match her hand jewelry perfectly! Each nail shows a unique design and adds some flavor to a solid black polish!

Mindy’s Other Project

@mindykaling on Instagram

Mindy Kaling’s black, white and gold embellished mani is clean, fun and totally fab! Try these simple designs on your own nails and be sure to check out any of our glitter polishes for a bold accent nail!

Yippie in Yellow

@zooedeschanel on Instagram

Zooey Deschanel looks super cute in yellow ! Her accented diamond bows are the perfect match to her playful pin stripes! Yellow is a difficult color to pull off, but we love this lighthearted look!

Queen B In Chrome

NailPro

Beyoncé steals the show with these amazing chrome fingers! Imagine the sparkle of every nail while on stage, unbelievable! Not only is she a music icon, but her nail art isn’t too shabby either!

Our Own Delushous Lovely! 

@kellyrowland on Instagram

Last but definitely not least, Kelly Rowland rocks our own Cirque Fantastique polish! Her sassy personality totally matches the playful colored glitters and white base coat!

So Delushous Lovelies, which trend did you like the best? Comment on this post letting us know your favorite celeb nail art and don’t be afraid to emulate any of these trends at home!

Stay Stylish Lovelies,
xo

Bewitching Trends for this Halloween Season – Part 2

Ready for some more ghoulish glamour? Check out five more trends that will inspire your inner Halloween obsession! Don’t forget to check out the DIY at the end of this post and show us your nail designs for this season!

Not So Itsy Bitsy Spider

Kayla Shevonne

Check out this vibrant french mani that’s perfect for the Halloween season! The black tips juxtaposed to the bright orange polish makes this one set of nail you don’t want to miss out on. The spider accent nail is a great touch and easy to create with a thin brush or toothpick!

Frightening Five Eyes 

Shakeshakee

These eerie eyeball nails will leave your skin crawling! Try this mani before the halloween season ends!

Terrified Texture

Peace Love Polish

Looking for a little texture on your nails? Try this mummified madness anytime this season! Use a white polish as a base coat and place strips of white tape over the nails. Finish up by going over the nails with another coat of the white polish. You’ll be looking  a corpse from head to toe!

Superstitious Spook

The Lacquerologist

Black cats never go out of style! This set is dynamic and unique! Try out these glam kitty decorations and test your luck against the superstition!

Haunting Bitchcraft 

Photo Credit: @mrslochness

Delush’s own Bitchcraft from the Scream Supreme Collection will have you feeling as sassy as you look! A captivating black jelly base with flashes of bewitching pink glitters, accented by large holographic dots, this polish exudes an unmistakeable air of femme fatale through the supreme power of pink.

 

DIY: Wicked Webs

Looking to try a new nail decal but not sure how? Here is a DIY on how to create easy, fun spiderweb nails! Heres a great video tutorial by Stefi Beauty!

Stay Spooky Lovelies!

Bewitching Trends for this Halloween Season – Part 1

Halloween is one of our favorite times of year! Its a perfect mix of spook and sass and we couldn’t be more excited to see your nail trends for this month! Check out some of our favorite designs and don’t be afraid to try them yourself!

Blood-Stained Bandit

Photo Credit: Melissa Osburn

These blood stained nails will have you feeling like a criminal this halloween season! Try using white polish for a base coat, then stamping your fingerprints on top of the nails with a red polish! Easy to create, and scary enough to spook your friends!

Mummified Mani

Photo Credit: @YaGala

These playful little mummies are the perfect accent for trick-or-treat season! The black base coat accentuates the complex top layer of mummified madness that matches with any spooky costume.

Freaky French

Photo Credit: Julie Norton

This black french with orange accents is a simple and classy set for the whole October month. Changing up your french mani from season to season will keep you up to date with the latest trends. Add a pumpkin decal on one or two nails for an extra eerie statement!

Swampy Chic

Photo Credit: @mrslochness

This swampy green jelly with a spellbinding blend of multi colored dots and glitters is the perfect mix of spook and sass! Delush’s own “Misty Day” polish from the American Horror Story inspired Collection only requires one or two coats to complete this enchanting look. The intricate glitters are already in the polish so no need to add anything extra!

Dreadful Dracula

Kayla Shevonne

These chilling, dark nails are the perfect fit for any vampire fanatic. The frightening combination of the dark base and deep red glitter set the mood for the ghoulish days ahead! The intricate decals of the fangs will bring out the inner Dracula in all of us!

 

DIY: Sweet Tooth Shimmer

Looking for a quick and easy DIY nail design for the upcoming days? This candy-corn embellished mani is right up your alley!

Try using Delush’s Swans Upon a Time (white), Brazen (orange) and You Glow Girl! (yellow) for a shimmery version of this mani!

1. Start with a white base coat on all of your nails.
2. Once that dries, add a yellow polish on the top third of the nail (for more accuracy, cut pieces of scotch tape as guidelines and straighter dividers).
3. Next, paint the middle third orange, making sure to leave enough room for the white space on the bottom third!Big thanks to PrettyGossip for the step by step photo tutorial below!

Pretty Gossip

 

Stay spooky Lovelies!