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Spring Nail Trends
It was manicure morning at the office today. We got to get our digits primped, primed, and polished in the latest and greatest Essie colors. (Clearly, Nicole knows how to keep us motivated!... Usually it's wine, but this was equally exciting surprise!) Since spring has sprung ...read more
3 Easy Holiday Manicures
T'is the season to be totally festive. I've always loved nail art and firmly believe that even adding a little bit of an accent completely ups your outfit. The problems with nail art is that it's expensive and/or time consuming. (My favorite nail place charges $68 for a designer ...read more
DIY Pedicure Best Summer Nails
Summer is here and it's time to show some skin. I think summer nails can be a great accessory, and to get the best summer nails. I've got a few tricks and favorites. Related: The ten best flip flops for summer Best Summer Nails Tips First, I try to give my nails a rest. During ...read more
Make a Mani Pedi Gift Set
Mother's Day is right around the corner. Don't panic. If you have't put together a gift yet, all you need to do is swing by your local CVS to pick up a few goodies and put them together to create this cute Mani Pedi gift set for mom. Most of the moms I know could use a day at ...read more
Milk and Cookies NYC Day Spa for Kids
Like mother like daughter(s). Who doesn't love a bit of pampering! When it comes to salons and spas, the hot spot for kids is New York City’s Milk & Cookies Kids Salon & Spa, the newest kid on the beauty block! The salon is a collaboration of hip cousins, Jataon and Teychenne ...read more
Review: imPRESS press-on nails manicure
We're testing out Impress Nails. A manicure solution for busy women. Two of our team members (your's truly and Mandy in the video below) tested and LOVED these nails. For me it was a pressure-testing situation. I had a business trip planned and no time for a manicure. I packed ...read more
CVS Beauty Basket Finds
Spring is here! Layers are coming off and toes might even be peeking out of sandals soon. Gone are the heavy colors and feet hidden in boots. For me, that means it's mani/pedi season. I wreck my hands most of the winter (ski season is not kind to nails) and my toes hide out in ...read more
Manicure Tutorial: DIY Nail Decals
Create a cool manicure for any season with our easy DIY nail art tutorial. Custom manicures are so trendy, here's an idea to try at home. It's perfect for a tween or teen sleepover or spa party. Momtrends' channel is all about providing fashion and style inspiration to moms. ...read more
Nails & More With Julep's Maven Box
You may have heard of Julep for their nail polishes or their smart Julep Plié Wand™ wand that makes painting your nails so much simpler. But this brand that started as a collection of nail salons in 2007 has expanded into a complete beauty brand launching over 300 innovative ...read more
Styling a Floral Maxi Dress for Summer
Summer fashion is so easy: Dress, sandals, GO! Is there anything better than a floral dress in a bright color to embrace this time of year? I think not. This French Connection dress packs a LOT punch. It's got bold color and a fun swishy cut. I saw it at an event for ...read more
Brianne In The City: Embassy Suites, RUUM Preview, Sprinkles Ice Cream Shop, Denim Day
Just in time for the summer vacation season, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Worldwide’s upper-upscale, all-suites hotel chain, is teaming up with celebrity mom Brooke Burke-Charvet to help parents and kids see eye-to-eye on a number of hot-button topics. To kick things off, ...read more
Holiday In July: Beauty Gift Sets
New York City may be experiencing a crazy heatwave right now, but Momtrends is getting the full scoop for you on some great Holiday Gift items that are just perfect for your friends and relatives. As much as I love the summer months, I know that in just a short time, the holiday ...read more
Sally Hansen Nail Art
I love a good fashion challenge. My mission to show a nail look that is "Inspired by the Runway." Since I love all the daytime sequins and of course I adore pops of neon, I put together this fun look for you. Not only do I want to inspire you to experiment with your nails, I ...read more
How to Apply a Gel Manicure at Home
I love the idea of getting a manicure - some time alone and a fresh pop of color are the perfect combination of a relaxing treat. The problem is the chipping, the peeling and the chapped nails that seem to follow a few days after the mani. Wouldn't it be great to get a long ...read more
Favorite Beauty Finds for Hands and Nails
Let's talk about some beauty finds for hands and nails. I had dinner over at a friend's house the other day. She has two step-daughters, so I brought my little one. Quite the age difference between them, but we figured there's one thing all girls can agree on regardless of ...read more