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It doesn’t look like the black trend in makeup and nail polish is going anywhere and that’s not a bad thing!

MAC Cosmetics has a new line called Style Black and what’s great about it (besides the name) is it offers that dark look that is so pop, but in other intense shades that are almost as dark for those who don’t feel like their complexion can pull of the harsh black.

M.A.C. Style Black has some great mineral eye shadows, nail lacquers, lipsticks and glosses in super deep violet, green, navy and bronze.  They’re so great chances are you’ll want to try them before you reach for the staple Style ‘Black’!

The line also has a Volcanic Ash thermal masque and exfoliator (getting great reviews for it’s deep cleaning).

Deepen the drama and give this line a try – it’s worth it.

Mint nail polish. Well note quite mint, but rather Jade that is. It’s Chanel’s latet must have, “it” for nails. We teased you back in the summer that the new “it” nail polish colour would be this one.

Who What Wear tells us where the pale green nail trend began: The fingernail fad began where most polish trends start—on the Chanel runway—and this latest craze is no different. Peter Philips, the Global Creative Director of Chanel Makeup, originally created the fingertip tint as a one-off for the fashion house’s F/W 09 show.

But it’s now up for retail because so many beauty trendsters, fashionistas and general Chanel fans all starting asking for the pale opaque Le Vernis Nail Color in Jade.

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I’m having fun playing around with blue nail polish. Blue has been big since fall runways, but I find that blue always looks a little, um, pasty on most people unless you have some tan. So now that I do – bring it on. Tonight I’ve got an outfit planned with light, aqua print sundress and turquoise accessories – so why not add in the turquoise nails with Sally Hansen #23.

On the more original spectrum for names (I hate when companies only use digits) and shades of blue, I’m going to rotate with Loreal’s ProBrights ‘Electric Blue (a deep bright blue), and OPI’s new Paige Denim pairing, No Room for the Blues (a perfect in between blue).

Heads up! rumor Chanel’s next ‘it color’ to be released this October is a mint jade nail polish. Pretty close to sea foam green….jury is not in on this one yet.

Being the avid polish-a-holic that I am, I’m always on the lookout to perfect my massive nail polish collection that is quickly outgrowing its set space in my bathroom.

Make room and play nice little bottles! because you are about to make four new friends come June 2009 when OPI officially releases its SUNbelievable summer ‘09 collection.

Sea? I Told You is a super bright aquamarine and definitely the loudest of the bunch.  If The Fuchsia Fits is a close second on the brightness scale and will soon become your staple summer pink.  I’m His Coral-friend is perfect for those who aren’t quite ready to commit to a full on orange but still want to push the boundaries with their tips.  And finally yellow is the new ‘black’ of the summer and Banana Bandanna truly is the perfect combo of buttery & bright.

Don’t you hate when you get whiteout and ink smeared on your hands? This time it’s actually cool – if you did it on purpose with OPI INK a vibrant dark blue colour.

The year started off with a lot of buzz on blue nail colour  and that’s just what I’m in the mood for blue. Right now I’m Blue ’cause I’m sick of waiting for summer to bring me BBQ’s, bellinis and boys.

In the meantime I’m still blue – but I’m perking up this dark shinning purple blue OPI Ink on my fingers and my toes.  This week I discovered that not only does this polish go great with any denim "it" also looks super hot with anything red or brown. So….I’ve turned my frown upside down all because of this lovely shade of blue  Let me know what color best describes you this week.

~ Nicole, guest "it" writer.