OPI's Fall Fashion Preview:

Fall/Winter Beauty Forecast by Suzi Weiss-Fischmann
A Season of Timeless Glamour

Fall's beauty color palette is very sophisticated, with shades ranging from warm brick reds, rich browns and sweet toffees, to lighter shades of nature and earth - wheat, sand, cement, gray, moss. Opulent, deep jewel tones of ruby, garnet, amethyst and emerald glow, with nails and lips echoing tones of velvety red, purple, wine, fig and grape. Cheeks are subtle, while hair is softly curled or worn in jeweled chignons. As a counterpoint, we'll see touches of soft colors and candy shades -- including cream, pale yellow, carnation, pink-beige, champagne, light green, faded blues and violets. Cool metallics make an appearance.

Fashion this season offers the timeless elegance of an era like the Forties, but loosened up for today's busy woman and her active lifestyle. It draws its inspiration from a myriad of luxurious styles, including Victorian, Jazz Age, the opulent Eighties, and touches of menswear -- juxtaposed with a chic, spare look taken from urban streets.

A fresh, effortless glamour rules the runways. In addition to fitted, feminine suits and new takes on the 'little black dress", we'll see romantic full skits, ruffles and dresses that accentuate a woman's curves. Little jackets with slim skirts or skinny trousers are big, as are sweater coats and blouson jackets. Cardigans combine with ball gowns to offer a perfect example of this new look at glamour.

Plaid is everywhere, including worn with houndstooth-print jackets. Luxe embroidery, beading and fur make an appearance, as well as utterly feminine layers of lace. Cocktail dresses are fabulous now, especially with coordinating coats. Menswear influence is seen in neckties and military details.

In counterpoint, look for dark colors and sleek, spare lines -- a primal urban look that is glamorous in its lack of embellishment and elegant in its toughness.

For fashion as for make-up, deep, dark, sophisticated colors are the choice of the season, including rich browns, cinnamons, cognacs and brown-reds, black, shades of wine and deep greens.

Look to the colors of the OPI 25th Anniversary Collection to complement this fall's fashion and beauty with timeless style! Click Here to begin shopping!

Essie's Summer '06 Collection has been designed to be the perfect compliment
to the summer's latest and hotest looks!

Your bridal shower will be memorable thanks to
these great new favor ideas from OPI & Essie!


It's fun being a girl, don't you agree! And a bridal shower is the perfect excuse
to indulge yourself in lots of feminine fun. Start with the bridal shower favors.

They're a sweet little way to thank the women in your life
for making your wedding planning so much more enjoyable.

Pamper your guests by giving them OPI and/or Essie Nail Polish! Both nail polish lines are made from the highest quality ingredients and recognized world wide. They would also make fabulous small gifts for your bridesmaids and maid of honor. Also these small favors will fit beautifully in an elegant favor box or bag. Beautifully presented nail polish favors bring elegance and style to any celebration. Attaching a custom hang tag or label to your favors is a great way to personalize your event, and deliver a message of thanks and appreciation to your guests. Receiving something with ribbon tied around it always gives the feeling that something magical awaits. And it does... Some nail polish colors ideal for your bridal shower favors from OPI include: Birthday Babe, Happy Anniversary and Mauve-lous Memories from OPI's 25th Anniversary Collection; Sensuous, Embrace, Infatuation, Desire, Heart Throb and Passion from OPI's Sheer Romance Collection, and Privacy Please, Sweet Memories, Matched Luggage, Mimosas for Mr. & Mrs., and Second Honeymoon from OPI's Soft Shades Honeymoon Collection. Some color ideas for your bridal shower favors from Essie include: Bachelorette Bash, Cocktail Hour, Formal Affair, Real Simple and Shindig from the new 25th Anniversary Collection; Martini, Calypso, China Doll, Flirt, Infatuation, and Spaghetti Strap from Essie's New Summer '06 Collection; and Heavenly Sunset, My Favorite Cabana, Need a Vacation? Pink Glove Service, Room with a View, and Sandy Beach from Essie's Spring '06 Collection. Or mix and match your own color selections from any of the collections offered on site at BeautyRealm.com. Just click on the collections listed above to begin shopping for your bridal shower favors!