OPI collaborating with Serena Williams for new nail polish line

This just isn't fair! Tennis pro Serena Williams announced earlier this week on The Oprah Winfrey Show that she is launching her own nail polish line with OPI.

Turns out tennis isn't Williams' only passion. Apparently, she has been taking classes to become a certified nail technician and has already logged 200 hours of training! To complete the course, she'll have to complete 600 hours of manicures, pedicures and other nail training. Sources say Williams even does her sister Venus' nails and is considering opening her own salon once she's certified!

Her OPI nail polish line, planned to be called the Grand Slam Collection, will be inspired by various tennis tournaments, including the Australian Open, French Open, U.S. Open and Wimbledon. The line is said to be hitting shelves within the next few months. I, for one, am super excited to see what she comes up with.

Anyway, girl has some pretty serious street cred in the nail salon. Who knew?

Pretty headband+rainy day=perfect combination

It's been raining here in NYC for the past two days, making for some pretty dreadful hair days. This wet weather has me racking my brain trying to think of cute ways to tame my mane, and I can't think of a more perfect solution than a pretty headband. I love the latest headband styles -- not just for their extreme level of cuteness, but also for their comfort! Unlike their hard plastic predecessors, a lot of the latest headband styles are made of fabric and elastic. These things are so comfortable -- once you put one on, I promise you'll forget you're wearing it! I purchased one last winter at Banana Republic, and let me tell you, I lived in that thing.

Here I am with my doggie nephew, Oliver. Isn't he the cutest?

A simple headband can really jazz up a ponytail or low bun on a rainy day while keeping the flyways in check. Who really wants to deal with a fussy hairstyle that's just going to get messed up as soon as you go outside, anyway? Not me! On a rainy day, I'm all about comfort and ease. 

Here are some great headband options: 

1. Banana Republic Crochet Headband - $25
2. Juicy Couture Pavé Heart Stretch Headband - $30
3. Forever 21 Beaded Braid Headband - $3.80
4. ZARA Turban Headband with Side Flower - $15.90

I am obsessed with the ZARA headband. What about you -- which is your favorite? Do you wear headbands? And how do you style your hair on a rainy day?

Heads up! Macy's is having a major beauty sale!

Hey beauty lovers! If you're in the market for some new products I suggest you get your pretty little butts over to Macy's STAT! They're having a major beauty promotion called Macy's Beauty Scene (in store and online) with tons of discounts and freebies from some of my favorite brands including Philosophy, Lancome, Clairisonic and a ton of others! Check out some of these amazing deals you can score: 

1. FREE Origins Starter Set with any Origins Skin Care Purchase! 
2. FREE Gift with $75 Peter Thomas Roth purchase!

3. FREE Sample Trio with $50 Lancome Purchase!

4. FREE Gift with Clarisonic Sonic Cleansing System Purchase!

And click here to see all of their deals. 

I am super excited about this promotion because I actually need a new bottle of Peter Thomas Roth Anti-Aging Cleansing Gel, which I got a few months back as a free gift from Sephora as part of their Beauty Insider rewards program. I absolutely love the Peter Thomas Roth anti-aging cleanser because it smells great and does wonders for my skin. It contains "glycolic and salicylic acids to gently exfoliate and stimulate cell turnover." After using it just once, I swear I could see and feel an improvement in my skin. And because it doesn't foam up too much it's perfect to use with the Clairisonic Sonic Cleansing System (another great beauty product, but more on the Clairisonic some other time). 

Anyway, nothing like a good sale to kick off the weekend. Happy shopping and let me know if you get anything! Find me on Twitter @PrettiedUp or email me at prettiedup@gmail.com. 

Beauty-wise, what are you excited for this fall?

Wednesday is the first official day of fall and the crisp chill has already been creeping its way into the air. I'm super excited to get out of NYC for a weekend and check out a football game at my Alma mater, West Virginia University. (Let's go Mountaineers!) But more than anything, this change in season has me excited for something else . . .

After enduring a long summer full of unruly hair, I'm ready for the Battle of the Frizz to be over. Like every summer, I put up my best fight, but even my most potent serums and sprays could not overcome mother nature and her humidity. Every morning I'd style my hair like usual, but by the time I got to work it was a frizzy mess! Most days, I succumbed to the frizz and pulled it back into a low bun.

Bring on the chilly air and shiny, smooth hair!

What about you -- is there anything you're excited for this fall, beauty-wise? Are you thinking about trying out a cute new haircut? Are you planning to do anything different with your makeup? Or, like me, are you just relieved that frizz fighting season is over?

My mini-meltdown in Sephora

I have to tell you all about the mini-crisis I had in Sephora yesterday.

When I asked the saleslady if they had any refill pads for the Shu Uemura eyelash curler, she dropped a bombshell on me. Not only did they not have any refill pads, but Shu Uemura is no longer being sold in the U.S.

Cue mini-crisis. 

WHAT? How could this be? What did I do to deserve this? This is only the maker of one of my all-time favorite beauty tools ever.

If you have never heard of Shu Uemura, it's a cosmetics company that was first launched in Japan but has gained international popularity. The company is arguably most well known (at least here in the U.S.) for its amazing line of eyelash curlers. In 2004, Shu Uemura was bought out by L'oreal, which also owns Lancome, Matrix, Kiehl's, and a ton of other fragrance, makeup, and skin care brands. I first discovered Shu Uemura years ago when I worked as a saleslady at a Lancome outlet store in New Jersey. I have been hooked on this eyelash curler ever since. 

Upon further research, I discovered there has been talk within the beauty community about L'oreal pulling the plug on Shu in the U.S. since at least this March. Yesterday, the Sephora here in NYC's Herald Square had just three Shu eyelash curlers left. I obviously picked one up. 

There is a silver lining to this story. Us die hard Shu Uemura fans here in the U.S. will not have to go without our favorite eyelash curler. Fortunately, they will still be available online. 

Do you use the Shu Uemura eyelash curler? 

I'm loving Kelly Osbourne's new blonde hair

Let's face it -- Kelly Osbourne used to be a hot mess. Now she's just hot. 

She was out and about at New York Fashion Week flaunting her new blonde hair and svelte figure and as far as I'm concerned, she has never looked better. Sitting next to Denise Richards at the Tracy Reese show on Monday, Osbourne showed off some new platinum extensions.

Photo courtesy Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

"I am having fun with it," Osbourne, 25, told UsMagazine.com at the Chris Benz show on Monday. "I love experimenting and trying new looks."

Do you like Kelly's new look as much as I do? Let's put it to a vote! Tell us your opinion in the poll to the right. 

Twitter just got prettier

Want your beauty fix quick? If so, I have great news for you. Prettied Up has joined the Twitterverse! Click here to follow Prettied Up on Twitter. Then,  be sure to check out some of my favorite beauty microbloggers:

@ELLEBEAUTYTEAM

@Sephora

@nordstrombeauty

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