Many moons ago — back when Barbara Walters and Hugh Downs still hosted the show — I was obsessed with 20/20. One Friday night they had a segment about the dangers of nail salons and interviewed a mother and daughter who went to a local salon for a mani-pedi for the daughter’s birthday and ended-up with this awful permanent scarring because of un-sanitized tools that were used. Needless to say I was traumatized. As a result I pretty much never get my nails professionally done. I took exception a few weeks ago however when I was at Dashing Diva. I was assured that the tools were all sanitized and one-time-use (they even give them to you to take home if you want). That said this entry is not about my mani-pedi experience, which despite being great didn’t have nearly as big of an impact on me as their fab new nail color collection. Pictured above, I’m completely in love with the shade all the way to the left (I picked it out having no idea that it was new or that Dashing Diva even sold polishes). It’s called Jazz Nights ($8) and it’s red with bright ruby red glitter. Unlike similar ones I’ve seen from Illamasqua and Sephora brand however it’s not sheer at all — even one coat will completely cover your nails in red glittery fabulousness. Perfect for the holiday season! I have yet to try any of the other shades, but jump for the list of the other new colors!
Jazz Nights – a bright ruby red glitter
Bryant Park – a light brown and copper shimmer
Fashion District – a soft, gold with slight shimmer
Grand Central Station – a deep, rich green matte
Astor Place – a light, slate grey matte
