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Kim Kardashian & co. have created a "kaptivating" 14-piece collection with Nicole by OPI co-founder Suzi Weiss-Fischman, which will launch exclusively in Wal-Mart stores nationwide on Black Friday — for one day only — then roll out online et al. in the new year.

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From Sarah Jessica Parker to Lady Gaga, there's not a well-manicured star — or beauty enthusiast — who doesn't light up at the sight of a Deborah Lippmann creation.

My latest obsession from the celebrity esthetician's nail color collection is Naked, a clean sheer beige that can only be described as incredibly flattering on any skin tone. (It's actually the shade Anne Hathaway wore at this year's Oscars.) It's an easy, go-to hue for spring/summer and instantly elevates an at-home manicure.

Highly recommended.

Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer in Naked, $16. Available online at LippmannCollection.com.

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We've seen nails color-matched to everything from lips and eyes to hair accessories, but the look at Marc Jacobs's Spring 2011 surprised even seasoned industry vets. "This is the first time I've seen nails and brows that matched," says CND's Jan Arnold, the brand's co-creator and lead manicurist backstage.

To match models tips to their eradicated brows, nails were coated with Perfectly Bare, a flesh-tone polish, then topped with a mattifying top coat for a "tinted moisturizer" effect.

What do you think of this budding beauty trend?

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Within seconds of spotting Lady Gaga's nails on the cover of Vanity Fair, I was e-mailing contacts to see if I could score the brand/shade name of this oh-so-subtle, pale gray polish.

Turns out, it's yet another brilliant creation from celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippman called Waking Up in Vegas.

And now, after having modeled it myself, I have to say — the possibilities with this "new neutral" are endless. So don't be surprised if Waking Up in Vegas becomes your go-to hue through fall. (It's certainly mine.)

Deborah Lippman Nail Color, $16. Available online at LippmanCollection.com.

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I've been obsessed with Marion's edgy, metallic green nails since their debut at last week's Golden Globe Awards, so I put in a call to her manicurist, Deborah Lippman, for The Scoop:

To compliment Marion's striking Dior dress, Deborah chose a new shade from her signature collection— Don't Tell Mama ($18)— and kept the nails short for a modern finish.

And for red carpet-worthy results at home, Deborah— who also painted the nails of Penelope Cruz (in Night and Day) and Kate Hudson (in Lady Is a Tramp) for the fête— suggests:

— When moisturizing or exfoliating your face, don’t wash the extra product off your hands. Instead, use extra face moisturizer or exfoliator and rub directly into your cuticles. This will keep your hands looking great all year long.
— To get the most out of your manicure, use a regular top coat instead of a quick dry top coat. The regular top coat may take a little longer to dry, but bonds better with the nail polish.

Have any tips/tricks of your own? Do share!

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Playing with polish is actually part of my job description (crazy, but true!), but if you're in an office where experimenting with makeup during work hours is "frowned upon," O.P.I offers a solution that's just as fun...

"Try On This Color" is a brilliant new tool that allows you to paint your (virtual) nails with over 300+ shades, as well as change your nail length and skin tone to reflect your individuality. It's a great way to preview shades before purchase, and is far less telling than the scent of an open nail polish pot!

Visit Opi.com for additional details.

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Mint-colored nail varnish is all the rage this season, but I can't quite decide whether it's a trend I love or hate. On one side, it's light, refreshing and playful. On the other, it reminds me of the pastel Hard Candy hues I used to rock in middle school...

Craving a taste? Try CHANEL Le Vernis in Jade ($23) or Essie Nail Polish in Mint Candy Apple ($8).