DIY Saran Wrap Nails For A Perfect, Easy Miami Mani
Maybe you feel like you have two left hands (or right!) when it comes to experimenting with nail art. Or maybe you just can't come up with weird enough ideas to emblazon on your paws. Never fear, because this simple (and we do mean simple) nail art DIY courtesy of mani maven Get Nailed is a cinch...and perfect for the MIA day-to-day.
By using a peachy orange by OPI ("Bright Lights, Big Color") with a contrasting aqua from Orly (in "Frisky"), Chelsea of Get Nailed painted her nails, let them dry, and then used the saran wrap to literally "sponge" on the top coat for a coral-infused marble effect. The result is perfect for a shopping afternoon in Coral Gables (and will even look smart for a night out) — and can be done by anyone who is capable of painting a solid nail. Let us know if you've tried this clever marble-ing trick: We'd love to see the results!
Photo/Video: Via Get Nailed.
By using a peachy orange by OPI ("Bright Lights, Big Color") with a contrasting aqua from Orly (in "Frisky"), Chelsea of Get Nailed painted her nails, let them dry, and then used the saran wrap to literally "sponge" on the top coat for a coral-infused marble effect. The result is perfect for a shopping afternoon in Coral Gables (and will even look smart for a night out) — and can be done by anyone who is capable of painting a solid nail. Let us know if you've tried this clever marble-ing trick: We'd love to see the results!
Photo/Video: Via Get Nailed.
Kitties And Kawaii! Top 5 Places To Score Amazing Nail Art
Nail art is not just a trend anymore. Bedazzling your claws and brightening your tips isn't a "thing" done by aficionados, but is now (like the name implies) an actual art. Like lips, eyes, and hair, the care of your nails has officially taken the center-stage. Long gone are the demure days of french manicures and solid hues. Today, South Florida females are getting more adventurous with their finger nails. From Kawaii (3-D nail art popular in Japanese Harajuku culture) to a Christian Louboutin-inspired mani plus Swarovski bedazzled tips, the options are endless in the 305. So ditch your "red" or "nude" and show some 'tude with one of these five stellar salons. One thing you can bet on is that these label-loving gals create nails as flashy and show-stopping as their cars, pumps and personalities.
Here are our top five Miami salons for head-turning hands. Click through to see five spots to get nailed!
Photo: Courtesy of Midtown Nail Bar
Photo: Courtesy of Midtown Nail Bar
Missed The Anselm Reyle For Dior Pop-Up At Basel? Here's Your Do-Over
Did you get a chance to see the Anselm Reyle for Dior pop-up shop during Art Basel? If you didn’t, don’t admit it, because it was a big deal. And luckily, you can still experience the neon-and-camouflage goodness, even post-Basel. Swing by the the Saks Fifth Avenue in Dadeland Mall beginning January 5, because Anselm Reyle for Dior has partnered with the department store to bring Miami an exclusive line of Dior eye shadows that displays the artist’s camouflage prints plus five new shades of nail liquor inspired by the line. Oh, and we're also totally pumped about the nail art being offered by the Dior Nail Bar, where costumers can choose between different nail styles and check out a show by Dior makeup artist Carey Hinrichs. Yup, it’s a big deal. So don't miss your second shot at it.
When: Thursday, January 5 through Wednesday, January 11, 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Saks Fifth Avenue, 7687 N. Kendall Drive; 305-662-8655.
Photo: Courtesy of Dior.
Nail Art Anxiety? Try This Nifty DIY Kit
Instead of gifting you those Chilly Willy socks, your sister-in-law should have gone with this nifty nail art kit. Complete with polish pens and a guidebook, this bad boy makes DIY nails extra easy. You just apply a coat of any color, let it dry, and then doodle using the pens. The accompanying book even has looks to copy and instructions to go with it. But, really, you have a blank canvas, so go nuts!Migi Nail Art, $19.99, available at Fresh Finds.
Image: Courtesy of Fresh Finds
The Ultimate In Nail Bling: The Standard Spa's Sculpture Mani
So, yeah, we’re pretty obsessed with nail art over here at Refinery29. From DIY graphic mani’s to Lady Gaga-inspired nails, we’ve covered it all when it comes to your fingertips. But right when we thought we had seen everything, The Standard Spa, Miami Beach’s nail technicians start decorating our digits with tiny metallic sculptures. We’re serious: Think three-dimensional gold leaves, bull horns, daggers, floral clusters, and blinged-out dollar signs that look really, really cool (but could also potentially poke your eye out).
The mini works of art were in celebration of the latest book from Standard Press (the hotel’s own imprint), Nailed . In his 192-page hardcover tome, Chicago-based artist Dzine explores the history of decorated digits (it signified social status in China at one time) and where the art form is headed. During Art Basel week, special guests were invited to to Perrier's nail lab at the hotel to get tricked-out fingers inspired by Dzine’s signature jewel-encrusted paintings. And while the treatments were by-invitation-only last week, the Miami Beach propert will be accepting appointments from the public for one week beginning on December 10. Hurry up and sang a spot, because they’re sure to go fast. And we don’t want to see you pointing any fingers — at least not at us.
When: Saturday, December 10 to Sunday, December 18.
Where: The Standard Spa, Miami Beach, 40 Island Avenue; 305-673-1717.
Photo: Via The Standard Culture.
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