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Mary Katrantzou
"I started with a pale-green base and sectioned off three small squares in bright blue. For all other detailing, I used either a striper brush, or acrylic paint and a small paintbrush. You should also use a dotting tool to create perfect black-and-white dots."
RGB Nail Polish in Dew, $16, available at RGB.
Photos: Maria Valentino/MCV Photo; Madeline Poole
"I started with a pale-green base and sectioned off three small squares in bright blue. For all other detailing, I used either a striper brush, or acrylic paint and a small paintbrush. You should also use a dotting tool to create perfect black-and-white dots."
RGB Nail Polish in Dew, $16, available at RGB.
Photos: Maria Valentino/MCV Photo; Madeline Poole
Chanel
"Paint the whole nail neon red, and in the center of the nail, create an organic stripe with a brighter hot pink. Allow this to dry, then create another thinner organic stripe with a lighter pink. After these colors have dried, swipe on silver from the base of the cuticle towards the middle of the nail, and from the tip towards the middle — avoiding the stripe of pink faded color. It's hard to find a good silver, but Ginger + Liz's 'Tuck Me In' is amazing and covers very well. To complete the look, use the same neon red you started with to add a few dots and lines on the silver, giving a faded effect."
Ginger + Liz Nail Lacquer in Tuck Me In, $12, available at Ginger + Liz.
Photos: Maria Valentino/MCV Photo; Madeline Poole
"Paint the whole nail neon red, and in the center of the nail, create an organic stripe with a brighter hot pink. Allow this to dry, then create another thinner organic stripe with a lighter pink. After these colors have dried, swipe on silver from the base of the cuticle towards the middle of the nail, and from the tip towards the middle — avoiding the stripe of pink faded color. It's hard to find a good silver, but Ginger + Liz's 'Tuck Me In' is amazing and covers very well. To complete the look, use the same neon red you started with to add a few dots and lines on the silver, giving a faded effect."
Ginger + Liz Nail Lacquer in Tuck Me In, $12, available at Ginger + Liz.
Photos: Maria Valentino/MCV Photo; Madeline Poole
Christian Dior
"Start with a neon pink nail. Then, mix your black color with a thin base coat in order to layer it — I suggest you start with mostly the base coat. Use an eyeshadow brush to apply the thinned-out color to the bottom half of the nail using very, very gentle swipes and dabs. With each layer, you start a bit lower on the nail and the mixture will be increasingly opaque. A good top coat will also help blend the gradient."
Stila #30 Double Ended Eyeshadow Brush, $18, available at Nordstrom. Dior Haute Couleur in Plaza, $23, available at Dior.
Photos: Maria Valentino/MCV Photo; Madeline Poole
"Start with a neon pink nail. Then, mix your black color with a thin base coat in order to layer it — I suggest you start with mostly the base coat. Use an eyeshadow brush to apply the thinned-out color to the bottom half of the nail using very, very gentle swipes and dabs. With each layer, you start a bit lower on the nail and the mixture will be increasingly opaque. A good top coat will also help blend the gradient."
Stila #30 Double Ended Eyeshadow Brush, $18, available at Nordstrom. Dior Haute Couleur in Plaza, $23, available at Dior.
Photos: Maria Valentino/MCV Photo; Madeline Poole
Comme des Garçons
"Start with a light, almost lavender-pink color. I recommend the pink from my Shibuya kit with The New Black. It's easiest to freehand the circles using red acrylic paint. You could also use the end of a new Q-tip or smoking filter as a stamp for your circles. If you plan to use a Q-tip, twist the cotton in your fingers to control any loose bits. You'll need an ample amount of color, and I suggest using nail polish rather than acrylic with a Q-tip."
The New Black x The Digital Underground by Madeline Poole Nail Kit in Shibuya, $24, available at Sephora.
Photos: Maria Valentino/MCV Photo; Madeline Poole
"Start with a light, almost lavender-pink color. I recommend the pink from my Shibuya kit with The New Black. It's easiest to freehand the circles using red acrylic paint. You could also use the end of a new Q-tip or smoking filter as a stamp for your circles. If you plan to use a Q-tip, twist the cotton in your fingers to control any loose bits. You'll need an ample amount of color, and I suggest using nail polish rather than acrylic with a Q-tip."
The New Black x The Digital Underground by Madeline Poole Nail Kit in Shibuya, $24, available at Sephora.
Photos: Maria Valentino/MCV Photo; Madeline Poole
Carven
"Start by painting the whole nail cream, then split the nail in half with bright red on one side. Allow both layers to dry, then split the red in half with a bright royal blue or purple. I used a striping brush in black to create the thinner black stripes on the cream side, and a striper brush in white and red to create the very thin lines on top of the red and royal color blocks. If you don't have striping brushes, you should try using a fluid acrylic paint — I like Golden Fluid Acrylics for this."
RGB Nail Polish in Vellum, $16, available at RGB.
Photos: Maria Valentino/MCV Photo; Madeline Poole
"Start by painting the whole nail cream, then split the nail in half with bright red on one side. Allow both layers to dry, then split the red in half with a bright royal blue or purple. I used a striping brush in black to create the thinner black stripes on the cream side, and a striper brush in white and red to create the very thin lines on top of the red and royal color blocks. If you don't have striping brushes, you should try using a fluid acrylic paint — I like Golden Fluid Acrylics for this."
RGB Nail Polish in Vellum, $16, available at RGB.
Photos: Maria Valentino/MCV Photo; Madeline Poole
Chelsea Hagler (A.K.A. the Public Relations Manager of Equinox Gyms) got our pulses racing with her leopard-printed paws, inspired by the recent Lanvin and Louis Vuitton collections.
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Bow wow! Kate Albrecht of Mr. Kate loves eye-catching accessories. Case in point: her rhinestone-embellished fingertips.
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Blogger Brittany Weinstein of I Wanna Be Gwyneth chose a summer-appropriate shade that accentuates her killer tan.
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Penny Chic's Shauna Miller just redesigned her site (check it out if you haven't already!) and her latest nail art was inspired by the look and feel of the blog.
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Courtney Haas of Style Haul hit up es NAIL on Melrose Avenue for this glitter-tastic design.
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Not only does this nail technician from Marie Nails walk the walk, but she talks the talk with this tie-dye and leopard-print design.
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Birkenstocks. Yes, Birkenstocks
Before you run screaming in terror, hear us out. Celine did it, Giambattista Valli did it, and CFDA-winning Elder Statesman did it...and did it well. While our shoe of 2013 might not be 'Stocks per se, those flat, funky, wide-strapped sandals are definitely making a comeback. Clean, easy Americana always wins (think Cambridge Satchels or heritage bags), and while the brand might not originate from the U.S., it's got laid-back attitude as a part of its DNA.
Photo: MCV Photo
Before you run screaming in terror, hear us out. Celine did it, Giambattista Valli did it, and CFDA-winning Elder Statesman did it...and did it well. While our shoe of 2013 might not be 'Stocks per se, those flat, funky, wide-strapped sandals are definitely making a comeback. Clean, easy Americana always wins (think Cambridge Satchels or heritage bags), and while the brand might not originate from the U.S., it's got laid-back attitude as a part of its DNA.
Photo: MCV Photo
Wraparound Bangs
This might not be a look for everyone, but those blunt, angled bangs with clean lines are set to replace the messy fringe. Chanel showed us how to make the look whimsical, indie songstresses taught us how to make it edgy, Melon Cat demonstrated the funny version, and our own Bethany Brill can work it every day. We're declaring the It-haircut of 2013 right here, right now.
Photo: WWD/Condé Nast/Corbis
This might not be a look for everyone, but those blunt, angled bangs with clean lines are set to replace the messy fringe. Chanel showed us how to make the look whimsical, indie songstresses taught us how to make it edgy, Melon Cat demonstrated the funny version, and our own Bethany Brill can work it every day. We're declaring the It-haircut of 2013 right here, right now.
Photo: WWD/Condé Nast/Corbis
Anna Wintour, Vogue No More
This might be our most daring prediction, but just think: Ms. Wintour has been at the helm of U.S. Vogue for 22 years. Isn't it time for a change? And with all of the Obama rumors swirling, now is a great time for her to, erm, diplomatically leave her post.
Photographed by Tracy Wang
This might be our most daring prediction, but just think: Ms. Wintour has been at the helm of U.S. Vogue for 22 years. Isn't it time for a change? And with all of the Obama rumors swirling, now is a great time for her to, erm, diplomatically leave her post.
Photographed by Tracy Wang
Designer Collaborations Revisited
It's no secret that designer collaborations are quickly losing their sheen. In order to move merchandise, big box stores are going to have to come up with better ways of selling their goods. Margiela for H&M dug into its archives, while Neiman Marcus and Target (albeit, an unsuccessful pairing) turned to curation instead of design. It's time to think outside of the (big) box.
Photo: Courtesy of H&M
It's no secret that designer collaborations are quickly losing their sheen. In order to move merchandise, big box stores are going to have to come up with better ways of selling their goods. Margiela for H&M dug into its archives, while Neiman Marcus and Target (albeit, an unsuccessful pairing) turned to curation instead of design. It's time to think outside of the (big) box.
Photo: Courtesy of H&M
Get Involved: Global Labor
Okay, this is more of a wish than a prediction, but after the Bangladesh fires of '12, plus watching how the fashion community can rally around a cause like Obama, we think it's time the heavies threw their weight behind reforming labor laws. Hat tip to organizations like Global Labour Rights and Not For Sale for keeping this issue front and center.
Photo: Courtesy of Global Labour Rights
Okay, this is more of a wish than a prediction, but after the Bangladesh fires of '12, plus watching how the fashion community can rally around a cause like Obama, we think it's time the heavies threw their weight behind reforming labor laws. Hat tip to organizations like Global Labour Rights and Not For Sale for keeping this issue front and center.
Photo: Courtesy of Global Labour Rights
We love the fun acid-green (glow-in-the-dark perhaps?) background of this look, and the step-by-step tutorial is very clear and simple.
Photo: Via Nails in Nippon
Photo: Via Nails in Nippon
Taupe
Elegant, feminine, and a good match for… well…everything, taupes with hints of lavender were seen all over Fashion Week this past February. But don’t think of it as neutral. Interchangeably shimmering or soft on the runways of Dior, Edun, and Phillip Lim, this natural pick for fall is a true standout.
Given its inherent versatility, it’s not hard to cook up a look accented by OPI’s new taupe “Berlin There Done That,” but those nail wizards at OPI have given us something special with this nail-art design. Starting off with two full coats of its “German-Icure” burgundy, use your nail-art pencil or brush to add a swipe and three dots of "Berlin There Done That," for a jewel-tone-and-neutral masterpiece perfect for fall and holiday fashion.
Photos: Maria Valentino/ MCV Photo, courtesy OPI/small>
Elegant, feminine, and a good match for… well…everything, taupes with hints of lavender were seen all over Fashion Week this past February. But don’t think of it as neutral. Interchangeably shimmering or soft on the runways of Dior, Edun, and Phillip Lim, this natural pick for fall is a true standout.
Given its inherent versatility, it’s not hard to cook up a look accented by OPI’s new taupe “Berlin There Done That,” but those nail wizards at OPI have given us something special with this nail-art design. Starting off with two full coats of its “German-Icure” burgundy, use your nail-art pencil or brush to add a swipe and three dots of "Berlin There Done That," for a jewel-tone-and-neutral masterpiece perfect for fall and holiday fashion.
Photos: Maria Valentino/ MCV Photo, courtesy OPI/small>
Ruby
Like a big, wet kiss on the cheek, rich rubies with a touch of purple (are you seeing a trend here?) bowled us over when they appeared on the runways of Kenzo, Miu Miu, Cynthia Rowley, and many, many more. As romantic as all this deep red is, it can be hard to rock from head to toe — luckily, we’ve got some nail art to cover that.
Not only does OPI’s “Danke-Shiny Red” bring that luxe, impossible-to-miss ruby to your nails, it has a starring role in this next composition. Start off with a layer of the mauve “Schnapps Out Of It!,” then create simple triangles using “Don’t Talk Bach to Me,” “Suzi & the 7 Düsseldorfs,” “Danke-Shiny Red,” and “Unfor-greta-bly Blue.” Edge your shapes with OPI’s “Nein! Nein! Nein! OK Fine!” for an abstract, ruby-accented design.
Photos: Maria Valentino/ MCV Photo, courtesy OPI/small>
Like a big, wet kiss on the cheek, rich rubies with a touch of purple (are you seeing a trend here?) bowled us over when they appeared on the runways of Kenzo, Miu Miu, Cynthia Rowley, and many, many more. As romantic as all this deep red is, it can be hard to rock from head to toe — luckily, we’ve got some nail art to cover that.
Not only does OPI’s “Danke-Shiny Red” bring that luxe, impossible-to-miss ruby to your nails, it has a starring role in this next composition. Start off with a layer of the mauve “Schnapps Out Of It!,” then create simple triangles using “Don’t Talk Bach to Me,” “Suzi & the 7 Düsseldorfs,” “Danke-Shiny Red,” and “Unfor-greta-bly Blue.” Edge your shapes with OPI’s “Nein! Nein! Nein! OK Fine!” for an abstract, ruby-accented design.
Photos: Maria Valentino/ MCV Photo, courtesy OPI/small>
Red-Orange
Lest you think ruby was the only red on the catwalks, a bright, fiery red-orange also opened our eyes when we checked out Jason Wu’s and Diane von Furstenberg’s fall collections. In particular, we’ve been waiting with baited breath ‘til Charlotte Ronson’s scorching, leather harem pants hit the racks.
As hot as a chili pepper, OPI’s "Deutsch You Want Me Baby?" will not only work with any new red-orange addition to your arsenal, but will be downright flammable with any LBD. For a twist, start with two full coats of OPI’s new, red-hot “Deutsch You Want Me Baby?,” paint an “Unfor-greta-bly Blue” diagonal line to the top, right-hand side, and finish with another diagonal line from the left in “Every Month is Oktoberfest.” Smokin'.
Photos: Maria Valentino/ MCV Photo, courtesy OPI/small>
Lest you think ruby was the only red on the catwalks, a bright, fiery red-orange also opened our eyes when we checked out Jason Wu’s and Diane von Furstenberg’s fall collections. In particular, we’ve been waiting with baited breath ‘til Charlotte Ronson’s scorching, leather harem pants hit the racks.
As hot as a chili pepper, OPI’s "Deutsch You Want Me Baby?" will not only work with any new red-orange addition to your arsenal, but will be downright flammable with any LBD. For a twist, start with two full coats of OPI’s new, red-hot “Deutsch You Want Me Baby?,” paint an “Unfor-greta-bly Blue” diagonal line to the top, right-hand side, and finish with another diagonal line from the left in “Every Month is Oktoberfest.” Smokin'.
Photos: Maria Valentino/ MCV Photo, courtesy OPI/small>
Beige
To be perfectly square with you, we’ve never thought of autumn as a great time for soft, pinkish beiges. We just don’t feel peachy when the temperature drops, y’know. But a sweetheart look from Dior, a badass (yes, beige badass) quilted-leather jacket from Balmain, and a sweeping valentine of a gown from Jenny Packham ganged up and softly beat us into submission. We’re converts!
Now, because fall is a time where you’re still wearing more darks than lights, we suggest pairing your new, romantic beiges with colors from the other end of the spectrum. For an eye-catching effect, lay on two full coats of OPI’s black-olive “Nein! Nein! Nein! OK Fine!” then draw two Vs using “Don’t Pretzel My Buttons” beige. Top it off with some fine detailing with "Nein! Nein! Nein! OK Fine!." The result: a soft pink look with just the right amount of edge.
Photos: Maria Valentino/ MCV Photo, courtesy OPI/small>
To be perfectly square with you, we’ve never thought of autumn as a great time for soft, pinkish beiges. We just don’t feel peachy when the temperature drops, y’know. But a sweetheart look from Dior, a badass (yes, beige badass) quilted-leather jacket from Balmain, and a sweeping valentine of a gown from Jenny Packham ganged up and softly beat us into submission. We’re converts!
Now, because fall is a time where you’re still wearing more darks than lights, we suggest pairing your new, romantic beiges with colors from the other end of the spectrum. For an eye-catching effect, lay on two full coats of OPI’s black-olive “Nein! Nein! Nein! OK Fine!” then draw two Vs using “Don’t Pretzel My Buttons” beige. Top it off with some fine detailing with "Nein! Nein! Nein! OK Fine!." The result: a soft pink look with just the right amount of edge.
Photos: Maria Valentino/ MCV Photo, courtesy OPI/small>
Chartreuse
Now, if you’ve known us for any godly amount of time, you’d know we have a massive soft spot for anything chartreuse. If you haven’t climbed on board the boat, now is the season. None other than Diane von Furstenberg herself, and our beloved Creatures of The Wind, offered multiple endorsements of our lime-yellow love at NYFW. Convinced yet?
If you’re still on the fence about this, admittedly, divisive color, ease yourself into it with a few chartreuse accessories (bangles, perhaps) and a touch of it on your nails. OPI’s “Don’t Talk Bach to Me” has that lime-yellow flair with a more matte, less neon feel. Are you in or are you in?
Photos: Maria Valentino/ MCV Photo, courtesy OPI/small>
Now, if you’ve known us for any godly amount of time, you’d know we have a massive soft spot for anything chartreuse. If you haven’t climbed on board the boat, now is the season. None other than Diane von Furstenberg herself, and our beloved Creatures of The Wind, offered multiple endorsements of our lime-yellow love at NYFW. Convinced yet?
If you’re still on the fence about this, admittedly, divisive color, ease yourself into it with a few chartreuse accessories (bangles, perhaps) and a touch of it on your nails. OPI’s “Don’t Talk Bach to Me” has that lime-yellow flair with a more matte, less neon feel. Are you in or are you in?
Photos: Maria Valentino/ MCV Photo, courtesy OPI/small>
Plum
Winter is coming, as they say, and it’s finally time to whip out those deep purples you’ve been hiding from the summer sun. This season, your picks should lean toward that rich, decadent plum we saw on J. Mendel and Bottega Veneta’s catwalks. If you can find a way to make it shine like Carolina Herrera’s slacks, so much the better.
We’ve always favored a purple nail, perhaps because the color is so hard to accessorize elsewhere, and right in time we’ve picked up OPI’s tasty plum “Every Month is Okoberfest.” Even if you keep those purple pieces in the closet, just imagine how hot this will look with a white top.
Photos: Maria Valentino/ MCV Photo, courtesy OPI/small>
Winter is coming, as they say, and it’s finally time to whip out those deep purples you’ve been hiding from the summer sun. This season, your picks should lean toward that rich, decadent plum we saw on J. Mendel and Bottega Veneta’s catwalks. If you can find a way to make it shine like Carolina Herrera’s slacks, so much the better.
We’ve always favored a purple nail, perhaps because the color is so hard to accessorize elsewhere, and right in time we’ve picked up OPI’s tasty plum “Every Month is Okoberfest.” Even if you keep those purple pieces in the closet, just imagine how hot this will look with a white top.
Photos: Maria Valentino/ MCV Photo, courtesy OPI/small>
Burgundy
In a similar vein, but a different tone as this year’s plum, burgundy had a strong presence at the New York shows — despite being a color more traditionally found in Paris and Milan. Diane von Furstenberg (fall’s all-around winner in the color department) gave us this delicious, shiny aubergine jacket (with flats and pants to match), while Christian Siriano chipped in with a lovely silk skirt and Peter Som gifted us this truly striking wine-colored, zip-front dress. Thanks, guys.
Since burgundy is such a famous match for leather, silver, and gold, swiping a lil’ bit of this catwalk color on your nails should make all your bangles, rings, and other hardware pop all that much more. OPI’s glam lacquer, “Germani-cure” should do you just right.
Photos: Maria Valentino/ MCV Photo, courtesy OPI/small>
In a similar vein, but a different tone as this year’s plum, burgundy had a strong presence at the New York shows — despite being a color more traditionally found in Paris and Milan. Diane von Furstenberg (fall’s all-around winner in the color department) gave us this delicious, shiny aubergine jacket (with flats and pants to match), while Christian Siriano chipped in with a lovely silk skirt and Peter Som gifted us this truly striking wine-colored, zip-front dress. Thanks, guys.
Since burgundy is such a famous match for leather, silver, and gold, swiping a lil’ bit of this catwalk color on your nails should make all your bangles, rings, and other hardware pop all that much more. OPI’s glam lacquer, “Germani-cure” should do you just right.
Photos: Maria Valentino/ MCV Photo, courtesy OPI/small>
Nude
We’ve already told you how we came around on pink-beige as a fall tone. Well, we’re now in the nude-in-November club, as well. Just take a gander at these rosy, light-as-a-feather fall runway looks from DVF (again!), Valentino, and Badgley Mischka. If you’re not a little bit in love with nude, now, there’s something wrong with your heart.
But sweeping gowns that cost as much as some cars aren’t your only “in” here. We’ve got nude tights, nude tops, and OPI’s nude “My Very First Knockwurst.” For a complimentary look, lay down two coats of “Berlin There Done That” first, and then apply triangles of the nude with a toothpick for this stunning stained-glass-window effect.
Photos: Maria Valentino/ MCV Photo, courtesy OPI/small>
We’ve already told you how we came around on pink-beige as a fall tone. Well, we’re now in the nude-in-November club, as well. Just take a gander at these rosy, light-as-a-feather fall runway looks from DVF (again!), Valentino, and Badgley Mischka. If you’re not a little bit in love with nude, now, there’s something wrong with your heart.
But sweeping gowns that cost as much as some cars aren’t your only “in” here. We’ve got nude tights, nude tops, and OPI’s nude “My Very First Knockwurst.” For a complimentary look, lay down two coats of “Berlin There Done That” first, and then apply triangles of the nude with a toothpick for this stunning stained-glass-window effect.
Photos: Maria Valentino/ MCV Photo, courtesy OPI/small>
Gunmetal
Yes, gray is a fall color. No surprise there. But this season, it’s not only trending metallic, but it’s showing just a touch of olive as well — gunmetal. Charlotte Ronson dipped in her toe with a gray-and-black sweater (which needs to be in our closet right now), while Emporio Armani took a softer approach with a velvet ensemble, and DVF shot for the moon with a shining, metallic gown. Gray, maybe. But definitely not drab.
Now, if you hadn’t noticed, gray nails are becoming so popular that even the First Lady is rocking them — at the Democratic National convention, she shined in a gorgeous blue-gray. For a different take on this trend, snap up OPI’s dark, but tempered “Nein! Nein! Nein! OK Fine!”
Photos: Maria Valentino/ MCV Photo, courtesy OPI/small>
Yes, gray is a fall color. No surprise there. But this season, it’s not only trending metallic, but it’s showing just a touch of olive as well — gunmetal. Charlotte Ronson dipped in her toe with a gray-and-black sweater (which needs to be in our closet right now), while Emporio Armani took a softer approach with a velvet ensemble, and DVF shot for the moon with a shining, metallic gown. Gray, maybe. But definitely not drab.
Now, if you hadn’t noticed, gray nails are becoming so popular that even the First Lady is rocking them — at the Democratic National convention, she shined in a gorgeous blue-gray. For a different take on this trend, snap up OPI’s dark, but tempered “Nein! Nein! Nein! OK Fine!”
Photos: Maria Valentino/ MCV Photo, courtesy OPI/small>
Mauve
Orange was not, unfortunately, as big a deal on the fall runways as we wanted it to be — we’re just suckers for a good tangerine. Still, the more denuded, darker mauve made a strong appearance at Victoria Beckham, Altuzarra, and, most strikingly, on this big, beautiful Carven coat. Better than a pumpkin-spiced latte any day.
This is a runway color perfect for your nails because it blends so well with the tones you wear in fall — dark denim blues, leathery browns, and heather grays. Seemingly stolen right off that Beckham dress, OPI’s “Schnapps Out of It!” is rich and earthy, yet still glam enough for your digits.
Photos: Maria Valentino/ MCV Photo, courtesy OPI/small>
Orange was not, unfortunately, as big a deal on the fall runways as we wanted it to be — we’re just suckers for a good tangerine. Still, the more denuded, darker mauve made a strong appearance at Victoria Beckham, Altuzarra, and, most strikingly, on this big, beautiful Carven coat. Better than a pumpkin-spiced latte any day.
This is a runway color perfect for your nails because it blends so well with the tones you wear in fall — dark denim blues, leathery browns, and heather grays. Seemingly stolen right off that Beckham dress, OPI’s “Schnapps Out of It!” is rich and earthy, yet still glam enough for your digits.
Photos: Maria Valentino/ MCV Photo, courtesy OPI/small>
Violet
As bad and bold as it wants to be, you can never put violet in the corner. This season, it turned up the brightness and straight-up attacked the audience at DKNY and Honor. In a more tempered and complex Edun dress, it shone as the lead singer in a multicolored band. Wherever it was, violet was extraordinarily vivid this season.
Now, there’s nothing more glamorous and edgy than 10 violet nails — but you have to be careful. Sometimes a flat polish in this shade can come off as young and poppy, instead of bold and sexy. The shimmer in OPI’s “Suzi & The 7 Düsseldorfs,” however, should separate you from the under-18 crowd.
Photos: Maria Valentino/ MCV Photo, courtesy OPI/small>
As bad and bold as it wants to be, you can never put violet in the corner. This season, it turned up the brightness and straight-up attacked the audience at DKNY and Honor. In a more tempered and complex Edun dress, it shone as the lead singer in a multicolored band. Wherever it was, violet was extraordinarily vivid this season.
Now, there’s nothing more glamorous and edgy than 10 violet nails — but you have to be careful. Sometimes a flat polish in this shade can come off as young and poppy, instead of bold and sexy. The shimmer in OPI’s “Suzi & The 7 Düsseldorfs,” however, should separate you from the under-18 crowd.
Photos: Maria Valentino/ MCV Photo, courtesy OPI/small>
Royal Blue
Here’s the money color of the season. Rich as its name, royal blue went shiny and dramatic for fall ‘12. Badgely Mischka, Gucci, and a score of others played with the jewel tone successfully, but it was an ultra-sophisticated baby-doll dress from Marc by Marc Jacobs that really spun our heads. Funny how much difference a change from white to shimmering blue can make.
Oh, and if you do pick up that Marc by Marc Jacobs dress, we’re advising you go with a fully royal look. Lacquer up with OPI’s “Unfor-greta-bly Blue" and grab some blue flats (or black boots, your call). Its shimmer should match the dress perfectly and turn us a sharp emerald with envy.
To snap up the trending, Teutonic colors, of OPI's Germany Collection, visit opi.com for availabilities.
Photos: Maria Valentino/ MCV Photo, courtesy OPI/small>
Here’s the money color of the season. Rich as its name, royal blue went shiny and dramatic for fall ‘12. Badgely Mischka, Gucci, and a score of others played with the jewel tone successfully, but it was an ultra-sophisticated baby-doll dress from Marc by Marc Jacobs that really spun our heads. Funny how much difference a change from white to shimmering blue can make.
Oh, and if you do pick up that Marc by Marc Jacobs dress, we’re advising you go with a fully royal look. Lacquer up with OPI’s “Unfor-greta-bly Blue" and grab some blue flats (or black boots, your call). Its shimmer should match the dress perfectly and turn us a sharp emerald with envy.
To snap up the trending, Teutonic colors, of OPI's Germany Collection, visit opi.com for availabilities.
Photos: Maria Valentino/ MCV Photo, courtesy OPI/small>
ShopNear.Me founder Yuan Zhang's chevron nails are covet-worthy! Plus, they match her purse, how perfect is that?
Photographed by Klassy Goldberg
Photographed by Klassy Goldberg
Stylist and closet consultant Alexis Badiyi has shimmery digits — and we love 'em!
Photo: Courtesy of Alexis Badiyi
Photo: Courtesy of Alexis Badiyi
Parris Hodges of Pams & Kin applied Pams & Kin's colors to achieve this kaleidoscopic look. Sure, this mani takes a bit of time, but patience pays off!
Photo: Courtesy of Pams & Kin
Photo: Courtesy of Pams & Kin
Me-ow! Refinery29 S.F. editor Angela Tafoya has one wild mani, thanks to her Sally Hansen nail stickers.
Photographed by Angela Tafoya
Photographed by Angela Tafoya
Mira Mira shop owner Mira Pickett sports one of our fave spring trends on her phalanges — pastel paired with a nude hue!
Photo: Courtesy of Mira Pickett
Photo: Courtesy of Mira Pickett
As if one neon-hued accessory wasn't enough, pretty PR gal and former Refinery29 S.F. intern Eunice Tanos shows off her tropical-to-go nails.
Photographed by Klassy Goldberg
Photographed by Klassy Goldberg
You saw it here first, folks! Kiri Jones of Pams & Kin gives us a pinstripey preview of a new soon-to-be-released color, Dirty Pop.
Photo: Courtesy of Pams & Kin
Photo: Courtesy of Pams & Kin
We love that Acrimony and ACRE/SF owner Jenny Chung paired her pretty mani with an edgy accessory.
Photo: Courtesy of Jenny Chung
Photo: Courtesy of Jenny Chung
We spotted our very own senior editor Katie Hintz-Zambrano with a retro-inspired, polka-dot mani.
Photographed by Katie Hintz-Zambrano
Photographed by Katie Hintz-Zambrano
We're loving Sally Hansen's orange decals on student and Aussie import Emily Benjamin. And it doesn't hurt that girlfriend matched her digits to her bling.
Photographed by Klassy Goldberg
Photographed by Klassy Goldberg
The base of this look calls for Maybelline New York's Color Show Nail Lacquer in Fierce N Tangy and Iced Queen — though feel free to create your own contrasting color combo.
Photographed by Mark Iantosca
Photographed by Mark Iantosca
Put on two coats of the Fierce N Tangy for your base and let it dry. We wouldn't want your second color smudging into the base, would we?
Photographed by Mark Iantosca
Photographed by Mark Iantosca
Create stripes on opposing corners of the nail using Iced Queen. Ideally, you'll use a thin brush here and make your stripes the width of the brush when it just touches the surface of the nail. Don't bear down hard. Let these babies dry before you give them your clear topcoat and...
Photographed by Mark Iantosca
Photographed by Mark Iantosca
As before, we're using Maybelline New York's Color Show Nail Lacquer in Fierce N Tangy and Iced Queen, but adding Green With Envy, which plays off the other tones very well. Make sure you have a very, very narrow brush (ideally a No. 2) at the ready.
Photographed by Mark Iantosca
Photographed by Mark Iantosca
Again, we're kicking things off with a double coating of Fierce N Tangy, and a few minutes to let it dry.
Photographed by Mark Iantosca
Photographed by Mark Iantosca
This time, however, we're adding on two to four wide stripes of Green With Envy, leaving small gaps for the Fierce N Tangy to shine through beneath. Don't forget to give these accent stripes a few minutes to dry before the next step.
Photographed by Mark Iantosca
Photographed by Mark Iantosca
Now, using that narrow brush by your side, apply Iced Queen to one half of the stripe you just painted on. Let dry and apply a protective topcoat.
Photographed by Mark Iantosca
Photographed by Mark Iantosca
You're still going to need Fierce N Tangy, Iced Queen, and Green With Envy from Maybelline New York's Color Show Nail Lacquer collection. Add in Onyx Rush and keep that No. 2 brush handy.
Photographed by Mark Iantosca
Photographed by Mark Iantosca
Now, dip only the tip of your brush into Onyx Rush, and begin drawing short, interconnecting lines. These should be just the width of one of your stripes and go in an up-down-up pattern. Oh, and don't bother trying to paint the corners. This is all about drawing tiny, overlapping hyphens – you dig?
Photographed by Mark Iantosca
Photographed by Mark Iantosca
We're kicking this off with Maybelline New York's Color Show Nail Lacquer in Porcelain Party and Purple Possibilities from its Shredded Collection — a special lacquer that, when used well, creates an amazing ripped texture.
Photographed by Mark Iantosca
Photographed by Mark Iantosca
For your base, apply two coats of Porcelain Party to your nail, giving it five minutes to dry.
Photographed by Mark Iantosca
Photographed by Mark Iantosca
Now, using only the tip of your lightly dipped brush, apply a thin layer of Purple Possibilities Shredded starting at the bottom of the nail and leaving space for your moon, sweeping from right to left in a wide arc.
Photographed by Mark Iantosca
Photographed by Mark Iantosca
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