]]> http://fashionindie.com/how-to-master-the-dry-diy-manicure/feed/ 0 http://fashionindie.com/5-nail-trends-to-make-you-sparkle/ http://fashionindie.com/5-nail-trends-to-make-you-sparkle/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:16:56 +0000 Jessica Lapidos http://fashionindie.com/?p=191825 The words boring and French rarely cross my lips, but when it comes to nails, we’re so over the subtle French mani (like, years ago). Nude hues are done and even the solid brights aren’t cutting it. We need more. We need sparkle. We need pizzazz! Enter the world of wild nails. You may remember them from middle school, but now they’re classy. Just like Katy Perry and Justin Bieber.

Snap CRACKLE Pop:

Katy Perry‘s line for OPI shimmies and shakes in all the right places, kind of like my teenage dreams. She’s got the season’s splash in her color palette: Black Shatter Polish. It’s a top coat you apply that cracks apart as it dries, leaving your nails looking perfectly chipped, almost tribally printed, with another hue peeking out from beneath.

Glitter Me Bieber:

Justin Bieber has his own line of nail polish, this we know I’m sure. Remember that One Less Lonely Girl collection for Nicole by OPI sold exclusively at…Walmart? Well, it’s actually pretty flippin’ sweet (this we weren’t as sure of). He’s got the glitter, the metallic, the multi-colored sparkle. Alright, ALRIGHT! I’m a Belieber.

Holy Holographic!

Photo from Temptalia

Milani has taken glitter to the next dimension: 3D Holographic. This color phenomenon is based on Holographic Image Technology that makes a very thin, bright, embossed metallic flake look like a rainbow. And it comes in a dazzling array of colors.

Fiesta Sparkle Gems:

Photo from PolishLava.blogspot.com

This party in a bottle is the culmination of all the Jewel FX nail polish Milani has created. The effect of it all somehow makes me want a shot o’ tequila.

Color Block Tip:

I took two hues of Milani One Coat Glitter and layered them like a thick French. Silver Dazzle on bottom, Purple Gleam on top. Razzle up good with any colors you desire – with this much glitter you can do no wrong.

Find all the Milani goods at your local drugstore. Now go get yourself some jazz hands.

We always see a number of trends popping up at New York Fashion Week. But this Spring 2011 Fashion Week tons of nail trends hit the runways and we couldn’t be happier! Think matte, gloss and especially bright colors, it was all there. The nail art seemed to feature a bunch of two-dimensional designs and always seemed to be quite the show stopper!

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Though the singer is notorious for having some wild outfit and beauty choices, on her wedding day she’s trying to stay pretty traditional. When asked about her wedding manicure Katy replied, “I think for my wedding I’ll do what is called ‘wedding nails,’ where it’s traditional and pretty. I don’t know if I’d want, like, Oompa Loompas on my nails while taking my pictures.” I think that’s a pretty good idea too.

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I’m all for trying out new nail polish colors. And I’m sure there are tons of you who decorate those tips with fabulous new designs and creations, but if you think you’re adventurous it’s time you took a glance over to Japan. They actually have Nail Queen Awards! At first I thought this was some sort of joke, but no, it’s true. And boy is it fascinating.

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Here are the two latest trends in nails: the above from Prada’s runway, and the below as seen on celebs such as Blake Lively. I can’t lie, I kinda like the clear plastic add on (not necessarily the length) more than the lace, which seems too bulky. What do you guys think?

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I’m all for wild ideas and unique inspiration, but StrangeBeautiful’s founder Jane Schub has taken it to a whole new level. The new line, Color Volume 3, consists of eight polishes that really let us in on how “To Be Strange is to be Beautiful”. Inspirations include “the saturated rusty iron color of an Irish bog, veins of green mold running through Roquefort, the dreadfully wonderful dirty almond color used on kitchen appliances, the belly of a pigeon, the artist Sean Scully, aged armagnac, the rich black olive green color of Loden cloth, and the dull brown red of Redrope files.”

Whatever works I guess. Right?

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When your given 50 new colors and 15 effects what exactly are you getting? If your referring to CND’s colour and effects line then your getting 800, yes I said 800, new shades! The nail polish company has produced a line capable of instant transformation of schemes so you’ll never have to wear the same color twice!

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After seeing a ton of Essie’s bright nail polishes on J.Crew models for recent ad campaigns, the label has let loose some exciting news. The company is reportedly selling a select few of the Essie polishes in their stores! Stocking up for the fall, J. Crew is selling colors “One of Kind” and “Eternal Optimist”.

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