Fall/Winter 2012 Nails.

On the Fall /Winter 2012 runways, designers echoed the colors of their collections onto models’ hands, sending the message that it is more than okay to be matchy-matchy when it comes to your clothing and nails. From neutrals to nailart, here’s a few inspirational picks from the most covetable runway manis perfect for this time of year.
Nude.
Whether it is literally transparent or flesh-colored opaque, nude is in for fall and a great way to show off your filing, moisturizing and shaping efforts.

From L-R: Versace, Guy Larouche.

Blue.
Some of our favorite designers have a big crush on blue. From navy and grayish to barely-there blue, we can't wait to try this color on for size. Notice that matte colors made an appearance too.

From L-R: Anna Sui, Oscar De La Renta, Elie Saab.

Red.
When it comes to the color of the season, burgundy was it. So it comes as no surprise this was a big nail color tend too.

From L-R: Georges Chakra, Zac Posen, Doo Ri.

Nail Art.
Nail art was taken to a whole new level, from a hardcore medieval spin to DIY-looking tribal to midnight black, there's no shortage of imagination this season. For a serious over the top wow-factor, this can be your best bet.

From L-R: Thierry Mugler, Kate Spade and Vivienne Westwood.

Check out our pins for more Fall/Winter runway nails.

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Nail Art!

Nails have always been extensions of our personalities and the nail polish that used to adorn them was not only as a form of expression but identification too especially where black nail polish was concerned- you would know someone is a rock star by spotting black nail polish. Before,  a perfect manicure entailed well shaped, clean and polished nails with a particular color to match an outfit or to simply express oneself.

Today, Nails are more than that. They have become accessories in the form of nail art! Not only are they long, nails now sport elaborate and decorative designs a faraway trend from the norm we were used to. A manicure is simply not a manicure anymore when there are so many designs for one use on their nails. The more creative the better.

From floral, velvet to fruits; the name of the game when it comes to nails is Nail Art!

Floral Nail Art.

Zombie Karl Lagerfeld Nail Art.

L-R: Fruity Nails and Hollywood Nails.

L-R: Velvet Nails and Cupcake Nails.

For more Nail Art ideas or just to see how creative people are getting with nail art, check out these fantastic board I follow on pinterest.

Pictures are courtesy of @katyperry, @flashesofstyle, @fashiontubuyaki,@ritaora on twitter.

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Nails From Fashion Week.

Fashion Week is a world wide event where designers get to showcase their collections not only clothes but also some of the nail art sported by the models chosen by the designers to go with their runway collections.
Here is a look at some of the nail art that was sported by models on the runways of various designers.

 From L-R Costello Fred Butler Jeremy Scott Nicole Miller Pamela Love Rachel Antonoff

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Pops Of Colour.

So many people are afraid of color especially when it comes to wearing colorful items. This is the season to embrace this trend because it is here to stay. From color-blocking to colorful miss-match, there is more than one way to rock this trend. It is guaranteed to make you pop out from the crowd in a good way.
Here’s a few ways on how you can incorporate color into your style and wardrobe.

Lips.
The bright lipstick color has taken over the beauty and makeup world. Don’t be left out on this colorful venture as a dash of bright lipstick from red to orange will give you that extra oomph of color. The good thing about wearing a bright lip is: the less makeup the better as minimal is key for you to rock this fabulous trend.

Scarves. 
These are accessory staples that never go out of fashion. Not only do they compliment every style and weather, they come in an assortment of colors that will surely add that pop to your outfit.

 
Nails.
Get creative with your manicure by wearing bright colored polish or have multicolored nails. This will make your nails stand out and make you love them every time you look at them.

  
Cocktail Rings.
Bright bold cocktail rings are exactly what your dainty fingers need. These are made for getting attention which you certainly won’t lose when you rock one of them.

Bright Denim.
Tired of the old sky blue, baby blue and black denim? Try out the new colored denim trend from orange to neon green  for a different look. The advantage of denim is that you can dress it up or down and can wear it with ballet flats, boots and pumps.

Printed Shoes.
Add a pop of color to an otherwise bland outfit by wearing printed shoes. These come in platform and ballet flats. They alone will make you stand out in the crowd.

Ps: Some of the pictures used are not mine they are courtesy of Google.

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Sparkly Nails

I love sparkly nails at the moment. They make you feel girly and fabulous at the same time while putting you in a great mood. Who does not smile when they look at their nails with sparkles on them?
They are a great idea for the festive season because it all about; glitter, sequins and tinsel during this time of year. Whatever you do or wear to stand out goes a mile during the festive season- anything to put you in a great mood.

Sparkly Nails with Henna as a base

I did my nails awhile back and added sparkles on them as a finishing touch for a glam look.
I used Henna as a base color and then the sparkly nail polish with a variety of colors then finished up the look with a colourless nail polish for gloss.

Sparkly nails with no base color

 For the second look I did not use a base color just colorless nail polish as a base. Added a few swipes of the sparkly nail polish and then finished it off with colourless nail polish.
Remember to use sparkly nail polish with a variety of colours for a colourful look.
My nails in the second picture are fabulously colourful which makes me love them more.

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The Perfect Mani & Pedi.

Nails are an essential part to a woman's body and beauty especially when done right. The right nails with the right outfit can make you stand out but it is not an easy feat to accomplish for some. Perfect nails for both fingers and toes are easy to achieve if you apply these handy-tried and tested tips.

·         Sleep on it:

At night, scrub your feet, apply a super-rich moisturizing lotion and sleep in socks. Your feet will be feeling baby soft the next morning.

·         Clean Up:

Remove all excess polish with a stiff, angled liner brush. Dip the brush in remover, brush off excess polish , and wipe the brush clean a piece of cotton wool.

·         Sugar Scrub:

Make your own home-made scrub by moisturizing sugar with sunflower oil preferably and scrub both hands and feet to exfoliate the skin, remove dead cells and stimulate blood circulation.

·         Top Coat:

Apply a top coat as soon as you see a chip in the nail polish. Remember to wash your hands and feet first beforehand, as grease prevents the layer from adhering.

And there you have it. The Tips to a perfect Mani & Pedi.

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