The Tri-Colored Glitter Tipped Mani

October 15, 2012

Who doesn’t just love a fresh glittering mani? Well, I do. And with fall just around the corner, I figured I’d mix and match a few autumn-y, fall-ready colors. Master this glitter-tipped mani in just 8 easy steps!

  1. You will need some supplies; I have here acetone and cotton swaps to fix any imperfections, five nail polishes, your base & topcoat, glitter nail polish, and your favorite three nail polishes.
  2. Start off with the base coat and apply to your nails like so. This will keep everything lasting longer and stronger. It also helps to have your nails just a little bit longer.
  3. Paint your nails one color each. This will give you the tri-colored look and you can apply them in any pattern, as you like. I chose the magenta in the middle because it’s my favorite color.
  4. Clean up any imperfections! This is important because you want your nails to look well groomed like you just came from the nail salon.
  5. Next apply your topcoat and let your nails sit for at least 10 minutes. After all you don’t want all that hard work going to waste (phew!)
  6. After 10 min, take a business card and place it on top of your nails. You can choose whether how far you want the tip of the glitter to go but in the end perfection wont be necessary in this step.
  7. Now the fun part after applying each glitter tip to the nails lighting swipe on any left over glitter to your nails. It kind of gives it that funky look that go with the nails and it’s a little different.
  8. And, voila, you’re done! Why don’t you rock the glitter-tipped mani this Halloween?

The Glitter Tipped French Mani

October 3, 2012

 

It seems that everyone is embracing the Dark Romantic trend this season, a gorgeous mix of sinister style and colour, coupled with sparkle and a girly touch. And while we all love the classic French Manicure, what better way to update the look and rock this season’s Gothic Glamour trend than on your nails? It’s both classy and punk, mixing traditional and modern styles - and it suits everyone! So, here we show you how to master the surprisingly simple glitter tipped french mani.

  1. First, apply the dark shade of your choice to the whole nail (I used a classic black shade for timeless glamour). Wait for this to dry, as the nail needs to be completely dry for the next stage of the manicure.  (more…)

Candy Colored Polishes that Compliment Pink Undertones

September 25, 2012

Candy colors and sherbet hues have been popping up all over the beauty scene. It seems like every nail polish brand has come out with shades of bubblegum pink, cotton candy blue and the seasons must have minty green. While we all love to follow these latest beauty trends, it’s important that the color compliments your skin tone. Not sure how to find your perfect candy color? Here are some tips for us lighter skinned ladies with pink undertones. (more…)

How to French Manicure like a Pro

September 15, 2012

The french manicure has been reinvented countless times. But in the end, the classic is pretty hard to beat! It’s girly, clean and goes well with just about any outfit! Although this french manicure requires practice, it’s anything but impossible to achieve on your own. So why pay at the salon when you can do it yourself? Grab the proper tools and follow the steps below to french manicure like a pro! (more…)