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MANICURE MUSE: Chloe Resort ‘13
Take a deep breath, because it’s easy to imagine the fresh country air from the meadow that sets the stage for the Chloe Resort ’13 collection. You can always count on Chloe for a sophisticated collection with a laidback femininity. For Resort, Claire Waight Keller– Chloe’s creative director, brings us a soft romantic collection featuring a range of simple and relaxed silhouettes. Loose-fitting pants, tops and dresses are all impeccably draped with exquisite detail. One of the many stand-out looks (it’s so hard for me to choose a favorite) is this scarf print dress with its nod towards the late 70s. The color combination is the perfect transition into Fall. Ugh, Chloe… you get me every time.
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HAPPY 4th OF JULY!
What’s better than hot dogs, watermelon, fireworks and summer? Not much else, so express your love for America with these patriotic Ladyfingers.
To get this look, I used Brilliant White by CND, Baker Street by Nails Inc, and red and white by Color Club Nail Art Duo.
To get these ladyfingers:
1. Start with a full white nail
2. Tape off the bottom portion of your nail
3. Paint the exposed section with blue
4. Using a red nail art brush, paint red vertical stripes down the white portion of the nail
5. With the fine point of Color Club’s Nail Art Duo, dot small dots within the blue portion to emulate stars
6. Polish your red lines by painting a thin line of white where the two colors meet
7. Top it off with top coat
Top: Wildfox, Shorts: Levis, Sunnies: Gucci, Rings from Etsy.
Happy 4th of July!!
xx,
MLF
MANICURE MUSE: Prabal Gurung Resort ‘13
One might look at Prabal Gurung’s Resort ‘13 collation and wonder how, aside from the eye-catching electric aqua and tomato red colors, it might translate into nail art. As one of my all-time favorite shows of the Resort season, I was determined to take on the challenge. Because the collection was inspired by Canadian sculptor Aaron Moran’s wood-blocking sculptures, I could easily capture the iconic bold striking lines and sharp tailoring. This dress in particular sums up the youthful vibe of this bold collection with the mixing of graphic elements with a hint of floral.
To emulate this look, I used Brilliant White by CND, Chiffon Chic and Onyx Rush by Maybelline’s Color Show, Dove by Zoya, Too Too Hot by Essie, a paper plate and a paper towel.
To get these ladyfingers:
1. Start with a full white nail
2. Drop a dollop of light pink polish onto your paper plate
3. Dab your paper towel in the polish and blot it to make sure you have just a subtle amount
4. Dab the polish lightly on your nail
5. Repeat steps 3/4 using light gray polish
6. Once dry, paint a red line along the left side of your nail
7. Paint a white line along the right side
8. Using a nail art pen as a guide, draw lines indicating the inside boxes for your black
9. Use a nail art brush to fill in the black boxes
10. Top it off with top coat
(Photo: Fashionologie.com)
MANICURE MUSE: Peter Som AW’12 We’re in the heart of NYFW and, so far, there’s little to be disappointed about. Paisley is on the rise and white is definitely the new black. Peter Som’s shows are typically filled with colors and prints, but this year, he threw off the crowd with a very different collection. A slew of white and ivories kicked off the show, followed by two breathtaking full fur looks inspired by old Hollywood muses Katherine Hepburn and Marlene Dietrich. The luscious, vibrant colors add to the extravagance and seriousness associated with fur, though the seemingly random pattern makes it fun and flirty. Not to mention the acidic oranges and reds clearly already on my radar for Spring. To emulate, I used Brilliant White by CND, Viola by Julep Nail Vernis, Choco-Latte by Sally Hansen, Orange Creamsicle by Avon, and Goin’ Back to Cali by Ginger+Liz. To get these ladyfingers: 1. Start with a fully white nail 2. Using your dark brown, paint two brush strokes at the bottom of your nail creating a loose “V” 3. Layer taupe on either side of the brown you just made, let them layer if possible 4. Using your pink, paint a reverse “V” with the tip towards the top of your nail 5. Layer orange on either side of the pink you just made allowing it to overlap with the brown if possible 6. Top it off with Color Club’s Zero to 60 fast dry top coat
MANICURE MUSE: Constance Jablonski for Vogue Latin America February ‘12
Grocery shopping goes glamourous as Constance models looks from Dolce & Gabbana, Prabal Gurung and Jason Wu in the February issue of Vogue Latin America, photographed by Jean-François Campos. I’ve probably pinned every shot from this editorial. [Speaking of follow Miss Ladyfinger on Pinterest at http://pinterest.com/missladyfinger]
To emulate, I started with Sally Hansen’s “Continuous Treatment” as a base coat, “Brilliant White” by CND, “Lapis of Luxury” by Essie, “Feisty” by Topshop, and “True Blue” by Orly Instant Artist.
Click through to find out how to get these ladyfingers…
1. Start by painting your full nail white
2. Create uneven dots using your light blue polish
3. Create uneven pink dots slightly overlapping the light blue to create a layered effect
4. Using a small nail art brush, apply small dots of dark navy in the centers of your dots
5. Top it off with Seche Vite’s Fast Dry Top Coat for a lasting finish
MANICURE MUSE: Christian Dior Couture Spring ‘12
Having gone to school for fashion design and designed my own collection, I can appreciate the art of every snip, stitch, drape and trim that goes into making a garment. The freedom to create art without the pressure of retail is rare, which is why I always look forward to the couture collections. Bill Gaytten, who has taken the reigns for the house of Dior, described viewing the collection with X-ray vision. Staying true to the Dior hertitage of the 50s silhouette was a transparent collection of fit ‘n’ flare dresses that showcased the craftsmanship and very fine detail. This look, in particular, was breath-taking. I love the alluring sheer top with fine folds… not to mention the endless ombre layers of the skirt. Oh, and did I mention Lana del Ray accompanied the collection as the soundtrack? Swoon
To emulate, I used “Dove” by Zoya, “Brilliant White” by CND, and “Liquid Vinyl” by Orly
(Photo: Elle.com)
