Posts tagged Prabal Gurung
MANICURE MUSE: Emma Watson in Prabal Gurung at the Met Gala ‘13
Another stunner from the evening. Edgy and sexy all the way down to your Ladyfingers. Learn how.
Rehearsal/Prabal Gurung 2013
Rehearsal/Prabal Gurung Spring 2013
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: Prabal Gurung AW’12
Following a stellar Spring ‘12 collection, Prabal goes for round two this year with an equally powerful follow-up for Fall. The moody collection is entitled “Uncursed” and is essentially an elevator from hell to heaven, making a pitstop on Earth along the way. A series of all black looks opened the show with pieced glossy patent leathers mixed with matte fabrics. Next up was a series of vibrant cobalt blues covered in feathers, embellishments and ruffles. The show ended in Prabal heaven with his iconic show-stopping ethereal gowns. One of my favorites from the collection is this mixed gold and white sheath. The pop of black in the belt gives an added edge that translates perfectly into these Prabal Gurung-inspired ladyfingers.
To emulate this look, I used: I Will! by L’Oreal, The “It” Color by OPI, yellow glitter by Barielle Shades, Golden Ticket by Sonia Kashuk and black by Color Club Duo.
To get these ladyfingers:
1. Start with an all white nail
2. Using tape as a guide for the triangle, paint one side of your nail gold
3. Once dry, remove the tape
4. Repeat on the other side using yellow polish
5. Add a layer of gold glitter on top
6. With a black nail art brush, paint a line of black near the top of the white triangle
7. Top it off with Deborah Lippmann’s waterproof top coat “Umbrella”
(Photo: elle.com)
MANICURE MUSE: Prabal Gurung SP’12
I hate the color purple. I don’t know why, but I always have. With that said, Prabal Gurung’s Spring ‘12 collection is the only exception. This intoxicating collection is by far one of my favorites of the season. To emulate one of my favorite looks from the show, I used Sexy Divide (Essie), Jamaica Me Crazy (Essie), True Blue (Orly), with Cotton (American Apparel) as the base.
I could go on and on and on, but do yourself a favor and watch the collection on style.com.
(Photo: vogue.it)
