Southwestern motifs aren’t just trending on the style front — thanks to Bobbi Brown, makeup is also referencing the colors associated with this picturesque region, releasing collections that combine subtle, sandy neutrals and golden coral, peach, and pink hues; shimmering shades of rose, copper, and bronze; and delicious pops of turquoise.
DIY nail art may continue to thrive but, this season, we’re starting to see an exciting new trend in regards to nails — one that focuses less on particular shades or patterns and, instead, emphasizes texture.
In what seemed like the blink of an eye, Zoya went from a relatively unknown but buzzy brand beloved by beauty junkies, industry insiders, and nailophiles, to a fixture during New York Fashion Week, with nail technicians creating gorgeous looks for the models working the runway.
If you were smitten with the new Sally Hansen Halloween 2012 Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips designs featured in our Halloween goodie showcase, then we’ve got a special treat for you (no tricks over here!).
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While there will be some nail color trends throughout the Fall/Winter 2012 season, expect to see a greater emphasis placed on texture – whether it’s velvet manicures that look so fuzzy you’ll be tempted to pet your nails, caviar manicures attained by adhering tiny beads and pearls to nails, real gold flecks infused into top coats and lacquers, mind-bending holographic finishes, or polishes saturated with enough chunky sequins to recreate a Vegas showgirl act.
Nomadic beauties inspired the new MAC Styleseeker Collection, a grouping of vivid colors that reveals a Bohemian charm, creating a veritable patchwork quilt with its rich earthy eye shadow pairings, jewel-toned nail lacquers, and long-lasting matte lip colors.
Psychedelia and surrealism have always fascinated Taiwanese American fashion designer Jen Kao — even her website’s home page features flashing lights, cryptic images, and perpetual motion, creating a full-on sensory assault that’s both bewildering and strangely exciting. But, for her Spring 2013 collection, Kao toned down some of these elements — all without compromising her distinctly edgy, boundary-pushing aesthetic.
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When I was 10 and 11 years old, I would often beg my mom and my oh-so-fabulous grandma to let me put on one of their fancy nail polishes, a process that involved child manipulation tactic— from placing praying hands moving up an down ever so slowly in supplication to fluttering eyelashes, pouty lips, and the occasional crocodile tear.
