The last time I enjoyed smooth, soft, scrape- and callus-free hands (not to mention healthy cuticles) for any prolonged period of time, I was pregnant with my son, who is now 13 years old.
With unicorn and mermaid beauty trends in full swing (the former revolving around dreamy pastels, glittery finishes, and opalescent and iridescent effects, and the latter embracing many of the same principles but adding long hair into the mix), it may just be the ideal time to release a nail polish collection that conjures up images of fairy tale princesses and the magical universes they inhabit.
After admiring some red, green, silver and gold gift options in previous gift guide installments, today we’re scouting out presents and thinking pink — then stirring in a little purple to mix things up a bit.
Now that December is upon us, it’s time to kick our Color Crush Holiday Gift Guide into high gear!
While I get weak in the knees over fun nail art, I’m also honest enough with myself to comprehend and accept that I will likely never be one of those girls who can painstakingly replicate flower petals, leopard spots, peacock feathers, and snowflakes, turning each nail into a true canvas for my painterly handiwork.
Thus far, the vast majority of the nail and makeup looks showcased during New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 have been, to put it politely, minimalist and unremarkable.
Summer’s swan song may be weeks away but, until then, we’re keeping the beach party rocking and singing “Cake by the Ocean” (though I’m not 100% sure what the lyrics to that song even mean!).
Typically, summer polish colors revolve around bold, zesty, bubbly brights, but these don’t have to be of the fluorescent variety to capture the fun-loving nature of the season.
For her third collection with SinfulColors, Kylie Jenner derived inspiration from the denim-on-denim trend both she and her sister Kendall have mastered.
As spring flowers bloom and the once-dreary skies and snow-covered expanses become a not-so-distant memory, nail polish colors also tend to experience a reawakening, moving from dramatic, indulgent, even gothic shades to exuberant brights, pretty pastels, and glistening metallics.
