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NYFW Wes Gordon SS 2015 - Nails
Friday, September 5, 2014
New York Fashion Week is back and bolder than ever. However, just our luck, summer finally made its humid and sticky comeback this week with high temperatures and lots of (HOT!) sunshine. While this spells trouble for attendees, a little harsh weather has never been a reason to slow down style.
As usual, things are heating up backstage at the shows (I'm not just talking hot hair tools!) and the pro's are delivering some major looks. As one who loves all things nails, it's no surprise that I start my NYFW coverage with a nail post.
New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2014
Designer: Wes Gordan
Manicurist: Rita Remark
Brand: Essie
Drawing inspiration from the muted tones of Gordon's SS 2015 collection, Rita created a look that was both elegant and and unexpected. Designing a delicate lined pattern on the nails emphasized the feeling of the collection and appeared as if linen was resting against the skin.
Offering a creative twist on a classic, sophisticated manicure, Rita's designer manicure reworked a staple look in the best way. Here's how you an recreate this manicure yourself:
PREP: Like all great manicures, a proper foundation is needed. Neatly coat a single layer of Ridge Filling Base Coat to clean, shaped, polish-free nails.
COLOR: Once dried, dress nails in a single coat of Cocktails and Coconuts, following with a layer of Imported Bubbly atop the previous color. Layering this slightly iridescent and sheer gives nails an almost dewy skin-like finish.
DESIGN: As the foundation color dries, it's time to start on the linen design. With a striping brush, dip into Essie's Blanc (the brand's whitest shade) and whip away the excess. Draw the lined pattern by pulling the brush from the cuticle to the tip in one motion, continuing with two more lines. Each should be evenly spaced and look tapper away at the tips. You will use the same method with the lines across the nail, neatly moving to either walls of the nail.
FINISH: To diffuse some of the stark whiteness of the shade, Rita suggests layering a coat of Allure on top of the design. Finish the look with a luxurious top coat (Good To Go Top Coat) which will leave nails looking glossy and luxe.
PEDICURE: To keep the look uniform, Rita picked an neutral shade that works well with a multitude of skin tones and features just enough of a creamy base tone (Sand Tropez).
Images: Courtesy of Essie
NYFW Costello Tagliapietra FW 2014
Friday, February 7, 2014
THE MATTE NAIL IS BACK! There is
something about a matte manicure that instantly transforms any ordinary color
to extraordinary. The cool effect that always reads chic made it debut back
stage at Costello Tagliapietr’s Fall/Winter 2014 show.
New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2014
Designer: Costello Tagliapietra
Manicurist: Julie Kandalec
Brand: Essie
Inspired by their favorite
fantasy& Sci-Fi heroines, the dynamic duo behind Costello created a modern
collection detailing the story of power and strength. Using gorgeous metallic fabrics
(swoon!) in unexpected shades made the collection pop on the runway. To
compliment this futuristic collection, lead manicurist, Julie Kandalec opted
for a deep berry-colored Essie shade with a matte finish.
Here’s how you can get the killer
manicure yourself:
Prep – As always, make sure clean
and filed nails are properly primed for color. Julie opted for Essie Ridge
Filling Base Coat.
Color – Once fully dried, Julie
applied two coats of Essie Berry Naughty, a rich berry shade that is just
perfect for the season.
Finish – To get that gorgeous
matte finish, Julie coated nails with a final coat on Essie Matte About You
Images: Essie
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