Be A Trendsetter – The Statement Toe

May 21, 2013 | By

Image courtesy of www.Birchbox.com

You should have seen this coming. This year was ALL about the statement nail (or nails), nail art and the like.

Memorial Day Weekend is fast-approaching (the official start of pedicure season), and as reported by forward-thinking beauty mega star Birchbox, the statement toe has landed.

We think that this trend is totally adorable and can’t wait to hop on board. Since our toe nails are smaller (thus making it more difficult to lovingly adorn them with nail art) it makes the most sense to accent your big toe (as shown in the above image, courtesy of Birchbox.com).

This new nail idea has got us more excited than ever to keep our tootsies exposed all summer long. Plus, what better way to draw attention to our new sandals, wedges and peep-toe pumps?

We’re still deciding which way to go first – fun white polka dots or a glitter toe?! What do you think? Will you rock a statement toe this summer?

 

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Nail Polish Porn: NYFW and Beyond

February 8, 2013 | By

Fashion Week is in full swing, and before models even hit the runways, future beauty trends are being set backstage by some of the industry’s most creative hair, nail, and makeup pros. Be ahead of the game and see the nail trends that caught our eye this week!

1. BCBG: Semi-Matte Black

Courtesy of OPI

Models at the BCBG Fashion Week show wore OPI Black Onyx, topped with OPI Matte Nail Envy for a texture in between matte and glossy.

2. Candela: Warm Nude

Courtesy of OPI

Models at the Candela NY Fashion Week presentation wore OPI Don’t Pretzel My Buttons, a warm nude.

3. Illamasqua: Speckled Varnish

Courtesy of Illamasqua

As part of their new Spring lineup, Illamasqua launched these speckled polished paying homage to eggshells.

4. Houghton: Lace Nails

Courtesy of OPI

Models at the Houghton NY Fashion Week presentation wore OPI nail lacquer in Samoan Sand, topped with the same lace shown in the clothing collection.

5. Jenni Kayne: Bright Coral

Courtesy of OPI

Not to be deterred by the snowstorm in NYC, models at the Jenni Kayne presentation brightened things up in OPI MonSooner or Later.

6. Rebecca Minkoff: Swirled Metallics

Courtesy of Essie

The models at Rebecca Minkoff’s show had psychadelic nails, thanks to a mix of these Essie shades.

7. LIBERTINE: Rainbow Gems

Courtesy of butter LONDON

The  manicurist created a new golden hued polish with butter LONDON, Marbs, which will be sold Summer 2013 (stay tuned!). She covered the polish with the same crystals that appeared in the designer’s clothing collection.

8. ICB by Prabal Gurung: Matte Steel

Courtesy of butter LONDON

Chimney Sweep lacquer by butter LONDON gave nails an edgy silver-gray look, especially after it was topped with the brand’s Matte Finish Top Coat.

9. KAELEN: Black French

Courtesy of butter LONDON

Models played the part of the “cool girls” in school with a less-than-traditional French manicure:The base was butter LONDON lacquer in Union Jack Black (mattified with the brand’s Matte Finish Top Coat), with a glossy tip courtesy of P.D. Quick Top Coat.

10. Joanna Mastroianni: Silver Sheen

Courtesy of OPI

OPI nail pros layered OPI polish in Lucerne-tainly Look Marvelous over My Private Jet for a high-sheen graphite shade.

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Trend: Peppermint Candy Cane Nails

December 21, 2012 | By

We couldn’t help but stop at stare at these festive candy cane-inspired nail designs. Many can even be achieved with average painting skills (check out this tutorial from BellaSugar). Whether or not you actually attempt these designs, we know one thing to be true: Merely browsing them will brighten your day…

Via Chloe’s Nails

Via Pan Loves Polish

Via Lily Nail

Via Pan Loves Polish

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Rock The Vote (On Your Nails)!

November 6, 2012 | By

Happy Election Day, Spa Weekers! Have you made your voice heard yet?

While the only voting most of us have done in a while has more to do with “American Idol” than politics, it’s time to get serious! You can have your say in some of the most important issues facing our nation, like marriage equality and healthcare.  Today’s the day, and it only happens once every four years so we hope you’re all taking advantage.

Although voting is completely anonymous, some people are making it pretty obvious which candidate they’ve got their vote behind, and they’re doing it in an unexpected place: On their nails! For your viewing pleasure, we’ve scoured thousands of nail art examples to find some of the most wearable (and fun) election day nails:

Katy Perry’s Obama themed nail art certainly made a splash recently:

Color-ful Nails blogger found a more subtle way to show her support of our President, that’s a bit more wearable:

Following suit, more conservative nail trends were created for those supporting Team Romney. Nonetheless, they were cute and wearable! Check out our favorite finds:

Tell us: Would you sport themed nails in support of your favorite candidate? If so, email a picture to daily@spaweekmedia.com!

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DIY Idea: Nail Art Made Easy

October 4, 2012 | By

We love all the nail art that we’ve been seeing on red carpets and runways!

Designs this cool and complicated are probably impossible to recreate, right? Well, after a little bit of investigation we found some awesome and easy nail art how-tos that we think you’ll love.

[p.s. Don't forget about $50 manicures and pedicures during Spa Week! If you don't feel like trying any of the DIY designs below, you can outsource your mani/pedi with a Spa Week deal.]

Source: Oh So Pretty the Diaries

DIY Idea: Heart Nails
Draw hearts out on a piece of paper and lay saran wrap on top. Use nail polish to color in heart stencils and line the outside of hearts with black polish for definition. Let dry and gently peel off hearts. Paint nails with base color of your choice. Place nail polish heart on top and finish with clear coat. Click here for the complete instructions.

Or, Outsource It: $50 for 75 Min Essential Manicure & Pedicure with Hot Oil Massage Wrap at A Better Body – The Spa at II Creeks in Texas

Pinned by Karianne I

DIY Idea: Half-Moon Nails
Paint nails color of choice and let dry. Press paper hole reinforcers on the base of nails, close to cuticle. Paint over entire nail and peel off reinforcers before polish dries. Finish with top coat.

Or, Outsource It: $50 for 90 Min French Vanilla Manicure and Essential Pedicure at Andrew Michaels Salon and Spa in Massachusetts

Source: Pretty Gossip

DIY Idea: Splatter Nails
Paint nails base with base color of choice – hint, a light color works well. Cover area around nails with tape to avoid splatters on skin. Dip a straw into nail polish color of choice and blow onto nails. Repeat with as many colors as desired. Clean off any skin splatters with Q-Tip dipped in nail polish remover. Click here for the complete instructions.

Or, Outsource It: $50 for Manicure and Pedicure with Mini Massage at Falling Waters Spa at Summa Wellness Institute in Ohio

Source: The Beauty Bandit

DIY Idea: Feather Nails
Paint nails with a base color of choice and use a thick top coat over polish. Place feathers (you can buy them at craft stores) on top of top coat and cut edges. Use same thick polish over feathers, starting with tips of nail and moving down to the bottom. Click here for a step by step!

Or, Outsource It: $50 for 90 Min Blueberry Twist Spa Manicure and Pedicure with Paraffin on Heels at Dyanna Body Nail Salon – Spa in New York

Pinned by Sam Etter

DIY Idea: Map Nails
Paint nails a white or cream color. Soak nails in alcohol, try rubbing alcohol or vodka, for 5 minutes. Press nails against a color map. Gently peel off map and paint on clear coat as soon as polish dries. Click here for the complete instructions.

Or, Outsource It: $50 for 60 Min Pampering Package Including Spa Manicure & Pedicure and Deep Hydration Therapy Treatment at LifeSpa – Scottsdale in Arizona

Source: Pshiiit

DIY Idea: Triangle Nails
Paint each nail alternating colors of choice and let dry. Press the sticky corner of a Post-it note or Post-it tab on the tip of the nail to create a triangle shape. Paint over entire nail, and Post-it. Peel before dried for clean line. Finish with clear coat.

Or, Outsource It: $50 for 90 Min Luxury Skin Renewal Champagne Treatment Including Manicure & Pedicure at Skin Deep Salon and Spa in New Jersey

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