Tag Archives: nail art

I Scream For Ice Cream (Nails)

Brooklyn nail artist Naomi Yashuda stuns and surprises with her colorful and creative nail creations. Our faves? These ice cream cone-themed nails make us crave a summery treat in the middle of the snowy winter. [Refinery 29] Keep reading »

Nailin’ It With Simcha: Winter Wonderland

There’s no winter wonderland out my window. Wah! I want snow! So, I decided to bring it to myself. Check these nails out. Keep reading »

Totally DIY-Able Nail Art

I love nail art—been doing it for years, um, been getting it DID for years. I had the raddest, weirdest nails waaaaay before Willow Smith was on the scene. Swarovski crystals, 3D designs that were painstakingly done one petal at a time, multi-color hand-painted scenes, etc — all done by my amazing nail artist Thomas. I had it all. Or so I thought! Enter the totally DIY-able nail marbling technique. Keep reading »

Nail Art Impossible Not To Re-Tweet

It goes without saying that we’ll be re-Tweeting this awesome nail art out into the Twittersphere. [Twitter (duh)] Keep reading »

In Defense Of Press-On Nails

Today there’s something a little different about my look. I haven’t cut my hair or decided to wear bright red lipstick. No, I just have on press-on nails. “Why?” you may ask. I’m here to explain, “Why not?” Keep reading »

Nailin’ It With Simcha: Betsey Johnson-Style Mexicali Roses

I go bananas for nail art and Betsey Johnson, so, I decided to combine their awesome powers for my polish this week, a tribute to BJ’s Mexicali Rose print. But as every rose has its thorn, I’ve got too much booty to fit into her print pantyhose. Oh well, I just saved $28 painting the print onto myself instead. Keep reading »

Lost In Space

As much as I adore this cosmic manicure, I also see it as a huge liability. It’s easy enough to slip into daydreams at my work desk without the distraction of tiny galaxies swirling across my fingernails. [via We Heart It] Keep reading »

Katy Perry Has Russell Brand In Her Pretty Little Clutches

How did we forget to mention this cute outfit detail yesterday? Since fiance Russell Brand couldn’t accompany her to the VMAs, Katy Perry decided to wear his face on her fingernails. Awww. Keep reading »

DIY: Get Dashing Diva’s Abstract French Manicure From The Cushnie Et Ochs Show

Nail guru Pattie Yankee worked with Dashing Diva Nails to create the gold, abstract French manicure above for the Cushnie et Ochs spring 2011 fashion show. The gold foil mimics the dripping effect that was present in the collection. But the semi-haphazard application of the foil also gives the nails a grungy, resurrection feeling. Metallics continue to be a major nail trend this season, but what’s refreshing about this design is that it’s not meant to look perfect. It’s the perfect DIY manicure for adventurous style geeks. Find out how you can get this abstract French manicure in only two easy steps, after the jump. Keep reading »

What’re We Nailin’ This Week: New Year’s Crystal Ball

Honey, if only I had a crystal ball that could tell me what was going to happen in 2010! But, I’ll just have to make do and look fabu with my nail art version of the ball they drop on NYE in Time Square. It’s so sparkly, I cannot resist it’s shiny powers. So, I decided to paint a portrait of it on my favorite canvas, my digits. Here’s how I blinged in 2010 after the jump! Keep reading »