essie at NYFW
essie was front and center at NYFW last week, and here is a complete round up of all the looks as well as a guide to creating your own NYFW inspired nail looks.
This season Costello Tagliapietra drew their inspiration from the magic of the outdoors. Navy plaids, plums, green-violet herringbone and earthy tones create a mystic, layered palette.
get the look
Prep the nails with a layer of ridge filling base coat, followed by two coats of aruba blue. Finish with a coat of good to go top coat.
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The hard edged sensibility of goth and heavy metal subcultures inspired Alexander Wang’s Fall/Winter 2015 collection. Stand out pieces included a jet black leather jacket accented with silver zippers, buckles and studs, chain-mail mesh dresses and mega-platform biker boots that left a bold statement on the runway.
get the look
Prep nails with one layer of ridge filling base coat, followed by two coats of jazz. Complete the look with a layer of matte about you.
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For Altuzarra, 18th century dandies and Truman Capote’s swans inspired a romantic vision in angoras, lacquered lace and velvet. Anchored by long fluted skirts, structured jackets and a whole new line of ‘Notch’ handbags with tasseled straps, it was the collection’s fur collars and shimmering eveningwear that took our breathe away.
get the look
Prep the nails with one coat of first base base coat. Follow with two coats of adore-a-ball. Seal the deal with one coat of good to go top coat.
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Fresh, feminine and intimate was the inspiration for Brock’s Fall/Winter collection. A flushed, dewy look complemented the softness of the subdued palette with luxe separates and dresses tailored to perfection. Metallic details, leather and layered heather knits provided the perfect whisper of high impact.
get the look
Prep nails with one coat of ridge filling base coat followed by one coat of limo-scene. Seal the deal with good to go top coat.
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A New York rhapsody hits the runway with a wink to the free-spirited 70s and iconic powerhouse, Patti Smith. Shearling, studded calf hair and guitar-strap inspired embroidery are finished with moto jackets, vests, cross bodies and saddlebags for Rebecca Minkoff. Let’s rock ‘n’ roll!
get the look
Apply one coat of first base base coat followed by a coat of mademoiselle. Create the edgy chevron by painting one reverse V with berry naughty in the middle of the nail and then one reverse V in midnight cami at the edge of the nail. Finish with good to go top coat.
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Carolina Herrera brought a calm elegance to the season with cascading fabrics in cool greys and blues interspersed with pops of crimson. Water elements, nuanced and literal, floated and fluttered with jacquard, spray embroidery and tulle while textural effects of a liquid surface summoned a dreamy reverie.
get the look
Prep nails with ridge filling base coat. Apply two coats of forever yummy and finish with good to go top coat.
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‘By day she commands the world; by night she inspires fantasy’ wrote DVF to describe her seductive vision for the Fall/Winter collection. For a look of contrasts, pinstripe suits with a feminine edge shared the runway with vivid florals, jersey wrap dresses and boudoir slips in peekaboo lace.
get the look
For a modern 40s moon manicure apply one coat of first base base coat. Polish the moon of the nail in waltz and top with a coat of sugar daddy. Finish with a coat of second shine around top coat.
