Graphic Elements
Nail art draws inspiration from the polka-dot and striped garments that sauntered down runways this season in collections by Diane von Furstenberg, Marc Jacobs, and Michael Kors.
Designer Digits
For the spring fashion shows, L.A.-based OPI partnered with a half-dozen designers, including Lauren Moffatt, Jenni Kayne, and Katie Holmes. Models flaunted neutral nails with a diagonal sliver in a contrasting color. For a bolder look, mix and match hues.
Polish Like a Pro
Save a trip to the salon with these techniques
Polka-Dot Nails
Step 1. Coat nails with a solid base color. Pour a little nail polish in a contrasting color onto a plastic plate. Straighten a bobby pin, leaving the ball ends intact. |
Step 2. Dip the bobby pin’s fatter end into the polish and press onto the nail, creating dots. To avoid smudging, wait five minutes before applying a clear topcoat. |
Moon Manicure
Step 1. Paint each nail a solid color. To make light shades stand out, apply one coat of opaque white polish beforehand. |
Step 2. Using an artist’s brush with a fine tip, paint a half moon in a contrasting color, starting from the base of the cuticle.
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Photographs by Joseph Shin
