Friday, December 28, 2012

Go Nude for New Years...

...of course by nude I mean your nail polish.

New Years is always a time to start fresh, & sometimes that means keeping it basic. Now most of the time when I think of New Years I think of sparkles, sequins & shiny confetti, however this year I wanted keep it sleek & simple; nude polish was the answer. 

Now I realize I have been MIA for the past two months, but I'm going to make it up to you by giving you three ways to go nude this New Years. 



The first look is a spin on the Half Moon nail look.

What you need:


Urban Outfitters Nude 5 w Funky Fingers Star-Studded w Reinforcement Labels w Base Coat w Quick Dry Top Coat

Start with a base coat to protect your nails from the glitter polish
 & then add 1-2 coats of Funky Fingers Star-Studded.


When the glitter dries place the Reinforcement Labels at the base of your nails. Then paint over the remaining part of your nail with Urban Outfitters Nude 5. Remove the reinforcers after painting and allow nails to dry. Then add your favorite top coat. 


voilĂ !



The next two looks are going to use sand tropez by Essie.



 This is a great color on it's own even without any New Years glitz.  




When your sipping on your champagne this New Years it's always good to remember to use proper etiquette. When in doubt, pinky out. 

What you need:


Essie sand tropez w  Essie as gold as it gets w Quick Dry Top Coat

Start with 1-2 coats of sand tropez


Then add 1-2 coats of as gold as it gets to your pinky finger to give this look a subtle glitz.



Finally this last look will dress up your nails with an frosty white ombre.

What you need:


Essie sand tropes w Essie east hampton cottage w Make-up Sponge w Quick Dry Top Coat


Start with 1-2 coats of sand tropez. Then using a make-up sponge apply a thin layer of east hampton cottage to the edge of the sponge.


Then beginning half down your nail, gently dab the end of the sponge on to your nail. Let it dry. Then moving about a centimeter up your nail repeat this process. I did this about 4-5 times. These layers will dry quickly & will not consume as much drying time as traditional coats. 


Then add some top coat & you will have frosty tips to ring in the New Year. 


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