Top 10 Nail Trends for Spring 2012

The Spring 2012 fashion shows presented an exciting array of new nail colors, techniques, and textures. Here are the top ten nail trends for the upcoming season.

COLORS

1. Nude/Pale – These subdued shades look refreshing and elegant. With all the color on the runways this season, nude or pale nails provided an interesting contrast in several designer shows. From nude and off-white to soft pink and honey tones, pale nails are certain to make an unexpected statement this season.

2. Chartreuse – If you’re feeling a bit more daring, you might want to try a bright chartreuse as was seen in Karen Walker’s Spring show. Depending on what you wear, the color can actually seem more neutral or very bright, which makes it a versatile choice.

3. Classic Red – This is a color that never goes out of style and can complement almost any look. At Christian Dior, models even had bright red lips to match. For something with a little more pop, you might try a coral shade instead.

TWO-TONE

4. Ombré – Jen Kao’s show featured an ombré-style manicure that had one color melting into another. This technique can be applied to just about any combination, from pale to bright colors.

5. Reverse French Manicure – This style features a thin white stripe at the bottom of the nail near the cuticle instead of at the top. It was seen at the Pamela Love jewelry presentation and it’s an unusual twist on a classic.

6. Geometric Patterns – A creative way to do a two-tone manicure is with a geometric pattern. Nicole Miller’s show featured checkered nails, while at Ruffian the models’ nails were painted with racing stripes.

PRINTS/TEXTURES

7. Glitter – Don’t worry, glittery nails aren’t going away anytime soon. This season, you can expect to see even more colors and sizes for glitter polish.

8. Bedazzled – If you want to take sparkly nails to the next level, you might try “bedazzling” your nails. The Dsquared runway show featured nails embellished with shiny sequins. These nails are certain to capture everyone’s attention.

9. Metallic – For a different type of shine, try metallic nails. Models at Missoni sported nails in all sorts of colors with a shiny chrome base. This type of manicure is perfect for a sleek modern look.

10. Subtle Prints – Prints are still popular as well, but many shows this season featured prints with subtle colors reflecting the nude trend, or prints mixed with a metallic sheen. From white lace to a camouflage of pearl and gold, subtle shiny prints are both daring and elegant.

Amy is a professional stylist who loves keeping up with the latest beauty trends. Her site, Online Beauty School, is a great resource for students who want to learn about com cosmetology, styling, and more.

Until next time,

The Wicked

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Guest Post! Hair and Beauty Emergenies - Quick Fixes For The Party Season

We have another guest post for you guys today. Enjoy!

Hair and Beauty Emergenies - Quick Fixes For The Party Season

Thanks to busy schedules, taking care of looks may be the last thing that you do. But this season is all about Christmas parties and New Year bashes. If like the other times during the year, you only start to take notice of your appearance just before stepping out of the house for a party, then you surely need some quick fixes. Here’s a list of quick fixes for this year’s party season.

Smell Good: Just looking good is not enough. You also have to ensure that you smell good before heading for a party. Chances are that many times you would have forgotten to re-stock your supply of deodorants and as a result at the last moment are compelled to go to a party without wearing it. Remember that this may just negate your chances of meeting your Prince Charming at the party. So the quick fix is to rub a slice of lemon on your armpits or apply a paste of soda-bi carbonate. Your skin will soak up the acid present in the lemon slices and ensure that you sweat less and your sweat does not have an odor.

Baggy Eyes: Late night parties coupled with heavy drinking usually results in puffy and baggy eyes. No matter how much you may try, foundation and concealer will not be able to camouflage the puffiness under your eyes. The best way to counter attack baggy eyes is to place a cold and used tea bag on your eyelids and relax. This will help you to reduce the puffiness to quite an extent. After that, you can use a concealer and foundation to get rid of the remaining puffiness. Also, be sure to use a good wrinkle cream regularly for a few days in advance to have an impeccable skin.

Greasy hair: A bad hair day can simply crucify your partying plans. A quick fix for getting rid of greasy and limp hair and bringing some life into it is to sprinkle baby powder on the greasy hair shafts and using a dry towel after that. The powder soaks up the extra grease and oil on the hair. Using the towel after that ensures that the powder falls off your hair giving it a renewed life.

Split Ends – If your hair is damaged and you did not have time to visit a salon, then do not fret. Use this quick fix for split ends for beautiful hair tips. Apply olive oil on the split hair shafts so that the split ends are not visible.

The party fixes for the last moment work wonders especially with your busy schedule. But why wait till you have a party to try them out. Use them every day of your life and save some time.

Nancy Smith is a beauty expert and a work-at-home mom. Smith loves pursuing various creative endeavors and has been making different types of costumes lately. You can click the link to check out the classic costumes made by her.

Until next time,

The Wicked