MANICURE MUSE: Givenchy Pre-Fall ‘12

It’s tough to think about next Fall when we’re all still scratching our heads wondering what season we’re currently in, but Fashion Week is just around the corner. The energy is building and, with Pre-Fall collections giving us a glimpse in to the seemingly far-away future, there’s a lot to be excited about. To start us off, Givenchy showed amazing structural outwear. I love the double layer that gives this particular jacket a cool edge. 

To emulate this look, I used “Taupe” by Love&Beauty, “Sew Psyched” by Essie (olive green) and “Chelsea” by Nails Inc (almost black). 

1. Paint your full nail with olive green 

2. Paint a single black line down the center

3. Carefully paint a taupe triangle from the right side of your nail with the tip facing the center (use tape to make guidelines if you need to)

4. Repeat on left side

5. Using a thin nail art brush, paint another black line down the center being sure to overlay the triangle tips of the taupe color

6. Top it off with Seche Vite’s Fast Dry Top Coat

(Photo: Elle.com)