Posts tagged NYFW
MANICURE MUSE: Proenza Schouler AW’12
Two words best describe Jack and Lazaro’s Fall ‘12 collection: oversized and angular. This season Proenza Schouler pushes silhouettes forward with scaled-up varsity jackets and kimono-wrapped skirts fully equipped with karate-inspired black belts. I’m pining over this look in particular which has an oriental yet all-American vibe.
This post is dedicated to Jena of chicityfashion.com, who not only is a fellow Chicago gal, but also shares my love for Proenza Schouler. Check out her Miss Ladyfinger interview here!
To emulate this look, I used Brilliant White by CND, Glenn by Julep Nail Vernis and Vinyl by Orly.
To get these ladyfingers:
1. Paint your full nail white
2. Using a nail art brush, paint thin red vertical stripes across
3. Apply a black tip along the bottom of your nail
4. Paint a red stripe down the center
5. Using a nail art brush, paint a thinner black line in the center of the red
6. Using a dotter tool (or a bobby pin), apply black dots in between the thin red lines
7. Top it off with top coat
(Photo: elle.com)
MANICURE MUSE: Honor AW’12
We all know who to turn to for epic wins season after season (I’m looking at you, Prabal), but they all had to start somewhere, right? Half the fun of NYFW is checking out the newbies on the scene, so, with that, let me introduce Honor designed by Giovanna Randall. This collection makes Honor’s third season and there’s no end in sight. Standout looks included the wool crepe dress series, a floral printed sheer gown and high-collared svelte jackets. While my favorite look was the drop-waisted sheer organza dress, this look was Miss Ladyfinger eye candy I simply could not pass up.
To emulate, I used Mitzi by Zoya and a black nail art brush.
To get these ladyfingers:
1. Paint your nail lime green
2. Tape around the outside of your nail
3. Using a black nail art brush, paint short strokes (on one side of your nail) horizontally towards the center of your nail
4. Repeat for the other side
5. Paint a black line down the center of your nail using the same short strokes as before horizontally
6. Top it off with Seche Vite Top Coat
(Photo: Elle.com)
Backstage at Vivienne Tam AW’12
I finally got to meet fashion industry nail pro, Jin Soon, who did the nails for Vivienne Tam’s Fall collection. Using Revlon’s “Elegant”, Jin explained the chalky neutral was used to accent the Tibetan-inspired collection, rather than compete with the looks. Bonus: this is the perfect skin tone match, which worked perfectly on each of the models.
(Photo: Taryn Multack, Miss Ladyfinger)
Très Chic for Fashion Week
Tomorrow kicks off NYFW, which means all of us attending have probably been panicking over the 7 Perfect Outfits. That hardly leaves time to think about the perfect manicure to top it all off (unless you’re Miss Ladyfinger, of course.) Ladies, here’s your solution:
This technique first caught my eye in the Fashion Canada magazine featuring Andrej Pejic. You can use any two colors you’d like, although I’d recommend black plus a neutral to work to accompany your style in a subtle, chic way. I used “Chelsea” by Nails Inc. and “Dove” by Zoya.
Click here to find out how to get it!
A Formal Affair:
Happy NYFW people! Between camping out at Lincoln Center and running all over the city, the perfect manicure is as essential as Miu Miu fall booties. This requires no base coat and is as simple as a steady hand. Should that extra cup of coffee (or in my case sugar high) get in your way, all you need is tape to give you a guide. This technique is chic and fierce enough to top off any of those perfectly planned outfits.
Where will everyone be for FNO?
Tweet @missladyfinger if you spy me! (First stop: Nicholas K)
