Backstage Nails: NYFW Rachel Zoe SS'18

Its that time again NYFW has kicked off with Rachel Zoe showcasing two collection this time in L.A! The first one was her Spring/Summer collection inspired by the Joshua Tree paintings of Erin Hanson and the second was her 2017 Fall Bridal Collection featuring lace and organza with a bohemian vibe. Michelle Saunders captured the feminine look with essie products like Imported Bubbly, Allure, and Set In Stones.

The look is a cream manicure + pedicure shade and a kiss of bling on the pinky finger channeling a pearl earring. The style is fresh, flirty and chic!

 Get The Look

1. Apply first Base Base Coat
2.Apply Imported Bubbly for a golden beige base
3.Next apply Allure for a white sheer look
4. Add Good To Go Top Coat for high shine
5. While the top coat is still wet use a dotting tool or bobby pin to add one piece of glitter from Set In Stones towards the base of each pinky nail.

Backstage Nails: NYFW Rebecca Minkoff SS'17

Rebecca Minkoff SS'17 had the hottest nail trend on the runway this season and the fabulous Michelle Saunders (celebrity manicurist) was on hand to rock it out! The two signature shades used that I am loving were from essie called Go Go Geisha and Maki Me Happy. These shades are new for the fall season and I will be trying it out for myself.  The edgy manicure style was inspired by the cool girl vibe from Minkoff's full collection.

 

 

Want to achieve this look! Follow the how to guide below straight from essie!

 

 

Photos Credited to Sam Kim thanks so much great shots!

Backstage Nails: NYFW Rebecca Minkoff's FW'16

Powerful nails shades were on the scene at Rebecca Minkoff's and it's perfect even for the spring season! With the cold weather at our feet it was good to see pops of color in the mix of winter hues.

Runway inspiration:

To pair with Rebecca Minkoff’s Fall/Winter 2016 collection, Michelle Saunders for Essie created a warm, coral "tone on tone" nail design inspired by the modern music girl. To achieve the look, she used new spring shades sunshine state of mind, lounge lover and high class affair.

essie nail products used:
first base base coat
sunshine state of mind



lounge lover

high class affair

gel.setter top coat

Get the look:
1. Apply first base base coat to clean, filed nails

2. Next, apply sunshine state of mind from the cuticle of the nail to the middle of the nail


3. Then, create a straight line by using a cleanup brush dipped in polish remover (you can also use tape to create this line)
4. Next, apply lounge lover from the middle of the nail to the free edge

5. Using high class affair, create a neat arc across the free edge of the nail, connecting the sides of the French tip to the straight line

6. Finish with gel.setter top coat

 

 

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Backstage Nails: essie at DVF S/S16

Diane von Furstenberg Spring/Summer 2016

Runway inspiration:
To offset the colorful, vintage vibe of Diane von Furstenberg’s Spring/Summer 2016 collection, Michelle Saunders for Essie chose a sleek, classic nail look by layering good to go top coat over au natural.

I love rocking a natural look it's always easy, chic and of course goes well with any shade. With the bold eyes on the runway, the nails gave a fresh appeal.

essie nail products used:

first base base coat

au natural

good to go top coat

Get the look:
1. Apply first base base coat to clean, filed nails

2. Next, apply one coat of au natural

3. Finish with good to go top coat
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Backstage Nails: essie at Nanette Lepore F/W15

Nanette Lepore Fall/Winter 2015

Runway inspiration:

To pair with the "posh rebel girls club" vibe of Nanette Lepore’s Fall/Winter 2015 collection, Michelle Saunders for essie created a customized "rock at the top" nail look by layering the glitter shade in between for the twill of it and shifting power. The burnished color perfectly matched the metallic gold shoes.

essie nail products used:

ridge filling base coat

for the twill of it

rock at the top

shifting power

good to go top coat

Get the look:

1. Apply ridge filling base coat to clean, filed nails

2. Once dry, apply one coat of for the twill of it

3. Next, apply one coat of rock at the top

4. Then, apply one coat of shifting power

5. Finish with good to go top coat

 

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Backstage Nails: essie at Carolina Herrera F/W 2015

Runway inspiration:

Michelle Saunders for essie created two classic nail looks to complement the dove grey palette found throughout Carolina Herrera’s Fall/Winter 2015 collection.  Nail shades forever yummy, imported champagne and allure were the three colors to that glam on the runway.

 

 

 

 

Get the look (red; left):

1. Apply ridge filling base coat to clean, filed nails

2. Next, apply two coats of forever yummy

3. Finish with good to go top coat

Get the look (sheen; right):

1. Apply ridge filling base coat to clean, filed nails

2. Next, apply one coat of imported champagne

3. Then, apply one coat of allure

4. Finish with good to go top coat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Backstage Nails: NYFW essie at Rebecca Minkoff

Runway inspiration:

Inspired by Rebecca Minkoff’s unique 3D prints and color scheme, Michelle Saunders for essie created freehand watercolor nail art for the hands. Similar to a watercolor painting, each nail serves as a unique piece of art that intertwines with the collection. For the toes, Michelle chose bikini so teeny to complement the colors found throughout the garments.

The style is young, fresh and has that beachy vibe. Perfect combo for a mini vacation beauty look.

first base base coat

blanc

bikini so teeny

turquoise & caicos

lollipop

good to go top coat

 

Get the look (hands):

1. Apply one coat of blanc to make the polish shades appear

brighter

2. Beginning at the nail bed, apply one coat of bikini so teeny

to half of the nail

3. Next, apply one coat of turquoise & caicos to the

remaining half of the nail, slightly overlapping with bikini

so teeny in the middle

4. Next, dip a striping brush in lollipop and create a thin

horizontal fault line across each nail (do this step to one

hand at a time, as the red polish needs to be wet in order

to create the watercolor effect)

5. Directly after creating the fault line, apply a generous

amount of good to go top coat over the entire nail;

continue to blend towards the tip of the nail until the

desired look is achieved

 

*Expert tip: a base coat is not necessary when creating nail art that consists of several layers of polish; it will make the polish too thick and extremely hard to work with.

 

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Backstage Interviews: #NYFW essie w/ Manicurist Michelle Saunders

The nail trend at Milly’s Fall/Winter ’14 collection was soft, elegant and relatable for every women.

Manicurist Michelle Saunders of essie created a soft pink nail look with a peach tint by layering cocktails + coconuts, mademoiselle and ridge filling base coat.  She gave me the beauty scoop on inspiration, the importance on using cuticle oil and peach being your go to shade for spring.

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Runway inspiration: Milly’s Fall/Winter ’14 collection was inspired by the movement, discipline and beauty of ballet dancers.

essie nail products used: first base base coat cocktails + coconuts mademoiselle
ridge filling base coat  good to go top coat

 

Get the look:

 1. Apply first base base coat to clean, filed nails 

2. Once dry, apply one coat of cocktails & coconuts

3. Next, apply one coat of mademoiselle

4. Then, apply one coat of ridge filling base coat (this creates the peach tint) 

5. Follow with good to go top coat

Designer Michelle Smith

*Special thanks to Michelle Saunders for the interview and the cuticle oil tip, I will be on it. And keep rocking that fabulous hairstyle ; )

Backstage Beauty: essie Nails #NYFW Jenny Packham

Jenny Packham Fall/Winter 2014 

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Runway inspiration: Michelle Saunders for essie was inspired by the jewelry and elaborately beaded gowns in Jenny Packham’s Fall/Winter ’14 collection. For the nail, she created an embellished ring finger accent design that resembled the Solaris necklace from the runway.

This is a sleek style to add with just a simple base coat, it draws attention to your nails and is a fun style to add on your weekend to do list.

 
essie nail products used: first base base coat mademoiselle  lots of lux 
wrapped in rubies hors d'oeuvres penny talk
set in stones good to go top coat 

 

 

Get the look:

 1. Apply first base base coat to clean, filed nails 

2. Once dry, apply two coats of mademoiselle to all nails  

3. On ring fingers only, dip a bobby pin into wrapped in rubies and create medium- sized circle in the middle of the nail

4. To begin forming the Solaris look, dip a bobby pin into wrapped in rubies and create small dots around the center circle

5. Next, dip a bobby pin into penny talk to create small dots beside each red dot

6. Then, dip a bobby pin in hors d'oeuvres and fill in between so all of the dots connect

7. Finally, take a small nail art brush dipped in lots of lux to create the small pear- shaped designs on the outer edges to form the points of the Solaris

8. Finish with good to go top coat

Backstage Beauty: essie Nails #NYFW DKNY

DKNY Fall/Winter 2014 

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Runway inspiration: Urban street style and the gray cement color of city sidewalks. Michelle Saunders for essie created three nail looks for the runway: a statement, inverted French manicure as well as two neutral options with classic essie polishes, blanc and mademoiselle.

 essie nail products used: first base base coat blanc smokin’ hot allure matte about you 

Together these three shades can create a fun nail style, the blanc shade is a favorite of mine it's always chic and fresh looking.

Get the look: inverted French manicure  1. Apply first base base coat to clean, filed nails
2. Once dry, apply one coat of blanc to the entire nail
3. Next, apply smokin’ hot to the center of the nail, leaving a thin, white arc around the entire base of the nail