Nails: Top Trendy Shades To Rock This Summer

Now that we are all excited for the summer season since the pandemic it’s time to hit the nail salons. I just started going back to the salon a month ago and all though I am still very cautious. The now strange experience of getting back to normal feels a bit amazing again even if it’s with a mask. 

To get you summer ready check out these fun shades that will be on point for the summer heat wave.

1. OPI Pear-adise Cove $9-$13

Yes this screams major pop and is totally a cool shade for beach ready nails. Add the look as a full manicure or an accent shade.

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2. Essie Zest Has Yet To Come $9

Weekend nails are so quick and easy to achieve and this color is perfect for girls night's out or date nights this summer. 

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3. CND Sangaria At Sunset $7.25 Vinylux

If you’re getting vacation ready it’s time to turn up in this gorgeous shade. Perfect for day into night styles and if you like to look extra fabulous.

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4. Orly Orchid You Not $10

The most feminine shade to have on your radar this summer is this one, pretty for outdoor parties, everyday wear and for a statement maker look.

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5. Zoya Summer $12

When it’s time to sparkle this summer get into the grove with this vibrant shade that brings 

on pure elegance and of course shimmer!

https://www.zoya.com/content/category/Zoya-Dreamin-Collection-2021-Nail-Polish.html

Backstage Nails: NYFW Kith SS'18

The backstage nails were of mix of glam and tomboy flavor and I loved it! 

Alicia Torello for essie worked her magic at the Kith SS'2018 show with flashes of red, navy, cream, gray and shearling. Some of the models stunned in nudes while the others rocked a fierce sporty style. The style includes racing stripes and a take on the Champion logo.

Check out how you can achieve the look below.

Champion Look

1.Apply first base base coast
2. Add to coats of blanc
3. On the ring finger apply a half circle of really red, with the flat edge going across the middle of the nail and the curve section dipped toward the nail bed.
4. With a striping brush, add butler please along the flat edge of the semi-circle of really red. Then apply it in an elongated "C" shape around the border of the nail, tapering in at the tips
5. On the remaining fingers paint a vertical line of really red slightly of the right to the middle of the nail. Then apply another stripe of butler please to the left side of the really red line
6. Finish with speed.setter top coat

Nude Look

1. Prep with base base coat
2. Paint two coats with the nude of your choice: bare with me, wild nude, mixtaupe or ballet slippers.
3. Finish with speed.setter top coat

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 Monse FW'17

I loved the nail look for Monse FW'17 collection it looks so easy to incorporate and beyond stylish! Rita Remark, essie Global Lead Educator is the creator of this gorgeous style. Her inspiration comes from the vertical or falling stripes throughout Monse's collection. 

To get the same look as the models follow these nail tips below!

Use Grow Stonger base coat

Next apply Licorice to all your nails except the pink finger

Use a striping brush (or painters tape) to paint half of the ring finger with No Place Like Chrome and half with shade Licorice for a panel nail look

Apply No Place Like Chrome to the pinky finger

Finish with Gel Setter for high shine

Backstage Nails: NYFW Jenny Packham FW'17

If you're looking for a fresh fun manicure lets talk about the nails on the models at Jenny Packham FW'17 runway collection. Julie Kandelec for essie inspiration was a blend of modern and traditional that define the British identity. The style is pretty and can be created if you want to add some edge to your basic manicure. Perfect for your 9-5, a night out or to rock at a cocktail party!

How To Get The Look

Apply a base coat to each nail

Apply shade Master Plan to the tip of each nail creating a diagonal on one side

On the opposite side of the nail apply Smokin' Hot extend it so you have a diagonal tip

Finish with top coat Good To Go for a glossy touch.

Photo Credit SAM KIM

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 Michael Costello SS'17

Rita Remark created the nail look for using one of my favorite nail brands essie for Michael Costello's SS'17 runway show. The inspiration was the relationship between the light and dark side of femininity using signature shades Good As Gold and Sole Mate.

If you love doing your nails like I do here is a break down of how you can achieve this beauty look from the runway ladies!

1. Start by applying a base coat 2. Apply the fabulous Good As Gold polish 3. Use a latex makeup wedge apply Good As Gold and Sole Mate together horizontally on the wedge, blend them together lightly. 4. Tap the wedge into nails and create a soft ombre look.
If you have any mess ups always use your q-tip and nail polish remover and start again.

Backstage Nails: NYFW Jonathan Simkhai FW'16

 The nail look varies on the models, it was a combination of a few of my go to shades from the brand. It was neutral with a twist of navy and some edge. You can play up the look in many fun options to make a statement.

 

Runway inspiration:

Warm cozy knits in shades of navy, light blue, white, beige and ivory are featured prominently in Jonathan Simkhai’s Fall/Winter 2016 runway show. To carry this sentiment through to the nails, Rita Remark for essie chose coordinating shades find me an oasis, wrap me up, all eyes on nudes, marshmallow and midnight cami on nails. To enhance the cozy feeling she applied matte about you, and then used gel.setter top coat to create a textured cable knit sweater design as an accent on the middle and ring fingers.

essie nail products used:
ridge filling base coat

find me an oasis

wrap me up

all eyes on nudes

marshmallow

midnight cami

matte about you

gel.setter top coat

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

2. Next, apply two coats of find me an oasis, wrap me up, all eyes

on nudes, marshmallow or midnight cami to all nails (pick

color of choice)
3. Then, apply one coat of matte about you to all nails


4. Create cable knit sweater design on the middle and ring

fingers of both hands by first drawing, with a striping brush

dipped in gel.setter top coat, diagonal "S" shapes down the

middle section of the nail
5. Then, using a striping brush dipped in gel.setter top coat,

draw two evenly spaced vertical lines down the nail on booth

side of the "S" shapes

6. To finish the pattern, using a striping brush dipped in
gel.setter top coat, apply diagonal downward strokes down


both outer sections of the nail
*The cable knit sweater design is only featured on middle and ring fingers of both hands; color varies from model to model

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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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