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October 29, 2013

Beauty Spotlight: Get Custom Freehand Nail Art at Let Them Sparkle

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[A selection from Let Them Sparkle]

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[Lace nails]

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[Blue and silver nails]

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[Christmas nails]

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[Cheetah nails]

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[Trying them on for size, FPD color nails]

For anyone who has ever admired nail art from afar but lacks the funds or the skills to try it for themselves, rejoice, for there is hope. Self-taught nail artist Jessica Hapak has mastered the art of creating beautiful, eye-catching artificial nails that are guaranteed to garner compliments each time you wear them. From animal print and 3D designs to specialty nails for the holidays, Jessica’s Etsy shop, Let Them Sparkle, offers something for everyone’s style.

She even takes special commissions and custom requests curated toward the customer which certainly show off her artistic skills and exercise in patience alongside her eye for combining color and detail. Jessica even created a custom set for FPD to try out! Once the one-of-a-kind nails arrived in the mail, we were delighted to unwrap a lineup that included a set of white lace, cheetah print, Christmas-themed, and a gradient set that sported FPD’s colors of punched up pink and blue. But aside from the amazing hand-wrought designs, the best part about these nails are their low, low prices, with sets ranging from just $9 to $15. Currently we’ve got our eye on a set of Chanel-inspired nails, and with Halloween coming up LetThemSparkle has everything you need to take your manicure to the next level (check out these candy corn nails!).

Check out Jessica’s online shop, Let Them Sparkle, here!

 

Full Disclosure: FPD received complimentary items to review for this post.

 

October 16, 2013

The Lowdown on the Fall Nail Trends with COVERGIRL Celebrity Manicurist, Ayana Clark

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Moving from summer to fall, and before you know it, winter (yikes!), we tend to update our wardrobes accordingly, paying close attention to the latest trends and colors.  So why not apply what’s happening in fashion to you nails via of-the-moment color, and various embellishments such as glitter, gems, hardware? I spoke with COVERGIRL Celebrity Nail Ayana Clark (who also artfully did my digits during New York Fashion Week) about the latest for nails for fall 2013, as well as what’s on the celebrities’ nails must-have lists! See below for the q&a:

Fashion Pulse Daily: If I buy one color only for fall/winter 2013, what should it be?

covergirl color swatch

Ayana Clark:  COVERGIRL Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss in Sapphire Flare  (see swatch of color above)

FPD: What’s the #1 best way to ensure longevity in a regular polish manicure?

AC: The best way to ensure longevity in a regular polish manicure is to make sure the nails are dry. Water tends to make the nails soft and the dry mani holds polish a lot longer.

footaball nails COVERGIRL

[NFL “fanicures” Ayana Clark recently did]


FPD: If one wants to DIY nail art, what are the items that one should buy, and where can they get them?

AC: For DIY nail art, the best items are nail design hand paints, which can be purchased at Duane Reade.

 

FPD: What’s one important thing to do when creating an at -home manicure, that most people don’t know about?

AC: For an at-home manicure, the most important thing that people don’t realize is that you need cuticle oil and a good base coat – I like COVERGIRL’s Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss in Crystal Clear. Both of these are key to a successful manicure.

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[Nail art Ayana Clark did for NERVO for the VMAs]


FPD: In your opinion, what is the biggest nail trend for this fall?

AC: The biggest nail trend this fall is nail art with studs and jewel accents.

FPD: Which color and/or design would you recommend to wear this fall/winter to more formal occasions, like weddings, cocktail, and holiday parties?

AC: For more formal occasions, start with COVERGIRL Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss in Give ‘Em the Greenlight. Then, create an accent nail using COVERGIRL Outlast Glosstinis in Appletini, studded out with Swarovski crystals. I love this color-pairing and design for more formal fall/winter occasions.

FPD: What is the look, from the shape of the nail to the color and art, that most of your clients seem to be wanting for fall, thus far?

AC: Most of my clients have been asking for stiletto tips with one accent finger, studded out with spikes.

 

October 15, 2010

New York Fashion Week Nails

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There were so many nail colors to love this New York Fashion Week, I had to share a handful of my favorites with you. From shades of mushroom, muck, and mud to hybrid metallic, glitter, and nude, the looks really did run the gamut. The good thing is this: there are plenty of options to match your mood, as well as the proper level of appropriate for work and play. Here are some great looks from Dashing Diva and CND.

Elie Tahari: Dashing Diva

Rosa Cha: Dashing Diva

Farah Angsana: Dashing Diva

Cushnie et Ochs: Dashing Diva

L.A.M.B: CND

The Blonds: CND

Isaac Mizrahi: CND

Marc by Marc Jacobs: CND


Jason Wu: CND

3.1 Phillip Lim: CND

Diego Binetti: CND


September 22, 2010

A Touch of Glitter…

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Inspired by all of the creative nail artwork I saw backstage for Spring 2011, I decided to try a muted down version at home. Luxe mixed metals, and brightly hued glitter nails were seen on the runway, so I decided to go for a gold look, created mainly with products I already had at home. First  did a coat of the Creative Nail Design polish in a new color. Waiting until it was almost dry, I added one coat of the gold glitter (purchased at a drug store for $1.99), and when that was almost dry, an Ultra Shiny top Coat from brand N.Y.C. As you can see from the pics of the nails at night,  the glitter definitely had some glow to it!

–Julia DiNardo

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