As you shop for Spring—don’t forget to dress your nails. Keep them clean and polished with the hottest new shades. This season the most fabulous fingernails are kept on the shorter side and painted putty. Yes, that’s right…putty!
Chanel’s Particulière is the must have bottle of the season and sets the trend. Of course, you will have to stalk your local counter because it sells out….fast! I’ve been wearing it for about 2 months and love, love, love it. I must tell you though, my endless hours on on a keyboard have it chipping like crazy, but still, I have never received more nail compliments on a polish.
If you want a putty polish at a much lower price point, try Sally Hansen’s Complete Manicure Nail Lacquer in Commander in Chic. Even side by side—my trained Chanel eye could barely see a difference.
Karie L. Frost, Fashion & Beauty Editor for Nailpro Magazine agrees that “greige” ( a blend of gray and beige) is chic. She says Chanel’s Particulière, and Deborah Lippmann’s ‘Waking Up in Vegas’ are sure beauty bets.
Pastels are always associated with spring and they are in full bloom on fingernails this season too. Frost says that sweet, sugary pastels like mints, baby blues, soft lavenders, periwinkles, and peaches are back and big. BUT– be sure to only pick polishes that are opaque creams with full coverage. Stay away from sheer and shimmer. Frost says Essie’s Tart Deco, China Glaze’s Refresh-Mint and Orly’s Gumdrop are all perfect pastels.
If you love all that glitters or just want to have a little fun—in the spirit of the Alice in Wonderland big screen debut—everyone is mad about OPI’s Alice in Wonderland collection of vibrant shades and multi-color glitter. Be sure you pick some up before you are too late
Perfect Polish Tips:
Speaking of being late for a very important date– If you are doing your own polishing…don’t rush! Frost warns – if you glob on the polish, thick layers tend to bubble. Remember–do not add the top coat until your polish is completely dry. If you add too much top coat on a too wet surface your polish will shrink and wear off more quickly. Be sure to brush a little more top coat over the edge of your nail tip side to side to help prevent chipping and keep your nails stylish. Happy Spring Polishing!
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