Nail fashion is all the rave right now and even top dollar designers are taking note. Staple nail decor company MINX recently took their talents down under for Australian Fashion Week. Spring/Summer 2013 fashions from My Wild Love, Phoenix Keating, Miss Unkon, and Blesse’d are the Meek were all complimented by the nail art patterns that only MINX can provide.
It is no surprise the designers chose MINX as a nail covering for their runway shows. Not only is the accessory completely customizable, but it needs no dry time and is smudge free. The quick and frequent outfit changes mixed with the crowd of people rushing backstage could be a recipe for nail disaster, but MINX is the perfect solution.
MINX offers countless prints, patterns, and hues so the four designers had quite a task on their hands when choosing the perfect nail art for their shows. My Wild Love models wore arrow shaped nails with Rattlesnake MINX print tips. Miss Unkon went with a MinxLusion metallic gradient. Phoenix Keating and Blesse’d are the Meek each chose custom designs.
Take a peek at the hair, makeup, fashions, and most of all, nails from four of the top shows from Australia Fashion Week.
We gave you the inside scoop back in March when we interviewed Suzi-Weiss Fischmann, Art Director of OPI,that OPI would soon be releasing a line of nail wraps. Well the time is here and OPI is launching Pure Lacquer Nail Apps – precut nail strip wraps made of 100% real nail lacquer. The Pure Lacquer Nail Apps are offered in both cream and shimmer finishes and are available in 14 different styles ranging in design from lace to fishnet, from geometric to peacock feathers.
The OPI Pure Lacquer Nail Apps adhere to nails in seconds and can be stretched for a perfect fit. Each pack contains 16 strips to ensure perfect sizing for all finger and toe nails. For best results, this product should not be finished with top coat. Simply remove with an acetone polish remover when you’re ready for them to come off.
To make your OPI Lacquer Nail Apps you can cure the nail strips with a GelColor Top Coat.
Suzi-Weiss Fischmann noted the increasing popularity of nail art as an inspiration for the OPI Lacquer Nail Apps:
Nail art has become increasingly popular, with both consumers and trained professionals…Pure Lacquer Nail Apps provide the perfect way to get a one-of-a-kind look that simply cannot be replicated by hand. Each nail strip is made of 100% real nail lacquer for a flawless final look with easy application.
What do you think of the OPI Lacquer Nail Apps? Cute no? Especially if you don’t have the time to go to the salon to get your custom nail art done. You can find the nail wraps at Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for the suggested retail price of $11.95.
In late March I got the chance to do the nail maven herself, Kid Sister’s nails at the 10 year Sisterz of the Underground anniversary. With the help of Sisterz of the Underground, Traci Putkey, and Nail Jerk magic, we made this happen:
Complete with a nail step and repeat – and photographer for the event Amanda Lopez got some great shots. We even got a little footage courtesy of Cult of Beauty:
I recently collaborated with Cult of Beauty, Founder/Editor of CLOUT Magazine & Founder/Designer of High Gloss Clothing with Nail Jerks. After getting to know her I gained respect for what Cult of Beauty is all about and why she got into the business.
According to Cult of Beauty, the name represents “Finding beauty in all things” ..an obsession with aesthetics.
Clout is the leading graffiti lifestyle magazine based out of San Jose, California, featuring street influenced art, fashion and music and their creators. Landing exclusive interviews with artists and musicians, Clout offers a unique look at street influenced culture.
I really love what Cult of Beauty is doing with her craft. It’s always admirable to find a lady underneath the veil of something that is usually run by men. I’m really happy that I got a chance to collaborate with her and bring you another view of her work.
Yesterday, Chanel presented its Cruise 2012/13 collection at the château de Versailles and I’m doing extensive coverage on La Chanelphile. I just read on the Elle blog that Chanel will be selling double-c Chanel logo, velvet face stickers as part of the Chanel Cruise 2012/13 cosmetics collection and I had to share it here too. For the show, Peter Philips hand-painted on the double-Cs but they will be produced as velvet stickers for the launch. Just think of them as the fanciest fake beauty mark – ever! You may remember that they released the Les Trompe-L’oeil de Chanel as part of the Chanel spring 2010 collection and we saw Freja Beha cry Chanel tears so I guess this is just the natural progression. Whatever it is, I can’t wait for these to come out!
Update 05.16.12: Chanel confirmed that the Chanel logo face stickers will not be for sale. SAD FACE.
