Get the NYFW Look: Jin Soon for Tess Giberson

Runway Inspiration:

Tess Giberson Fall/Winter 2014 collection is based on the transference of classic rugged American sportswear into contemporary, effortless, luxurious style. Manicurist Jin Soon Choi used this same idea and created a modern interpretation of the classic French manicure.

Jin Soon Nail Products Used:

• Dark gray/metallic black nail polish
• JINsoon Kookie White
• JINsoon Top Gloss
• JINsoon Power Coat 

Get the look:

1. File and clean nails, removing all traces of polish.
2. Apply JINsoon Power Coat base coat.
3. Next, apply two coats of dark gray/metallic black nail polish (the shade Jin used from her upcoming JINsoon Fall/Winter 2014 Tess Giberson Collection), let dry.
4. At the tip of the nail, apply a thin arc of JINsoon Kookie White.
5. Finish by applying a single coat of JINsoon Top Gloss.

Get the NYFW Look: Essie for Helmut Lang

Runway Inspiration:

Vibrant red, black and neutral colors played an important role in the Helmut Lang Fall/Winter 2014 collection. Julie Kandalec for essie created a chic nude by layering allure and ridge filling base coat over adore-a-ball to give a slightly sandy hue to the final color.

Essie Nail Products Used:

• Ridge Filling Base Coat
• Adore-a-Ball
• Allure

Get the look:

1. Apply one coat of Adore-a-Ball.
2. Once dry, apply one coat of Ridge Filling Base Coat.
3. To finish off the nude look, apply one coat of Allure.

Get the NYFW Look: Essie for Rebecca Minkoff

Runway Inspiration:

Taking inspiration from classic menswear, Rebecca Minkoff’s Fall/Winter 2014 collection infused tailored silhouettes with soft, feminine pieces.  To complement the collection, Michelle Saunders for essie put a bold, modern twist on a classic French manicure.   

Essie Nail Products Used:

• First Base Base Coat
• Bahama Mama
• Midnight Cami
• Good to Go Top Coat

Get the look:

1. Apply First Base Base Coat to clean, filed nails.
2. Once the base coat dries, apply two coats of Bahama Mama.
3. Using Midnight Cami, brush on a neat arc across the edge of the nail and let dry.
4. Finish off the look with one coat of Good to Go Top Coat.

Get the NYFW Look: Essie for Herve Ledger

Runway Inspiration:

Inspired by a mixture of fantasy and reality, Herve Leger’s Fall/Winter ’14 collection included a range of bandage dresses, arctic furs and exotic feathers. To complement the playful pieces, Julie Kandalec for essie created a matte, mauve nail. The key polish, lady like, was chosen for its pink undertones that are complementary to every skin tone. 

Essie Nail Products Used:

• Lady Like
• Matte About You Top Coat
• Good to Go Top Coat

Get the look:

1. Apply Lady Like to clean, filed nails.
2. Once dry, apply Good to Go Top Coat to prevent streaking.
3. Finish with Matte About You Top Coat.

Get the NYFW Look: Essie for Monique Lhullier

Runway Inspiration:

Taking inspiration from the feminine pieces in Monique Lhullier's Fall/Winter '14 collection, Julie Kandalec for essie created a sheer, pastel pink nail reminiscent of cherry blossoms. The nail color pops against the lightest pink found throughout the designer's collection.

Essie Nail Products Used:

• Ridge Filling Base Coat
• Muchi-Muchi
• Good to Go Top Coat

Get the look:

1. Apply Ridge Filling Base Coat to clean, filed nails.
2. Once the base coat dries, apply one coat of Muchi-Muchi.
3. Finish with Good to Go top Coat.

Get the NYFW Look: Essie for Lisa Perry

Runway Inspiration:

Lisa Perry's Fall/Winter 2014 presentation was inspired by dramatic volume and shape. To complement the brightly colored garments and textured metallic fabrics featured throughout the collection, Casey herman for essie created a high-shine silver nail look.

Essie Nail Products Used:

• Ridge Filling Base Coat
• No Place Like Chrome
• Quick-e Drying Drops

Get the look:

1. Apply Ridge Filling Base Coat to clean, filed nails.
2. Once the base coat dries, apply one coat of No Place Like Chrome.
3. Lastly, apply Quick-e Drying Drops to seal in color and enhance shine.

 For up to the minute coverage, check out: #essieNYFW for all the backstage happenings and #essielook for their designer nail looks!

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Get the NYFW Look: Essie for Veronica Beard

Runway Inspiration:

Veronica Beard's Fall/Winter 2014 collection was inspired by 1970's glamour with heavy reference to David Bowie and the glam rock movement. Julie Kandalec for Essie created a layered nail look to compliment the designer's retro-looking fabrics and flamboyant prints.

Essie Nail Products Used:

• Ridge Filling Base Coat
• Mink Muffs
• Meet Me at Sunset
• Good to Go Top Coat

Get the Look:

1. Apply one coat of Ridge Filling Base Coat to clean, filed nails.
2. Once the base coat dries, apply one coat of Mink Muffs and let partially dry.
3. Next, apply one coat of Meet Me at Sunset and let completely dry.
4. Complete the look with one coat of Good to Go Top Coat.

For up to the minute coverage, check out: #essieNYFW for all the backstage happenings and #essielook for their designer nail looks!

You can also follow Essie on social media:

Instagram.com/essiepolish

Facebook.com/essie

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A Zoya Promo is coming...

According to Zoya's Facebook and Twitter pages, there is a promo coming. Whether it is today or tomorrow, I'm not sure but it looks like it has something to do with the newly-added page for the Whitney Eve by Whitney Port runway show at NYFW.

She selected Kristen with Maisie and Megan with Chloe for her models.

Here's hoping they are BOGO. I could really use some Maisie and Chloe in my life. How about you, ladies?

Day 21: Peter Som Collection

Since I'm giving away a currently sold-out, Limited Edition Peter Som Color Box by Zoya, I figured it would be a good idea to see just how GORGEOUS these colors are! So while the winning shade for Day 21 of the 30 Days of ZOYA Challenge/giveaway will now be featured as Day 22 tomorrow instead, here is the LE collection!