Trial The Trend: Graphic Nail Art
This season the catwalks have been ablaze with garish quirky talons.
From brush stroke Mondrian-inspired prints at Daks, to a single paint stroke at Henry Holland. Glitter also made a sparkly comeback and graced the nails of the models at Temperley.
Colour ambassador Katie Jane Hughes, for butter LONDON created a barely there glittered nail at the designer house Temperley by using a swipe of Butter nail glitter in ‘444’ (£12.00).
Katie then unleashed her full sparkly wrath on the nails at Sibling and opted for bold shades such as Fushcia, Orange and Black.
By Charlotte Goodayle, TheGoodowl.co.uk
[Backstage at Daks LFW FW15 Image: Getty]
[Backstage at Daks LFW FW15 Image: Getty]
Trial The Trend - Daks
What You Need
- Beige Nail Varnish like (Nails Inc Porchester Square £11.00)
- Red Nail Varnish like (Barry M Red £3.95)
- Black Nail Varnish like (Opi Lady In Black £11.95)
- Cocktail stick or small nail brush
How To
Step One. Paint your nails all over with the beige varnish
Step Two. Using either a small brush or cocktail stick, draw red and black horizontal and vertical lines.
Step Three: Clean up the edges with nail varnish remover. Finish with a clear top coat.
Meanwhile in celebvillie quirky nail decals reign supreme and are busy covering the stars digits. A lifelong fan of nail wraps Lilly Allen was recently seen sporting some funky fingers at a Chanel and Charles Finch pre-oscar dinner.
Trial The Trend - Sassy Nail Decals
[Lilly Allen Drake Nails Image: Getty]
The singer was seen showing her support and admiration for fellow musician Drake in her typical niche way. Well Why of course, forget the cards and flowers what better way to show love then to wear someone’s face on your nails.
What You Need
- Any Nail Varnish (Nail Varnish Pictured is Revlon Bubbly £6.49)
- Nail Decals like (DIY Nails ‘Candy’ on sale £4.50)
How To
Step One. Paint your nails all over, wait for the to dry.
Step Two. Cut out nail decals, soak for 10 - 15 seconds in warm water
Step Three. Slide off decals and place on nail
Step Four. Apply clear base coat
If your feeling extra creative, why not make your own nail decals? DIY Nails offer a custom made nail wrap service. (£12)
You can get your favorite pooch made into nail art, or how about some funny photos? (Mothers day is coming up) The possibility’s are endless.
