By Hannah Powling I am constantly looking for new things to do with my nails. I like the quirky sets and things that we can buy ourselves and do at home - and I love all of the trends that come and go with nails. They have become a staple part of … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: REVLON NAIL ART SUN CANDY
by Annie Vischer I'm fairly boring when it comes to nail varnish. I'm a glossy nude or pale pink girl through and through. I only really go colour crazy when it comes to my feet. But if any time of year can tempt me to experiment it's summer. … [Read more...]
Party Season Nailed With Ciaté
When it comes to nail art there's one brand that seems to be talons ahead of the rest when it comes to creating surprising, inspiring, and occasionally, cringe-inducing products, and that's Ciaté. Having shot to fancy-fingertips fame thanks to their … [Read more...]
Met Ball Manicures
If you're going to get punk'd in front of the world's media, as the fashion world's finest did last night at the annual Met Ball, you simply have to go hard or go home (although there are certain celebs who went just that little too hard!). And that … [Read more...]
Spring Beauty Buy: Dior Nail Glow
If, at the first hint of spring sunshine, you have already given your nails a super-bright lick of fluoro paint, then the new Dior Nail Glow is not for you. This is no festival beauty buy. It doesn't scream summer. In fact, it doesn't scream … [Read more...]
Essie Do Nail Art
Globally renowned for their quality finish, creamy textures, trend-led colours and fun, whimsical polish names, Essie are the go-to varnishes for a perfect, long-lasting and hi-shine manicure. Brand of choice in nail salons worldwide and backstage at … [Read more...]
Movember Manicure
23 days in and the Movember 'taches are really starting to take shape. We've stared, ogled and laughed our way through a varied selection of interesting and in some cases, awe-inspiring, facial topiary. So we thought it time we upped our own Movember … [Read more...]
‘Tache Lovin
Moustache motifs have been doing the rounds for quite some time now. Emblazoned across mugs, bags, jewellery, basically everywhere except for faces. But that's all set to change this month as Movember* hits us in full force during which time the … [Read more...]
New Season Nails
Transitions are tough. And never more so than the transeasonal intermission between the end of summer and the start of autumn. Saying goodbye to the insouciance of summer beauty; the carefree hair, minimal make up and splashes of neon brights, and … [Read more...]
NYFW Says No To Nail Art
In what appears to be a very obvious backlash to the all-singing all-dancing wrapped, embellished, studded and sparkling nails that have been flashed on every female fingertip for as many seasons back as we care to remember, the overarching trend … [Read more...]
Talented Talon-ista Jin Soon Choi Launches Line of Polishes
Beauty connoisseurs rejoice at the news that New York-based pro nail stylist, Jin Soon Choi is, finally, launching her very own line. A regular backstage at the fashion shows, ad campaigns and glossy editorials, after her nail colour collaboration … [Read more...]
World’s Most Useful Manicure?
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Olympic Nail Art
Even during a distinctly sport-oriented weekend, our roving beauty eye never stopped. To our delight, we spotted a whole host of patriotic-ly painted nails, from the Union Jack nail wraps on our bronze-winning Rebecca Adlington, to the Olympic ring … [Read more...]
Celebrity Man-icure
How do you fancy having a veritable celebrity swoonfest at your fingertips. Or rather, on your fingertips? Well, thanks to MTV Style Assistant Editor Chrissy Mahlmeister and her newly launched Rad Nails, you can now happily sport Pharrell on your … [Read more...]
Becca’s Manicure Masterclass
If your DIY manicure skills leave a lot to be desired, it's time you hit the nail (!?) on the head, and booked in for this weekends manicure masterclass with Australian beauty brand, Becca. Held in their South Kensington beauty boutique, Katie … [Read more...]
Ciaté Caviar Nail Bar Pops Up at Selfridges
Forget glitter, transfers and tribal designs because nail art has taken a rather decadent turn. As can be attested by the 14,000 strong waiting list, the only manicure to be seen in this season is Ciaté's Caviar Mani. Glossy, pearlised microbeads set … [Read more...]
Sophy Robson Nails It (again)
A firm backstage favourite at the shows, when she's not creating catwalk-worthy nails during fashion week or tending to the talons of celebrities for high-fashion photoshoots, Sophy Robson, can be found at the Kings Road hairstyling Mecca, Hari's … [Read more...]