Runway Nail Report: OPI Shines at Moschino’s Spring/Summer 2019

OPI lacquer accessorized Moschino’s Spring/Summer 2019 runway collection with Brand Ambassador and celebrity nail artist, Tom Bachik creating a nail look that perfectly complemented the collections colors and playful circus inspiration. Pop colors were combined with black, white, and shimmery metallic finishes throughout for bold and dazzling manicures.

Bachik used a variety of nail lacquer shades combined with an OPI Chrome Effects Powder overlay to create the mesmerizing Moschino Spring/Summer nail looks. Base colors included: Teal Me More, Teal Me More and You’re the Shade That I Want, Never Have Too Mani Friends, Big Apple Red, No Room for the Blues, Two-timing the Zones, Exotic Birds Do Not Tweet, Alpine Snow, and Black Onyx. To add eye-catching iridescence and dimension, OPI Chrome Effects Powders in all eight shades completed the nails, shades included Mixed Metal, Blue “Plate” Special, Pay Me in Rubies, Amethyst Made the Short List, Tin Man Can, Gold Digger, Bronzed by the Sun, and Great Copper-tunity.

To get Tom Bachik's OPI/Moschino’s Spring/Summer 2019 Runway collection look, follow these tips and tricks below:

STEP 1: To prep nails, apply one coat of OPI Natural Nail Base Coat.

STEP 2: Next, polish nails with two coats of a bold color; such as Teal Me More, You’re the Shade That I Want or No Room for the Blues and allow to dry.

STEP 3: Use a small amount of Chrome Effects Powder to gently pat and then rub onto the nail using a sponge applicator; use a cosmetics brush to dust off excess powder.

STEP 4: Apply one coat of OPI Chrome Effects Nail Lacquer Top Coat to seal chrome finish.

STEP 5: Protect the look by applying one coat of OPI Top Coat.

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CND Nails for Jeremy Scott Fall/Winter 2017 Collection

The innovative powerhouses of CND Nails and Jeremy Scott are back together. The pioneers of nail artistry at Fashion Week has once again teamed up with pop culture’s “most irreverent designer,” Jeremy Scott, to create a striking look for his Fall/Winter 2017 runway.

After a nearly decade-long hiatus, CND was thrilled to reunite with Scott, who shares a similar penchant for creating show-stopping looks. This season also marked the official kickoff of CND’s partnership with new Creative Ambassador and long-time Jeremy Scott collaborator, Miss Pop. Miss Pop led the charge backstage alongside CND Co-founder & Style Director Jan Arnold.

 “It was so great to join forces with Jeremy Scott again,” said Arnold. “The classic red nail has just taken an unexpected turn. Soaked in the LA sun and worn on a medium length almond, we’re making it cool to wear red again…and of course, adding our own twist!” Arnold and Miss Pop set out to create the perfect hue to serve as the new staple for every pop culture “fan girl.”

It took three simple layers: a base of VINYLUX Weekly Polish in Banana Clips, followed by a layer of Electric Orange, topped with a layer of Wildfire. Some models’ nails were further embellished with hand-painted gold stars reminiscent of the world-renowned Hollywood Walk of Fame.

“This look is all about playful showbiz glitz,” said Miss Pop. “Over a fiery red nail, I added graphic gold stars –rising up the nails, boldly standing front and center, and co-starring in corners. It's an element that takes that aspirational glamour of LA and makes it DIY."

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NYFW Runway Nail Report: Morgan Taylor at Carmen Marc Valvo and Thakoon

Our last Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer NYFW runway nail report ends with the Fall/Winter 2015 collections of  Carmen Marc Valvo and Thakoon. The nail looks for these two exceptional designer are at opposite ends of the spectrum with Danielle Candido going to a dark, steely mani for Valvo, and Gina Edwards going for pretty pale nails at Thakoon.

Carmen Marc Valvo - The Look: Mid-Century Modern

The mid-century modern mani by Danielle Candido was a custom blend of Matte's A Wrap with a hint of Metalling Around, followed by a thin stripe of Little Black Dress hand painted along the outside cuticle line adding Make It Last top coat for a black high-gloss contrast against the matte gray base.

Thakoon - The Look: Glacier Dreams

Thakoon's collection lead us through a dreamscape. The glacier-esque manicures by Gina Edwards for Morgan Taylor inspired by sleepwalking under the Northern Lights featured opalescent violet beams of light with a sheered blend of Something To Blog About and Make It Last on a soft pink base of Sweet Surrender.

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NYFW Runway Nail Report: Morgan Taylor at Angel Sanchez and Zero + Maria Cornejo

The Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer team continues to share their amazing and artistic voice through their runway-ready nail looks during New York Fashion Week. Grey tones, and distinct nail art were once again present on runway nails. We saw the cool, achromatic color, resurfacing at Angel Sanchez in a deeper tone, while the influence of surrealistic art shined through at Zero + Maria Cornejo.

Angel Sanchez - The Look: Sultry Smoke

Inspired by vintage YSL, Angel Sanchez re-imagined 70's glam with his stunning collection. Manicures by Gina Edwards for Morgan Taylor shined using Sweater Weather, a rich grey. Layering Make it Last and Need for Speed top coats for high-gloss.

Zero + Maria Cornejo - The Look: Dali Dots

The Zero + Maria Cornejo collection embodied the spirit of individuality. Manicures by Gina Edwards for Morgan Taylor showed large dots asymmetrically sliding off the sides of the nails. The look was created using Morgan Taylor Lacquer in Birthday Suit, a creamy taupe layered with neutral, In The Nude. In sharp contrast, Little Black Dress was used for the large polka dots.

We'll definitely be trying out Gina Edward's Zero + Maria Cornejo manicure for ourselves.

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NYFW Runway Nail Report: Morgan Taylor at Chris Gelinas

Nails at Chis Gelinas were a decadent creme. To compliment his Fall/Winter 2015 Collection, Celebrity Manicurist, and Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer's Gina Edwards, created a modern day mauve look for nails.

The Chris Gelinas collection, which featured lots of neutral and muted tones for fall, accentuated the female form in American work wear. Gina Edwards modernized the stunning collection with the mauve manicure, using Morgan Taylor Lacquer in Polished Up, a soft dusty mauve.

Will you be "mauve-ing" up your nails this Fall?

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NYFW Runway Nail Report: Morgan Taylor at Tanya Taylor, Sally LaPointe, Monique Lhuillier

Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer is once nailing (pun intended) backstage beauty with their stunning runway manicures by Gina Edwards and Danielle Candido. This season, the ladies continue to wow with their amazing nail looks. Today we highlight the must-have manis from the Fall/Winter 2015 Collections of Tanya Taylor, Sally LaPointe, Monique Lhuillier:

Tanya Taylor – The Look: Dark Dive

Manicures, created by Gina Edwards for Morgan Taylor, were inspired by marine life. The first look emulates the depths of the ocean with a high-gloss black while another highlights a hand painted holographic spine motif atop the high-gloss black. Using a base of Little Black Dress, the motif is hand painted using metallic Could Have Foiled Me, and layered with prismatic Fame Game glitter. Adding two top coats Make It Last and quick drying Need For Speed to complete the look with ultimate shine.

Sally LaPointe – The Look: Lady Grey

Sally LaPointe’s collection both awed and inspired with dramatic, decadent yet simple tailoring. The manicures created by Danielle Candido for Morgan Taylor featured a decidedly strong dove grey with a custom mix using Scene Queen, a grey-beige with subtle shimmer, and a hint of Sweater Weather, a creamy grey for sophisticated elegance.

Monique Lhullier – The Look: Confidence in Color

The Monique Lhuillier woman is confident to the hilt and living a colorful life. Created by Gina Edwards, the manicures mimicked three moods from a demure custom blend of In The Nude and a touch of Latte Please for a chic classic, to a pearlized disco teal in Bright Eyes, to unabashed glamour with a rich Bordeaux base of Take The Lead topped with metallic plum If Looks Could Thrill.

Which  of these amazing Morgan Taylor Runway Nail looks are your favorites?

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NYFW Runway Mani Report - Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer at Betsey Johnson SS15

Leave it to Betsey Johnson to defy the nude nail polish trend for spring and go for multidimensional shimmer and a bold statement nail for her spring 2015 show during New York Fashion Week.

For Betsey Johnson's S/S 2015 runway show, Danielle Candido, lead manicurist for Morgan Taylor, created a multidimensional blue and silver-hued, crystal- embellished bridal manicure that only Betsey Johnson could envision. The nail look, as seen above on Camille Grammer, is a layer of Oh Snap It's Silver!, an iridescent silver hue, topped with a coat of sheer cream In The Nude to magnify the silver sparkle underneath. Another layer of Oh Snap It's Silver! was then applied before a layer of  Bronzed & Beautiful, a gold metallic shimmer, was lightly sponged on. On top of the four layers of color, Candido then applied loose foil and pearlescent embellishments to complete the fresh take on bridal nails. As an added surprise, vibrant baby blue Varsity Jacket Blues was applied to the underside of the nail tips, adding a faint tint seen from the top and a pop from the belly of the nail. Toes shimmered in Adorned In Diamonds to match the multidimensional nails.

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NYFW Runway Mani Report - Avon at Dennis Basso SS15

For the Dennis Basso Spring 2015 show, the beauty look called for soft romance and Avon's celebrity Makeup Artist, Jamie Greenberg, was there to answer the call with a neutral color palette to compliment the collection. Manicurists started with Avon Nail Experts Ridge Filling Base Coat, then applied Gel Finish 7-in-1 Nail Enamel in Barely There, then topped with Avon Nail Experts color Shield Top Coat.

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NYFW Runway Mani Report - Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer at Thakoon S/S 2015

For Thakoon's island-inspired spring 2015 collection during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Morgan Taylor Nail Laqueur's lead manicurist, Gina Edwards brought extra tranquility to the collection with a prismatic manicure with high-gloss shine. Edwards created the glistening nail look by applying one coat of Morgan Taylor in Sugar Fix, a sheer pink shimmer, two coats of Make It Last and one coat of Need For Speed top coats to models’ hands for a high-gloss, dewy finish that perfectly complemented the overall fresh-out-of-the-pool beauty esthetic. For pedicures, she used In The Nude, a sheer beige hue with pink undertones, to complete the look.

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NYFW Runway Mani Report - Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer at Herve Leger S/S 2015

To compliment the intense and vivacious Herve Leger spring 2015 collection, Morgan Taylor's lead manicurist, Gina Edwards created a chic, crisp antique white nail. The understated nail color was the perfect accessory to Leger's vivid, silver-studded signature bandage dresses with graphic cutouts. Edwards used one coat of milky white Morgan Taylor in Heaven Sent and a layer of In The Nude, a sheer beige with pink undertones on fingers and toes. The result was a feminine, understated mani/pedi that complemented the dramatic Japanese Warrior-inspired collection.Will you go this understated this spring?

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Sally Hansen Nails Nude at the Stella McCartney Winter 2014 Collection Show

For Stella McCartney's Winter 2014 Collection at the Palais Garnier during Paris Fashion Week, Sally Hansen was the exclusive nail sponsor. To complement the bold textures and sophisticated color palette of the McCartney's Collection, Sally Hansen Global Color Ambassador, Madeline Poole created nail looks that featured clean, modern, understated shades of nude shades to flatter the models’ skin tones.

Madeline Poole custom blended colors of barely blush, nudes and sheers from the Complete Salon Manicure palette (the colors are pictured below) to create the minimal nail looks. “We did a natural slightly sheer nail using various combinations of four shades,” said Madeline Poole. “Colors were layered differently for each model to best complement their skin tone. As different nudes look better on different hands, we wanted to customize each girl’s look rather than using the same nude on everyone."

"Thanks to the all-in-one product Complete Salon Manicure, we were able to skip base coat application and with the larger, rounded brush, swiftly paint the nails so we could also address nail health and cuticle treatment. As most of the models have had a multitude of nail changes over this past month of fashion shows, we wanted to bring emphasis to conditioning and nourishing the cuticles with Sally Hansen's Cuticle Rehab. A little bit of backstage TLC goes a long way."

The four nude shades used listed below according to the above photo:

Complete Salon Manicure in Arm Candy
Complete Salon Manicure in Shell We Dance
Complete Salon Manicure in Almost Almond
Complete Salon Manicure in Pink Pong

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure is an all-in-one formula that combines all the 7 benefits of a professional salon manicure—a base coat, a strengthener, a growth treatment, rich color, top coat, gel-like shine and chip resistance —in a single multi-tasking polish. It retails for $7.99 and are available at chain drug stores and mass retailers nationwide.

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Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer Backstage at Thakoon Fall 2014

Casual meets uber-chic in Thakoon's Fall 2014 collection. His signature design aesthetic was recreated with polar-fleece texture and puffer coats, using luxe knits and layering them against bold floral prints, structured tulip skirts and tailored pants. The unexpected color palate of hot pink, sapphire blue, marigold and grass green played harmoniously with navy, camel, heather gray and ballet pink.

In keeping with the earthy Seattle origin of the inspiration, Gina Edwards used Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer in Latte Please, a moody mushroom shade, on rounded square nails.

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Morgan Taylor Backstage at KaufmanFranco Fall 2014

For their Fall 2014 Collection, designer's Ken Kaufman and Isaac Franco's red-carpet ready collection boasted sophisticated, edgy looks in uncommon fabrics complete with asymmetrical hemlines, animal-inspired prints and structured outerwear. The array of artfully architectured runway looks in hues of black, white, grey and metallics were completed with a sophisticated, edgy mani from Morgan Taylor's lead stylist Gina Edwards. Ms Edwards chose an opaque stone grey shade called Birthday Suit. The look was finished off with natural makeup and sleek, slicked-back ponytails.

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Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer Backstage at Yigal Azrouel Fall 2014

Yigal Azrouel presented a moody collection where street style met feminine fabrics. Industrial prints on architectural-shaped neoprene played on proportion. Menswear detailing, enhanced super lush cashmere, knobbly-textured knits and mohair plaid.

While makeup was soft and subtle and hair was tousled in a loose low pony, the genteel element was expressed in a deep, rich claret manicure by Gina Edwards using Morgan Taylor's From Paris With Love.

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Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer Backstage at Georgine Fall 2014

Love and tragedy was seen at Georgine's Fall 2014 Collection as the Shakespearean classic, Hamlet, inspired the designer's debut collection of tailored leather, asymmetrical hemlines, feminine lace and shape-hugging silhouettes.

To compliment the rich palate of plush silks and complimenting loose, voluminous curls falling down on furs in navy, black and eggplant, a shimmering aubergine manicure look from Gina Edwards was created using Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer in Seal the Deal.

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Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer Backstage for Diego Binetti Fall 2014

Diego Binetti paid homage to Americana and street style by mixing Native American blanket coats, nature-inspired prints, oversized studded sunglasses, loose low-slung skinny pants and layer upon layer of texture. Accessorizing the hands, lead nail stylist for Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer, Danielle Candido, created four distinct manicure designs inspired by autumnal leaves and trees.

Lush, leafy textures played with shadows on some girls, while New School Nude nails were sponged around the edge with Espresso Yourself to represent hands harvesting the earth. Similar designs used Man Of The Moment, a rich red sponged with Denim Du Jour's deep blue for a darker look. The other two looks were leaf-inspired looks with a slight ombre. Using rich green Totally A-Tealing, Expresso Yourself and Little Black Dress, the effect of nature turning colors was brought to life on the nails. Using the same dark red color palette, Man Of The Moment, Expresso Yourself and Little Black Dress brought another leafy-ombre nail to the runway.

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China Glaze Backstage at Alon Livne Fall 2014 Collection

Nails for Israeli designer, Alon Livne's Fall 2014 Collection, led by Pattie Yankee for China Glaze, were just as fierce as the stunning collection. Depending on the model's look, nail looks varied in shades. With looks varying from unconventional to vintage glam, the nail looks included: Queen B, Goldie But Goodie, Gossip over Gimlets - Coated with Swarovski crystals, and What Are You A-Freight Of? (a new color from their Fall 2014 collection).

China Glaze is available at Sally Beauty supply for $6.79.

Edited by Nelly S.

***Thanks to Laura of Blush and Beakers for sharing her backstage coverage of the Alon Livne Fall 2014 Collection. Make sure to check out her blog.

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INGLOT Cosmetics Backstage at 5:31 Jerome Fall 2014 Presentation

For his 5:31 JÉRÔME Fall 2014 Collection, designer Jerome LaMaar presented a collection boasting a polished, feminine approach to a casual hunting tomboy accented with autumn tones of navy and dark fuschia, and hunter green. To highlight his collection, INGLOT went with rich, dark hunter green nails. By layering Nail Enamel 966 (metallic pine green) over Nail Enamel 891 (dark pewter), nails were a darker, more sensual hue and seemed to switch intensity and tone in various light.

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Morgan Taylor at NYFW - TOME Fall 2014 Collection

Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer’s lead Nail Stylist, Gina Edwards designed a modern, cropped nail with matte Morgan Taylor nail lacquers for TOME's deeply hued, structured collection.  Nail colors were custom blended to match each model’s skin tone for a look that was sophisticated and understated, yet very deliberate.

This manicure contrasts incredibly well with the ruby reds and gray lavender of the season. The nail was a must-have for the complete beauty look: dewey, colorless cheeks and eyelids with a sheer gloss on the lips. Hair was long yet beautifully and neatly swept back from the face. Close at the sides and just enough volume at the roots to keep the look from turning severe.

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Sarah Hyland & Kate Mara Rock Red Carpet Manicure Nails to the Emmys

One of this year's hottest accessories is nail art. This year's Emmy Awards allowed celebrities to show off some amazing Red Carpet nail art. Leading ladies Kate Mara and Sarah Hyland wore Red Carpet Manicure, an at-home LED gel polish to tonight’s Emmy Awards and opted for “negative space” looks—having a natural or bare area of nail exposed somewhere between/within the polished area instead of a two-toned manicure. And here’s how your readers can recreate both looks.

Celebrity Manicurist Kimmie Kyees used Red Carpet Manicure’s LED gel polish "Dripping in Luxury” and “White Hot” on House of Cards’ Kate Mara. “I created 15 different looks in silver and white variations and Kate opted for a chevron look,” said Kimmie. “Kate’s dress is made of lace and toile with a pattern, so I wanted to created a negative space manicure that mirrored the design on top of her dress.”

And Celebrity Manicurist Christina Aviles, used Red Carpet Manicure’s “Haute Couture,” “Runway Red” and “Camera Shy” on Modern Family’s Sarah Hyland (see above photo). “Sarah co-designed her dress with Carolina Herrera and wanted to complement her dress with burgundy nails," said Christina. "Once we sat down together, she let me know she really wanted to do something eye catching and art deco.”

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