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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Dashing Diva at NYFW - Cushnie et Ochs and Supima

Pattie Yankee and the Dashing Diva nail team have been hard at work backstage at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012 creating fierce and trendy nail looks.

CUSHNIE ET OCHS

Pattie Yankee worked with designers Carly and Michelle to create a “flesh extension” look.

Pattie used a base of Dashing Diva’s Mr. Right polish mixed with mineral makeup to match each model’s skin tone perfectly. The designers chose an extended, sharp, oval shaped nail.

Photo Credit: Ann Lawlor

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Dashing Diva Nails L.A.M.B.

To create a cohesive nail look for the Soldier Girl, Ragga Muffin Girl, London Girl, Buffalo Girl, Mod Girl and Glamour Girl ‘gangs’ in Gwen Stefani’s collection, Celebrity nail technician Pattie Yankee and the Dashing Diva nail team used Dashing Diva’s Limo Service polish for an edgy take on a neutral polish.

Gwen Stefani, the creator of the Love Angel Music Baby line and a fan of black polish, said black is back for polish for Fall/Winter 2011.

PHOTO CREDIT: ANN LAWLOR

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Dashing Diva Nails Odd Molly & Elie Tahari

Celebrity nail technician Pattie Yankee and the Dashing Diva nail team continued their work in creating nail looks for models at the Fall/Winter New York Fashion shows. For Odd Molly, Pattie created a custom pink polish at the request of the designer, using Dashing Diva’s Drama Queen and By The Glass. The polishes were mixed to create a custom- magenta look. Also, Opera Night, a bold plum red polish was used on some model’s nails backstage at the presentation. Dashing Diva’s Central Park After Dark was used on toes for a dark, wintery look.

 

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DASHING DIVA Nails Tibi, Imitation, Yoana Baraschi & Erin Fetherston

Celebrity nail technician, Pattie Yankee and the Dashing Diva nail team literally took over Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, not only did they work their magic at Jeremy Scott and Cushnie et Ochs (as previously posted), but they also beautified the nails for Tibi, Imitation, Yoana Baraschi and Erin Fetherston.

For Tibi, Pattie and her team created Neon Pink French Manicures for models to accent the designer’s hot pink accessories. For more on Dashing Diva's pinks, click HERE

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"Caviar" Nails by Dashing Diva at Cushnie et Ochs

Dashing Diva created one of my favorite nail looks for the Cushnie et Ochs show at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. The nail look was not only cool, they were very quite innovative and i expect to see this look recreated again and again.

Celebrity nail technician Pattie Yankee and the Dashing Diva nail team worked backstage and the created the caviaresque nails. At the designers, Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs, request, Pattie Yankee created a textured nail look using black seed beads straight from the designers’ collection.

If you're like me, you'll be digging through your Dashing Diva stash right now; to save you some research time, see instructions below to do it yourself at home using Dashing Diva’s Limo Service Polish.

For an at home ‘Caviar’ manicure:

1. Apply 2 coats of Dashing Diva’s Limo Service Polish

2. Apply nail glue all over the nail

3. Dip nails into black seed beads

4. Sprinkle with black glitter

5. Apply and activator spray to adhere

For more information on Dashing Diva, go to www.dashingdiva.com

Photo credit Ann Lawlor

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