Runway Nail Report: Essie for Jeremy Scott Spring/Summer 2020 Collection

Essie brought out a bit of colorful pop art for the Jeremy Scott Spring/Summer 2020 Collection. The colorful mani perfectly complimented the 80's rocker-chic collection.

Manicurist Miss Pop was inspired by the "geometric shapes, metallic western boots, animal prints, and saturated colors" found in Jeremy Scott's spring/summer 2020 show. Here's how to achieve this runway nail look for yourself:

step 1: apply here to stay base coat for a smooth polish application
step 2: dab “random splotches” of mod square (electric pink), in the cab-ana (vibrant aqua), butler please (bright blue), and hay there (buttery yellow) across 80% of the nail
step 3: use a detail brush dipped in licorice or no place like chrome to carve out confetti-like shapes
step 4: for the “squiggle” design, apply two coats of licorice across the entire nail
step 5: use a detail brush dipped in no place like chrome to create the shapes
step 6: layer over the shapes with a detail brush dipped in mod square, hay there, butler please, or in the cab-ana
step 7: once dry, set with speed.setter top coat
step 8: finish by moisturizing cuticles with apricot cuticle oil

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Runway Nail Report: Essie for Christian Siriano Spring/Summer 2020 Collection

Essie nail polish was the go-to nail polish brand for several Spring/Summer 2020 NYFW shows this season. One of which was Christian Siriano's stunningly vibrant and colorful show.

Manicurist Julie Kandalec drew inspiration for this "painterly" French tip mani from Christian Siriano's spring/summer 2020 collection. To recreate this mani at home, follow these steps:

step 1: prep nails with one coat of here to stay base coat
step 2: use a detail brush to apply turquoise & caicos along the tip of the nail from side to side, cleaning up the shape with an angled eyeliner brush dipped in acetone
step 3: apply set in stones, stopping just before the French tip so that the silver glitter is flush against the seafoam polish
step 4: add another coat of turquoise & caicos over the tip to intensify the color
step 5: sweep a second layer of set in stones over the top and dab the brush to build the glitter
step 6: once dry, set with a layer of speedsetter top coat
step 7: finish by moisturizing the skin around nails with apricot cuticle oil

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Runway Nail Report: Get The Zero + Maria Cornejo X 10 Free Chemistry Nails

Zero + Maria Cornejo’s collection was inspired by the age of innocence. This collection is a move to reclaim the naiveté and hopefulness of that age of discovery and possibility, but, as always, seen through a modern lens. Inspired by the collection’s freshness and simplicity, Nail Artist Betina Goldstein created unique polka dots using 10 Free Chemistry, a NEW line of nontoxic, vegan, and cruelty-free nail polish that is thicker, stronger, more durable/chip-resistant, high gloss, and long wear.

GET THE LOOK:

1. Apply Prep With Peptides – Base Coat’ to clean, filed nails
2. Apply 1 coat of Peonies, a delicate, barely there, sheer pink
3. Apply Pep In Your Step Clear High Gloss Top Coat
4. Using a fine nail art brush, create one large circle on nail where you wish with Moon Beam or Moody Blue
5. Apply Matte Magic Top Coat on the circle only

Prep with Peptides – Base Coat, $18.00: Give your nails the royal treatment with our Nail-NRGY Bio-Peptide infused base coat. This clear adhesive base coat will help extend the life of your polish while providing your natural nails extra nutrients.

Peonies, $18.00: Peonies is a delicate, barely there, sheer pink. A go to shade that's long lasting, full coverage, and chip resistant with a glossy finish.

Pep In Your Step - Clear High Gloss Top Coat, $18.00: Long Lasting, Chip Resistant, and High Shine. Nails won't be Clear High Gloss Top Coat.

Moon Beam, $18.00: Moon Beam will have you making a statement. You can’t go wrong with this trendy Alabaster White, a long lasting, full coverage, and chip resistant crème nail polish with a glossy finish.

Moody Blue, $18.00: Moody blue is a dark powder blue with a hint of sass. It's a long lasting, full coverage, and chip resistant crème nail polish with a glossy finish.

Matte Magic Top Coat, $18.00: Long Lasting, Chip Resistant, and Matte Finish this top coat will transform your nail’s appearance from high shine to a chic matte. Simply apply to the top of your painted nail, let dry, and then you’re ready to rule the world.

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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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Runway Nail Report: CND for Libertine Fall/Winter 2016

For the fourth season, CND Nails partnered with Libertine's Johnson Hartig for some eye-catching nail looks for the Libertine Fall/Winter 2016 during NYFW. To compliment the beaded eye embellishments featured on Libertine's runway looks, the team at CND hand-sculpted 180 eyes in various sizes using RETENTION+™ Liquid & Powder, then painted the eyes with SHELLAC™ Brand 14+ Day Nail Color and VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish in vibrant color combinations of red, green, blue, orange and pink, grounded in black and white accents. The nails were then finished with 60 LED-lit Swarovski crystal pupils, the eyes represented the quiet aloneness and centered spirituality achieved through meditation. An additional 180 pastel matte base nails were decked out with soft, fluffy adornments for a luxe organic finish.

Inspired by Johnson Hartig’s muse of the season, a French sculptor, painter and filmmaker, both clothing and nails featured graphic elements of modernism with sculptural extravagance in vibrant and animated color. Punctuating the surrealistic designs were enameled finishes, pupils that glowed with magical beams of light and fine crystals that lit up the runway. The outcome was a wildly playful fashion collaboration, ultimately rooted in reality.

“This is now our fourth season partnering with Libertine’s Johnson Hartig and our synergies are intuitive and based in an artists’ understanding of design and fashion. Johnson shares his extraordinary vison and we’re right there with him! That’s true and inspired partnership,” said CND Co-founder and Style Director Jan Arnold. “With this collection, we were able to embody CND’s Fall 2016 trend story, which is all about authenticity, hand-crafted artistry and embracing the beauty in raw imperfections.”

“They are a dream team sent from heaven above!” said Libertine designer Johnson Hartig. “This season, they not only created out-of-this-world nails for the female AND male models, but they even sculpted miniature eye pins to accessorize the clothing. They go above and beyond every season, and the show just wouldn’t be the same without them.”

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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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