Nail Polish

Fall 2011 nail trends trends: The new nail length

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Nails are getting a new look for fall 2011. Gone are the days of short, neat nails. Fall 2011 nails are going to new lengths; long lengths. Over the past four years nails have been short and sweet; which has been in line with the dark nail polish colors that have been du rigueur of late. Short fingernails have been the perfect canvas for dark colors. Nail polish does not chip as easily or quickly when nails are short; allowing dark colors to last longer than if they were painted on long nails.

Although dark polish is still very much the look for fall, nails are turning up their nose to practicality and going long; very long. The long fingernail is back and reminding Fashionistas of days when they needed to use a pencil to hit the buttons on their calculator.

The shape of the tip of the nail is very important for fall too. The shape of the tip needs to be very distinct in the form of squared off, sharply pointed or well rounded.  Celebrities such as Fergie, Rihanna and Lady Gaga have been spotted wearing the new length in fingernails with very pointed tips.

Will this bring fashion-savvy nail polish lovers back to having tips applied? Perhaps. It should be interesting to see if this new look in nail length makes it off the runways, red carpets, stages, pages of glossy magazines and onto the hands of the fabulously fashionable.

 

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Sparkling New Nail Polish Colors for Fall 2011: the Chanel colors are in

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Move over “Rose Insolent,” “Black Pearl,” “Mimosa” and “Beige Petale,” the new fall nail polish colors are here and fashionable fingertips everywhere will soon be painted with the new IT color from Chanel. The three nail polish colors from Chanel for fall 2011 are “Graphite,” -a sparkling version of “Black Pearl” which was used for Chanel’s fall 2011 runway show during Paris Fashion Week and is predicted to sell out first, “Quartz,” -a sparkling version of spring 2010’s “Particulaire” and “Peridot” which is a green-gold that sparkles and has been deemed the new “IT” color for nails in fall 2011.

Every season the new “IT” color trend for nail polish is set by Chanel. While other nail polish brands will also feature similar versions of Chanel’s hot new colors for fall, Chanel is the brand that starts the trend and others follow suit. This could be why the “IT” color of the season for nail polish by Chanel is always sold out before the season has a chance to begin.

This season the new “IT” color is “Peridot” and it is sure to sell out before the first leaf falls to the ground. “Peridot” is a green nail color which has a large amount of gold undertones and changes color according to the light. The gold adds sparkle to the nail color which is in line with the sparkling make-up trend for fall 2011. Nails are not the only thing that will shine this fall; eye shadows are sparkling and adding shine to the faces of Fashionistas everywhere.

“Peridot” may not be the color for everyone. Although it will have “IT” status for fall 2011, the gold-tone green will not work on every skin color, nor will it work with every outfit. This means that every Fashionista should have a back-up polish, or stay away from “Peridot” altogether if one’s wardrobe or skin-tone will not work with gold and green. The other two nail polish colors from Chanel for fall 2011 are the perfect basic colors for the season as they will work with almost every skin tone and blend well with any color of attire. Long story short, if “Peridot” is not your thing, do not be a fashion victim. Try “Quartz” for the perfect classic yet of-the-moment neutral or “Graphite” for the ultimate edgy and on-trend black. “Graphite” may be difficult to find since it was the nail color on the Chanel Paris Fashion Week runway for fall 2011. The hue is expected to sell out quickly.

Stuck on green but not on Chanel’s “Peridot” nail polish? Never fear! There will be several shades and versions of metallic greens without the severe gold undertones. There is bound to be a green for every nail polish taste. Wondering which brands to try? OPI for Sephora is a great mid-range line that carries a wide variety of the hottest colors in nail polish and Duri Cosmetics always has a great line of nail color.

Happy shopping and stay fabulous. 

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Krakl by Duri Cosmetics makes the cracked nail polish trend new again

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Cracked nail polish was a huge trend for nail art fanatics about a decade ago. In 2008 the trend started to creep back onto store shelves and onto the fingertips of daring nail art enthusiasts everywhere. By 2011 the trend has exploded into the most popular form of nail art for the season.

One of the big problems with many brands of cracked nail polish is that they do not always go on smoothly or crack in a very attractive fashion. Thankfully Duri Cosmetics has a line of cracked nail polish called, “Krakl” which goes on smoothly leaving a slight texture on the nail. Krakl also cracks in an attractive pattern and allows for the bottom coat to shine through in an appropriate manner.

In order to make sure Krakl is applied correctly, it is important to make sure the bottom base is completely dry before applying Krakl. You have the option of having wide cracks or thin cracks. For thin cracks, which give you more cracks, apply the Krakl coat in one thin layer. For wider cracks, Krakl can be applied in a thicker coat. For long lasting results, it is best to use a top coat.

Krakl is available in four colors, white, black, bright pink and classic red. For an understated look, it is best to pick an undercoat that is a few shades lighter than the Krakl coat. If you are looking for a bold “notice me” look, it is best to use a contrasting shade as the bottom coat such as hot pink under black or black under white.

For more information about Krakl, please visit duricosmetics.com

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