We’re always on the lookout for the hottest trends in nail art and lately it seems that the nail industry is all about experimentation. From extra long talon nails to wild, colorful nail art, nail enthusiasts aren’t afraid to go crazy with their manicures. The latest wild nail art trend we love is textured lacquer! Here are some of the different ways to get some texture on your nails.
Ciate Chalkboard Manicure
Ciate is the leading brand when it comes to texture. Their innovative ideas include their caviar, velvet and foil manicure kits. Ciate’s latest creation is the chalkboard manicure kit. This kit includes black chalkboard paint, a matte topcoat and four chalk pens. The chalk pens are water-soluble so you can doodle as much as you like and easily wash off your designs with water.
China Glaze Texture Collection
For their Texture collection, China Glaze created a line of neon shades. These lacquers go on smooth like a crème, but dry matte and coarse for a cool 3D effect.
Nails Inc. Denim & Studs Kit
Thanks to Nails Inc., you can wear your jeans on your nails! This glossy indigo polish dries matte to resemble your favorite pair of jeans. The kit includes star-shaped studs to add some bling to your nails.
Nails Inc. Feathers
Nails Inc. is once again on trend with their Feather Effects collection. The lacquer is filled with tiny fibers that blend together to create a quill effect on your nails.
Deborah Lippmann Mermaid Collection
Just in time for summer, Deborah Lippmann’s latest collection contains 5 stunning shades inspired by the sea. These lacquers dry glossy but slightly textured so if you want to try the texture trend without going overboard, these are the perfect choice!
OPI Liquid Sand
Starting with their Mariah Carey lacquers, OPI has released several Liquid Sand shades with each new collection. Liquid Sand dries matte and has a hint of glitter for some fantastic shine.
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Spring is officially here and we are on the lookout for this season’s hottest nail art! As you know, one of our favorite places to get manicure inspiration is Instagram. We love seeing how people experiment with their nails using the top luxury lacquer brands. Here are some of the biggest trends in nail art right now straight from Instagram! (Remember, if you’re a Lacquerous member aka Lacqueen please send us your pics to share!)
The French manicure is always on trend and this season many people are playing around with the classic style.
Vladi_07’s mismatched French mani is so fun! Laura_ahn used the sparkly Deborah Lippmann Happy Birthday on her tips. Arielalaib topped Deborah Lippmann Waking Up in Vegas with a silver Sally Hansen lacquer for a cool geometric look.
Polka dots have been seen a lot on the spring runways and they make for an easy nail art technique to recreate.
Misturinhachic used several different Dior Vernis shades to create a colorful, Easter egg-inspired manicure. Crimsonlovesyou topped Butter London Lady Muck with Royal Navy dots and a matte topcoat. Mixing royal blue Dior Blue Denim and Essie No Place Like Chrome created a stellar manicure for Fraise_chocolat.
Leopard print adds dimension to your manicure, whether you are rocking it on all of your nails or just as an accent design.
Britbere88 used OPI Gargantuan Green Grape as the base for a neutral leopard print. To add something special to her neon leopard nails, Yannyglez topped them with an OPI matte topcoat. This purple and lavender Dior Vernis design from likemycookie is pretty and sophisticated.
Nude nails work for everyone and these ladies chose the perfect luxury shades for their complexions.
Forecast_for_fashion’s talons look great in Tom Ford Toasted Sugar. Chanel Le Vernis Beige helps Chanel_svp’s short nails look longer. Danariehna’s manicure looks glossy and elegant thanks to Chanel Le Vernis Emprise.
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Every month we name one celebrity as our celebrity “Lacqueen” of the month. Our March Lacqueen is the amazing Adele! In the last few years, she has shot to fame for her musical talents and powerful voice. She has shattered countless records and won numerous awards, including most recently an Oscar! We love Adele for her humble attitude, talent and great style (not to mention her awesome award speeches).
Adele’s style is greatly influenced by the 1950s and she likes to keep it simple. She usually wears retro silhouettes and a lot of black. When it comes to her nails, however, Adele doesn’t seem to mind experimenting. She usually sports long, stiletto nails and tends to stick to classic shades or metallics that add a ‘pop’ to her gowns.
At last year’s Grammys, we saw Adele cause quite a frenzy with the “Louboutin” manicure. The underside was the classic red but she opted for a metallic steel blue on top. The manicure was done by Mike Pocock using the Ciate Paint Pot in Jewel and Mistress shade.
For the 2013 awards season, celebrity manicurist Kimmie Kyees has created several award-worthy looks. For the Golden Globes, she layered a custom Sally Hansen gold-flecked lacquer called Pennies for Heaven over a rosy pink shade.
At the Grammy Awards, Kyees complemented Adele’s Valentino dress with OPI’s Hands Off My Kielbasa and a matte topcoat.
To accent a gorgeous glittery Jenny Packham gown at the Oscars, Kyees went with Sally Hansen Almost Almond topped with Sally Hansen Quick Sand for a peachy-nude manicure.
For more of our favorite looks from Adele, check out our Pinterest page! We’ll be posting new images all month. And while you’re there, check out our previous Lacqueens Beyonce, Lana Del Rey and Rita Ora!
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The year is coming to an end in just a few weeks and while we are looking forward to the hottest beauty trends in 2013, we are still lusting after some fabulous lacquer collections from 2012. There were so many great beauty campaigns this year! It was hard but here are some of our favorites!
Chanel Les Essentiels de Chanel
Dior Golden Jungle
Dior Grand Bal Holiday Collection
Dolce & Gabbana Animalier
Dolce & Gabbana Kohl Collection
MAC Glamour Daze
MAC Style Seeker Collection
OPI Skyfall Collection
Tom Ford Spring 2012 Collection
Tom Ford Fall 2012 Collection
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Thanksgiving is on Thursday and we want to celebrate this beautiful fall season with luxury lacquer! Taking inspiration from some of the best Fall 2012 collections, here are some of our favorite fall looks and the luxury lacquers that complement them exquisitely.
Alexander McQueen’s fall collection was inspired by creative director Sarah Burton’s wish to represent the future as being bright. This collection featured ethereal, flowing gowns and plenty of feathers. The color palette ranged from pale grey, lavender and pink to ruby red black. The best lacquer shades to complement Alexander McQueen’s futuristic, feminine style are Deborah Lippmann Sugar Daddy, NARS Diamond Life and Dior Red Royalty.
For Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière used exaggerated silhouettes and bold colors to create modern office-appropriate clothing. He beautifully matched typical professional wear like high-waisted pants, A-line skirts and boxy jackets with over the top prints and materials to create a collection perfect for businesswomen of the future. To achieve a manicure that is as funky as Balenciaga’s fall collection, try Tom Ford Ginger Fire, OPI Diamond Dust or Deborah Lippmann Between the Sheets.
Gucci’s sleek fall collection was inspired by romance and the 19th century. A rich burgundy, emerald green and black color palette seamlessly blended with a Victorian aesthetic to create strong styles. Lush velvet, tapestry jacquard and leather accents added even more drama to these beautiful designs. To bring out your dark, romantic side, try the gorgeous Chanel Vamp, Black Satin or Peridot.
Missoni’s collection for fall is all about by the great outdoors. Creative director Angela Missoni’s muse was “a girl who wants to lose herself in the wild but is stuck living in the city.” Missoni’s signature knits brought life to the clothes and were layered under heavy coats, luxurious furs and leather jackets. The color palette was mostly neutral, with some denim blue, orange and mint accenting chocolate brown and beige. If you love anything inspired by nature, then three perfect lacquer shades to try are Butter London Knackered, NARS Orgasm and Tom Ford Bitter Bitch.
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