Jeremy Scott showcased a new nail trend at New York Fashion Week that we’re still thinking about. Much like justifying the purchase of *another* winter coat, if it’s still on our mind, it’s time we tried it. These – are orbit nails. The trend plays with negative space on the nail bed, circling the edge with bold colours. You may know ‘em as ‘outline nails’ – a look that … [Read more...] about We saw ‘orbit nails’ at NYFW – this is why we’re still thinking about them
Trends
Why London Fashion Week’s punk trend is more wearable than you’d think
Tulle, taffeta, pastels and androgyny – a few familiar trends cropped up on the catwalk at recent LFW shows. The Little House on the Prairie vibes were cute, and nice, but we were struck by a trend far more reminiscent of our Evanescence days: punk. Inspiring us to dig out the black pencil liner (no longer our over-sharpened ‘Miss Sporty’ number), and crank up some … [Read more...] about Why London Fashion Week’s punk trend is more wearable than you’d think
This hairstyle was the real winner of the Emmys 2018
It’s felt like a hot minute since awards season, so the latest Emmys celebration had me hawk-eyed at the catwalk. Between silently rooting for The Handmaid’s Tale to win everything, and tearing up at *that proposal*, I was admiring the handiwork of ‘glam squads’ across the country, who did their thing on those in attendance. Most notably: the low bun. Centre part, full brows, … [Read more...] about This hairstyle was the real winner of the Emmys 2018
The ‘baby boomer’ nails trend, explained
Baby boomer nails. You heard that right, though you might be more familiar with the term ‘French ombré’. The romantic-looking nail trend blends soft pink into frosted white tips, and the story of its origin is kind of a mini history lesson. Yep, the ombré design has evolved from the classic French manicure, and dates back to around the 1940s. During that time – the baby boomer … [Read more...] about The ‘baby boomer’ nails trend, explained
This mismatched nail trend was made for the indecisive amongst us
Oh, decision-making. Do I want tea or coffee? Is a fringe a good idea? Watch a movie? Yep, just give me 48 hours to ponder my options. As an indecisive soul, heading to the nail salon is a two-week-long commit to choosing a colour, so when a trend swings by that allows my ‘hmm, but maybe this one’ mindset to flourish, you can bet I’m on board. For all too long we’ve been opting … [Read more...] about This mismatched nail trend was made for the indecisive amongst us