Ciaté is known for taking the nail-art trend from the streets to the comfort of your own home with its easy DIY kits, like this Very Colourfoil Manicure Set ($25). The end result is a colorful and intricate design that looks far more complicated than it really is. To see how to use this genius kit, just keep reading.
Looking for a way to jazz up your holiday manicure? Take a style cue from Jessica Biel and go for full-on texture. The actress arrived at the premiere of Hitchcock with a deliciously decadent caviar manicure. The silver beads paired perfectly with her ornate Oscar de la Renta trouser-and-blouse combination.
While Jessica opted to give every finger the textured treatment, you can try a more subtle take on this with one accent nail. Try the Ciaté Caviar Manicure Set in Mother of Pearl ($25) for a similar feel to Jessica's nail art. Start off by painting each nail with the pearlescent white polish. Following the packaging's instructions, apply the beads to the ring finger only. You'll have a standout manicure that isn't too over the top. Now if only we had an engagement ring as lush as Jessica's to match!
Even though it's Labor Day weekend, Summer isn't officially over until Sept. 21. That means there's still plenty of time to try the season's hottest nail hues. So before you bust out your moody plums, smoky grays, and deep, leathery tones, take a look at Summer 2012's trendiest nail colors.
Another British invasion is happening in the world of nails. Hot off the tails of another successful British lacquer line, Nails Inc., arriving stateside, UK polish brand Ciaté will make its trip across the pond this month at Sephora. Ciaté (an acronym for color, innovation, aspiration, trend, and extraordinary) is known for its intense pigments and cute packaging.
A favorite of Adele's, the line is five-free (no formaldehyde, toluene, DBP, formaldehyde resin, or camphor), and will be available in select shades of varying finishes. If that wasn't enough, word is that the brand's much buzzed-about caviar manicure sets will be coming to the States, too. Champagne wishes . . .
Back in August, Ciaté's Ibiza lip gloss ($14) was included as a free gift with the purchase of a Marie Claire UK magazine, and ever since then I've been hooked on the pink shade. But what makes this hue perfect is that it's neither too pink nor too hot (as in bold).
Instead, it's a gorgeous raspberry that has plenty of pigment without being too over the top. This is one serious product; it's shinier, thicker, and more intensely colored than your average lip gloss. Plus, it's the perfect choice for keeping that post-warm-weather glow going. Just add a bronzer, rose-toned blush and shadow, and a warm brown eyeliner for a sun-kissed effect.
