Black nail polish has been a staple part of any cool girl's beauty arsenal for years, but this season there's a new contender for its spot in your makeup drawer. Designers have fallen in love with shades that aren't quite black: burnt plums, deep umbers, incarnadine reds, and moody viridians. These shades have all the drama of your basic black without the harshness, and they set off skin tones Read more

What do you get when you sandwich a classic red polish in between a deep, rich brown and a heady black-brown? Why, the ultimate trifecta of cool nail polish palettes, of course. At Costello Tagliapietra's New York Fashion Week Fall 2012 show, models donned manicures featuring a clever "stacking" of three different richly hued shades: Essie's Carry On, followed by Bordeaux, and Little Brown Dress, Read more

Tibi's Amy Smilovic left the crowd swooning yesterday for her Spring '12 collection, styled by fashion blogger Elin Kling, and we're sure you could see why. The designer nailed the wide-leg palazzo trend right on the mark with her standout renditions, ranging from soft pastels to our favorite look — a black and green graphic print creation paired with a soft leather top. Another conceptual Read more