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1 Try This Creative Take on the Classic French Manicure
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2 Wedding Nails: The Quintessential French Manicure
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3 How Do You Feel About French Manicures?
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4 User Review: I Am Elle on Sally Hansen 5 Minute French Manicure Pen Kit
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5 French Pedicures: Chic or Tacky?
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6 Trend Alert: French Manicures
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7 Learn How to Polish Like a Pro With This DVD
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8 What Beauty Look Makes No Sense to You?
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9 Get Your Nails Ready For Spring With These Bright French Tips
Updating classic styles with a creative twist was a runway trend for Fall 2012, especially for nails. One we especially loved was the monochromatic manicure that Deborah Lippmann created for the Badgley Mischka runway show. Fortunately, it's simple to do at home — even for novice nail painters — and manages to make the French manicure look hip. Read more
If you're ready to move beyond dark, wintry polish shades, this cheery take on a classic French manicure is a deceptively easy way to freshen up your nails. All you'll need to get the look is three polish shades, topcoat, and some scotch tape. You don't need any painting skills for this one, so to get the look, just keep reading. Read more
I'm clearly in the minority here, but I cannot understand the appeal of French pedicures. More than 60 percent of you deem them chic, but they baffle me. Though I'm not a fan of their manicure counterpart, it's easy to understand why people want to make their nail growth look neat and brighter. But I'll never understand trompe-l'œil toenail growth. To each her own; it's just not a look for me. Read more
The other day, I told you about the Bring It Home Beauty DVDs, which were produced by a professionally licensed mother-and-daughter team. The premise? To help you save money by teaching you how to do beauty services at home, with the help of their instructional videos, of course. Much like the Hair Edition Volume 1 DVD ($24.95), the Natural Nail Care DVD ($24.95), has a low-budget feel. However, Read more
I've got a hefty laundry list of qualities I don't like about Heidi Montag, but what I do love are her gorgeous nails. Whether they're gold or burgundy, they are always long and perfectly manicured. I thought that French manicures were on their way out, but then along comes Heidi and Britney Spears bringing this classic back again. Most of you think they're tacky and should be saved for formal Read more
About two thirds of you say that French manicures are classy, but what about French pedicures? They're not my favorite, but I see quite a few women wearing them now that it's flip-flop season. What's your take? Source French Pedicures: Chic or Tacky? So chic! So tacky. Read more
Reader I Am Elle recently tried out Sally Hansen 5 Minute French Manicure Pen Kit (about $8.75). It's a nail kit that comes with light polish and a white polish pen for the tips of the nails. Take it away, I Am Elle: Personally, I was semi-satisfied with the product. The pen is fun to use, and I really love the light pink tint of the nail color. The downsides: My nails are a little shorter Read more
Some people think French manicures are the epitome of class, while others deem them completely cheesy. What do you think? Source How Do You Feel About French Manicures? They're classy and sophisticated. They're corny and declasse. Undecided. Read more
The French manicure has a regal connotation to it that represents class, elegance and a sense of high quality grooming. Having said that, plenty of people today feel that the French manicure is out of style and would even consider it cheesy. Whichever way you decide to go, I still think the French manicure is the quintessential way to paint your nails for your wedding day. It's soft, Read more
Oscar de la Renta's Resort 2013 collection offered up a plethora of plush, picnic-ready looks for sunny days ahead. And while you may have pastoral images of lazy lawn spreads and fruit-filled wicker baskets in mind, this country-chic girl wears her gingham prints in luxe satins and silks. The iconic designer presented a cool mix of traditionally sleek looks — black-and-white short suits, apple Read more
