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20 More Out-of-the-Ordinary Manicure Ideas
I've seen so many great manicure and nail art ideas lately that, after my last slideshow, there were still a ton of examples I wanted to share with you. So here they are — 20 adorable, wildly creative ideas for your manicure or pedicure. Whether you're off to a party or just having fun, they're sure to grab attention and get you compliments.
15 Unusual and Fun Manicure Ideas
Looking for an out-of-the-ordinary manicure? You've come to the right place. These creative manicures can give you ideas for your own designs, making it all the more likely that you'll nail a unique look.
Kylie Minogue's Painting Medium of Choice Is Nail Polish
Kylie Minogue is unquestionably a pop music icon, but now she's trying her hand at being a visual artist, too — and nail polish is her paint of choice. It's an interesting choice, and totally in keeping with Kylie's girly persona. This piece, a photograph of her by the artist Rankin that she covered in abstracted swirls, is being auctioned off this Saturday for the UK charity Youth Music.
Is It a Time Travel Flick or Nail Polish Shade?
Potential nerd alert: recently, I have become rather captivated with time travel movies. What's not to love? The main characters make some kind of fantastical journey through time, typically to make things right.
What's Your Favorite Nail Polish Finish?
We all know that matte nail polish is hot these days, and it's definitely one of those textures that either you love or you hate. Matte, which has a no-shine, flat appearance, is great for an edgy style, but it has a tendency to chip. The great thing about polish in general, besides the abundance of shade choices, is the finish.
Polishes Inspired (or Created) by Your Favorite Stars
Lots of cosmetic companies name their products after celebrities. In fact, there are many fragrances inspired by — or occasionally developed by — the stars. On a side note, just how many celebrity fragrances are too many, anyway?
Bobbing For Apples: 15 Apple-Inspired Nail Polishes
With the H1N1 scare still fresh in our minds, I'm not sure many of us will be partaking in any activities involving saliva-swapping, like round after round of beer pong or a playful game of bobbing for apples. But since we're in the heart of apple harvesting season and Halloween is upon us, I figured there had to be another way to do the whole apple bobbing thing without transferring communicable disease. That's why I've gathered together different apple-colored polishes to pay tribute to this classic autumnal symbol.
Can't Get Your Hands on Chanel Jade Green? You've Still Got Options.
Every year, there seems to be a highly coveted nail polish shade or two that hits the market with a frenzy. One example is last year's Metro Chic ($8) from Sephora by OPI, a perfectly muted smoky purple. Another example is Chanel's Le Vernis Nail Color in Vamp, so popular, in fact, it even has its own Wikipedia entry.
5 Ways to Get Chip-Resistant Matte Nails
There's no denying that matte nail polish is the "it" polish finish right now. In fact, there's no denying that nail polish in general is having one hot moment — particularly in the drugstore category. While matte has a very fashion-forward appearance, the problem is that it just doesn't wear as long as regular polish.
Ellen DeGeneres Makes Polish Jokes
Ellen DeGeneres is one of my favorite comedians, and this monologue is too funny not to share. It's about one of womanity's common bewildering experiences — polish selection during a manicure. Ellen's right about the surfeit of polish colors, and I've poked fun at some ridiculous names in my quizzes.
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