Spring/Summer 2012 Nail Trend Guide

22 Sep Spring/Summer 2012 Nail Trend Guide

By now, I’m sure you know that I die over anything nail related. I was practically drooling to see the manicurists create the looks the models wore down the Spring/Summer 2012 runways during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York.

This is by far my favorite trend guide that I have created. So, let’s get into it.

Nude Nails

At BCBG Max Azria, the model’s nails were painted with OPI’s Samoan Sand. At Dean Quinn,Wanda Ruiz painted the girls nails with CND Copper Shimmer Effect topped with CND’s Putty and along the cuticle:CND’s Desert Suede.

At Mara Hoffman, Patti Yankee and her Dashing Diva crew used Dashing Diva’s Chelsea in The Buff on short, natural nails. At Cushnie et Ochs, Pattie Yankee took nude nails to a whole ‘nother level by adding foundation that matched the model’s skin mixed with Dashing Diva’s Mr. Right on long oval nails.

Lastly, at Altuzarra, Candice Manacchio used CND’s Putty topped off with a Super Matte Top Coat.

Coral Nails

Though Suzi Swiss-Fischermann wouldn’t spill the beans on her collaboration with Jason Wu, we know now that the models wore OPI Monsooner or Later on their nails.

At Wes Gordon, Kristina Estabrooks used CND’s Poppyfield.

At Mark Faster, Patti Yankee used Dashing Diva’s Too Much Melon Drama.

Special Fx Nails

The urge to drool is coming back looking at all the looks CND created. Just kidding, that’s not cute. But seriously, CND brought it. There were tons of special looking effects on the nails that I couldn’t get enough of.

Like at Nicole Miller, Wanda Ruiz used CND’s Raspberry Parfait and a custom mix of Anchor Blue, Dark Ruby and Electric Purple topped off with Ice Blue Shimmer Effect.

At Norman Ambrose, Candice Manacchio did six super luxe manicure looks straight out of vintage Vogue.

At Jao Kao, Wanda Ruiz used CND’s Midnight Sapphire, Anchor Blue, Rouge Red and Green Scene combined with Inkwell for a bright ombre finish we loved.

At Joy Cioci, Candace Manacchio did a lucite lace manicure with clear tips and hand-detailed lattice work.

At Diego Binetti, Candace Manacchio used CND’s Raspberry Parfait and Frosting Cream capped in gold and silver metal for a special touch.

At Joanna Mastroianni, Candice Manacchio created a lucite manicure with CND’s Desert Suede, Brilliant White, Ivory Coast and Gold Shimmer Effect on the edges for an illuminated finish with texture.

Amazing, no? Which of these trends will you be trying out?