#NYFW INSPIRES AMAZING NAIL ART ON INSTAGRAM

New York Fashion Week, is a week filled with fashion inspiration. While most media outlets and fashion magazines focus on what is on the runway, let us take a moment to celebrate talented artists who create from these inspirations. 

To my surprise the nail art featured on NYFW runaways are rather boring compared to the talent found on #INSTAGRAM!

Check out and follow these amazing nail artists that create mind blowing fashion nails!

xo,

Maya

@kayleighjeana

@8arukono

@lisapetitenails

@nailfolio

@rankowatari

Blogmas Day 1: "Frosty the Snowman" Nail Tutorial!

Blogmas Day 1:

Holiday nails are the perfect way to jumpstart your mood and start feeling festive! Todays tutorial is so quick and easy, you will be amazed at how quickly you can start feeling festive. Inspired largely by "Frosty the Snowman", this is my take on a more mature way to mask a childlike spirit. 

All you will need is:

-black nail polish

-white nail polish

-frosted white, glitter nail polish

-nail dot making tool

Step 1:

Paint all your nails with a frosted clear nail lacquer. I used Sally Hansens, "Crystalline" 02. 

Step 2. 

Use your dotting tool or a tooth pick to paint little white dots all over the crystalized lacquer. 

Step 3.

Use your tooth pick of nail dotting tool to pain a small snowman on one finger. 

Voila!  You are finished. 

Enjoy!

xo,

Maya

Fall Daily: Nail Tutorial Inspired by Firmoo Eyewear

Inspired by my Firmoo Eyewear, I created a nail look using the same textures and colors found in my frames. The final outcome was a 3D Nail Art, that acted as a pairing accessory to my glasses.

You will need:

-Nail Clippers

-Nail File

-Nail Dot stick

-Black Nail Polish

-Pink glitter and gold glitter polish

-Pink Nail Polish 

NAIL HARDENER (optional)

Recently, I have been loving Sally Hansens 18K Gold Hardener. After I cut, and file down my nails, I just apply 1 or 2 coats, and my nails are stronger than ever.

PINK NAIL POLISH

Take any pink polish and paint all your Nails. 

BLACK DOTS

Now comes the fun part, start dotting black dots wherever you like. I was going for a ombre look and placed more dots at the base, and less at the tip.

PINK And GOLD GLITTER

Apply 1 or 2 coats of glitter over your nail. After your glitter coat dries, add a couple of more black and pink dots. It will give a 3D effect that make the dots appear in different dimensions.

Enjoy!

xo,

Maya

How to Customize and Create a Nail Look Perfect for your Outfit

Nails are often overlooked  as an accessory of fashion, but it is not only inexpensive, but a super easy way to upgrade any outfit. 

More than you may realize, nails are one of the final notes we see, and attention to this tiny detail is the difference between ordinary and extraordinary. No outfit is ever complete without the right nail. 

How to customize and create a nail look perfect for your outfit:

One of the easiest ways to customize a nail look, is to pull the same main colors of your outfit as your nail polish choices. Try to pick no more than 4 and from there decide how you want to use the colors, and which ones to emphasize on which fingers. 

To add quirkiness, be playful on the colors you use and how you use them. Play around with accent fingers, and throw away any rules of symmetry or unity. Always rationalize your choices by the tones set by the outfit. If your style is classy, then simplicity is key. If you prefer fun, quirky, or artsy style, then intricate designs of  hand painted detail will take your outfit up another notch. 

Add textures to your nail art by mimicking your outfit. Think outside the box, and experiment  with new ideas. Try new techniques such as this nail dotting pen. It is easy, and affordable, but very effective. 

Voila! 

Blogmas Day 14: Nail DIY "Presents"

Merry Presents Day!

When I was a kid, I remember, the excitement of spotting a new present under the tree. I would shake it, peek into gaps, and play mindless guessing games. As I look back now, I wonder what was more exciting, the anticipation of "what it could be", verses the actual present. 

Today's Nail DIY is in celebration of presents, not as objects, but by the mystery and excitement they bring. This year, before ripping, and shredding the gift wrap, take a moment to appreciate the excitement of the unknown. 

What you will need:

1. silver nail polish

2. 5 different color nail polish (optional) 

3. a toothpick

4. plastic bag

5. scissors

Step 1:

Paint all nails silver, and let dry.

Step 2:

Paint each nail a different color, while leaving a border of silver nail polish exposed. Let dry.

Step 3: Take your tooth pick and cut the pointed tip off. 

Step 4: Take your silver polish and dab two drops on your plastic bag. 

Step 5: Take your tooth pick and make a cross (+) on all nails. 

Step 6: Finally, draw a bow in the enter of each nail. This can be done by two large dots plus two tiny      flicks. 

Voila!

x,

Maya

Prabal Gurung Spring 2014 NAILS!

Undeniably the most fantastic thing about Prabal Gurung's Spring 2014 Runway, were these fantastic Nails that graced the models. 

Lets get one thing straight, all the rules of fashion have left the room, and nails have taken the same course.The canceling of rules, has left much room for creativity and exploration of fashion as a true art form.

 These Nails are one of my personal favorites, simply because they remind me of my hands while I oil paint. Forget covering the full nail , and using simply patterns. Make a statement and brush one brush stroke down the middle, blending with other colors as you feel. Add bits of gold leaf and top coat with a bit of sparkle, and voila! Magical Whimsy. 

X

M

http://www.bloglovin.com/mayahorikawa

DIY Pink & Red Nail Art

Nail Art is easier than you might think. Before you head on over to the salon, try this

cute nail look on your own!

What you will need: Red, Pink Nail Polish + Top Coat, tweezers, choice of nail embellishments, nail file, Scotch tape

1.) File nails evenly.

2.) Use your tape to make a clean separation down the middle of each nail. 

3.) Paint the side without the tape with desired color. 

4.) Wait to dry, and repeat on other size.

5.) Dot a small amount of Top coat on desired spot for nail embellishment. Use tweezers and place.

6.) Finish Nail off with Top Coat

Nail Art Hearts

Easy DIY Nail Art

XOXO

1. Pick 3 Nail polish colors that you desire.

Use one color for your accent nail, and another color for the remaining 4 nails. 

2.)Use two paper ring stickers and place as the picture shows. 

3.) Take your third color, or the color you have not used yet, to paint the area that is not covered by the stickers.

4.) Check the photo to be sure it looks similar to this.

5.) Repeat step 2 but be sure to place stickers a bit lower.

6.) Paint the last color and you are finished. 

Blushing Hearts

1.) Pick three nail polish colors. Take one color and paint all your nails. 

2.) Take tape and cut out a single heart. 

3.) Place the tape on your finger where you desire the heart to be.

4.)Take the remaining two colors, and paint them onto a sponge.

5.) Sponge the color onto the tape.

6.) Remove tape.

Blogmas Day 23: Top 15 Holiday Nail Ideas!