NAIL CANDY

Photos via Nail Common

So pumped I came across Nail Common - endless nail art inspiration. Loving the asymmetrical nude base/bright tip french manicures. Not going to lie, seeing these left me with major cuticle envy. I can never seem to get mine to look so smooth and groomed. Now off to get lost in Sephora's nail section. Any cuticle care advice is appreciated!

Speaking of beauty advice, Who What Wear just launched their new beauty site- BYRDIE!

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NAIL INSPIRATION: GOLD HALF-MOON FRENCH MANICURE

Photos via: Bella Sugar | Vanity Rouge

I came across this gold half-moon take on the french manicure on pinterest and can't wait to try it out. I love me some good nail inspiration, especially when it's subtle and easy to pull off. After some digging, I found out the nails were by Butter London for the Tadashi Shoji F/W 2014 show.

Get the look:
+ Butter London Nail Foundation Flawless Basecoat
+ Butter London Nail Lacquer in Marbs
+ Butter London P.D. Quick Topcoat
+ ASOS Pack of 8 Set Stone Rings
+ Ellis Faas Creamy Lips in Ellis Red

NAIL INSPIRATION: MINIMAL GLITTER MANICURE

Photos via: My Dubio

This nail inspiration from Joyce is right up my alley. I'm not a fan of super glittery nails, so this minimal take with thin white glitter accent strips is the perfect compromise.

Get the look:

+ Essie Encrusted Treasures Nail Polish in Peak Of Chic

+ ASOS Multipack Fine Every Finger Rings

NAIL COLOR INSPIRATION: TEAL + LAVENDER GREY

Photos via: Refinery29 | Vogue Spain

Currently crushing on these two nail polish colors: subtle teal and a lavender grey mix.

Get the look:
+ Yves Saint Laurent Nail Lacquer in Bleu Galuchat
+ Estée Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Tantalizing Teal
+ JINsoon Nail Polish in Auspicious
+ Ciaté Crème Paint Pot in Pillow Fight

Nail Inspiration: Nude Matte Nails

Photo via: Spaz & Squee

Some new nail inspiration thanks to this nude matte nail look I found on Pinterest.

Get the look:
+ OPI Classic Nail Lacquer in Samoan Sand
+ Essie Matte About You Matte Finisher

NAIL INSPIRATION: THINKING BLUE

Photos via: D La Repubblica

Cool blue nails and dainty rings. I'm sold.

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NUDE NAILS | BURGUNDY TIPS

ph: Shopbop Shoptalk | Vogue UK

Love this simple nail inspiration. A burgundy tip looks great over bare nails or over a layer of nude polish. To get the look, try this burgundy + this nude polish.

ps- how great do the nails look with that Pamela Love ring + 3.1 Phillip Lim clutch?!

Nail Insipiration: Light Blue Manicure

Photo via: Garance Doré

Currently coveting light blue nails thanks to this shot from Garance Doré.

Get the look:
+ Essie Nail Polish in Borrowed and Blue
+ Eve Snow Nail Polish in Skyler
+ Butter London High Tea Nail Lacquer in Kip
+ Formula X The Colors Nail Polish in Provocative
+ Dior Gel Shine & Long Wear Nail Lacquer in Junon

Nail Art: A Minimal Manicure To Try Now

Photo via: Sephora

I usually stick to nude nail polish, but this minimal manicure with baby pink tips and a thin white stripe has me itching to try something new. I love nail art that's easy to pull off!

Get the look:
+ Nails Inc Nail Polish in Lilly Road
+ Barry M Nail Art Pen in White
+ RGB Cosmetics Nail Polish in Pansy
+ Dior French Manicure Instant French Manicure Pen (also here)

This Instagram Shot Has Me Loving Denim Blue Nail Polish

Photo via: @maddie.sensibile

I came across this incredibly cool manicure on Instagram and now I'm obsessed with denim blue nail polish. I asked Madeline about the color—she believes it's OPI in Alpaca My Bags, but I made sure to include different shades of denim blue nail polish in my roundup below. These options make for the perfect summer look.

Nail Inspiration: Simple White Striped Nail Art

Photo via: So Gloss

How cool is this simple and understated white striped nail art?

Get the look:
+ White Stripes Transparent Nail Wraps

2 Party-Perfect Nail Ideas For The Holidays

Photos via: Nordstrom

Loving these two nail looks for holiday partys. Details below...

Look 1: Two Lines Manicure
Look 2: Rear Window Manicure

Nail Inspiration: Gold Glitter Striped Nail Art

Photo via: WWD

How chic is this understated gold glitter striped nail look from Delpozo F/W 2015?

TWO WAYS: BLACK + NUDE NAIL INSPIRATION

Photos via: Glamour | Allure Russia

I am all about easy no-fuss beauty, which is why I love this black and nude nail inspiration. Can't decide which to try first- the tiny black stars or the thin french manicure style black tips?

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How Cool Is This Star Manicure?

Photo via: @nail_unistella

We haven't been too into nail art lately, but this star manicure is way too cool to not try. Plus, it's a cinch to pull off which is great for the girl on the go. All you need to do to get this look is apply a clear or barely-there pink base coat to your nails. As it dries, place the star stickers in whatever color and size you prefer, and then finish off with a strong top coat to keep it all in place. If you like the look without the natural white nail tips, just make sure to file your nails before you start.

Get the look:
+ Formula X Nail Base Coat
+ F21 Star Geo Shape Nail Stickers
+ Joby Nail Art Star Stickers
+ Formula X Conditioning Top Coat

CHAD WYS | SPRING + SUMMER COLOR INSPIRATION

Smitten with these vivid works from artist Chad Wys. They make for the perfect spring and summer color inspiration. Kind of brings to mind my bright nail color post, no?

Insta-Bits | Part 4

+ Vince bag // Anine Bing tee // Levi's jeans // ZARA sandals



+ Estée Lauder Nail Polish in Nudité // Juicy Couture Ring



+ Reiss bag // Versace sunglasses // Michael Kors watch // Tibi sandals / Chantecaille highlighter


Here's a fresh round up of some of my latest posts on Instagram. For more inspiration, follow me @lefashion. I'm always looking for more accounts to follow- Any recs?

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BLOG CRUSH: MOVE SLIGHTLY · RUNWAY-INSPIRED NAILS

ph: Move Slightly

Majorly crushing on Elizabeth Monson's blog- MOVE SLIGHTLY ♥
She creates amazing runway-inspired nail designs. Dying to try the Charlotte Olympia kitty nails! Also, super pumped for her new 'Polished' nail segment on LookTV- can't wait to see more!

NAIL ART INSPIRATION: MARBLE MANICURE

How great are these marble print nails? I've been marble obsessed lately, so I love the idea of being able to look down and catch a glimpse of the print. Just a little detail to brighten my day. Get all the 'how-to' details over on Love Aesthetics.

THE DARK + THE LIGHT

Photo: Allure Russia

Super inspired by these two backstage beauty shots from Valentino and Léonard. Loving the juxtaposition of the nude nail polish with the stacked dark metal rings, as well as the mix of the black manicure with delicate simple rings. I have been a nude nail addict lately, but am thinking about giving black nails a try again- it's always been hard for me to switch to a darker color.

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