In times of recession, it’s been proven that women spend on small luxuries like lipstick and pampering sessions, such as facials or manicures. We may not have as much money as we used to, but we still like to look nice! Not so long ago, it was fairly unusual to go and get your nails done but with the advent of places like Nails Inc, getting your nails manicured is something to fit in around your shopping.
Next time you decide to get the pro treatment however, don’t make do with a regular file and polish. This season, nails are becoming more spectacular. Some of our favourite designs include the infamous double Chanel C, leopard print and crystal-studded, however, the look we’re really hankering after at the moment is a favourite with burlesque beauty Dita Von Teese – the half moon manicure.
This 1920s nail trend invented by a manicurist at MGM Studios has had a revival thanks to the return of burlesque. We love the simplicity of it, yet the cute half moons makes it stand out from the regular polished crowd!
Make like Dita and mix a deep red with gold half moons (we love Maybelline’s Deep Red and Mavala’s Gold Diamond), or copy Dior who sent their models down the catwalk with a striking purple and white combo.
This is one manicure however that is probably best left to the professionals – unless you have a very steady hand of course!
I can’t stand her small waist
either than that she is beautiful it’s just that that ruins her.
Oh and the nail polish wonderful.
I always seem to have a hard time on deciding which nail design to use, sometimes it can take me hours to decide. I usually try changing my nail designs at least twice a month.
You don’t need a steady hand to rock half-moons! Use those little stationary reinforcements like you would a french tip guide!