The french manicure has been around since I can remember and has always been a safe nail art alternative for those who don’t want color, but want something cute and fun. However, if you do love color and french manicures, there are plenty of options for you in all hues of the rainbow! Check out some of my old favorites along with some new pics I found on Pinterest today for some inspiration! 
Happy Mani-Monday! Check out these amazing manicures! I am thoroughly inspired to break out my polishes and get artsy!
Not a nail risk taker? Don’t fret….A great nude or a classic red always works!
Ladies do not- I repeat DO NOT be afraid of white eyeliner, it is your friend indeed! White eyeliner has been a makeup artist trick of the trade for decades and like any other product CAN be overdone and look silly but when applied right, white eyeliner instantly gives you a radiant and wide-eyed look. If you want your eyes to POP, this is for you and is great if you have deep-set or small eyes as well. A very effective way to wear white eyeliner is to apply it to your lower waterline (inner rim of your bottom lid). Think of it as a continuation of the “whites” of your eyes……making them bigger and brighter immediately. You can also use white eyeliner as a highlight to brighten up your inner corner tear duct area.
Fair to medium skin looks best with bright white or pearly hued pencils while tan to dark skin looks best with creamy, off white or beige hued pencils.
Feeling daring? Wing it out…..Upper or lower lash line…it’s up to you!
Cap toe heels were spotted everywhere this Summer, and the trend is moving along right into Fall. This style is called “cap toe” for the piece of material that covers just the toe of the shoe. Not only have they been spotted on major runways- Chanel, Salvatore Ferragamo and Yves Saint Laurent but celebrities have gone cap toe crazy as well. Cap toe styles are sleek and chic and can be worn with most anything from dresses to pants. Not a heel girl?????? No problem! This trend works no matter what shoe style you prefer. The cap toe translates well from heels to flats.
Celebrity cap toe sightings…..
Shop these cap toe styles….
Christian Louboutin PVC ($795) available at Christian Louboutin.
Proenza Schouler colorblock($ 595) available at Shopbop.
Grey & coral ($25.60) and Brown & black ($25.90) both available at Urban OG.
Christian Louboutin “Duvette” ($675) available at Christian Louboutin.
LOVE the Christian Louboutins pictured above??? On a budget?????? Very similar version is available below!
Steve Madden Black & Gold “Stylar”($129.95) and Blush and silver “Ilussion”($99.95) both available at Steve Madden.
Red($40) available at H&M stores.
Blush & gold($43) available at Modcloth.
Navy and black($28) available at Lulu’s.
Flats……
Reiss flat with ankle strap($245) available at Reiss.
Black and gold (clearance$8.74) available at Target.
Tweed($19.80) available at Gojane.
Toms burlap flat($79) available at Toms.
Tory Burch”Kaitlin” quilted($265) available at Saks.
I am a bit obsessed with highlighting and contouring my face and have been buying all of my products separately until NOW……Lancome has a new face sculpting and illuminating compact that includes blush, highlighter and contouring powder. It’s so perfect for on the go or if you like everything in one compact case. The blush subtil palette comes in 6 color combinations that compliment all skin tones and is available at Lancome as well as department stores $42.
The brush pictured below is NOT included but is available at Lancome as well.
Here are some great step by step instructions.
Images: Lancome
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