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Mani of the Week: Graphic Black and White Nails
Why we love it: Just like our little black dress, these modern black and white nails are always in style with their striking contrast and dainty design.
To get the look: Use Color Club Nail Lacquer ,$8.50, in Smoke Screen and Blank Canvas.
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Mani of the Week: Neutral Nails
Why we love it: The use of neutral colors, and a mix of light and dark, makes these geometric nails worthy of the MoMA.
To get the look: Use Essie Nail Polish,$9, in Exposed, Clothing Optional, Winning Streak, and Mooning.
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Mani of the Week: Fiery Leo Inspired Nails
Why we love it: This is fiery manicure captures all of Leo's best qualities. Shades of peach, lilac and burgundy accent classic red nails and give it a laidback, fun and summery feel. Not to mention, the striking color combo looks fabulous with sun-kissed skin.
To get the look: Use Essie Nail Polish,$9, in Really Red, Play Date, Bahama Mama, and Tart Deco -- along with a fine-pointed detail brush and some acetone for cleanup.
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Mani of the Week: Birds of Paradise
Why we love it: Tiny toucans paired with colorful parrots and iridescent accent nails, this week's mani is a tropical summer dream. Take a peek at these beaks and get the inspiration you need for all the summer feels. So grab a daiquiri, your favorite bikini and a handful of colorful polishes to recreate this work of art. (Note: These are not nail decals.)
To get the look: Try Zoya Nail Polish in Willa, Pippa, Kylie2, Talia, Robyn, Dixie and Purity. For the two accent nails, try Zoya Naked Manicure in Lavender Perfector.
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Mani of the Week: Green with Envy
Why we love it: Angular cut-outs elevate this mint and forest green manicure, making it stylish and super-mod. The contrast of dark and light shades of green make it appropriate to wear anywhere, be it poolside in a tropical locale or strutting to work in the concrete jungle.
To get the look: Use Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer in Mint Chocolate Chip and Gotta Have Hue.
Nail art is one of those photogenic beauty trends that we could look at all day long. Somehow, scrolling through photos of nail art designs whipped up by nail art icons like Deborah Lippmann, Jin Soon and Paintbox is simply addictive — whether we plan to execute the nail design ideas or not.
That's why we're bringing you our #ManicureMonday series — where we show you the simple nail art, endless nail design ideas and other ridiculously pretty nails that we're finding and loving.
Keep clicking to get your weekly nail art inspiration fix.
That's why we're bringing you our #ManicureMonday series — where we show you the simple nail art, endless nail design ideas and other ridiculously pretty nails that we're finding and loving.
Keep clicking to get your weekly nail art inspiration fix.
