nyfw spring '15 {trend}: glossy, natural nails

new york fashion week has wrapped up, and i'm sure i'm not alone when i say i'm still absorbing it all; so many looks and trends were created for the runway that will shape and influence what we'll be wearing in the spring and summer of 2015. and not just the clothes, but everything from hair and makeup to nails and accessories…

 one trend that stood out to me was that of glossy, nude, natural nails. this is something every beauty girl has obsessed over, including me; creating the perfect nude, shiny nail ranks up there to finding that  fab LBD, a pair of amazing-fitting jeans and goes-with-everything-but-still-makes-a-statement handbag in your wardrobe.

the nail looks are far from bare, but have a base color on the nail on the natural side. any added art or texture is subtle and simple ~ good news for me since i rarely have time to spend on elaborate designs. let's take a look at some of these interpretations, shall we?

at Prabal Gurung models' tips were coated with wispy stripes as they prepared to walk the runway.

 Katie Jane Hughes created a nude nail using a Butter London nude base and completed the look with a diamond embellishment at Lela Rose.

the graphic nail art at Tibi was created by Jin Soon Choi using Georgette ~ a nude color ~ as the base with Chamonix used to finish the look.

Michelle Saunders for essie created a classic pink nail for the hands and an opaque pale pink nail for the toes {classics mademoiselle and fiji, respectively}, which paired perfectly with the colors and prints found throughout the Diane von Furstenberg collection.

for Altuzarra, Michelle Saunders created a delicate, feminine nail by using spaghetti strap on both the hands and feet. the sheer pink hue, reminiscent of rosy cheeks, completed the overall look.

for BCBG Max Azria the models took the runway in nude, natural nails that perfectly complimented the airy, boho ensembles.

to compliment Proenza Schouler's american sporswear-inspired collection, a minimal, glossy nail was worn by the models both the hands and feet

Julie Kandalec for essie used fiji to create a nail look to represent the Naeem Khan girl ~ elegant and done up, but not too glamorous.

at Rachel Zoe, butter LONDON polishes were layered {first Tea with the Queen, followed by Nail Foundation, topped with 999 Base Coat} to create a glossy, creamy effect.

Jin Soon created a soft, glossy nude to complement the sheer romanticism of the Vera Wang collection

a "new nude" by Deborah Lippmann coated model tips at the Narciso Rodriguez show

a high-shine nude nail was creed using Jin Soon Tulle to complement the cool, utilitarian aesthetic of the Rag & Bone show.


will you be wearing the glossy, natural tone nail look come spring 2015?

NYFW hair: TRESemme at Jenny Packham f/w '14

for her latest collection, Jenny Packham was inspired by Bianca Jagger in the 1970's, who served as the darling of new york society. she was a woman who "epitomized the ease and opulence of evening wear at the time." and it wasn't exactly what the designer's muse wore, but "how she wore it".

to add the perfect compliment, TRESemmé stylist Jeanie Syfu created a hair look that reflected Jenny's vision: a loose, knotted bun that's both decadent and natural.

TRESemme products used:
24 Hour Body Foaming Mousse
Keratin Smooth Illuminating Shine Spray
Split Remedy Leave-In Split End Conditioning Treatment
24 Hour Body Finishing Spray

tools: 
blow dryer, round brush, Mason Pearson brush, elastic, bobby pins and hair pins

how to create the look:
apply TRESemmé 24 Hour Body Foaming Mousse to hair and blow dry with a round brush; once hair is completely dry, back-brush hair for volume. spray with Keratin Smooth Illuminating Shine Spray while gently brushing the hair away from the face. pull the hair back so that it loosely covers the ears into a low ponytail and fasten with elastic. twist the length of the hair into a bun, leaving the ends out, and fasten with hair pins.
apply Leave-In Split End Conditioning Treatment through the front of the hairline while loosely separating the hair with fingertips.
for a touchable hold, finish the look with 24 Hour Body Finishing Spray.

a simply lovely style that can easily be recreated...always love that!  you can find the products mentioned at your favorite mass and drugstore retailers. visit tresemme.com for more info.

info and images courtesy of PR for TRESemme

Create Runway-Inspired Looks with EcoTools

when it comes to makeup, there are certain key looks that we always see re-created and reinterpreted on runways around the world. these same looks are also often seen on our favorite celebrities at red carpet events. the smoky eye, the cat-eye and flawless skin are looks that every woman wants to master on her own...right?

EcoTools has created some amazing runway-inspired looks using their new line of brushes to help you (and me) face the new season with a fresh, new look. to add a cherry-on-top, they have also created how-to videos!


the smoky eye:



celebrity makeup artist, Meredith Baraf, knows that with the right tools and a lot of blending and smudging, anyone can get the smoky eye. taking inspiration from the makeup look at the Marni runway show, and using the new EcoTools 6-Piece Eye Brush Set (pictured, above, each brush is labeled with their proper function), she proves that you achieve the sultry yet sophisticated smoky eye. see how Meredith creates a smoky eye look here.


the cat eye:



at the Dsaquared runway show a graphic cat eye was created for a bold and extreme look, but we real world ladies need something a bit more wearable, don't you think? i love that Meredith's tips for creating a cat eye are so simple and easy to follow. to achieve this timeless look it only takes two brushes-– the Angled Eyeliner Brush and the Blending Brush (from the EcoTools 6-Piece Eye Brush Set). find out how to get an ultra glam look in a more subtle way by following the tutorial here.


the flawless face:



we all want flawless looking skin, even if we don't really have it. not only does a flawless complexion make us look younger, but it's also a beautiful foundation for any makeup look. for this look, Meredith used four brushes from EcoTools-- Concealer Brush, Foundation Brush, the Blush Brush and the Bronzer Brush. i love how she creates a glow to the skin using blush and bronzer-- check out the video here.

EcoTools are available in your local drugstore and online at drugstore.com

xo