Pamper yourself - nails are a recession-proof way to revamp your style with ease!
From Dita Von Teese's half moons to Jennifer Lopez's lacey little numbers, beauty expert Nadine Expert shared how to get the look at home!
Trend one - Half moons
- It's a look that has lived through two wars, and now the Dita Von Teese has resurrected this retro style.
- A classic polish, with immaculate crescent moons painted in a neutral tone to look bare.
- Wartime ladies favoured pillar-box red but to bring the half moon into the 21st century you could use deep purples or greens.
Sally Hansen, French Manicure Kit, £4.95
www.sallyhansen.co.uk
Also available at Boots, Superdrug, independent chemists and selected grocery outlets nationwide.
Kiss French Manicure Tip Guides £2.39
All products are available on www.onestopbeauty.co.uk where they cost 20% less than on the high street.
Nails Inc, from £10.50
www.nailsinc.com
Trend two - The lace effect
- Blake Lively and Jennifer Lopez have both been seen sporting this look, it was also seen on the catwalks of House of Holland and in Vogue.
- Brush on nail adhesive, lay down the lace on top, apply another coat of adhesive and then trim off the excess. You can then if you like paint over the lace with nail varnish.
Revlon, £6.16
www.revlon.com
Trend three - Doing the Louboutin
- Inspired by the famous Christian Louboutin red sole, a new fashion craze that's sweeping celeb land is the 'Louboutin Manicure'.
- This means polishing the top of the nail with black or another dark colour and then applying a bright red varnish to the underside.
- It certainly is a heck of a lot cheaper than splurging on a pair Louboutin heels!
Bourjois, So Laque! Ultra Shine nail varnish, £5.37
Stockist: 0800 269836
www.bourjois.co.uk
Mac, Nail Lacquer, £8
www.MACcosmetics.co.uk
Nail gems
Broadway Nail and Body Art - £5.59
All products are available on www.onestopbeauty.co.uk where they cost 20% less than on the high street.
Others recommended
Nars, £12.50
www.NARSCosmetics.co.uk
Rimmel, I love lasting Finish, £2.93
Available at Debenhams, Boots, Superdrug, LloydsPharmacy, Independent chemists and selected grocery outlets nationwide.
www.rimmellondon.com