They say you should keep your feet firmly planted on the ground, but when summer rolls around, we’re in the camp of sitting back and letting those puppies breathe (standing is way overrated). And since we’re sockless, shoeless, and kicking our feet up, a fresh summer pedicure will be key. “This summer, we’ll be seeing … Read more
Take a trip through time with the WWD archives, a treasure trove of the most fascinating moments in fashion, beauty, culture and beyond. Trends may come, go and come back again, but the pages of WWD have never gone out of style as a trusted source to the fashion industry, covering some of the most compelling … Read more
If you live by your to-do lists the way I do, you might see wedding planning as your Super Bowl. You booked a venue (check), picked out flowers (check), and sent out invitations (touchdown!). Your calendar might be so full that your wedding beauty details—like your hair, makeup, skin care, and nail look—are the last … Read more
Imagine taking a peaceful stroll on a tropical beach. Look up, and see a beautiful cascade of gold, pink, and orange in the sky as the sun sets. Idyllic as it sounds, you don’t have to book a flight to experience that beauty—all you need is two (or more) shades of blush and a liquid … Read more
Beyoncé’s cowgirl era has sparked a global obsession for all things country western—and that includes nail art. The singer favors the “Texan French,” while Los Angeles-based nail artist Bara Jarjour is feeling a studded cow-print design. Jarjour creates the look using regular polish —milky white for the base and mid-tone brown (OPI nail polish in … Read more
The future always seems to be a good look — especially when the present is tense and uncertain. “Perhaps it is our wish to envision some type of utopian world, where the precision of numbers is realized as a visual purity,” Matthew Yokobosky, senior curator of fashion and material culture at the Brooklyn Museum, responded … Read more
Settling on the perfect bridesmaid nails for the big day isn’t always easy — but we’re guessing you already know that, given you’ve landed on this article. Maybe you’re a bridesmaid with no idea what design or polish color to wear. Perhaps, you’re a bride helping your closest friends brainstorm. Whatever the case, there are … Read more
For her own wedding, nail artist Bari Elizabeth created this look with elements of her gown in mind. “I chose this soft, matte look to complement the white lace of my dress and added the dots,” she says. She encourages brides to go for a solid color with a simple design. Elizabeth is partial to … Read more
Wherever summer’s plot takes you, there is a manicure to match. Imagine the sun glistening on your metallic nails as you grasp a refreshing drink on a rooftop. Or perhaps you are enjoying some R&R in Turks and Caicos, and as you take a dip in the ocean, your glossy aqua-blue nails camouflage into the … Read more
Be mindful that the two types of human hair should match in texture, color, and length. If you really can’t find hair that matches, Kamara says this would be the time to make an exception and get all weft hair. (Remember, this isn’t ideal, but is better than getting hair bundles that don’t match.) If … Read more
