The CND Daily Nail 9.12.11
Sugar Babe Manicures at Alexandre Herchcovitch
September 12, 2011 - This season, CND is transcending nails past the point of nude and neutral...to totally transparent!Take a look at today's nails looks, which took shimmer and texture to the max:
At Alexandre Herchcovitch, Wanda Ruiz designed "Sugar Babe" manicures that dazzled with shimmery white glitter on clear tips - fit for Sugar Plum Fairies on Summer holiday. The nails were created using Air Dry Top Coat on the entire nail, with fine white sparkle sprinkled on top, and an additional sweep of Air Dry down the middle, loaded up with more glitter. Eyes were shimmery iridescent to match nails, and popped with a collection of 40's-inspired feminine golden silks, intricate embroidery and elaborate beading.
For Norman Ambrose, Candice Manacchio fashioned six different manicure looks to go with high glam 1960's pieces straight out of vintage Vogue - for the sexy, exotic woman who swims in her diamonds. Here are the recipes to re-create each of these long, oval shaped nail styles at home:
1) CND Colour in Flashpoint iced with Sheer 24K Sparkle Effect for a funky French tip
2) Flashpoint topped with CND Colour in Poppyfield, acid washed with a sweep of acetone for texture
3) CND Colour in Gold Chrome topped with CND Colour in Copper Chrome, finished with acetone wash
4) Gold Chrome edged with CND Colour in Blackjack and gold leafing
5) CND Colour in Desert Suede topped with Ice Blue Shimmer Effect, edged with CND Colour in Silver Chrome
6) CND Colour in Putty topped with CND Colour in Creamy Cameo and Ice Blue Shimmer, and edged with CND Colour in Silver Chrome
