Ombre nails: a sophisticated throwback to the days of multicolored nails

After Lindsay's last post, I decided that now is a good time to introduce the new nail craze: ombre nails. You've heard of ombre hair I'm sure (when the hair starts out darker at the roots and gets lighter towards the bottom), but it appears that ombre nails are the new thing. Most girls remember the days when painting their nails consisted of applying every color you owned on every single fingernail. Today, you can still do the same thing, but there is a nice alternative that will keep you from looking like you let your 5-year-old cousin give you a manicure. To do the ombre nail, all you need to do is grab 5 different bottles of nail polish, all within the same color family, and paint your nails from lightest color to darkest. You'll be secretly channeling your inner little girl without anyone really knowing.

                       

Flirty fingertips: creative nail designs

A fun way to add some pizazz to your look is through fun and fierce nails.  I'll admit it- I actually consider nail polish an accessory!  I change my nail color often, sometimes even to complement an outfit I am wearing.  Although I am partial to dark plum or black nails, here are a few interesting ideas worth giving a shot:




Personally, I stick to OPI for the best quality polish- they last the longest and are the most durable on nails, not to mention the immense selection of shades offered.