Mani Monday: DIY Runway Nail Trends

For Spring 2012, manicures have become the ultimate accessory.  Designs go from neon infused psychodelic patterns to retro-inspired brights.

I love the textured look of this plaid design from the NYFW Nicole Miller Show -- "Mic Check Mani."  CND Colour polish in Raspberry Parfait and Inkwell/$9 at cnd.com.

Get the Look:  Paint on two coats of the pink polish.  After it's dry, use a thin detailing nail brush to paint a cross on your nail and fill two squares with the navy shade.

If you try this, send me a picture or simply post it on my Face Book Page:  The BLACKswan at Beyond Beauty.

Manicure Monday -- THE NEW BLACK 'Runway Collection'

The "NEW BLACK Runway Collection" is an 8-piece set of lacquers that just so happen to be vegan friendly, chip resistant and long wearing.  This takes the guess work out of colors for Spring...a rainbow collection for all your digits!  Gypsy Rose, Just Shocking, Orange Crush (hint...hint -- 2012 Pantone shade), Electrical Banana, Mint Tea Shimmer, Heliotrope, Midnight Blue and Horchata Cream/$29 at Nordstrom.