NAIL ART TUTORIAL: IN THE ARMY NOW
Camouflage has made a HUGE comeback in fashion. We gravitate towards this print because it’s not too out there & seems to work with almost any colours you pair with it. We wanted to create a nail art design that was on trend and easy to do. Introducing In The Army Now, not just a … Continue reading
NAIL ART TUTORIAL: RACHEL ROY RESORT 2013
The Rachel Roy Resort 2013 collection was all about bold colours & playful prints. We fell in love with this dress – a playful take on a housewife-ish cut & decided it would be in the inspiration for our next tutorial! Step 1: After applying a base coat (we use CND – Toughen Up) paint … Continue reading
TRENDING TIPS REPORT: COTTAGE COZY
The girls of Polish You Pretty are headed up to a cottage this weekend, which may be our absolute favourite thing to do throughout the summer! It’s not shocking that us Canadian girls run to retailers like Roots and The Hudson’s Bay Company for inspiration for this post – they are true Canadian cottage classics. … Continue reading
TRENDING TIPS REPORT: VIVID VARNISH
We were all a part of the neon fad that took place in the late 80s/early 90s (don’t lie) and if you havent noticed, we have welcomed them back this year with open arms! Instead of rocking neons with oversized tees and slap bracelets like we did in the past, we have found subtle ways … Continue reading
TRENDING TIPS REPORT: MANNEQUINMANIA
We’ve been indulging in spring shades lately and we almost started to forget how amazing a simple mannequin mani could look – we’re talking about those nude shades that leave a beautiful creamy finish on your nail with no shimmer at all. Sometimes you don’t need a loud or bright manicure to set your tips … Continue reading
TRENDING TIPS: ACADEMY APPROVED
We don’t know about you, but we are so looking forward to the Oscars this Sunday. While most of North America will be on the edge of their seat wondering who will take home the award for Best Picture, we are most interested in the award for Best Manicure. The Grammys set the bar high this year … Continue reading
NAIL ART TUTORIAL: TIMEWARP AGAIN
New York Fashion Week showcased some amazing manicures – we couldn’t wait to try some out ourselves. The runways sported a lot of nudes, gradient glitters, back to basic shades & updated moon manicures. Although those were all show stopping manicures, we fell absolutely in love with CND’s Time Machine design at the Nicole Miller … Continue reading
TRENDING TIPS: PISTACIO-TASTIC
Spring has sprung a little early in Canada this year and we certainly aren’t complaining! We are so ready to pack up our heavy winter jackets and re-introduce some fresh, bright colours to our wardrobe. We have been stocking up on spring polish shades for the past few weeks and they are all on stand … Continue reading
NAIL ART TUTORIAL: I HEART YOU
Flipping through the pages of our favourite magazine, we came across these beauties – here. As much as we love those heart wedges, our bank accounts definitely would not – nail art is always the perfect substitute. As our Valentine edition continues, we bring you a heart filled tutorial. Step 1: After applying your favourite base coat, follow … Continue reading
NAIL ART TUTORIAL: EVERLASTING GOBSTOPPER
Our Valentine edition continues – today we wanted to try a nail art design that wasn’t all about flowers and heart, but something that can be done in any colour and still look great all year around. The gobstopper nail, or the layered ruffian is our latest favourite. This design looks great ombred so we used a v-day … Continue reading
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