Top Spring Nail Trends!

Never in a million years did I ever think I would be entitling a blog "Nail Trends", but for whatever reason, nail art has exploded onto the scene, I would be remiss not to write a feature specifically on this fascinating and colorful idea. It's loud, it's proud, and it's trending from ages 5 to 85. It's goodbye boring old French Manicure and hello ultra glam. And with a generous selection of fabulous new nail products hitting the beauty market, it's easier than ever for women to take their look from demure to divine diva in a matter of minutes! And what I looove about this particular trend, other than the fact that the design possibilities are endless, but it's a trend that's suitable for every budget. So let's take a look at some of the hottest looks and how to get them!

Sally Nail Effects

These are available practically anywhere including stores like Walmart, Walgreens and Shoppers Drug Mart. Personally, I'm a big fan of this product because I like something portable and easy when I travel. Sally Nail Effects are easy-as-pie to apply to your nail, they come in forty different designs, and they can last up to ten days provided you're not doing anything too rigorous. And as an added bonus, they're easier to remove than conventional nail polish, and at under $9 a package, it's a steal!


Impress Press-On's
I was at the theatre two evenings ago, and the young lady who was serving us had the most amazing nails. I was practically mesmerized as she swiped our cards, and shuffled tickets, I couldn't keep my eyes off of them. I finally broke down and asked her where she got them done and she beamed that it only took her 15 minutes to do them! My mouth dropped. They were the brand new Impress Press-On Nails by Nicole Scherzinger, and I had to get me some! You need to do a little bit more prep on your nails than you do for the Sally Nail Effects. But with 36 hot designs to choose from, you can have yourself a better-than-the-salon look for under $15!

DIY Designs

I'm a do-it yourself kind of girl myself, mostly because I'm a budget-conscious student. However, I also love learning how to do new things, and ever now and then, when I'm feeling creative, I start meandering through Tumblr for fabulous DIY blogs. If you have some extra time to pamper yourself, pop on your favourite episode of Fashion Star, and glam up those nails to your heart's content!

Girls Do it Better!

Calvin Klein. Alexander McQueen. Roberto Cavalli. These are a few of the couture fashion houses that have been dressing us for the last several decades. No one can argue that these leading men knew how to dress women, and they knew how to do it really well, but there seems to be a shift occurring in fashion industry, we are hailing the return of women designing for the ultra feminine and irresistibly potent sex. And if you ask me, it's about time!

Don't get me wrong, there isn't too much that can top the feeling of slipping into a sultry Roberto Cavalli dress, that is, until I strut around in anything designed by Fridda Giannini or my personal favourite, Diane Von Furstenberg. Ever since I can remember, I could never understand why it was that men repeatedly dominated the world of fashion. I always understood that there was little or no place for feminism in its political form, because fashion and all those involved continuously break the rules of feminism. But wouldn't women know how to dress the female body better? What does a man know about how a woman feels at any point in her day, and how her personal style is often a direct reflection of what she thinks of herself?

The answer was simple. Men dressed us in what they thought we should be wearing, and women complied. They made beautiful garments, that made us feel sexy, and we bought into the fantasy life they were selling us, hook, line and sinker! But since Coco Chanel arrived on the scene in the 1920's with the iconic "Little Black Dress", it's been clear to me, that women know what women want. I've been falling back in love with female designers for the last five years now, and I don't know if I can ever turn back. From Kate Middleton's Sarah Burton (for Alexander McQueen) wedding gown, to Stella McCartney's lace "optical illusion" prints, if you happen to be a woman learning how to become a fashion designer in the near future, you couldn't have jumped in at a more exciting time!

Bag Yourself the Hottest Hand Bag!

I know I'm always rattling on about the hottest fashions, and I tend to neglect what can sometimes be, the most significant part of an outfit, the handbag! What's the big deal, you're just slinging it over your shoulder right? Ummm, WRONG! C'mon gals, a hot handbag is the ultimate conversation starter, and there's nothing better than being the talk of a sizzling soiree! As you all know by now, colour blocking is the hottest trend going right now, but nudes and pastels are also hitting the streets, so let's have a look at what's hot, and what you should be clutching!

Colour Me Good! I cannot express to you how enamored I am with the colours I see strutting down the street (well, not down my street yet, it may be Spring, but we're still waiting for that warm breeze!). But my girlfriends from back East are stompin' around town with the likes of Marc Jacob and Victoria Beckham.

In the Nude. Fleshy tones are really big this season, and when you throw that together with a woven design, it makes magic. Not every bag designer can pull this off, but brands like Marni sure can. The $1700 price tag might be a bit steep for you, or you can snag something cute and chic at Target for a mere $15. Thank goodness someone's lookin' out for us poor folks!

A Punch of Colour. If you love colour, but want to keep it subtle, you'll probably fall in love with Fendi's Confetti Bag. I'm sure it costs a mint, and for a gal who's trying to keep up with bills, getting my online degree, a Fendi bag can cost as much as a semester of school, yikes! Oh well, a girl can dream right? Here's hoping I see Fendi, Marni and Marc Jacob in dreamland.