Top Nail Polish Trends of 2013

If you're like me and insist on keeping your manicure current and trendy, this is one list you're going to want to bookmark for 2013. I've put together the top most wanted nail trends happening right now for all my fashionistas! 

#1.   Holographic nails- Holographic nail polish made an appearance last year, but this year holographic nails are bigger than ever. From Beyonce to Rihanna, everyone has been spotted with 3D holographic nail trend. I recently tried the GOSH brand nail polish in "holographic hero" and it was perfect! Almost every brand has their take on this 3D polish, so browse around and find your favourite!

GOSH- Holographic Hero

#2. Geometric Shapes- I’ve been seeing this trend for a while now, and it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. This trend also allows full creative input on your part. You could do triangles, hearts, squares, stripes or a mixture of these for a tribal look.. it’s entirely up to you. The trick that I’ve read over and over is to use scotch tape to get a perfect, crisp edge when creating your shape.

Check out these geometric nails in some fresh Spring'13 shades! 

#3. Studs and Rhinestones- This trend adds some major drama and va-va-voom to your nails that screams fashionista! My tip would be to keep the studs or rhinestones to one-or-two nails instead of all ten; so then your nails don’t look too overdone.

Nails featuring studs

Nails featuring rhinestones

#4. Prints- There are endless options for this trend.

Animal print, newsprint, floral.. are just a few that

come to mind! You have the option of buying nail appliqués to adhere to your nail (think nail stickers by Sally Hansen), or work free hand if you’re the artsy type. You also need to decide if you have a print on all your nails, or just one. Only having a print on your ring finger seems to be the all-the-rage right now!

#5. Caviar- this trend has been around for a while, but because of its popularity I feel like its here to stay for 2013. This trend looks like little beads all over your nail, and comes in multiple colours and shimmers. You can find caviar nail polish kits at most beauty supply stores like Sephora.

Caviar Nails

- Lindsey Kennerknecht xo

Spice up your holiday look - DIY style

It's that time of year again- one holiday party after another, and other than a great outfit, how else can you add some sizzle to your look and stand out at the next holiday bash? Nothing can be more simple (and inexpensive) than some fun make up! Here are 3 easy ways that you can change up your look this year:

*Note - using all three of these options can cause makeup overload, my suggestion is to pick one at a time and run with it!

1. The lips say it all

Bold lip colours in every shade imaginable have been trending this year, so for the holidays take it up a notch and try a bright, bold, and rich hue. In this case, keep the rest of your makeup simple and muted, the focus here is on the lips. Don't be afraid to try a deep and dark colour, choose a shade that looks great on you and go a few shades darker.

2. Colour combo eyes

Colour blocking and combining clashing tones has been all over the runway, so do the same with your eyes! Take two contrasting hues opposite on the colour wheel, ( for example yellow and purple, blue and orange, or even red and green if you really want to be festive!) and apply the lighter colour on the inside of the lid, and the darker colour on the outside and in the crease. Don't forget to put a neutral highlighter under the brow and on the inside corners of the eye!

3. Well manicured lady

The counters are filled with hundreds of shades of nail polish, from matte, to pearly, to the new trend this year - glitter and sparkle. These polishes can get pricey though, and they rarely turn out as glitter packed as they seem! An easy way to use up that left over glitter from your high school art project, is to mix it into a bottle of your clear nail polish! Another great way is to apply a clear coat on your nails first, then quickly sprinkle on the glitter while it's wet so it will stick, then finish with another clear layer, VIOLA!

*Tip - Match the base colour with the colour of the glitter for a cleaner look.

Hope you got a little inspiration and helpful tips to take on the holidays, DIY style... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

By: Karolina Swietoniowska

For more great holiday ideas, check out Pinterest!