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10 Best Nail Art Ideas from Fashion Week

From hot new polish colors to elaborate techniques, we've got nail art inspiration for every aspiring DIY nail artist

by Dawn Davis

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Cute Polka Dots Difficulty Level: 3

It's no secret that Kate Spade loves speckled prints, so of course she sent models down the runway with polka-dot nails, which matched some of the looks in the collection. Deborah Lippmann created the adorable mani using Fade to Black as the base and I'm Not Innocent (a pale peach) for the spots. The best part? She painted freehand using a regular nail-polish brush. Each dot was a slightly different size and shape for a whimsical result. "If you want to do nail art, this is the easiest do-it-yourself," says Lippmann.

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i dont like any of these prefer to get some rockstar nails lol

by brianna121791 Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 07:44AM Report as inappropriate

Interesting ideas; some are a tad outrageous for me, but they are charming.

by GigiSD Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 11:11PM Report as inappropriate

Very much like the obmre! Bllack goes with everything and is very sleek, and if all black it too much you can always add some gold sparkels!

by allison_rodriguez Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 11:36AM Report as inappropriate

Don't care for the crystals. They might be fine for a couple hrs. but they would snag on everything. To make polka dots, I bought tools that you just dap into the polish. They were very cheap. You can also use the tip of a pencil point that is rounded. Don't use a freshly sharpened pencil. It works and is free.

by lori_testy Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at 07:43PM Report as inappropriate