The gentle, milky white holds simple, minimalistic black drawings, bringing out the softer side of you.

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Of course, we didn't forget about the sheen- and glitter-loving people: ultra glossy meets sparkles meets a pop of ornate white for a very grown-up black and white.

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Because it's so graphic, zebra print also works great on nails as a detail, an addition to design, and you can see how effective it is against bold, happy, summer colors.

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How cute are these peeking pandas? If you're not into the panda detail, leaving it out and going with just the black and white orderly splatter will look just as great.

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Small graphics in black and white against negative space make it look like stickers. The idea will work with either matte or glossy finishes.

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