Lulus.com Fashion Blog

October
7
2011

We already love it for our hair, so why not let our nails in on some ombré love!

I stumbled upon a tutorial on Stylelist, inspired by the nails on the Jen Kao Spring 2012 runway, and just knew I had to give it a try. So, let's just see how easy it really is!

The Supplies:

Aside from the prep work (emery board, nail polish remover, you know...), you'll need a base coat, two nail lacquers in the same color family, one light and one dark, and a clear top coat.

Step 1: Trim and file nails into your desired length and shape. As you can see, I like mine as short as can be! Then apply a base coat.

Step 2: Start with the darker shade (I went with dark purple), and paint from the cuticle base up to the halfway point of your nail. Don't worry about making a perfect line. Remember, you're going to smear this at the end, so embrace the sloppy factor.

Step 3: Swipe your lighter shade (I love this greyish lavender from OPI) from the middle to the tip.

Step 4: This is the most important, and fun, part! Before your polish has dried (this is crucial!), brush a layer of clear top coat from cuticle to tip to blend the two shades. Let dry.

Voila! Ombre nails, without an airbrush or a salon.

Feel free to experiment with different color combos; I know I'm already eyeing some of the greens I have in my collection...

(Runway photos courtesy of CND)

Sephora by OPI: Glee Collection

February
9
2011

Calling all Gleeks! Get ready for some exciting news! If you are even half as obsessed with Glee as the staff here at LuLu*s, then you will be extra jazzed to hear that Sephora and OPI have teamed up to create a collection of nail polish based around all things Glee! Let's take a closer look at the array of beautiful shades.

With names inspired by events and premises of the show, you will be fully entertained from the very moment you read the bottle. Names like, "Slushied, "Diva-in-Training" and "Mashup" conjure some of my favorite moments from Glee.

This fabulous collection is available in individual sizes or the mini collection, shown above. Make sure to snap these up if they strike your fancy, Sephora special collections always sell out! Pick up this must-have collection at your local Sephora store or online at Sephora.com!