Odd Nail Out
Make likeBeyonceand other celebs and vary only one nail.
Shape your nails into a square; the clean edges make all nail colors look pulled together.
(Hot pink with Ballet Slippers?
Seal with a top coat.
It’s as simple as a standard mani but infinitely more chic!
Navy With a Touch of Nude
Revamp your classic French with a bold blue.
Dry nails for at least 10 minutes.
(Clear ends, like at the show, left, look good only on faux tips.)
Fill edges with the light polish; add a top coat.
Inky Dior Vernis in Blue Denim, $22, is fun, yet elegant.
The blue won’t show through opaque Orly Nail Lacquer in Pure Porcelain, $8.
Piping Gets Edgy
When pink seems a tad too girly, add a twist.
Apply a thin layer of base coat, then two coats of a peachy pink polish.
Let dry completely (for at least 10 minutes).
The longer you wait, the lower the risk for smudges.
Cover most of each nail with blue painter’s tape, leaving the edges exposed.
Paint purple over the tips of nails, let dry, then peel off the tape for goofproof trim.
Seal color with a top coat and reapply daily to prevent chips.
A double coat of OPI Nail Lacquer in Bubble Bath, $9, lends the perfect pink.
Ultra-deep Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Bewitched, $8, covers tips in one coat.
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