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Au Revoir French Manicures

Nail Fashion Trends 2012

We LOVE all things Paris, but it is time to kiss your traditional french manicure good-bye! If you are addicted to the clean, fresh look of a French manicure,  why not try Ballet Slippers by Essie....it's a timeless, pale, French chic classic. Simply changing your nail polish routine can lift your look without breaking the bank. How fab is that? 


Are you are ready to try on the new trends of 2012?  If yes, here is what the Fall/Winter season has in store for you; Teal Blues and Emerald Greens are the "New Pink". Black polish is now regarded as classic chic.  Reverse french manicures are the most glamorous look of the season where you paint the main part of the nail black or a super dark burgundy in Butter London's  La Moss or OPI's Lincoln Park  After Dark and then you do your tips in either metallic gold or silver (metallic, not glitter). The reverse French  is "the" look of the moment! Another must have trend is polka dots!  Either paint them on or go for long lasting Minx nail fashions, a more luxurious alternative to polish.  The trend is so spot on, style icon Kate Spade New York has introduced polka dot "Pop Art" nail decals. 

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