via: http://violetgrey.com/thevioletfiles/2012/11/dare-to-wear-varsity-chic/DARE TO WEAR: VARSITY CHIC
Sportswear itself is nothing new—Alexander Wang has regularly sent swaths of mesh down the runway—but on the nails? That’s something to cheer about. This look makes us want to dig our pom-poms out of storage and break out the old high-kick. It’s no wonder that nail artist Madeline Poole refers to this look as “the sports bra nail.” Indeed, it has those racer-back lines, and that athletic blue is reminiscent of the athletic jerseys and football helmets of your youth (or, at least,someone’s youth). Whether or not you’d ever attend a football game, we’ll wager you can get behind this look. Go team go.
Products:
Black and white detailing: ModelsOwn / Wah Nails Nail Art Pen in Black & White
Studs By: Prima Creative / The New Black “Rebel Edge”
Blue Polish: Ginger + Liz “Jeggings”
Tools:
One of the best sites for extreme nails: The Violet Files
Photographed by: Robin Black
http://thevioletfiles.com/2012/10/dare-to-wear-electric-mod-2/
“Known for her convention-defying nail stylings, Madeline Poole is quickly becoming one of L.A.’s most sought-after manicurists. There’s nary a beauty blog or glossy magazine that hasn’t featured her work, and this graphic look is a testament to just how far the imagination can push nail artistry nowadays. The contrasting colors are positively Prada; and is it just us, or does the graphic pattern make you yearn for Swinging London circa 1966? Whatever your take, this is one look you’d be terribly remiss not to try this season.”
Complete Product List:
John Masters Organic Cacao and Cupuacu Hand and Body Butter, Kahina Argan Oil, Dr. Hauschka’s Neem Nail Oil Pen, Kiss Press-on Nails, Nubar Nail Kit, Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat, The Digital Underground by Madeline Poole in Nile
Colors:
Coral/Pink: FLOSSGLOSS in Bikini Coral
Blue: Madeline Poole for The New Black in “Nile Collection”
Purple: Illamasqua in “Stance”
Black: Orly “Instant Artist” in Black
Top Coat: Seche Vite Fast Dry
Crystals: Swarovski
