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Posted by on Mar 28, 2011 | 16 comments

NOTD: Nailed from London Fashion Week

A few weeks ago Kimberly tweeted me about a nail look she saw during London Fashion Week and asked my opinion.  It was pretty cool!  I asked if she would ever try it, and she said yes – let’s book.  I was on it! 

Here’s the original look:

She arrived and said she wanted me to do whatever I wanted, AND that her philosophy was “there can never be too much bling” I was elated.

Kimberly is fashion director for the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal spring fashion pages and was stying a contestant for the Mrs. Wisconsin pageant.  Looking at her skin tones and clothing preferences, I went with a layered CND Shellac using a base of silver glitter, Shellac Black Pool, Shellac Negligee and top coat.  I added a final stone to cap things off.  I placed it at the top because I liked how the line ended at it, and *mildly interesting nail fact*, stones placed near the top of the nail are a Russian trend, while other countries tend to place them by the cuticle. 

The best thing about this? She has a long lasting look but the Shellac will remove in about 10 minutes.

The end result is flashy and understated all at the same time, and a very cool departure from the norm.  We were in uncharted territory so it took a while to pick and choose and go through, but she happily exclaimed, “It was sooooooo worth it!”   Thanks for the adventure Kimberly!

Tomorrow: Do your clients need discretion?  How to glitter in a subdued manner.

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  6. Hillary March 28, 2011

    Thank you Norma 🙂

  7. Hillary March 28, 2011

    Kimberly, you are too kind. And shush about your Saturday look. People would kill for those dimples!

  13. Kimberly March 28, 2011

    OMG, Hilary is the queen of artistic nails. I went knowing she was great but left knowing she is beyond awesome!! She totally exceeded all of my expectations. I was so excited with the result I was almost jumping up and down with glee.

    I usually do my own manicures (been doing them since a teenager) but after this experience, I’ve decided I’m going to have Hilary do them on a regular basis with a hot, totally on trend different design every time. Can’t wait!!

    Uh, one question though: couldn’t you have photoshopped my face to an inch within its life?? 🙂 Sorry everyone, that’s my casual Saturday look. 😉

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