Into Now: 1.7.13

I've been thinking a lot about my own style lately--probably because the new year means new starts and also because I am obsessed with these sort of things. Due to the somewhat slow start to 2013 I have been inspired by minimalist basics--the perfect sweatshirt, the perfect tote. But because I am not a true minimalist I love the idea of adding sparkle, be it in an ear cuff or *the best* shade of glitter nail polish I have ever used.

Issey Miyake Tote, Ryan Storer Ear Cuff, BLK DNM Sweatshirt, OPI in Save Me

Proenza Schouler Fall 2012 Nail Art

When I first saw OPI's new Pure Lacquer nail polish strips a lightbulb went off. The metallic scale print  of the "Reptile" strips has a lot in common with the beautiful Far-Eastern patterns from Proenza Schouler's Fall 2012 collection--all they needed was a few angular black lines. To round out the full look, I painted Lady Amherst Pheasats (thank you Vogue.com for identifying the birds) on two fingers on each hand.

Photos by Mark Iantosca and Vogue.com

Christopher Kane Spring 2012-Inspired Nails

I am always inspired by how fresh and fun Christopher Kane's clothes can be and blown away by his originality from season to season. For Spring I was particularly drawn to the surprisingly pretty bedazzled jeans and quirky garden florals he showed. To get the look I used Sally Hansen Salon Effects denim nail stickers with Chanel Holographic "gems" on top and my nail art pens to paint individual flowers on top of OPI Significant Other Color (my new favorite sheer).

For more proof that I love Kane's fashionable sense of humor check out my Christopher Kane Aqua Gel Clutch Nails.

In the third photo I'm wearing this Moveslightly bracelet and my Giles Hook Cuff.

Photos via Mark Iantosca and Vogue.com

Stella McCartney Fall 2011-Inspired Nails

Stella McCartney's quirky, sexy Fall 2011 collection had several standout elements, but her surprising use of peekaboo polka dots outshone all the rest (even those amazing structured gold lame pieces). I love how she avoided the trap of overly sheer runway shows and found an inventive way to show off and enhance the female form. I knew the mix of nude and black would translate well to nails and that the extreme curves dots would add another element of fun.

For the base I picked my favorite nude, OPI Tickle My France, because it most closely matches my skin color. I used my trusty black with the most narrow brush for the curves and dots and threw in a white nail look for a little variety. I think these are my most favorite nails I've done yet!

All photos by Mark Iantosca and Vogue.com

Proenza Schouler-Inspired Nails Round 2: Fall 2011

My latest nail endeavor was spurred by a very sweet present of OPI's sold out Shatter polish and a fortuitous broken nail, both of which happened to take place during NYFW. As always, I was inspired by Proenza Schouler. Their Fall 2011 collection was inspired by a trip they took through the American West. I tried to capture the mix of bold colors and graphic black accents by layering two different shades of blue and neon orange underneath the black shatter polish. I really liked the results, very different from my normal polish routine.

View details from the Proenza Schouler Fall 2011 collection here.

All photos by Mark Iantosca

Rodarte Nails: Solid Gold

This holiday season I've fallen in love with OPI's Glitzerland. It is the perfect solid gold that can be both neutral and festive, but the real reason I love it is that it reminds me of Rodarte's Spring 2011 collection. The coverage and color of the nail polish matches the lip color that went down the runway surprisingly accurately. Next step, come up with a way to make the cool Baroque pattern and pop a side barrette.

Photos via Flickr and Vogue.com