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ROOTS STUDIO NYC A K Beauty company (before it was trendy)-KISS Products-once again sponsored the 'fun-set' NYFW  shows---including  Alice and Olive by Stacy Bendet. The models were perfectly made up-nail-wise, in a glittery take on the French manicure...with sparkling tips on a soft almond shape nail. A semi shiny matte-deep pink-flattering for all skin tones was also a highlight.  PICTURED ABOVE: custom made press on nails- by GINA EDWARDS -a editorial fav manicurist... LOVE: these nails=subtle with impact-an exclamation point (nail wise) for women who like to be noticed but in a subtle way. KISS NAILS are widely available..ULTA and KISS.com are exclusively featuring the KISS Salon Acrylic French Nude Nails $7.99 (a seamless cuticle line makes these look like the real deal-with nails, 2 g glue, manicure stick and mini file ), Other styles (new GLAM Fantasy SpecialFX Nails ($7.99 28 nails, 2 g glue, manicure stick and mini file and Mega adhesive tabs)) ar

Limited Editions by Fashion Designer Christian Siriano Adds To Nail Art Line-Up We really love how two of our favs- fashion designer Christian Siriano and manicurist Gina Edwards (who has a slew of amazing editorial credits too-we read the fine print in those glossies)...managed to synch up during NYFW to celebrate the aforementioned ten years in the biz! Christian Siriano and Gina Edwards With the opulence and  elegance-inspired by late 18th century British Art that hangs in the Queen's Gallery of Buckingham Palace... Siriano's Fall 2018 fashion collection-ALSO heralded the launch of Christian Siriano limited edition imPress Nails ' collection...in seven beautiful deep tones -and exotic designs that flatter all skin tones. Available now too.

 NYC  It's a fast paced world --- temporary stick on nails, and skin art tattoos are on trend, easy and perfectly timely-a cinch to apply and offers style with no commitment. We saw plenty of this past week backstage during NYFW S/S 2015.  IMO: the best= BLACK LACE SKIN JEWELRY …hypoallergenic, waterproof and gorgeous-several collections are available including Black Matte, Black Sparkle, Metallic, and Bridal.  If you have daughters-get ready to buy in bulk. Officially obsessed. At the STYLE 360 LOUNGE-over on West 46th Street, Shimmer Jewelry Tattoos found many customers for their silver of gold foil metallic designs-afterwards-we saw loads of gals sporting these. HINT---want them to last, don't wear under a watch---and no body scrubs.   At Edwing D'Angelo 's show-guys and gals got scripted-with liners….  Manis…made of pre-shaped nails (mostly long, tapering almond shaped)…often with artful embellishments-were glue