Best Fashion Week Nail Art

metallic french manicure nail art

Stand Out Tips

Nail art skill level: Semi-pro

Deborah Lippmann also had her hands full (pun intended) at Badgley Mischka. The designers wanted a geometric yet sophisticated manicure, so Lippmann went with a colorful variation of the classic French manicure.

First, Lippmann applied a deep aubergine shade (called Dark Side of the Moon) to the nails. Then, “to make the look pop,” she choose a gold metallic color for the tips (called Nefertiti). All you need to get this look is two shades of polish — and a steady hand. (Tip: Marking off the tip with painters tape can help if you have problems with the steady hand thing.)