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Spring 2011 Nail Trends to Try Right Now

by Dana Oliver (Subscribe to Dana Oliver's posts)
Posted Oct 7th 2010 at 1:00PM  
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Diamond decal and Swarovski crystal nails shine at The Blonds Spring 2011 fashion show. Photos courtesy of Refinery29.com

When the beauty team at StyleList made our rounds backstage at Spring 2011 New York Fashion Week, we were excited to see nail art as the must-have accessory. Designer and nail brand collaborations popped up at Jason Wu, Victoria Beckham, Tracy Reese, and Prabal Gurung with custom nail polish blended and smoothed onto the digits of models in neutral, bright, matte, and glossy finishes.

But it was the daring, two-dimensional manicures at Cushnie et Ochs, Ruffian, Z Spoke by Zac Posen, and The Blonds that really nailed it with details that popped against the feminine and flirty ensembles.

Our friends over at Refinery29.com have rounded up the five must-try nail polish trends straight from the Spring 2011 runways, including the diamond decal and Swarovski crystal nails, pictured above. For more eye-catching nail art, check out Refinery29.com's 5 Must-Try Nail Trends!

View this do-it-yourself gorgeous gray manicure video!
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Melinda, 10-08-2010, 8:21PM

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Melinda

What I am most pleased to see is the move away from the squared off fingernails. Ugh. They make your fingers and hands look stubby and thick. The more oval shape is much more flattering.

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trish, 10-07-2010, 9:44PM

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Nope don't like either of them...the lip stick color's are horrid and the nails would get you fired if you tryed to wear it to work.

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no outlet?, 10-07-2010, 11:46PM

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no outlet?

Trish... bet you drive a silver car and your home has beige walls...
Live a little... Got self expression?...

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Marty, 10-07-2010, 10:51PM

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Marty

Can you say "CHEEZY"? Those nails look like crap! Short, neatly manicured nails look best, with none of that crap on them!

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Rhonda, 10-07-2010, 10:59PM

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Rhonda

It's all in fun,whatever makes you happy.

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Rhonda, 10-07-2010, 11:00PM

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Rhonda

Its all in fun, whatever makes you happy

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Syd, 10-08-2010, 3:12AM

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Syd

omg, it's true! Just like the clothes-the late 80's & early 90's are back! AARRGGG!!!

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John F.C. Taylor, 10-08-2010, 6:15AM

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John F.C. Taylor

I prefer to see women wearing solid colors, but neither of the styles pictured bother me. I actually think the red glitter looks kind of nice. I buy and sell nail polish, so I have some idea of what's going on with this. I do agree with the opinions that say that the oval nails look better.

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Christa, 10-09-2010, 2:23AM

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Christa

Um, two-dimensional? Well hotdamn, my nails are already three dimensional...

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Giggijon sonn, 10-12-2010, 1:07AM

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Giggijon sonn

Oh Really, there are two girls nails so beautiful shape and colors so I am really impress tot this nails arts.. I want know about this how did make this and share more different types nails images so I will try to this types create my nails..
http://burnxtreme.net/

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CATRINA, 1-28-2011, 10:24AM

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CATRINA

i did this backnin the 70s in high school...i do it now women ask me where i got em done.

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catt, 1-28-2011, 10:25AM

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catt

i did this backnin the 70s in high school...i do it now women ask me where i got em done.

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Diane, 1-28-2011, 12:08PM

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Diane

Thais is nothing, Have you seen "Bling Nails by G" She is in Las Vegas and her creations are unlike anything out there, not only are they unique, they are classy and gorgeous all at the same time. You have to see them to believe it, I am a customer for life!! See her on Facebook, and every other social media.

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LOJO, 2-24-2011, 2:03PM

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Key Word(s) trend.. i think they remind me of 80s 90s fingernails, which i liked at the time. I would never have the shape again. I agree with everyone who is for short manicured nails. Fingers don't look short and stubby if you wear the right colors for you! It's fun to experiment!

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