TXTURE magazine Issue 3 | Page 14

Written by Autumn McHugh Negative space nail art is the hottest trend for summer! This popular craze incorporates your bare nail color as part of the manicure. This nail design can be flattering for any age or style, it also looks awesome in any color pattern. Even the simple, low maintenance kind of fashionista is falling for this look! Negative space designs can be accomplished in many ways including free hand, striping tape or with the help of nail polish remover. Written by Autumn McHugh S ummer is all about the pop of color on our lips and that dewy J-Lo glow, that’s a classic that will never go out of style! But, what about those of us who want to hit up happy hour after work and want to refresh and bring sexy back to our 9-5 makeup? Tra n s i t i o n i n g f rom a day to ni gh t for summer is as easy as 1-2 -3! z1.) Brown is the new go-to smoky eye color; it gives off an “effortlessly sultry” appeal. Smoke out that eye with a chocolate shadow, while being sure to focus the color in the crease of your lid. Striping tape is the easiest way to achieve this look. All you have to do is apply the tape in the desired area and paint over the rest of your nail with nail polish. Before the polish dries grab a pair of tweezers and remove the tape, add a top coat and VIOLA! Another way to pull off this look is to use acetone. Paint your nails in the color of your choosing and take a small detail brush dipped in acetone and carve out your design! z2.) Next take your favorite lip liner and fill the rim your lips with it, then top it off with your favorite nude lip shade. Nude lips give you the pouty pucker, that will be sure to catch your new happy hour crush’s eye. Lastly, if you have a steady hand grab a nail brush and free- z3.) Bronze, Bronze, Bronze! Nothing says “sexy” like glowing skin. Replace your daytime blush with a bit of bronzer and you’re good to go! Be sure to add a little in your cleavage area for that extra umph! looking trendy and fashionable! hand it! Any way you do it, this is sure to leave your manicure 15 TXTUREMAG.COM