Kara Endres

A nail design outlined in stitches by Kara Endres

Jan 20, 2014

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Inspired by a look from Chanel Spring 2014, a marbled gray nail is accompanied by gray graphic lines, stitched on with blue strokes.

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Photo tutorial: Striped pop art nail design inspired by Chanel by Kara Endres

Jan 16, 2014

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Inspired by a look from Chanel Spring 2014, harmonious stripes of pink, gray and peach blend together to create this adorable manicure.

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Photo tutorial: Floating hearts nail design by Kara Endres

Jan 15, 2014

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Inspired by a look from Rachel Antonoff's 2014 spring fashion line, light and dark blue alternate in a floating heart pattern.

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Sweater DIY: Embellished cut-outs by Kara Endres

Jan 13, 2014

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Sew a sparkly appliqué onto the sleeves of a plain cardigan and make some pretty cut-outs. For extra credit, add some fancy buttons to finish the look!

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Snow leopard print nail design by Kara Endres

Jan 08, 2014

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Wild leopard nails get a bit tame in snowy, white winter colors. We traded in the dark tans and browns for softer whites and grays (and a bit of metallic thrown in for good measure!).

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Phillip Lim-inspired nail design by Kara Endres

Jan 06, 2014

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One of Phillip Lim's resort 2014 prints incorporates an organic vertical section of stacked colors with a black outline and crosshatch. We're going to show you how to translate this fresh and artistic fashion look onto your nails.

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Prabal Gurung-inspired floral nail design by Kara Endres

Jan 02, 2014

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Pattern mixing is a bold sartorial statement that has been trending recently. One way to break into this trend without it being too in-your-face is taking the trend to your nails. Using white, black, yellow and blue to make stripes and floral patterns, this design is inspired by Prabal Gurung's Resort 2014 show.

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The history of nail polish by Kara Endres

Dec 30, 2013

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From henna manicures on mummified pharaohs to nail art bloggers, here's the overview of how nail polish and nail trends evolved.

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Diane Von Furstenberg-inspired funky colorblocked nail design by Kara Endres

Dec 30, 2013

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There's something so fresh and a bit rebellious about switching up a classic stripe — and that's exactly what DVF did in her Resort 2014 line. A mix of black, taupe, green and blue stripes in alternating colors and different sizes make up this edgy nail design.

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Nail design tutorial: The watercolor effect by Kara Endres

Dec 26, 2013

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Use a few colors and nail polish remover to create the watercolor paint effect on your nails.

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