WHAT'S HAPPENING IN NAIL COLOR FOR FALL 2015

The trends in nail color and design span the gamut for Fall 2015. Shades range from pale champagne and classic nudes to traditional deep berries; designs range from strongly color-blocked nails and  full-on holiday scenes to whimsical dots on a pale base color. Indeed, there's very little that isn't shown on a runway or seen from a salon. Take a peek......then paint your pleasure!

THE FEET WE SEE #17

It's amazing!!! No, it's life-changing!!!

BEFORE

This client has athlete's foot and eczema which has resulted in the severe discoloration of a substantial portion of her feet and ankles. She typically wears socks and closed-toe shoes to hide her skin problems.

AFTER

After the application of one (1) layer of T!NTALIZE® concealer with more than double the pigment load of a standard concealer, the difference is clearly visible and AMAZING! Additional coverage may be achieved as needed by layering the product. Our client is now sporting sandals in the September Beverly Hills heat!!!

THE FEET WE SEE #16

The saying goes, "A picture is worth a thousand words." And this picture proves that a man may need  T!NTAILZE® concealer and a pedicure just as badly as any woman. Need I say more?!?!?!

THE TRANSITION: SHOES THAT CRUISE FROM SUMMER COOL TO FALL FLY!

WHY is it that each season heralds new trends almost as if it has no relation to the season which just preceded it? Why is the new fashion focus touted almost as if it is not a continuing evolution of style? And why do we, the purchasing public, not realize that we can successfully transition from one season to the next without breaking our collective piggy banks?!?!? That said, I've identified some major trends, complete with stylish specimen, from Spring/Summer 2015 that will keep your feet in vogue well into Fall/Winter season.  There are examples from both seasons, so if you missed summer's offerings- and can't find a good pair at a late sale- you'll know for what you're looking later this month.  Take a peek:

I. DOIN' IT MAN STYLE

One of the first trends I noticed was the heavy influence of menswear in our ladies' wear. While it manifested across the spectrum of women's clothing, the footwear was especially apparent.

SPRING/SUMMER 2015

Proenza+Schouler

FALL/WINTER 2015-2016

Tod's

Giorgio Armani

II. FEATHERS N' FUR

This is promising to be a major trend that may stick around for a while. Somehow or other, designers have determined that footwear needs to be tactically arresting, not just visibly stunning. So, usher in the era of feathers-- which debuted this summer-- and fur-- which makes its entrance this fall. If you've already invested in the feathery option, I bet you can rock them easily come September.

SPRING/SUMMER 2015

Oscar de le Renta

 
 FALL/WINTER 2015-2016

Salvatore Ferragamo

III. LACED ALL THE WAY UP

IT HASN'T STOPPED!!! The desire to see a woman's legs clad in criss-cross lacings as far as the shoe, boot and eye can go hasn't stopped. The summer gave this trend a nod in various forms from stiletto booties to knee-high flat boots; the fall continued with lacings as a side-thought as well as the main attraction.

SPRING/SUMMER 2015

 

Brian Atwood

FALL/WINTER 2015-2016

Alexandre Birman

IV. THE HIGHER THE BETTER

This fashion focus is all about the knee- to thigh-high boot. Whether a cut out to reveal skin thru lacy suede, a supple chestnut brown leather with a wedge balanced on a spike heel, a navy suede boasting celestial patterns embroidered with metallic thread on gilded heels, or a simple, stunning RED THIGH-HIGH patent leather, these boots are to be worn like the show-stoppers they are from summer to fall.....unceasingly!!!! 

SPRING/SUMMER 2015

FALL/WINTER 2015-2016

Emilio Pucci

Christian Dior

SHOWING OFF 2014 SPRING/SUMMER FOOTWEAR

THESE FOUR SELECTIONS BY ANTHROPOLOGIE 

IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN....

It's the time of year when I like to revisit the best of the best; the creme de la creme of spring/summer shoes that previewed back in the fall and are flowing onto the shelves as I type. I understand the necessity to show them well in advance; but, the real timing relevance is NOW, what slides onto our feet this season!!! And this time, the focus is not just the ones that were hot and happening on the runways, but also those fanciful adaptations that provide fun fashion and economic ease.

First, let's talk trends. This spring/summer season introduces a profusion of color, in particular, ORANGE!!! So, this feature will start there, but don't get it twisted. That is by no means the end! Here are several reasons to get your feet in tip top shape:

THE ORANGE  ATTACK

ZAC POSEN

MONIQUE LHUILLIER

DKNY

ANTHROPOLOGIE

BANANA REPUBLIC

 THE REST OF THE RAINBOW

SERGIO ROSSI

MARINA RINALDI

CASADEI

BURAK UYAN

PAINTED SKIN

JUST IN CASE YOU'VE FORGOTTEN FROM WHERE I'VE COME....

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

NOW

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Not as bad as they were; not as good as they're going to get. Truthfully, everything looks better with a little coverage. Although, if the picture were focused more tightly on my toes, you would see that my big toenails now have "texture." That is to say, they have valleys and hills that are very apparent in person. They are not flat and smooth as they kind of seem in this image, and they will be like this for a long time to come. And yes, I polished my nails myself this time. Indeed, I was speaking to a friend earlier this evening who is recovering from an infection she acquired at the nail salon. She, too, lost a nail from her big toe. Her pearls of wisdom: She will never go to a nail salon again without her own instruments which she has sterilized personally. Either that or she will do her mani/pedi herself. Nonetheless, a little polish and T!NTALIZE® concealer never hurt no one!!!! 

I think I could be ready for something up close and personal.... 

 

IT'S A MATTER OF HEALTH, PART 2

December 24, 2013

February 11, 2014

Last week I exposed the sad state of my feet. This week it's my hands. They're marginally better in that I haven't lost a fingernail (YES!!! Let's be thankful for small miracles!); however, they currently look like WHO DUNNIT AND WHAT FOR?!?!?!?

So here's what happened. I, because I have very long fingers, am of the impression that my hands look best with long nails. I don't think it takes a genius to agree with me. My natural nails will never grow above the tip of my finger, let alone produce ten long nails of the same length.  I also happen to prefer press-on nails to acrylics because they look infinitely more natural (that's my freshly done hand in the first picture). For the past year, I have pretty much kept my natural nails covered. I would soak the press-ons off a couple of hours before my nail appointment-- sometimes a half-hour -- and go apply a new set. Now here's where the problem really began. On the box, it cautions you to remove them 7-10 days after application. I, however,  would get just a tad lazy, and would keep them on 2-3 weeks. Again, I had told my nail tech that I felt I should have gaps between applications so that my natural nails could breathe. She said, "WHY???? Your hands are so beautiful with them. Keep them on." And I did. Ultimately, I developed a fungus under each nail (it's clearly visible under my right index finger); my left pinky nail cracked all the way across from the trauma of being covered; my right middle finger has always had a lengthwise crack, and it was exacerbated by the lack of oxygen; and all ten nails were extremely weak and thin. Once my big toenails detached, though, I decided it was time to deal with the health of all nails on both feet and hands.

This is going to be a long road to recovery. Will I throw on a set of nails for a couple of days to attend an event or go to a party??? ABSOLUTELY!!! Just as I'm going to paint my nailbed when the time comes. But these are temporary measures to soothe my vain ego  on occasion; and in the interim, the only covering on my nails will be Nailtiques and a fungicide. Long-term, my nails will no longer bare the brunt of my desire to look good.  

If any of you have a similar issue, please see our FEETOLOGY page on foot care for remedy options.