Fall/Winter 2010 Nail Polish Designs Ideas

February 19th, 2011 by maureen | No Comments | Filed in Art Design
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In order to benefit from a fabulous complete stylish look one needs to take a variety of details into consideration, details which can make a difference, such as outfit colors, hairstyles as well as nail polish designs. It seems that your manicure can too contribute greatly to your physical appearance and style as the hands and nails are always in plain sight, so they are always visible to the others. Well manicured nails attract a generous amount of positive attention so choosing a trendy and suitable nail polish design is a must. There are a variety of nail art designs to choose from so in order to ensure you choose right we have selected some fall/winter 2010 nail polish designs ideas to inspire yourself from.

 

There are so many stylish nail polish designs to choose from it’s amazing. The new techniques developed allow women to choose fabulous almost realistic designs to give their nails a bit of a twist. Color can also play a very important role when it comes to trendy nail art so try to lean towards seasonal color trends. Nail polishes come in a variety of shades so try to select a shade which suits your skin tone best. It is absolutely essential to choose a design which suits your personality as well if you wish to obtain a result which will not only look good but make you feel good as well. Everyone loves well manicured nails so take a peek at the following nail polish designs ideas suitable for the fall/winter 2010 season:

Glitter nail polish designs

Glitter is highly popular when it comes to fashion and not only this year so you can definitely use glitter to glam-up your nails. There are a variety of glitter shades to choose from so go for darker colored shades such as dark purple, electric blue, burgundy for an eye catching look. You can also choose lighter colored glitter such as gold, silver, green, whichever shade completes your outfit.

Apply one glitter shade on the tip of your nail or combine two shades which complete each other and which will make your nails look fabulous.

Flower nail polish designs

Flower nail art seems to be maintaining its popularity as nothing seems to compare to the new techniques which are used to create a flower nail design. Whether painted or acrylic, flowers look fabulous on nails so go crazy an choose simple or more complicated. You can create your flower nail art on bare nails, on a French manicure or over your entire painted nail. Choose the flowers design which you think suits you best and your nails will definitely look fabulous. Go for fabulous seasonal colors such as black, burgundy, white, deep purple, for best results.

Multi-tone nail polish designs

Choosing a multi-tone nail polish design can definitely help make your nails stand out as different color combinations attract a great amount of attention. There are a variety of ways you can combine the colors so choose the style that suits your nail shape best. You can use a variety of nail polish shades from orange to black and combine the colors with lighter or darker hues to create the nail art. Choose the nail polish design and color which suits you best and use a thin brush to trance out the desired design.

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5 Design Ideas for Business Letterheads

December 25th, 2010 by maureen | No Comments | Filed in Tutorial
Graphic Design Tutorial

A well designed business letterhead will say a good deal about your company. If you are not artistically minded designing your own letterhead could prove to be too much of a challenge and you may want to think about approaching a graphic designer instead. The actual letterhead printing is best left to the experts as the printers use a high quality ink and have a selection of paper weights and finishes to perfect the final look.

In case you would like to try your hand at producing your own design, have a look at these ideas to get you started. Remember, if it all gets too hard, a graphic designer is only a phone call or mouse click away.

Surfing the Web

If time is on your side, surf the internet for ideas. Microsoft Office has a free tutorial for setting up a letterhead using Microsoft Word. There is advice for the initial layout and format and instructions on the use of colours to suit your business and existing logos. Trying design ideas on line is so much easier than on paper. Cut and paste or edit existing documents till you get the image you are after or close the whole page and start again.

If you don’t already have one, there are free or share wear paint and drawing software programs that allow you to draw your design and experiment with layers and backgrounds.

Pre-designed templates

There are some rather good sites on line that have pre-designed templates especially for letterheads. Once you have downloaded the template, editing is easy. You can start with the basic white background and the addition of one or two colours for your logo and see the results on screen.

Brainstorming

Get creative and set up a brainstorming session with your staff. Start with a blank sheet of paper or an existing letterhead. Grab a bunch of colourful marking pens and see what the team comes up with.

Graphic Designers

The best outcome for a professionally styled letterhead is by using an experienced graphic designer. Most printers have designers on staff or perhaps use freelancers who will work closely with you to bring your ideas to life or start from scratch to portray your company image. They may even suggest envelopes printingto match the letterheads.

Online Printers

Consider the convenience of using online printers over the local printer. There are many to choose from online so do research the market well to make sure you are dealing with a reputable firm. Look for a printer who offers discounts for bulk printing or equal costs for colour over black and white.

Letterheads can be bold and brassy or simply elegant depending on the style of your company and the look you want to achieve. Strive for perfection to present a professional look and you will go a long way in setting your business reputation for the future.

 

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Gel Nails | Nail Art Ideas to Decorate Your Nails This Season

September 30th, 2010 by maureen | 105 Comments | Filed in Art Design
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Designer nails can really make you look fashionable and chic. Nail art is one way to make your nails look really good and it lets you experiment with as many designs as the occasions or seasons demand. Nail art is best done by a professional, but you can also give the simpler designs a try at home with your friends. As you get better with the designs you will be able to create even complex designs with ease and unleash your creativity.

Nail art has emerged as one of the most popular nail beautifying ideas among the teens today. They stop at nothing to get the latest look and express their ideas through nail art. Nail paint of varied hues teamed with colorful stones, stickers, beads are a hot favorite. Nail jewellery like dangles are also used to create a unique look and attract a lot of attention.

The style, color and design selected for decorating your nails can vary either by season, occasion or even your mood. Free hand designs are really sought after as they are easy to create on your own without spending too much. However, should you decide to go in for the more intricate designs, you can opt for a French manicure with gel nail art.

As the holiday season nears, some cool nail art designs to pep up the spirit for Christmas can be to use red or white nail paint and then decorate your nails with tiny Christmas trees, holly leaves, bells, candy canes or even a little Santa with a toothpick. You can also add glitter to your nails to make them look festive and glamorous.

Winter calls for shiny metallic finish for the nails and then painting snowflakes with white nail paint on them. When it is Halloween, you can use black varnish as a base coat and then make figures of skulls, Jack o Lantern, ghosts and various Halloween figures.

If you think animal prints go well with your outfit, you can go for the Zebra, Dalmatian or Tiger designs. A white nail base with appropriate color stripes or dots to represent the animal and you are done with your look.

Marine nail art can make you look really cool. Blue base paint with transparent varnish can create a sea like look. You can use various colors for the fish and a little bit of green paint for the weeds. Sea horses and dolphins also look really good.

Nature can also be represented on your nails really beautifully. Flowers of different hues in all shades dark and light can be experimented with and never go out of style. You can team up nail art flowers with any outfit and carry if off with ease.

Other nail art forms which you can do are the Hawaiian theme. Though a little difficult and may require professional help for the hula dancers, you can do some flowers, garlands and beach scenes yourself.

If you are getting married, bridal nail art should surely be a part of your nail beautifying session. A manicure followed by pink varnish as a base and then using your imagination to paint tiny white flowers would make your nails look really delicate and ready for your wedding gown.

Nail art is for everyone who wants to look good and show off their creative talents on their nails. It is a great way to attract attention and also maintain your nails at the same time. Remember to wear gloves while gardening, apply cuticle oil for moisturizing your nails and of course apply your top coat often to maintain the look you have so painstakingly created.

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