Celebrity Nail Watch
Celebrity Nail Watch – 8-1-09
 Let’s play a little game, shall we? I was doing a little celeb nail watching and thought it’d be fun to see if you can guess the celeb by their nails. Of course this is totally on the honor system so play fair fanatics!
This week I spotted singers, reality stars, etc. rocking everything from hot pink and orange to purple and mint green. There were even a couple of major talon sightings. See if you can pair the celebrity with the nail bubbles (left). This week we’re watching (in no particular order): Rihanna, Erin Lucas, Khloe Kardashian, Adrienne Bailon, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, LeToya Luckett, Michelle Trachtenberg and Victoria Hesketh (aka Little Boots). Try and match them up and check your answers, after the jump! |
English singer Victoria Hesketh (stage name Little Boots) sported a fun, bright purple that reminds me of Pasadena Purple, the Nubar shade Ginnifer Goodwin wore in He’s Just Not That Into You.
We know that The City’s Erin Lucas loves bright polish after seeing her in Essie Funky Limelight. Could she be wearing Essie Mini Shorts from last summer’s neon collection?
Sophie Ellis-Bextor caught my eye when I spotted her minty tips. Perhaps the Brit singer has Barry M Mint Green on her nails.
Rihanna, you know I adore you girl and all your funky nail ways BUT this length with such pointy tips, really?? I can’t say I’m loving it.
I read this fun post on Bella Sugar about Michelle Trachtenberg‘s nail fanaticism. She changes her nail color with her Gossip Girl alter ego, Georgina, in mind. She revealed to a Bella Sugar staffer that she’s currently wearing OPI That’s Hot! Pink.
R&B singer LeToya Luckett has one flashy moon manicure. I can’t help but wonder if she’s wearing these moon manicure Minx or if it’s just a bronzey metallic polish.
Finally we have a matched set of brights when my fave Kardashian sister, Khloe Kardashian, met up with Cheetah Girl Adrienne Bailon. One rocking the hot pink the other in vivid orange. Their nails certainly pop in contrast with their black clothes.
So how did you do? Were you able to match the nails to the celebrity? Be honest!
Celebrity Nail Watch – BET Awards
 I was still enjoying my weekend away when the BET Awards aired but now that I’m catching up on all that I missed, I couldn’t resist a little celeb nail watchin’.
I’m hoping to catch a re-airing of the show or video clips online of the Michael Jackson tributes but for now let’s focus on the tips. The biggest nail trend of the night… Minx! As I said when I reviewed Minx last December, they’re great for special occasions and more and more celebrities seem to be embracing them for red carpet events. Can you guess who wore Minx? I’m sure one name immediately comes to mind. Check out the nail winners and losers of the night, after the jump! |
Monica, Letoya Luckett, Keri Hilson and Beyonce were all spotted with Silver Lightening nails and seeing Keri Hilson’s pic with her BET Award makes me wonder if it was intended to match the trophy, should they win.
Of course what would Beyonce be without some blinged out craziness. Bravo on not doing the matchy-matchy nail thing. Boo to the shoes!
As if the partially shaved head wasn’t enough, Cassie has made her transformation to red carpet train wreck complete with this macrame nonsense. She topped it off with tips that are too long and too square for such a stark white. Such a pretty girl, such a shame.
Adrienne Bailon I give you credit for working the bright orange. I love an orange too. But I wish your dress had been a few shades darker or nude.
Did anyone catch the awards? Who’s nails stood out to you? If you know of any links where I could watch recaps, please share in the comments!
Celebrity Nail Watch – The Cast of Glee
 It’s UpFronts week in NYC, one of my favorite times of the TV season. It’s when the networks reveal their fall lineups and I love hearing about all the new shows and I cross my fingers for ones I hope survive (Privileged!).
Usually we have to wait until September to see any of the much hyped new shows but Fox has put a twist on that with tonight’s post-Idol premiere of Glee. My inner band/drama/musical theater geek hasn’t been this hyped over a show in I don’t know how long. I’m a huge Nip/Tuck fan so tell me Ryan Murphy is involved and I’m ON BOARD. Plus I’ve been dying for Jane Lynch to finally have a recurring role on one of the Big 4 networks. The woman is comedy personified. Did anyone else watch Lovespring International on Lifetime? Well, how bout Best In Show? Party Down on Starz? I’m telling you, the woman is HIGH-larious! Anywho, the cast of Glee has been on red carpets all over L.A. and New York promoting the show and typical me, I’ve been doing some nail watching. Check out the casts tips after the jump! |
As I recently told Andrea from Glamour for her weekly beauty tips newsletter, pairing bright nails with neutral outfits, like white, cream or tan is so fresh this summer. It’s a much cheaper accessory than a pair of hot pink shoes or a bright green clutch that you might not use once fall rolls around.
So who’s tuning in tonight? Anyone else as jazzed as I am? My Tivo is all set, is yours?
Jenna Ushkowitz (far left) appears to be the nail chameleon of the group, changing her look for each event (see below). Her soft white tips play well against her striking blue dress while Lea Michele (far right) went dark and vampy. Also pictured (l-r) Naya Rivera and Dianna Agron.
I’m not sure if Naya Rivera is channeling her character (since we haven’t met her yet) or just rocking an “edgy” look but it doesn’t quite fit with her sweet, beautiful face and Pantene-commercial-worthy locks.
I can already tell that Jenna Ushkowitz and I will get along famously. Yes, in my head, we’re totally BFFs. The girl loves a blue nail, how could I not adore?
CHARLIE!!! I can’t look at Jayma Mays and not think Charlie. She was Charlie on both Heroes and Ugly Betty so I don’t know WHAT Ryan Murphy was thinking by naming her character Emma. Has he not paid attention? Her name is Charlie! Regardless, I’m loving the blue/gray ensemble and that she’s a redhead who isn’t afraid to wear red tips. Rock it Charlie!
Whether she’s calling Christian “asshole” on Nip/Tuck or setting things on fire on Heroes or walking the halls of Boston Public in re-run land, wherever Jessalyn Gilsig goes, I will follow. I get excited whenever she pops on screen even if it’s just a few eps of my beloved Friday Night Lights.
White nails seem to be EVERYWHERE lately. More so than hot pink or teal or any other bright. Let’s face it, white goes with everything. It can be mod, chic or edgy depending on how you accessorize it. Cast members Dianna Agron (left) and Lea Michele (right) are perfect examples of how white can work to match or compliment your ensemble.
Celebrity Nail Watch 2-7-09
 It’s time to check what happened this week in the world of celebrity nails. Can you guess which celebs hit it out of the park and who caused me to gasp with horror? Find out after the jump! |
Get the look: CND Cocoa
Get the look: OPI Light My Sapphire
Get the look: Fingerpaints Easel Come, Easel Go
Get the look: Orly Butterflies
Don’t get the look: CLIP YOUR NAILS!
She met the How I Met Your Mother star during a guest stint on the show and now they’re together. So sweet. Get the look: Sinful Colors Black On Black
Get the look: MAC Hello Kitty Something About Pink (of course!)
Toccara Jones from America’s Next Top Model stopped by the Westwood One 51st Annual Grammy Awards remotes sporting nude nails. Very on trend Toccara!
Also at the Westwood One remotes, Khloe Kardashian was promoting the new season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians while wearing a shimmery midnight blue.
On the red carpet for The Black Eyed Peas 5th Annual Peapod Foundation Benefit Concert, Fergie showed off her silvery metallic tips.
Also in attendance, Solange rocked some hot pink nails. It’s actually surprising for me to see her without some kind of crazy nail art going on. She’s confessed her love for out there designs on her blog.
I’m not normally one to knock celebs but this is so an example of what NOT to do, I had to say something. Ladies, please do not let this happen to your nails!!! Seriously, how does Fantasia function?
OK so how cute are Lindsay Price and Josh Radnor together? I’m still ticked at NBC for cancelling Lipstick Jungle but it looks like she’s not hurting so I’ll try and get over it.
Last but certainly not least, MAC held a party Thursday night to celebrate the launch of Hello Kitty and singer Ciara stopped by wearing a very HK appropriate bright pink. My blogging buddies Jamie and Amber were in attendance to see the celebs up close.
Celebrity Nail Watch 1-9-09
Let’s see what’s happening this week in the world of celebrity nails
 Red seems to be the red carpet color of the week for it popped up on numerous celebs, including Anne Hathaway at the Bride Wars premiere. I would bet that as a Lancome spokesperson, she’s probably wearing their Refined Red lacquer. |
Wednesday night’s People’s Choice Awards was a veritable fiesta of crimson tips.
 Jennie Garth summoned her inner screen siren with bold red lips to match her maroon colored nails. Is she channeling Mad Men or what? Love it! Try OPI Malaga Wine to replicate the look. |
To get the look at home, China Glaze China Rouge is a good dupe. AnnaLynne’s red is bolder than the others we’ve seen. A bit brighter. Check out Rescue Beauty Lounge Chinoise. The red trend continued last night at the Critic’s Choice Awards, hosted by VH1. Of course red wasn’t the only game in town. There were some other standout shades making an appearance. For the red carpet, she chose a deep muted grape that works well with her Herve Leger dress and smokey eyes. Probably my fave nail look of the week. The dress is a “meh” but the rest is stunning. I’d try SpaRitual Mood. images: WireImage.com
One of my fave actresses, Reese Witherspoon, donned a true red creme on her short well-manicured tips. I don’t know why but seeing any kind of color on Reese’s nails amazes me. She just seems so natural and effortless. Like getting a manicure is the last thing on her mind.
I’m sorry but as much as I loved AnnaLynne McCord‘s crazy ass character on Nip/Tuck and as much as I enjoy the guilty pleasure of her new show, 90210, every time I see her I can’t help but hear the Fug Girls calling her “drunkface” in my head. You’d think someone would have told her by now to stop posing like she’s been on a two day bender. She’s gorg but she looks much more “with it” smiling.
Now that she’s gotten herself out of Marilyn Manson’s loony clutches, Evan Rachel Wood has busted out of her gloomy, drab shell to look all glowing and healthy again. Her carmine tips add a nice pop to her ensemble. Misa Chrysler Red would certainly fit the bill.
American Idol winner, the uber-adorable Jordin Sparks, went for the metallic trend to compliment her shiny blue dress. I suggest Lippmann Collection Nefertiti.
Of the new 90210 class, Jessica Stroup is definitely my fave. The girl is stunning yet her character is relatively down-to-earth and oblivious to her own beauty.
Now even though I’m not the biggest cheerleader when it comes to wearing nude nails, for Brooke Burke it was the right choice. With so many dark colors going on (dress, hair, bag), the lighter nail and glossy, nude lip is a nice contrast. The classic (i.e. old formula) OPI Bubble Bath would be perfect for this look.
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