Now that I’m home from New York Fashion Week, I finally had a chance to catch up on the Grammys and check out the fashions and nails.

Being a huge Joan Rivers fan, I actually watched E!’s Fashion Police before the actual show.  Joan cracks me up and I love how Kelly Osborne & Giuliana Rancic lose it almost every time she opens her mouth.  The actually Grammy show was kind of meh but I did love Cee Lo Green & Gwyneth Paltrow singing “F*ck You” and seeing Eminem perform.  I have an out of character crush on Eminem and ended up watching his performance twice.

We’re in the height of award season and of all the shows, The Grammys, tends to be the most noteworthy nail-wise.  We already learned about Lady Gaga’s bright yellow nails from Deborah Lippmann and now Celebrity Manicurist Kimmie Kyees shares her work on Grammy night with clients Katy Perry and Rihanna.

Changing outfits during an award show is nothing new for celebrities but how about changing nails? Katy Perry switched up her nail game at The Grammys, going from an ethereal red carpet design to a more Valentine’s Day friendly look for her performance.

Katy opted for a neutral color on her toes, using China Glaze Nude.  Kimmie added a layer of Shellac Top Coat to speed up the dry time and prolong wear.

Since Katy wanted additional length on her nails Kimmie used Dashing Diva Professional Pre-Glued Nails for both looks. The pre-glued nails allow for an easy change during the show.

For her red carpet appearance, alongside her grandmother, Kimmie applied Orly White Out topped with CND Perfectly Bare Effect (launching in March) and glitter from an irridescent glitter stick. Kimmie noted that the glitter matched the blue shimmer in her dress.

When it came time for her performance, Katy changed her tips to a heart themed design that was just as sweet as her singing ‘Not Like The Movies’ while video of her wedding to Russell Brand played in the background.

To create the look, Kimmie started with a base color of Orly Polo Princess.  On the pinkie, middle and thumb nails she applied felt red and pink hearts.   On the pointer and ring fingers, she waited till the pink was completely dry and took a Milani precision art brush dipped it into Seche Vite and outlined a heart shape with the top coat and sprinkled glitter into the clear coat.

Rihanna kept her nail look a bit more simple. She chose the rich, reddish-brown OPI I’m Suzi & I’m A Chocoholic for her fingers.  It looks beautiful with her dark lip in the same tone.  Her toes were painted with CND Wildfire but she wore closed toe shoes/boots so we never got to see them together.

What do you think of Katy and Rihanna’s nail looks from The Grammys? Were there any outstanding nail looks that I missed?

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So I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t sad that Rihanna was a no show at last night’s Grammy Awards. I know there’s a whole scandal a-brewing and I certainly hope she’s OK but the red carpet just wasn’t the same without her. Let’s all hope it’s one big misunderstanding. Being that I look to the Grammy’s as the one awards show where standout nails are acceptable, I must say that overall I was a wee disappointed though not where Adele is concerned. I was so happy to see her perform and WIN though I was just as delighted to see her go for it with her nails. Am I big fan of the talon look? No! But she didn’t go too long (Fantasia, I’m talking to you) and she kept the design simple; a reverse french with black tips. See who else stood out (both good and bad) after the jump!

I’ve been hearing mixed reviews on Katy Perry’s look but I just adore her. Her opaque, baby pink tips , ornate dress and heavily lined eyes are working for me. She could take the spray tan down a notch. Get The Look: OPI Mod About You

Cyndi Lauper and Karina Pasian (pictured below) both went the stark white route. Honestly, it’s the only part of Cyndi’s ensemble I can sign off on. Mod white tips are very fresh for spring.

Get the look: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Whirlwind White

Is it just me or does Audrina Patridge look NOTHING like she does on The Hills? I almost didn’t recognize her. I actually love her makeup, dress and nails (so so on the hair). She accented her teal gown with a deep taupe nail. Get the look: OPI You Don’t Know Jacques

I thought for sure M.I.A. would go into labor during the ceremony. Her due date was yesterday but she strutted her preggers self down the red carpet awash in all sorts of brightness. Get The Look: Misa Happy Happy

Leona Lewis was a bronzed goddess and her coral red tips added just the right punch of color. Get the look: Essie California Coral

I’m totally coveting LeAnn Rimes‘ dress. It’s not something I would normally dig but I’m transfixed by it. I love that she coordinated her tips & toes in a complementary blue hue. Get the look: China Glaze Blue Paradise

I’m not gonna lie and say I know who Kelly Renee is. I have no clue. But her turquoise and gold nails certainly made me take notice. I’ll admit that I’ve rocked the one odd nail out look before but this just didn’t work for me. Props for trying but it made no sense with her outfit. Don’t get the look: Try a black/gold, black/nude combo instead.

Did you watch last night? Whose nails stood out to you?