Ombre Nails...

Parkmoonchoo Fall 2011 show

Finally, a nail polish effect I would love to try...

You'll need three nail polishes: an opaque nude color, a super-dark hue, and a clear topcoat.

Start by painting nails with the pale hue, and let dry completely. Next, paint a very thick layer of clear topcoat over the nude color. While the topcoat is still wet — and working one nail at a time — use short strokes and a heavily-loaded brush to dab the dark color just along the tip of the nail. It's all about creating a painterly effect here, so be sure to lay it on thick and don't worry about being too precise; the two polishes should run together to create a marbled effect. Let nails dry completely, clean up any mistakes around the nail with nail polish remover, and finish with another layer of clear topcoat.

1. Deborah Lippmann 2. RGB 3. American Apparel

(Via: Fashionology)