Professional Nail Art Techniques

Let's just say we're not a French tips sort of bunch। Instead, we're always looking for fresh inspiration to shake up our nail routine। In fact, we turned to the runways--and to some local experts--to draw up our newest line-up of shades to obsess for the coming spring. Statue-of-Liberty green, bright persimmon, and confetti-like gold, are just a few of the swatches we're adding to your list. As nail aficionado Regine Berthelot of
Caudalíe Vinotherapie Spa at The Plaza adds, "people are getting really excited about humungous sparkles, and Deborah Lippmann's Happy Birthday has become the most requested shade alongside NARS' Blue Lagoon. We are also seeing loads of bold, opaque liquid metallic shades." To discover more tippy-top shades, just snap your fingers...and click here!

1. Posh Periwinkle



Above, from left: Christian Dior spring 2010 runway, photo via Style.com; Butter London Nail Polish in Muggins, $14, available at Miomia.


2. Metallic Shamrock



Above, from left: Lancôme Nail Polish in Pop Petrol, $18, available at Lancome.com; Balmain spring 2010 runway, photo via Style.com.


3. Peach Parfait


Above, from left to right: Cushnie et Ochs 2010 runway, photo via Style.com; Chanel Nail Polish in Inattendu, $23, available at Neiman Marcus.


4. Uniform Blue



Above, from left: Rococo Matte Nail Polish in Eccentric Rococo, $16.50, available at Space NK; Rochas 2010 runway photo via Style.com।

5. Gold Rush



Above, from left to right: Balmain spring 2010 runway, photo via Style.com; Rescue Beauty Nail Polish in Look Rich Be Cheap, $18, available at Rescue Beauty.


6. In the Nude



Above, from left: American Apparel Nail Polish in Mouse, $6, available at American Apparel; Marc Jacobs spring 2010 runway, photo via Style.com.


7. Persimmon Perfection



Above, from left: Lanvin spring 2010 runway, photo via Style.com; OPI Nail Polish in Hot & Spicy, available at Nail Etc.


8. Luxe Lavender



Above, from left: Yves Saint Laurent BeautyNail Polish in Mauve Silk, $17, available from Beauty Encounter; Burberry Prorsum spring 2010 runway, photo via Style.com.


9. Minty Fresh



Above, from left: Mulberry 2010 photo via style.com; Knock Out Cosmetics Nail Polish in Liberty, $19, available at Miomia.


10. Black & Blue



Above, from left: Bleach Black Nail Polish in Dick Weed , $12.95, available from Need Supply; Oscar de la Renta spring 2010 runway, photo via Style।com.