For the past several seasons, nail art has gone positively wild on the runways, so it was inevitable that we'd see a backlash. Fall 2012 is showing hints of a more subtle route, sending out manicures that are high on gloss but feature faded, sometimes altogether absent color. From BCBG to Richard Chai, there are a lot of new ways to wear next to nothing. Read more

What do you get when you sandwich a classic red polish in between a deep, rich brown and a heady black-brown? Why, the ultimate trifecta of cool nail polish palettes, of course. At Costello Tagliapietra's New York Fashion Week Fall 2012 show, models donned manicures featuring a clever "stacking" of three different richly hued shades: Essie's Carry On, followed by Bordeaux, and Little Brown Dress, Read more

Beyoncé Knowles was back out in NYC this evening to catch the second night of Jay-Z's Carnegie Hall charity concert series. She shared pictures on her website of her sparkly Monique Lhuillier dress, Chanel purse, and Lorraine Schwartz jewels, which she accented with blue nail polish. Beyoncé's nail color and huge ring in the same hue seem to be in honor of her baby daughter, Blue Ivy. She gave Read more

Beyoncé Knowles went out in NYC last night to watch her husband Jay-Z's performance at Carnegie Hall. It was Beyoncé's first public appearance since giving birth to daughter Blue Ivy Carter exactly one month ago. She wore a tight, rust-colored dress from the Alice by Temperley line, paired with Christian Louboutin heels, bright blue nail polish, and a huge sparkling ring in the same hue as her Read more

This is going to be a very, very good year for Hunger Games fangirls — especially if you're a fan of Effie Trinket's colorful, done-up Capitol style. Here's a closer look at China Glaze's nail polish collection, Colours of the Capitol, which lands in stores at the beginning of March. The 12 hues are inspired by the districts of Panem, but we find them a little bit Seam-y, with a nod to Read more

The 2012 Golden Globes are underway, and all eyes are on the red-carpet dresses. But no look is complete without finishing touches like shoes, jewelry, and a manicure to match. This time around, stars are choosing relatively traditional hues for their nails: next-to-nothing pinks, daring dark colors, and even a few polish-free styles, too. Launch the slideshow to see a few of the highlights. Read more

It's January, and although where most of us live it's especially cold and dreary, in the world of nail color, it means just one thing: resort collections. That's right, this month marks the debut of bright, bold polishes meant as an escape from the Northern Hemisphere chill. So crank your heater up, grab a mai tai, and get ready for some sweet, cheerful relief in every shade from neon orange to Read more

Nails are more important now than ever before, and fashionable manicures have become an important accessory for many women. 2011 stunned us with amazing colors, incredibly creative nail art, and technical innovations like magnetic polish. But of all the top trends, which one was truly the best? Check out all the year's hottest manicure ideas and vote. Photos courtesy CND and Ann Lawlor Read more

Magnetic nail polish is a growing trend, but did you know you can make it at home in about a minute? Yep. Plus, you can use colors you already have. You won't believe how simple it is, but you do need to know a few things to get it right. So read this carefully before you do it, and happy painting! Read more

Katy Perry sported a strapless Vivienne Westwood dress and pink hair at tonight's American Music Awards in LA. She accessorized her colorful style with nude nails, blue heels, and a wild headpiece. The singer is up for multiple honors this evening, including artist of the year, and will also be among the many performers during the show. She's taking the stage during a break from her California Read more