Renée's Aesthetic

NAIL ART INSPIRATION

Madeline Poole: nail art guru.

Getting inspiration from other professionals is so great. I've posted many times about nails and nail art, but I feel this industry is forever changing. The possibilities are endless, and some people just keep "nailing" it. Madeline Poole is one of those people. Her stuff is so clean, colorful, original, wild, yet classy. She hits every point of nail art that I love.

Here are a few of my favorite looks done by miss Poole...

Keep on painting!

-né xo

the fresh perspective...

What's Going On

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  Mother, mother There's too many of you crying Brother, brother, brother There's far too many of you dying You know we've got to find a way To bring some lovin' here today - Ya

Father, father We don't need to escalate You see, war is not the answer For only love can conquer hate You know we've got to find a way To bring some lovin' here today

Picket lines and picket signs Don't punish me with brutality Talk to me, so you can see Oh, what's going on What's going on Ya, what's going on Ah, what's going on

In the mean time Right on, baby Right on Right on

Father, father, everybody thinks we're wrong Oh, but who are they to judge us Simply because our hair is long Oh, you know we've got to find a way To bring some understanding here today Oh

Picket lines and picket signs Don't punish me with brutality Talk to me So you can see What's going on Ya, what's going on Tell me what's going on I'll tell you what's going on - Uh Right on baby Right on baby

-Marvin Gaye

That's the fresh perspective...

Wordless Wednesday

Bangs?  No bangs?  What do you think?

Renée's Aesthetic

NAIL SHAPES

When it comes to shaping your nails, there's more options than you think.  Do you know what kind of shape you like?  Here's a great, simple photo to give you an idea...

It is always helpful to the aesthetician for you to have an idea of what you like!  Or perhaps, what your goal is.  Keep in mind the condition of your current nails and the shape they go in naturally.  A great aesthetician will guide you in the right direction or towards what would suit you best.  There's definitely phases of what's in and what isn't.  For example, stiletto/extremely long, wacky, and pointed nails have been a HUGE hit these days.  That doesn't mean we all have to rock the superstar look.  A perfectly shaped oval nail is always a classic.  Or maybe you use your hands a ton and you have great long nail beds.  In that case, maybe a nice short squoval or rounded nail is best.  Those are just a few little tips and tidbits for you to get the best shape possible.

Here are some more beauties...

- né xo

Renée's Aesthetic

LADY CRUSH

We are all guilty of having a celebrity crush.  Whether we like to admit it or not.  My crush of the moment is miss Cara Delevingne.  Her style screams attitude and confidence.  A sort of simplified/ladylike grunge.  She definitely seems to have an aesthetic of her own, which is incredibly alluring.  It's a complete package.  It is important to develop a look of your own but I love getting inspiration from other people.  Here are a few of my favourite looks of hers...

Who doesn't love a burger every now and then?  If only we could all look as good as she does while chowing down on one...  But hey, nice nails!

-né xo

Renée's Aesthetic

NAILS, NAILS, NAILS.

We all love getting a good manicure, but who are we kidding...we are almost more excited to show them off afterwards.  Taking photos of freshly painted nails can be a tricky thing.  You want to show if not all of the fingers, at least most of them.  Fingers can be some of the toughest and most stubborn models I know, ha!  I always have a good giggle with my friends and clients when I ask them to pose for pictures.  Whether you're taking photos of your own work, or someone else's, my best suggestion is just to keep them relaxed and take a number of photos.  It usually doesn't happen on the first shot, so don't get discouraged.  The beauty of photography, is that you can edit and crop almost everything.  Good lighting and background are also key points.

Here are some photos to give all you nail addicts some photo inspiration...

Most of all, have some fun with it ;)

- né xo