Dannijo
Designer: DANNIJO
Lead Manicurist: Katie Hughes, butter LONDON Global Colour Ambassador
The Scoop: Inspired by vanity and old Hollywood glam, the collection pays homage to the way things used to be, while referencing bold, contemporary styles
Nail Look: Katie created three nail looks for the Dannijo presentation:
- Look 1: Yummy Mummy
- Look 2: La Moss
- Look 3: La Moss with a layer of Saucy Jack on top
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La Perla
Designer: LA PERLA
Lead Manicurist: Katie Hughes, butter LONDON Global Colour Ambassador
The Scoop: The La Perla Collection was inspired by Spain and the Spanish rhythm where traditional and contemporary facets meet. The Black Label Collection was inspired by the exotic side of art.
Nail Look: Katie created two nail looks for the presentation, one for the La Perla Collection and one of the Black Label Collection
- Look 1: Katie matched the models skin tones with one of the three lacquers in the Starkers Collection: Shandy, Crumpet or Tea + Toast
- Look 2: Union Jack Black with Yummy Mummy
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Tess Giberson
Designer: TESS GIBERSON
Lead Manicurist: Katie Hughes, butter LONDON Global Colour Ambassador
The Scoop: Working with the idea of evolution, Tess drew upon her childhood memories – following a gradual development from a simple to a more complex form. Tess was inspired by the idea of mixing of traditional craft with a strong, modern aesthetic.
Nail Look: Union Jack Black with Royal Navy layered on top
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Nicole Miller
Designer: NICOLE MILLER
Lead Manicurist: Katie Hughes, butter LONDON Global Colour Ambassador
The Scoop: Inspired by tomboys, Nicole’s collection was a nod to girls who dress like boys
Nail Look: Katie created three nail looks for Nicole Miller:
- Look 1: Stag Do
- Look 2: Royal Navy with Wallis layered on top
- Look 3: Royal Navy with a custom chrome shade (created for Nicole’s show) which was used for a single finger embellishment – this shade will be available in summer 2013.
*As always, Katie began the looks with the butter LONDON Nail Foundation and finished with butter LONDON Hardwear Quick Top Coat
I liked DANNIJO look 2 and Miller look 3