By: Alexis Guerra
Like of the Week: Newsworthy Nails
This is a recent trend that I have come across that I’m dyyyyying to try. So for all you gals out there (and brave gents as well, nail polish knows no gender, mind you) this is definitely a Spring nail trend to try that comes with eye-catching results and goes beyond the humdrum everyday manicure, not to mention it’s practically idiot-proof!
What You’ll Need:
- A solid color nail polish paint (the lighter the better to really let the print take center stage; white, beiges, pastel colors, etc.)
- Clear nail polish
- Sections of newspaper (your choosing; print, words, comics, etc. – the skies the limit)
- Vodka or rubbing alcohol (because they’ll both work, but the vodka will go down better ;)
Steps:
- First, polish your nails with the solid color and let them dry.
- Next, dip your fingers into the alcohol and make sure your fingertips are well coated. (approx. 30-45 seconds)
- Temporary tattoo-style, place the newspaper over your nail and press down firmly. (Be sure not to adjust, it will end up smearing and blurring the overall look)
- After about 30 seconds gently pull away the newspaper and Voila! Perfectly painted/ printed/ polished nails.
- Once dry, wipe away any excess ink and you’re good to go :)
Dislike of the Week: Pants with no Purpose…
As far as heinous goes, these britches are pretty appalling. Trousers with built-in air-conditioning might seem appealing at first but when the reality is thrust in your face in the form of Luar Zepol’s “convertible men’s trousers,” shown here, my first thought is more along the lines of, let’s not and say we did.
This tragic garment is sure to evoke gawking, gaping and overall looks of mass confusion when worn, although I’m having trouble depicting anyone who might purposefully wear this out with no hesitation whatsoever.
There are a number of things I find irksome about these pants. For starters, why is it that only the back of your legs is allowed ventilation? Who decided that was a sexy look? Secondly, don’t even get me started on those hideous wide black straps – talk about your tan lines!
I’d be hard pressed to find a male among my friends who would even look at this pair of pants twice let alone allow the fabric hit their body. In fact, I’m very much at a loss as to where this might even be truly appropriate? Nor can I imagine a guy walking up to another guy in these and saying, “Bro, check out these sweet, sweeeeet pants! Did you notice that the back rolls up for complete back-leg ventilation? Yeah, Luar Zepol made them! Phenomenal craftsmanship! I even have them in black!”
Yeaaaaaaaaah…maybe not. Even the model looks like he’s seconds away from slitting his wrists!
This is definitely one Spring look that I hope never sees the light of day.
