{how to: matte moon manicure}

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. . . despite recently picking up summery shades of crisp white & palest sunset pink, and exclusively wearing gold on fingers & toes for the past few weeks, have been falling for the CND ruffian matte moon manicure for its decidedly nautical pairing of gold & navy, created by painting pre-made gold tips with a coat of navy polish and a mattifier, perfect for summer afternoons and oceanside dreams . . .

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{p.s.} a similar look can also be achieved without chrome tips, using a gold base {try gold chrome #548}, then coats of navy {try inkwell #539}, finished with super matte top coat

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{also:} previous how-to‘s:

h a i r
* sexy & tousled
* a side chignon
* a classic chignon
* a double-knot

e v e r y t h i n g e l s e
* a braided brass hex nut bracelet
* a sweet nothings garland
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a classic english hand-tied bouquet
* summery ombé napkins

{images: creative nail design / CND & all lacquered up, which also has detailed instructions & alternate methods for achieving this look; ruffian manicure designed by brian wolk and claude morais; top image via sweet nothings}