Nail stylist spills key looks from NYFW for spring/summer 2023

Celebrity nail expert, Pattie Yankee, and her nail team headed to New York Fashion Week to lend their skills to spring/summer 2023 design showcases, using Yankee’s own brand of nail lacquer, PYPolish.

From clean and classic nude nails to graphic lines and NFT-inspired designs, check out some of the nails from the shows and how to recreate them…

Double Take

The Double Take runway show was created by the spinal muscular atrophy community. It aimed to increase disability visibility and encourage accessible fashion, and Genentech’s SMA My Way programme provided support for the show.

Pattie opted for complementary colours for each individual model in collaboration with the stylist of the Double Take show.

Shades used: In the Flesh, Harmonize, I’m All In and Different Realm.

Get the look:

1. Shape and buff nail using Pattie Yankee Products Bestie Bundle.
2. Apply Can’t Break Me base coat for a smoothing matte finish that will grip the polish colour.
3. Apply two coats of PYPolish in desired shade.
4. Seal with Protect Top Coat.

Deviate

Deviate is Detroit-based fashion brand with a female run team, dedicated to uplifting the local youth and community by creating unisex collections that aim to explore current issues and challenge social norms.

In collaboration with the designers and stylist, Pattie decided on bold black and white nails with graphic lines to fit with the monotone pieces in the collection, as well as the chunky Doc Martins worn.

Shades used: Fill the Void and A Chance of Fog.

Get the look:

1. Shape and buff nail using Pattie Yankee Products Bestie Bundle.
2. Apply Can’t Break Me base coat for a smoothing matte finish that will grip the colour.
3. Apply 2 coats of either PYPolish Fill the Void or Chance of Fog.
4. Apply Protect Top Coat.
5. Using a striper brush, apply random horizontal and vertical graphic lines in the opposing shade.

Supima

Every year since 2007 at NYFW, cotton company, Supima, holds a design competition to support emerging designers.

Pattie chose a subtle shade to complement each collection.

Shades used: So Graceful, Pearl of Wisdom, Pinky Promise and Plant a Seed.

Get the look:

1. Shape and buff nail using Pattie Yankee Products Bestie Bundle.
2. Apply Can’t Break Me base coat for a smoothing matte finish that will grip the colour.
3. Apply two coats of PYPolish in desired shade.
4. Seal with Protect Top Coat.                                                              

Pamella Roland

American fashion designer, Pamella Roland, showcased her 20-year Anniversary Collection, inspired by the streets of New York City.

Working with Pamella to keep the focus on the fabrics from her collection, Pattie created nail extensions with pearlescent hues to recreate the on-trend, subtle ‘glazed donut’ nail style.

Shades used: Be Kind and Pearl of Wisdom.

How to:

1. Shape and buff nail using Pattie Yankee Products Bestie Bundle.
2. Use PYP Nail Stands and place fitted Inspire Nails on the stands to paint.
3. Paint each nail with 2 coats of Be Kind, letting the coats dry for 2 minutes in-between.
4. Apply 1 coat of Pearl of Wisdom over the top.
5. Seal with Protect Top Coat.
6. Once dry, place each painted Inspire Nail onto freshly buffed natural nails, holding for 2 seconds on each finger. Your nails should last 24-48 hours.

Cucculelli Shaheen

NYC-based Cucculelli Shaheen showed off the La Trouvaille collection, featuring lacy looks, deep cut necklines and plenty of pearls.

The nail looks were selected by the designers, taking inspiration from Pattie’s Instagram. Nude shades to suit the model’s skin tones were used, with crystals and pearls applied to the base of each nail to complement the details of the collection.

Shades used: Fairest of All, Open Your Eyes, Claypot, Down to Earth and I’m All In.

How to:

1. Shape and buff nail using Pattie Yankee Products Bestie Bundle.
2. Apply Can’t Break Me base coat for a smoothing matte finish that will grip the colour.
3. Apply two coats of PYPolish in desired shade.
4. Seal with Protect Top Coat.
5. Once polish is dry, apply a crystal or pearl at the base of each nail using nail glue and a manicure stick.

S by Serena

Serena Williams’ clothing brand, S by Serena, aims to create on-trend, inclusive fashion that embodies sophistication and style. The rooftop showing of Serena’s favourite pieces at NYFW featured a mini tennis court backdrop.

Serena wanted the models to have a clean, neutral look on their nails, with Pattie opting for a sheer nude shade to complement each models’ skin tones. Serena also chose the same shade for herself.

Shade used: High Hopes.

How to:

1. Shape and buff nail using Pattie Yankee Products Bestie Bundle.
2. Apply Can’t Break Me base coat for a smoothing matte finish that will grip the colour.
3. Apply one to two coats of PYPolish in the shade High Hopes.
4. Seal with Protect Top Coat. 

 

Vivienne Tam

Inspired by the ever-growing online sphere, Vivienne Tam combined real life with the world of tech for her Metaverse, Past, Present, and Future collection.

Wanting a unique look for the male models, Pattie used custom nail stickers that she created, inspired by Vivienne’s personal NFT collection. Female models wore a nude shade.

Shade used: Plant a Seed.

How to (female models):

1. Shape and buff nail using Pattie Yankee Products Bestie Bundle.
2. Apply Can’t Break Me base coat for a smoothing matte finish that will grip the colour.
3. Apply two coats of PYPolish in Plant a Seed.
4. Seal with Protect Top Coat.

How to (male models):

1. Shape and buff nail using Pattie Yankee Products Bestie Bundle.
2. Custom NFT stickers were then applied to three nails and sealed with Protect Top Coat.
3. Remaining nails received one coat of Toughen up Strengthening nail treatment for a clean look with a satin finish.

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