How-to: The V-shaped mani at Veronica Beard S/S ’13

The look:

Mint green or brick red nails accented by contrasting, graphic “Vs” in metallic copper.

The inspiration:

Bohemian chic. The collection had a sexy jungle appeal, with the nails popping against a clothing palette of earth tones and whites.

The how-to:

1. Apply a base coat.

2. Apply one coat of Essie Nail Polish in Penny Talk, a copper metallic.

3. Let dry, and then create a V shape with a coat of either Essie Nail Polish in Recessionista (a brick red) or Essie Nail Polish in Mint Candy Apple (a mint green). Each V should start from the middle of the cuticle to the edge of the nail.

4. Seal the deal with one coat of Essie Good To Go Rapid Dry Top Coat.