A person's aesthetic sense is found in their extremities. Why are we so fascinated by the nails that adorn our fingertips? Whether you do it yourself or go to a salon, check out these trendy nail ideas that will help you create a "mood for your hands" and give you hints and inspiration for your next nail design.

Vol. 5 ADDICTION The Nail Polish
“Party Touch”
Sheer Marble Nails

From left: ADDICTION's "The Nail Polish “Party Touch”" 121 Party Red, 122 Dream Lover, 123 Snow Christmas, 124 Cassis, 125 Christmas Green (1,800 yen each, limited quantity available from November 1st)
This year marks Addiction's 10th anniversary. The theme of the long-awaited holiday collection is "Party Touch," which adds a touch of glamour to the party mood.

This is the last nail idea using Addiction's "The Nail Polish "Party Touch." Using five colors of nail polish from this collection, we've proposed special nail designs that are perfect for chic holiday looks.



Top: ¥56,000 / Rokito (Alpinism, Tel: 03-6416-8845)Right: Ring: ¥68,000 / Kiriha (Harumi Showroom, Tel: 03-6433-5395)Left: Ring: ¥182,000 / O (Harumi Showroom, Tel: 03-6433-5395), Bangle: ¥24,000 / Kiriha (Harumi Showroom, Tel: 03-6433-5395)

The key to sheer marble nails is to apply the pearl white "123 Snow Christmas" as the base color. This one step creates a sheer, wintery mood for the nail polish color you apply later. Adding glitter or foil to your liking is also lovely.

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Photography: Yudai Kusano
Nailist: Moe Kurita (inthink)
Model: Shihori Hananoe (Gunn's)

Photography assistance: AWBEES (http://www.awabees.com)