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Celebrity Nail Watch – Big Brother 8
Ok so they’re not exactly celebrities, more like “celebrities” but CBS’s Big Brother and it’s cast is one of my guiltiest pleasures. My summer addiction. I subscribe to the live feeds, watch the online talk show and vote in all their silly polls. My secret is out, I’m a reality TV addict.
Not only do I love to catch all the drama, showmances and random acts of silliness on the live feeds but I also love getting to see the beauty regimes of the contestants. I know it sounds odd but being a product junkie, I like to see what products other people use and how they use them. This season, one ritual has stood out. Not so surprisingly, it’s the hamsters’ (as the online communities call them) focus on nails.
Now I’ve always caught contestants giving themselves pedis over the years but never before has polish been as noticeable as it is this season. And the girls aren’t the only ones getting in on the act.
Nick, the hunky All-American stud from Minnesota, who’s super comfortable in his sexuality and crushing hardcore on Daniele has been letting her play manicurist on his hands. I’m not a fan of the hot pink but I give him credit for sporting such a bold shade in front of millions of people with pride.
Then there’s the tattooed, rocker wanna be, Evil Dick (a self appointed moniker), who in the tradition of many a rock star (e.g. Dave Navarro) is “rockin” black nails. It works for him and after watching so many hours of him on my laptop, it would be odd to see him with bare nails.
What do you think about guys wearing polish? Is it sexy or weird? Does it only work on certain types of guys?
photos: WeLoveBigBrother.com, TV Fan Forums and Morty’s TV
Celebrity Nail Watch – Fergie
At a time when majority of young Hollywood is sporting either black or nude nails, Fergie (aka Stacy Ferguson) stands alone. Whether it’s bright orange, racing stripes or domino nail art, Fergie takes a risk with her nails and for that I give her kudos.
You don’t have to like it but you have to respect the creativity. She doesn’t play it safe and obviously has fun with her look. I’d love to know who does her nails and if they’re natural, though I’d guess not.
It’s funny, I still think of her as the bubbly little girl on Kids Incorporated, one of my favorite shows growing up.
So what do you think? Can outrageous nails work in the real world or is it just reserved for celebrities and creative types?
photos: Getty Images
Helen Mirren
My pal, DramaQueenie2, brought this fantastic picture of Helen Mirren to my attention. Commenting that, “the black nail polish trend isn’t just for young starlets.” It’s actually freaky that I was thinking something similar as I watched the great Dame on the red carpet at the SAG Awards last night.
From what I’ve seen, women of a certain age tend to keep their nails very neutral. Sheers, pales or clean and buffed. It’s a tasteful look but I don’t think you should have to give up color as you age. I certainly don’t plan to. I understand giving up glittery makeup, bright in-your-face eyeshadow, mini skirts and belly baring tops at some point but, ladies, you can still have some fun with your look. You don’t have to go from 20 to grandma in one fell swoop. I’m not talking crazy blues and greens like your’s truly, just a nice red creme, a shimmery pink, a gorgeous espresso.
It’s refreshing to see someone like Helen Mirren, with her red lips and vampy nails. I can only hope to look that stunning at her age. She is elegant, regal and beautiful. Here are a few of my favorite nail moments from Ms. Mirren. Isn’t she radiant? I’d love to know her beauty secrets. If anyone has read an article about her skincare regime, please share with the group.
The Worst Nails of the Golden Globes
I can’t just kiss celeb butt, I need to address what I thought were polish mistakes as well. This is the stuff you’ll never hear Joan Rivers talk about. She can hardly remember the star’s names, let alone what’s on their nails.
Access Hollywood’s Maria Menounos. I don’t know what she was thinking when she agreed to wear this hideous white polish. I know that white and pale colors are “in” for spring but it’s just not working for me.
Ellen Pompeo of Grey’s Anatomy. I thought she looked stunning. Her dress was unique and it kept her from looking like a bean pole but the nail color choice was completely wrong. That dirty nude shade made her hands look like they belonged on a corpse. Naked tips would have been better than that monstrosity.
The ladies of Grey’s Anatomy need some serious polish intervention. I think Katherine Heigel is one of the most beautiful women on television and at the 2006 Emmy’s she was a goddess on the red carpet. But, the combo of dark eyes, dark dress and dark nails was just too much for me.
She should have been the fashion forward gal sporting white polish.
As much of a fashion plate as Chloe Sevigny of Big Love is, I expected more from her than naked toes in clodhoppers.
Chloe find Reese and become friends. Share pedi secrets and report back with some color on your toes.
Melora Hardin
The beauty from The Office was a vision in white and her dark nails and smokey eyes were a perfect contrast.
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