6. Studio 54 Glitz and Glam

Source: instagram.comWhat do you get when crossing black with iridescent silver? Formal with a twist. Think of the twirling disco dresses of Studio 54 along with the hard edge of New York’s nightlife. Matte black is the perfect foil for glittery silver. Paint one nail entirely or insert a sharp triangle for more drama.

7. Haute Couture Runway Glitter

Source: topinspired.comLittle seems more glam than the design houses of Paris Couture. Bring that same drama and style to your nails with a subtle black glitter coat. These black acrylic nails aren’t high shine glitter. Instead, it sparkles with subdued light the way the stars look in the sky when you’re in the city of love. Soft with flair.

8. Black Swan Ballerina Nails

Source: instagram.comMatte black? Check. Ballerina shoe pink? Check. A formal nail that transforms minimal into something a little extra? Check. Use a soft, dusty pink nail color in a light shimmer at the cuticle of the nail to foil the deep matte black nails that are rounded to provide some softness. It’s just the way a ballerina would do nails if they could have them on stage.

9. The Butterfly Effect

Source: popularladies.netThis isn’t your innocent, delicate butterfly. This is the butterfly that flaps its wings and causes a hurricane 3000 miles away. Oil slick gold trapezoid shapes set against a shiny black base create a hard edge, but something both beautiful and deadly. File the tips to a slightly rounded point for extra drama.

10. All Dogs Go to Heaven

Source: instagram.comOr at least, get their portrait painted on your nails. Shiny black nails create a compelling background for a miniature portrait of (wo)man’s best friend, her beloved dog. Use your ring fingernail to showcase your love for your furry companion while the other nails accentuate the portrait. Repay that unconditional love and smile every time you look down.