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We fell hard for Natalie Alcala last fall, when the LA-based writer and blogger spent a week guest blogging for us. In fact, we loved her posts so much that we asked her to be a contributing editor. In addition to blogging for us once a week, she’ll also be writing for the Birchbox Magazine and keeping us up to speed on all things fashion, beauty, and fun. Check out her first post!

Runway-themed nail art is one of the most intriguing trends to hit the beauty scene as of late. I’m not just talking about mere color-matching: clever fashion fans with an affinity for nail candy are creating one-inch versions of their favorite designer prints and patterns by using a combination of nail tools, polish pens, and appliqués. Leading the pack of these nail aficionados is fashion and beauty blogger, Elizabeth Monson.

Her popular blog, MoveSlightly, features tons of nail art tutorials inspired by the collections of designers like Givenchy, Prabal Gurung and Prada. I asked Elizabeth to share her earliest nail art memory, favorite DIY projects, and the one nail trend she’s steering clear of. Read her answers after the jump!

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