Generations before ours considered painted and polished nails to be a sign of growth, maturity, and elegance. We've come such a long way from french manicures and natural nails, with bursts of bright neon colors and deeper blues that years before us would consider to be very childish. Looking back on the Fall 2014 runway, it's looking like deep reds and extreme nudes are making a re-appearance but in a much elaborated way. One of the most recurring trends these past few years is the idea of nail art, but it seems like not everyone is convinced on the idea. While it may not be preferred by some, it has become such an iconic trend in the fashion industry, and is starting to symbolize a personality characteristic of being light-hearted and whimsical. If you're like me (or my mother), you probably are unsure of taking such a big risk like gluing studs to your nails. After much searching, I've come up with a guide on how to incorporate such a fashion forward craze that can be tailored to your most comfortable pace.