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Permalink Reply by Rayleen Zolno on November 27, 2012 at 5:26am

http://sweetcherrymarmalade.blogspot.com/2011/07/half-moon-manicure...
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Half-moon manicures were very popular for decade. You can do this at home very easily. There are several different style of nail shapes you can ask for - rounded and almond shape seemed to be the most typical of the era. Hope that helps! xx

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Permalink Reply by Tahitia Belle Fille on November 27, 2012 at 9:03pm

That is some really good information Rayleen. I'd never heard of half-moon manicures before but I'm really going to give try one out.

Every extra detail that adds to the pinup look helps complete the look :)

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Permalink Reply by Viola Von Kitten on December 19, 2012 at 9:17am

I'd say ideal nails back then were more of an elongated almond shape :) It makes the hands look slimmer & elegant.

Personnaly my nails aren't very long for now so I just keep them in a rounded/oval shape & that looks fine.

Just stay away from squarish shapes.

Half moon were popular & very sophisticated but I'd say most women just painted their nails red or pastel colors such as pink or peach.

I use Essie Fishnet stockings (rich berry red) all the time for a classic manicure... looks timeless, simple & elegant.

Viola

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Permalink Reply by cela hyatt on December 21, 2012 at 11:12pm

I like to do the half moon nails, as it is authentic to the era (40s and 50s) and it makes my fingers look crazy long! I did a tutorial on my blog http://pacifiersandpinups.wordpress.com/2012/12/12/how-to-get-perfe...

It is pretty easy to do at home, I'm not great at nail art but I can do this :)  I like to do a rounded shape on my nails to mimic the shape of the half moon and again to elongate my fingers.

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