Around the Web: M.A.C. Manicures

As the sixth season of Project Runway got well underway last night,Runway alums are making news of their own. All-Star Challenge winnerDaniel Vosovic is about to launch a capsule collection for Spring 2010.[The Cut]

It's no secret that Lucky editors love intriguingly dark nails, so we're all pleased to hear that star manicurist Jin Soon Choi's Nail Trend A/W 09 collection for MAC finally hit beauty counters yesterday. The lacquers follow the new opaque trend for nails in six moody shades [shown after the jump ]. [Beauty Counter]

Meanwhile, Runway alum Kenley Collins plans to show a collection inspired by hertime in jail (two days, for the record), combined with her love for the1940s, at New York's Fashion Week. [Daily Beast]

The U.S. Open begins next week, and while we eagerly await displays ofathleticism, we're also excited about the tennis stars' NewYork-inspired looks for the matches, fashioned by Nike. [StyleWatch]

Levi Strauss has taken over room 501 at the Palm Springs Ace Hotel, decorating it for guests who want to feel as comfortable during their stay as they are in an old pair of jeans. [Denimology]

One of our favorite shopping sites, ShopBop, has added the thrill of the vintage hunt to its online retail experience! [Shopbop Shoptalk]

If you're looking for a new way to express support for U.S. troops, the Army will be supplying an answer in January: accessories. The U.S. Army Trademark Licensing Program is expanding via a new partnership with Philip Simon Footwear Group to "create a footwear line that expresses and conveys the ideals of the U.S. Army, but in a fashionable way... The patriotic homage combined with bright accent colors and cool styles will appeal to consumers across the board." [WWD]

Rihanna poses in dramatic fashion on the cover of the September Italian Vogue 's couture supplement. The black-and-white, noire -inspired editorial is the work of Steven Klein. [The Cut]

If stormy weather has you down, just think of your nails: researchers at Manchester University found that humid and dreary weather aids stronger nail growth. [Glamour Beauty]

Dressing rooms can seem like yoga studios for all of the twisting to get a 360-degree view of your outfit. That's why some retailers, like Australian chain Jeanswest, are installing "butt cams" for customers to accurately gauge apparel assets. [NY Daily News]