Strong as Nails: Spring’s Best Styles & Colors for Your Fingers
So much time and attention is paid to spring fashion, it’s no surprise that fingernail art can be just as forward-thinking and painstakingly curated as apparel and accessory designs. The colors of nail polish alone can be show-stopping, but the various styles of manicure we’re seeing this spring are more creative and detailed than ever before.
When you visit the nail salon, the decision-making is not just about the color anymore. Now you have the option to include tiny hand-painted flowers, rhinestone inlays, or block lettering, just to name a few. While we love seeing the classics–candy apple red, hot pink, and French nude–recur season after season, we are pretty excited about the newbies on the scene. While a statement nail may seem like too much, it can make an outfit when tastefully balanced with the right clothing and accessories.
MIRROR MAGIC
Matte Gold, Mirrored Silver, Glitter Top Coats
Our Pick: ‘La Laque Couture’ Night 54 Studio Silver by Yves Saint Laurent
Inspo: Glitter Nails at Anna Sui, Nail Rock’s Mirrored Silver, Gilded Nails at Oscar de la Renta
Pair with: black jeans, understated print
PEACE, LOVE & FLORALS
Flower Prints, Greenery, Jewel Tones
Our Pick: No. 64 (emerald green), Côte
Inspo: Petals at Creatures of Comfort, Abstract by Poppy & Monroe, Grey on Grey at Ryan Lo
Pair with: earthy sundress, espadrilles
FLIP-FLOPPED FRENCH
Pastel Tips, Unconventional Edge, Same Chic Look
Our Pick: Sea of Love, Deborah Lippmann
Inspo: Ocean Blue at Novis, Lavender Accent by Olive & June, Metallic/Nude at Sachin + Babi
Pair with: white blazer, light-wash denim
THE ONE-OFF WONDER
Nude Base, Bold Accent, Asymmetry
Our Pick: No. 220 Coral Pink, Burberry
Inspo: Blank Space at Tibi, Ombre by Poppy & Monroe, One & Done by Philipp Plein
Pair with: same-tone bold top, neutral clutch
NEGATIVE (SPACE) NANCY
Black and White Contrast, Intricate Detail, Geometric Shapes
Our Pick: Black Metamorphosis Le Top Coat, Chanel
Inspo: B&W by Baja East, Navy by JINsoon, Checkerboard at Opening Ceremony
Pair with: red pant set, primary colored pumps
