You know when someone tells you not to think of something, and all of a sudden, that is the only thing you can focus on? Well, it's formally known as the “ironic process theory," and I've found it incredibly relevant to my manicure obsession. Ever since I was advised to avoid earth tones (terracottas, tans, forest greens, etc.) in my color analysis a year ago, I find myself stopping mid-scroll every time I see a manicure featuring these forbidden shades. Case in point: this week’s round up of the best nail looks.
Apart from a deep, cozy forest green that I plan to rock all winter long, this week’s best nail looks also play with velvet shimmers, adorable fish decals, and cool girl studs that are just super fun. I’m also taking inspiration from my personal icon, Dua Lipa, with a chic tortoiseshell design, and making the argument that “basic” manis are anything but boring. Long live the clean girl aesthetic? Only time will tell, but I love a bare mani to give my nails a breather in between the gel madness.
