As we enter the party season, why not stay on theme with a festive manicure? Jenrine Tan from The Nail Artelier shares five ways to level up your holiday looks this year.
PHOTOGRAPHY Veronica Tay, assisted by Athirah Annissa
ART DIRECTION & STYLING Adeline Eng
NAILS Jenrine Tan/The Nail Artelier
LOCATION Una, The Alkaff Mansion
This freestyle candy-inspired swirl design looks just as good in any festive colour combination. Focus the pattern on the tips for a more modern look.
Chanel Beauty Rouge Allure Laque, $56, and Chanel Beauty Les 4 Ombres 937 Ombres De Lune, $103. Big Bang Unico Rainbow King Gold 45mm watch, Hublot. Nano bag and cuff, Chanel
Coffin-shaped “ballerina” nails pair perfectly with holiday plaid. We love how something as subtle as adding a matte top coat on alternate fingers really takes the look to the next level.
Gucci Blush de Beaute, $90. Rings and bag, Gucci
A hint of sparkle goes a long way in a festive mani. Pick a muted base colour like grey, and weave in jewel-tone stripes and rhinestones. If you’re going the DIY route: Use nail stickers, then tack on a few crystals and studs – and you’re good to go.
Rouge Hermes Lipstick, $118. Lady Diver Rainbow 39mm watch, Ulysse Nardin. Bag, Fendi
Popularised by style icon Hailey Bieber, this pearly chrome style is a subtle way to elevate neutral nails. Up the ante of a glazed mani with pearl embellishments of varying sizes and flecks of rose gold foil.
Cle de Peau Beaute Radiant Sky Collection The Luminizing Face Enhancer, $140, and Lipstick Mini Set, $165. Big Bang One Click Steel White Full Pave 33mm watch, Hublot. Bag, Miu Miu
Drawing inspiration from fireworks in the night sky, black, blue, purple and green blend perfectly to create a cat-eye mani that’s out of this world. To get the look, opt for magnetic cateye polishes, and use magnets of varying shapes to create different finishes. Add a smattering of white dots to mimic stars, and swirls to amp up the cosmic vibes.
Dior Beauty 5 Couleurs Couture Rouge, $113, Rouge Dior, $63, Dior Vernis in #864 Fortune, $43, and Dior Vernis in #309 Cosmic, $44. Cat’s Eye Day & Night High Jewellery watch, Girard-Perregaux. Bag, Dior