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17 Chic Nail Art Designs That Embody The âQuiet Luxuryâ Aesthetic
Classic and clean.
Over the last few months â and in part, as a response to Sofia Richie-Graingeâs decadent, yet simply chic South of France wedding â âquiet luxuryâ has become a trendy aesthetic, leaving its more understated mark in the world of beauty and fashion.
Countless A-listers have adopted the aesthetic (like Ariana Grande and Jennifer Lopez, to only name a few). Though in the world of manicures, a few traditional nail polish shades have truly stood the test of time, popping up on beloved stars of the romanticized past and more modern runways alike.
Namely, âyour nails but betterâ neutral hues that create the appearance of long, well taken care of hands and fingers are forever a staple in the world of âquiet luxury.â Though more vivid shades of traditional red that nod to the starlets of the 1950s (like Marilyn Monroe) can also read as quite elegant on oneâs tips.
A major proponent of the quietly luxurious mani movement is Margot Robbie, who frequently opts for sheer pink shades and crisp French tips (even at the Met Gala). Kendall Jenner, too, has proven to be a major fan, often choosing neutral shades (in between her more colorful nail moments, of course).
From high-shine washes of âold moneyâ scarlet hues, to elegant takes on classic French nails â below, find 17 chic âquiet luxuryâ nail art ideas that are clean and sophisticated, yet still a bit out of the box for the fashion-forward.
2Kylie Jennerâs Pearlescent Tips
As of late, the youngest Jenner sister has been a serious fan of much shorter, square-shaped tips, and most recently went with these âsoft girlâ pearlescent nails.
3âRed Nail Theoryâ Micro French
Try your hand at the love-attracting âred nail theoryâ with some low-key micro French tips.
4Hailee Steinfeldâs âLip Glossâ Mani
Co-signed by Kim Kardashian, Hailey Bieber, and Hailee Steinfeld â âlip glossâ nails are essentially neutral shades with noticeable high-shine.
6Miranda Kerrâs Understated Floral Details
Nod to the luxury design house, Chanel, with tiny camellia flowers (like Miranda Kerr at this yearâs Met Gala).
7Gilded Invisible French Nails
Line your nails with invisible French details in shades of gold for a minimal mani moment (thatâs actually pretty major).
10Margot Robbieâs Barbiecore Sheer Pink
Go for understated, sheer pink nails (like the ones Margot Robbie wore throughout her tour de Barbie).
11High Shine Cherry Red Hues
This Cherry Jelly sheer red polish Ă la Lights Lacquer creates juicy nails that shine.
13âMilk Bathâ Manicure
Recently worn by celebs like Kourtney Kardashian Barker, off-white shades of milky white lacquer are a serious trend to watch.
