A recent status update popped up on my newsfeed on Facebook that I just couldn’t resist. Usually I just scroll through it until I find my friends or until something catches my eye. This photo definitely fits in the latter category.
Fashion designer Amy Smilovic, creator of Tibi, uploaded a photo on Wednesday to her Facebook page. This photo featured her new manicure that she had professionally done for a wedding. However, this was no ordinary manicure. Smilovic requested that her manicurist paint random shapes onto her nails in bright red to give off an effortless chipped look.
Smilovic discussed how she recently saw a couple of fashion magazine editors sporting the look and fell in love with it. She described the look as being effortless and approachable.
The comments she received on the photo were mixed. I, for one, am on the fence. While I love staying on top of the latest trend, this look might push me a bit too far. Like many of you fashionistas out there, I love having perfectly manicured nails. I’m currently sporting bright red nails myself. But unlike Smilovic, mine aren't chipped.
Actually, I use a certain top coat that a friend introduced me to that we both swear by. It’s the best top coat I’ve ever used. It doesn’t get gummy and dull like other top coats and best of all - it doesn’t chip!
The most ironic thing I find about Smilovic’s manicure is that this new chipped look is coming along during the high popularity of the “no-chip manicure.” I’ve seen girls pay almost 50 to 60 dollars just to have long lasting no-chip nails.
So, I’m curious to see how well this chipped look will catch on.
Which look do you prefer? Fully painted nails or the new chipped look on Smilovic? Leave a comment in the section below and let me know!
*For more nail advice, check out one of my previous posts.
