It’s ho ho ho time. Sure enough, the merry hour of the year has us all feeling like bundles of joy—if only for the fact that another year has come to a close. Whilst some have found themselves enjoying winter wonderlands halfway across the world, others may be taking a quieter, more private approach to the festivities, with humble plans of staying home to spend the time with loved ones. Whatever it may be, it’s true that the season is incomparable in its ability to put everyone in a jolly mood.
What matters more during this endorphin-inducing period then, is not the why but how. Depending on your personal preferences, everyone likes to reign in the festivities differently. Of course, many amongst us might be preoccupied with one thing and one thing only: gift-giving. Then, there are your party enthusiasts; your hostesses with the mostest; the ones who know exactly what everyone needs to have a good time. Be it thinking about gifts or putting together a menu for the scheduled evening, the festivities are undeniably on everyone’s mind. But if there’s one unequivocal means of getting into the mood of the season? It’s a whole new set of festive-ready digits.
After all, nothing really screams anticipation like a fresh new set of Christmas-inspired nails. But if you’re feeling a tad swarmed with the number of things to tick off your festive checklist, not to fret. With Vogue Singapore’s edit of festive nails, all you’ll be left to do is get inspired and book in to your manicurist, stat. A snowman (or ten?) for the Olaf fans? Check. Wintry white tips for the snowflakes at heart? Check. Candy cane stripes for the sweet tooth in the crowd? Check. Simpler designs for lovers of all things classic? Check, check and check. Without further ado…Adieu 2024, and Feliz Navidad!
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Christmas tree light-up
Adorn your digits like you would your evergreens. Light it up, and embellish them with an assortment of your favourite things, from coloured gems to stars.
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An enchanting mirage
Add that extra touch of sparkle with a cascade of jewels on your manicure. The festivities are a time to be a little frivolous, so why not?
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A sophisticated affair
For those who’ll prefer to keep their nails chic and elegant, perhaps consider an infusion of lace and polka dot textures into your nail designs—but kept tempered in dark, sophisticated hues.
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For the 'Wicked' enthusiast
Still running on that Wicked high? Then let Elphaba and Glinda take the lead with a combination of adoring motifs mixed into a blush and green palette.
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Christmas, but make it kawaii
If maximalism is your MO, then a festive swing on your favourite cartoon characters—complete with some 3D minis—will do the trick.
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Alexa, play 'Snowman' by Sia
If you, like everyone else on TikTok, is still obsessed with Sia’s ‘Snowman’ (or you just love Olaf from Frozen), then there’s really only one motif you need to focus on this Christmas.
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A manicure to last through the seasons
If you rather opt for a manicure that can take through the New Year, all the way till…well let’s say a certain 14 February, then the foolproof combination of crimson hearts will stick.
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A shot at the night
If brights aren’t usually your thing, there’s no harm in keeping most of your manicure a dark shade, whilst only minimally designing one or two nails with a specific festive motif—be it hanging lights, mistletoe or a Christmas wreath.
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Go on, give it a swirl
There you go, your classic red and green—just rendered in a gorgeous, hypnotising swirl. What more could you ask for?
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Candy cane dreams
Candy cane girlies, we know you’re out there. You’re never one to take things too seriously and the cane only makes its appearance once a year anyway…
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It's a jolly time
The minimalists could never. When they say let your nails do the talking…this is what they’re talking about.
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Wintry whites
What’s Christmas without the romance of winter? Think snowflakes, pristine white shimmers and silver sparkle—all to emulate the snowier parts of the globe.
