If you love statement manicures but want to keep it as minimal as possible, skip the complicated nail art designs and opt for simple lines. You can paint them on, apply foil strips, or use a stamping plate. To see the different ways you can rock the trend, click through the slides for a dose of Instagram inspo.
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Compared to the bright and warm colors you paint on your summer nails, winter nails can sometimes feel a little... uninspired. But this season, we're all about changing up our beauty routines to find something unique, unexpected, and festive. You don't have to be a professional manicurist to get beautiful tips at home, and these ideas for winter nails prove it.
Break out your top coat bottles, because once you see these moody blue hues, seasonal shimmers, and classic Christmas color nail art (not to mention some eye-catching yet easy designs to inspire you) you won't be able to get enough.
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Party dresses aren't the only thing that'll be sparkling this winter. Add a quick shimmer to your nails with these cute press-ons!
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This unique purple pick only takes a few seconds to dry, which makes it a great option when you need a concise mani, but don't have a ton of time.
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The mix between purple and gray in this hue delivers an understated edge that's to die for.
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Reds are definitely expected for any winter nails. This flirty shade glides on with absolute perfection!
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Silver nails are sophisticated and festive, but aren't exclusive to the holiday season the way that a red and green combo are. Plus, dip powder is a simple and easy way to get a salon-quality manicure at home.
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For anyone who likes color but doesn't want to overdo it, this muted sage green is a great pick. It's sophisticated, understated, and adds just the right amount of chill for colder days.
Baby blue has been hot all year long. If you want in on the trend, try adding this pale color to your nails instead.
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Is there anything classier than red nails? They're a little bit vintage, a little bit sexy, and very eye-catching. Match them to a red lip for New Year's celebrationsfor the cutest match.
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From navy to icy blue, these gel polishes will let you have all the winter nails you could ever dream of. The best part is that with proper application, they can last up to three weeks!
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Ballet pink is a great neutral because it's elevated and professional, but it's more fun than beige. Pair this pink with ballerina nails, and feel totally girly!
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Even though deep green is in the holiday color palette, this peaceful shade can definitely last into the New Year. This polish is chip-resistant and healthy for your nails.
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For some added shimmer and glow, pop this bad boy on your nails – atop a darker color or by itself!
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We love how romantic and powerful this deep purple is. And if there's anything that should make you feel that way, it's your beauty routine.
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Dark blue and white are a color combo that you can never go wrong with for winter nails. You can wear these tips to your Hanukkah celebrations, but they will also look good any day of the week.
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Feminine and flirty, this salon-quality polish is a great way to add some pink Christmas glam to your winter nails if you're not feeling the blues, neons, or reds.
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This polish is inspired by the shades of the Turkish city it's named after. Not only is it deep and warm, but it also gives you full coverage with a single swipe.
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This shade simultaneously reminds us of the sea, the sky, and all those icy Y2K beauty looks. It looks iconic in every season, so you can wear it all year long.
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Chocolate brown might be a 2023 hair trend, but you can definitely add it into your manicure, too. The best part is that it'll match your coffee *and* your hot chocolate.
Wear the shade that matches your skin tone, or mix and match them all for a multi-toned nude look.
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This deep wine color will infuse some warmth into your day-to-day as you count down to the New Year.
This winter nails color describes exactly what we want out of the season. It's the most luscious blue that you could ever coat your nails with.
Turn your mani into an art gallery with an abstract design that'll make you feel like Picasso. Stick to classic colors like brown and black, or go with seasonal shades.
We'll never get enough of the French manicure. But instead of white tips, spice it up with different colors and overlapping stripes.
This frosty little friend is one of the cutest things we've ever seen on a thumb nail. Don't forget the carrot nose!
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Swap your regular mani for a cherry red nail polish that features a Santa hat. It's cute and classy all in one!
Create a manicure that feels unexpected yet classic by adding dots around the edge of your nail in red, green, and gold. The empty space is totally eye-catching while the color trio is nostalgic.
Pick three colors that go well together and layer them for multi-dimensional nails. You can change them up based on the season, or stick with different shades of your favorite color.
Use different shades of brown for a mani that'll get you in the mood for a mocha. The 70s inspired waves are just the foam on top.
Mix wintery details like gold glitter with neons and warm shades usually found in summer for a winter nails match made in heaven. Love!
In lieu of an all-white mani, go for one that incorporates stripes or blank space that'll let other colors (or your natural nail) peek through.
Pick shapes and shades that remind you of your favorite decade. Bonus points if it matches your outfit!
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If you're dreaming of a white Christmas, bring some snowy magic to your mani with white polish and a toothpick.
Bring some nature to your look with a galaxy-inspired mani, a delicate snowflake, or try your hand at painting a tree. The world is your oyster!
A mix of brown, gold, and tan will never go out of style. We're obsessed with the glittery detail and the use of negative space!
These glittery nails are perfect for both Christmas and New Year's, which means you don't have to redo your mani before December 31st.
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These red berries are instantly recognizable and very festive. Pick any of your fingers to add these details to, or add a design to each nail.
Become winter Barbie when you adorn your nails in the cutest baby pink polishes out there. A lil' shimmer never hurt anyone, either.
Deep gold or chrome is the perfect polish to take a simple starry mani to the next level. The key to painting clean stars is using an ultra tiny nail brush.
Deeper greens were made for winter nails. We love this divided design that also makes a play on French tips.
A little goes a long way with these chrome nails. They have the classy feeling of a French manicure with the glam look of silver polish.
Faux gems and nail glue come together to add a 3-dimensional element to any manicure. We're obsessed.
If you want another element to your pop art nails, add a shape to one of your fingers — we love the detail on this heart.
We'll literally always say yes to some cherry red nails, especially when there are candy canes involved.
Who said Skittles nails were reserved for summer? If you're in desperate need of more color this winter, this mani is the way to go.
These chocolate brown nails are already looking towards Valentine's Day. Keep the base of your accent nail simple or go crazy with an unexpected neon.
If you just can't resist the Christmas holiday, opt for winter nails like these that channel ornaments and decor.
These elevated and decorated winter nails are giving everything they need to give for a classy NYE party.
Tag us in pics of your winter nails on Instagram and subscribe to our newsletter for more inspo! And be sure to check out our podcast episode with Olive & June founder Sarah Gibson Tuttle for tips on DIY-ing your own manis and pedis.
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Eating out as a vegan can be a true challenge, especially if you don’t exactly know that what you’re ordering is 100% vegan. Fast food faves like McDonald’s and Taco Bell are secretly packed with vegan items, and Starbucks is no exception. From oat milk coffees to satisfyingly savory snacks, you’ve actually got plenty of plant-based choices when you pull up at your local Starbucks.
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This new-to-the-menu espresso drink combines brown sugar syrup and oat milk to balance out the punchy coffee notes.
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You can totally enjoy a latte at Starbucks if you're vegan. Their oat, almond, coconut, and soy milks are vegan, plus many of their syrups qualify as vegan, too, if you want to flavor up your drink. According to this Starbucks supervisor, all of Starbucks "clear" syrups are vegan and dairy-free. Starbucks' regular and white mocha sauces and caramel drizzle are also vegan and dairy-free.
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Starbucks' Americanos are just water and espresso, so you don't have to worry about any dairy being in there. Optionally, you could ask for a splash of non-dairy milk and pumps of your fave syrup.
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Same goes for their brewed coffees, including iced coffee. Easily ask your barista to add in some non-dairy milk and a few pumps of syrup if you desire!
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This vegan cold brew drink is crafted with non-dairy cold foam that's flavored with salted caramel – and it's delish!
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A plain nitro cold brew from Starbucks is fully vegan and dairy-free. You can choose to add a splash of non-dairy milk, if you wish your sip to be a bit smoother and creamier.
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This one's a classic: shots of espresso get shaken up with ice and brown sugar syrup to create a frothy foam, then the drink is topped off with oat milk to cut the bitterness. It's quite a delectable order, even if you're not eating fully vegan.
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All of Starbucks' fruity Refreshers are vegan. Plus, you can can add lemonade, tea, other flavor inclusions like strawberry and peach to add some extra oomph.
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Their refreshing iced black tea is certifiably vegan, too.
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If you prefer green tea, Starbucks' offering is vegan-friendly. If you tend to take your tea a bit sweeter, just order it with however many packets of your preferred sweetener, and your barista will add it in.
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You truly can't go wrong with a lemonade!
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Starbucks' hot teas are totally vegan, too. If you want to make them fancier, ask for an additional splash of your go-to non-dairy milk!
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Now onto the food! First up is Starbucks' oatmeal, which you can fancy up with nuts, berries, and brown sugar. Make sure to order it with water to ensure it stays vegan.
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Surprisingly, Starbucks' bagels are also vegan.
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The plain and everything bagels will work for any vegan eater.
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Plus, you can order your bagel with a side of this delicious avocado spread for a nutritious boost!
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This 100% vegan snack pocket is new to the Starbucks menu, but it's already become a fan-favorite amongst vegans and non-vegans alike.
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You can order the Spicy Falafel Pocket with a side of this fully-vegan Chipotle Almond Dip (AKA Bitchin’ Sauce). Yum.
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The best press-on nails for summer have landed, and I'm ecstatic because they're making nail art ideas so convenient! You could sit for hours on end at your favorite nail salon to get the most intricate designs, or you can head to your local Target, Ulta, or Sephora to choose something that catches your eye à la at-home mani style!
In less than 30 minutes, these press-on nails can help you achieve a new fun style that looks great with one of your new maxi dresses and even make a snazzy bold statement! Here are my favorite press-on nails you can get right now!
I didn't know I needed to see Arizona Iced Tea create a nail collaboration with imPRESS, but here we are! What makes it special is that you don't actually need glue to achieve the 'press-on' effect. All you have to do is peel off the backing off the nails and literally press them onto your own!
As a result, you're guaranteed to have cute watermelon-themed nails for up to a week!
Craving more fruit-flavored press-on nails that feel a little more secure? Try these cute jelly nails! They have the trendy translucent look everyone can't stop talking about and they're currently on sale for less than $5. You literally cannot beat having a cute mani that's truly kind to your wallet.
If you can't get enough of wearing French nails, add a pop of yellow to your tips with these press-on nails. They're a subtle nod to summer's sunny days, and they won't give you any weird bubbles when you're applying them.
The best press-on nails often follow a cute theme like these star spangled ones! They're perfect for any one 4th of July parades or cookouts you'll be attending next month.
No one ever needs a reason to wear neon nails, but I'm still going to make a case for Olive & June's press-on version. Though they feature pretty bright summer colors, they're not so bold that someone is going to question your fashion or beauty choices.
IMO, they're perfect for anyone who wants a pop of color that differs from a more classic French press-on nail.
I know my girlies who are still talking about all things Barbie can't get enough of the cute, sugary pink aesthetic — so this one's for you! These are some of the best press-on nails because they're a literal combo of the colors associated with Barbie.
Not a huge fan of pink? That's fine because these press-on nails are the definition of 'Go big or go home.' They feature an eclectic green that's accentuated by gold chrome lines meant to create a nice balanced contrast.
Honestly, I can see myself wearing them on a girls trip to one of the many beach towns in Florida I'm dreaming of at the moment...
This set just sparks joy when I look at them. It could be because there's literally a purple lightening bolt drawn on one of the names, or it may be the combination of pretty colors. Whatever the case, I think this is hands-down one of the press-on nails sets you should buy if you don't get anything else!
I can't promise you anything, but your own version of a pot of gold may be waiting for you once you apply these rainbow press-on nails. And by pot of gold, I mean a ton of compliments! They follow their own version of a French manicure, but with a slanted appeal.
Maybe I've been choosing fruity press-on nails because they're cute...maybe it's because my body is craving summer fruits! Whether that's true for you or not, these are still cute, kitschy nails that I think someone should wear at least once between now and the end of July.
Just be careful not to bite your nails because you can't stop admiring how good the strawberries look!
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What is it about family sagas that seem to make book clubs more interesting? Maybe it's because we know interpersonal relationships can be a little dysfunctional. It could be that we still don't know how to communicate with the people we love the most. Even if we love our parents and siblings, reading about other families' fictional twists and turns gives us a rush of adrenaline.
So it's no wonder Jenna Bush Hager's January book club pick feels like something we can read without putting down. It's full of complicated relationship dynamics, love, and reconciling one's identity with their past. You can say it's the perfect read to kick off your 2025 reading goals!
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Penn should be excited about advancing her education at the University of Edinburgh, but she can't stop thinking about the secret her parents have been keeping from her. For some reason, she believes she'll uncover it while she's in Scotland because Lord Lennox — her father's friend — is in the area.
Her hunger for the truth leads her to Lord Lennox's estate where she she starts mingling with his family and even discovers love in this moving novel.
We hope you enjoy reading about Penn's journey in The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus and encourage you to check out Reese Witherspoon's January book club pick next!
Trader Joe’s loves to keep us on our toes when it comes to their new arrivals. We’re constantly monitoring the aisles to discover all the new TJ’s sweet treats and savory snacks they launch – and these 7 new picks for January 2025 are not to be missed! All of these Trader Joe’s products will run you less than $5, which only makes sealing the deal on your grocery bill easier.
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These tiny little candy bar bites ($2.99) resemble Snickers in the best way possible: layers of nougat, caramel, and peanuts are enveloped in a delicious chocolate coating for maximum snackage. We're gonna have to resist eating the whole bag! TJ's even suggests using these bits as decoration for other desserts, like sprinkling some on a scoop of ice cream or baking them into some cookies.
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Trader Joe's array of dips is simply too good to resist, and this newcomer hummus ($3.49) is no exception! It's a tub of "smooth and nutty" hummus topped with a tapenade comprised of black olives, manzanilla olives, capers, and olive oil to give it a salty effect. It's gonna taste so great as a dip for crackers or as a spread on a Mediterranean pita wrap.
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This squeezable grape jelly ($3.49) is nothing short of nostalgic. Trader Joe's says it's "super smooth, joyously juicy, and potently purple," which immediately has us sold on making PB&Js every day now.
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Oh, yeah. Bring on the spice with these spicy nuggs ($3.99) that make the perfect easy meal no matter the time of day! Made from all-natural chicken breast and rib meat, breaded with wheat, rice and corn flours, then covered in hot sauce and lightly fried, TJ's has their texture down to a tee. You can easily cook 'em in the air fryer, oven, or microwave before chowing down!
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These halved and fried frozen tacos ($4.99) will totally crush your Taco Bell cravings, since they come together super quickly and contain flavors with mind-blowing authenticity! Each taco is filled with a blend of seasoned mashed potatoes and some "ever-so- slightly spicy" poblano peppers that'll work so well with any dipping sauce, from TJ's salsa to their creamy Jalapeño Sauce.
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Just in time for Valentine's Day, Trader Joe's is debuting a new flavor ($3.99) of their classic Hold The Cone! frozen dessert: strawberry! These tiny, chocolate-covered cones are lined with even more "rich" chocolate on the inside, then packed with strawberry ice cream, which TJ's says is crafted with plenty of strawberry purée.
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Trader Joe's shoppers have said this new Caesar Salad Dip ($3.69) makes a perfect girl dinner addition– which, if you get it, you get it! The tub starts with a "creamy" base that's then loaded up with Caesar-seasoned sour cream, mayo, anchovy paste, Parmesan, and finely shredded Romaine for the crunch. It's best enjoyed with crackers or veggie sticks to dip, but you could also smatter fried chicken or seared steak in it for some ahh-mazing flavor!
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