Dua Lipa’s Starry-Night Nails Just Made It to #1 on My List of Ideal NYE Party Manicures

Dua Lipa is my main source of manicure inspiration. Recently, I’ve copied her red halo set, and before that, it was a polka-dot design. Her signature cool-girl manicures know no end, and I’m known for bookmarking them ahead of my monthly salon appointments. (Thanks, Dua!)

The latest one is no different. After seeing it on Instagram, I sent it straight to #1 on my list of ideal New Year’s Eve party manicures. It’s chic! It’s silvery! It’s celestial! I’ve coined them starry-night nails, and I can practically see them blinking and flashing between bubbling glasses of champagne right now. Keep scrolling to see the disco-coded design that screams December 31.

I caught my first glimpse of Lipa’s starry-night nails when she posted this picture on Instagram, promoting her Service95 Book Club, and the Norwegian novel it’s focused on this month: Brightly Shining, by Ingvild Rishøi.

The novel is a reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fable, “The Little Match Girl,” and, yes, I immediately added it to my to-read list. While the book was the main point of the post, I couldn’t help but notice her nails, too…

Here’s another image. Her signature, long almond-shaped nails appear to be painted a soft, chiffon-like hue. Each one is emblazoned with silver star details.

Here’s the close-up. These starry-night nails feel fresh and modern. With no garish glitter to speak of, they look chic and elevated. Even though I want—nay, need—to wear them on NYE, I think they’d work long past December 31.