Meghan Markle Wore a '00s-Inspired French Manicure for Her Latest Public Outing
glamour.comor . Of course, that's to be expected: “” is kind of the royal aesthetic—at least for more causal outings. (The women in the royal family are known to really show up and out for a black-tie event, especially one where tiaras are expected.) Though there's no official handbook, it's believed that the late Queen Elizabeth II dictated that the family keep things natural and neutral, even their manicures.Apparently the queen preferred delicate, neutral nail shades and found anything colorful, even traditionally classic shades like red, to be “vulgar.” at her wedding to Prince Harry and has primarily sported light pink, like , since and as recently as .Markle's latest manicure, however, deviates from the royal nail look ever so slightly.
On January 23 the made a surprise appearance at the premiere of Bob Marley: One Love, in Kingston, Jamaica. Markle sported an elegant low bun and minimalist makeup, both of which follow .
Her manicure, however, wasn't pale pink or neutral, or filed into a squoval shape, as is expected. Instead she sported a classic square French manicure that looked like it came straight from the year 2004.No, but actually: It is nearly the exact same style Rachel McAdams wore as Regina George in (the original) Mean Girls, which came out in 2004.Mean Girls (2004)While it's definitely a throwback, Markle is pretty much on trend.
According to Michelle Nguyen, nail expert and founder and CEO of , sleek, nails are here to stay, and one of the most popular ways to wear the trend is with French tips. “ with a sheer base and bold, vivid tip are a look to watch out for, as it blends a classic design with a pop of color,” she says.Meghan Markle, of course, took the classic route.
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