The cult film “Breakfast at Tiffany's” left a significant imprint not only in culture, but also in the fashion industry, interior design, and even nail art. Today, the Tiffany style is associated with the legendary actress Audrey Hepburn, as well as chic, luxury and status. Masters of "nail" design are happy to use all the shades of turquoise as the main palette, decorating the nails with a fashionable and attractive decor.
Tiffany manicure is suitable for any age. Harmoniously, he looks in any solemn theme (wedding, birthday, school graduation, corporate party) and in everyday looks. Noble colors emphasize the elegance and bright character of its owner. Young mademoiselle, brilliant careerists, admirers of boho-chic, avant-garde, vintage accents in clothes - these are guaranteed to fit such a decor.
Canons and rules
The feminine style of "Tiffany" was formed in the second half of the 50s. in America. In that era, it was fashionable to imitate famous actresses in everything: in behavior, makeup, wardrobe and more. Many copied not only the silhouettes of "cinematic" evening dresses, hairstyles, but even the accents of their favorite heroines, their posture, gait.
On a new look girls from the 50s. it was impossible to watch enough. A distinctive feature of the style was touching, the fragility of female nature, grace and harmony. “Neil” - the design should be as elegant and restrained as the image of its owner.
An important rule for creating a Tiffany manicure is the creation of neat and, most importantly, the same shape and length of nails.Before applying shellac or coating with regular varnish, it is important to conduct a thorough hygienic manicure: smooth, bleach the nail plate, get rid of the cuticle, clean the nails - in a word, bring them to perfection.
The universality of the Tiffany manicure lies in the possibility of using various nail art techniques. The main palette in the form of menthol and turquoise is the main component of the style. Such shades are combined with any shiny elements (foil, rhinestones, sparkles), but they stand out especially “in a duet” with decorative crystals.
Masters recommend covering gel nails with gel polishes, as they last longer. It is important for Tiffany to maintain a neat and luxurious appearance, and scratches, scuffs, and peeling of varnish are immediately evident against the background of light tones of turquoise, aquamarine, etc.
Design options
There are a huge number of techniques for coating nails in the style of "Tiffany". Most girls choose classics, skillfully combining turquoise and pastel colors. For a specific occasion (solemn or everyday), you can choose the appropriate technique.
Monotony will be a universal solution for an image in casual style and office. Nails are covered with a matte or glossy varnish of such colors as turquoise, blue-green, mint, azure, aquamarine. It is enough to make a good shape of the nails, how your look will be transformed. The Tiffany palette looks dull and chic without additional decor.
French or moonlight manicure is associated with chic and shine. Its owner is a touching and sensual nature with excellent taste. Combine shades such as turquoise and white, sky blue and beige, menthol and pink to achieve a wow effect.
Gold elements will add notes of sophistication and nobility to any evening look. To skillfully stand out at a corporate or friendly party, wedding ceremony or bachelorette party, combine the aristocratic restraint of turquoise and the expensive sparkle of gold.
White and turquoise, especially in the ombre technique, look fantastic. A very delicate flirty manicure with a minimalist design can be thought out for everyday going out, cocktail parties, going to the theater or gallery.
Silver motifs also do not deprive look of nobility and style. In combination with the Tiffany palette, silver will reveal its splendor, sparkle with the nobility of metal and certainly will not leave indifferent your friends, colleagues, men.
A combination of pink and pale blue, pale green, azure colors will add youthfulness, ease and timidity to the image. Such a “duet” can be imagined in a French service, moon manicure or negative space technique.
Openwork elements on a background of bluish shades - the top of nobility. It’s impossible not to notice such beauty! The drawing of lace ornate patterns on long nails is interestingly combined in a palette of turquoise and white.
You can also prepare several winning combinations of shades for Tiffany: light or dark beige looks great together with turquoise, closer to craft, coral, lilac, gray and orange.
Wedding
Very popular manicure in the style of the 50s. enjoyed among brides. Wedding make-up, dress, holiday decor - the mood of Tiffany seems to be specially created for such events. Try to choose deep and rich colors of turquoise in combination with a shade of natural wood. Choose the appropriate pattern for the ceremony, complement the “nail” design with muted green, dusty blue and the color of the sea lagoon.
It will turn out to be quite popular to paint nails in floral themes using lilac and lilac shades. Grace will be given to the image by a fashionable ombre, a noble “tandem” of silver and turquoise, emphasizing the freshness and naturalness of the image.
Decor
Touching and at the same time aristocratic "Tiffany" It is ideally complemented by a nail decorator of the type:
- sequin;
- strass;
- special tapes;
- foil;
- decorative bows;
- wire;
- broth;
- stickers and stamping;
- confetti or kamifubukov.
All this “arsenal” adds to the image of innocence, lightness and airiness. Some girls are sure that the guaranteed wow effect is achieved using Minx film. She can decorate one or two nails. The mirror surface of such a material creates the effect of metallic, mirrors and looks luxurious in an evening look.
Going to a cocktail party, dressing up in a branded dress and stylish ankle boots or high-heeled shoes, also take care of the appearance of the nails. Here it is appropriate to stick additionally medium sized rhinestones, crystals and beads. You also will not lose if you use special materials for the "caviar" effect of nails.
Ease of the image will give funny stickers and photo prints. It should not be cats or hearts, but some kind of paraphernalia related to the Tiffany direction: a portrait of Audrey Hepburn, a pendant, a necklace, a black glove, Tiffany boxes, keys and more. Such tricks are done using stickers or drawn by hand.
Painting masters use the thinnest brushes, delicately painting figures, strips, faces, etc. on the nail plate.
For cold colors, try to choose broths and rhinestones, for warmer colors - drawings, 3D images, lace patterns.
It will turn out to amaze others with its delicate taste, using the sliders on the nails rubbed. The latter in turquoise color looks stunning. An interesting combination would be leopard, floral and geometric prints.
Beautiful Tiffany manicure with rhinestones can be performed with the effect of velvet and velor. Flowers, for example, ranunculi, poppies, anemones, look incredibly fashionable on nails. Such a manicure is suitable for owners of any color and type of skin. It will become a successful accent of your chosen image, refresh and decorate it.
You will learn how to make a Tiffany-style manicure in the next video.
