Trend: Stripes

Whether horizontal or vertical, you can never go wrong with a streamlined stripe. At Kate Spade, nail artist Deborah Lippmann mastered the elegant look by applying a single black stripe atop a creamy basecoat. You can do the same by getting your hands on a striping brush and a bottle of something soft and pale, like Essie’s Baby’s Breath. If you’re feeling wild, channel the models of designer Prabal Gurung and apply wispy brushstrokes in a bright white or coral polish.