Have you seen Kate Hudson’s latest Instagram post? You know, the one where she’s trying to show off her Giorgio Armani purse but all you can actually focus on is her stunning blueberry milk manicure? Yeah, yeah, that one. So, let’s talk about it because this might just be one of Kate’s best beauty looks to date…
Unlike the Glass Onion actress, who is currently lapping up a golden summer in Paris, we’re currently shivering our way into the second half of winter in Australia. Of course, each season comes with its own individual set of benefits. For example, a colder season lends itself to cosy candles, nourishing body oils, hot chocolates and an updated winter skin care routine, full of rich night creams and hydrating cleansers.
Image via: @katehudson
However, it’s the bright colours and fun pastels that are often shelved until September rolls back around, particularly when it comes to our nails.
And don’t get us wrong, we love some of this year’s winter nail trends. The glossy, pinky-nudes, the frosted glitter and of course, a classic red – it doesn’t get much better. But since getting a glimpse of Kate’s blue, short nails, we feel inspired to break out the spring-summer palette a little earlier this year.
Image via: @katehudson
How to recreate Kate Hudson’s blue manicure
essie Nail Polish in ‘Bikini So Teeny’
We say: It’s borderline impossible to tell through a screen, but this baby blue polish has been mixed with a delicate, subtle shimmer. Remember what we said about baby blue nail polish typically being a summer thing? Well, allow the shade name to prove our point…
You say: “I love the brand essie and their nail polishes. all of these blues are absolutely amazing. all look so beautiful on the nail. they make my nails look super good, sturdy and high quality done. it dries super quickly which is amazing and has little to no bubbles when applied! the brush is so big that it covers all nails in one swip which is so good.” – Zahliamulder
Want to know more? Read essie Blues Nail Polish reviews here…
$13.95 at Oz Hair and Beauty
OPI Infinite Shine in ‘To Be Continued’
We say: Oh yes, if it isn’t the nail polish that cleans up every year at the Best in Beauty Awards. You’d be forgiven for not realising that this unassuming bottle is actually the home to a rich, smooth colour with the staying power of a gel manicure and the shine of a built-in top coat.
You say: “I love nail polish and I have worn many brands over my 30 years of wearing nail polish. Then I discovered OPI and I was in heaven. Long wearing and OPI does not chip like other brands. The Infinite Shine line gives my nails a great shine and dries quickly. Perfect for a night out.” – Duaa2202
Want to know more? Read OPI Infinite Shine Nail Polish System reviews here…
$23.95 at Adore Beauty
PAX Polish Nail Colour + Treatment in ‘Edith’
We say: If we’re getting our microscope out, we’d say this one is a little less lilac and more of a subtle, bluey-grey than the others. Because of its subtle shade and sheer finish, we’ve declared this polish the ultimate between-seasons blue.
$31 at Sephora
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What’s your go-to nail polish shade this season?
I usually pick the same sort of nude tones. Love my nudes.
Yep love nude tones too, this is pretty but I dont’ think I could pull it off
I love nude tones too
I think you would have to have nice nails to wear blue. |They are very noticable
They are, I wear a lot of green clothes so I couldn’t wear this
That’s such a beautiful colour!
It’s a great pastel shade yeh! Suits this winter!
She has quite big hands, like me. I like that colour
I have few favourites , I like to change the colour all the time.
Kate’s nails appear more lavender than blue, but perhaps that’s just my screen?
Nope same on my screen, pretty colour but appears more purple than blue.
I thinks pretty, but I normally use a clear nail polish. I also like Essie ‘Ballet slippers’ shade.
I love the Ballet Sloppers too, Lisa.
Yeah that’s so pretty and versatile
Very nice colour. Different and still subtle.
I’m focusing on the ring!
haha yeah and I was eyeing of her earrings!
I still love au la naturale.
It does feel very healthy having nude nails
I can’t remember the last time I wore nail polish. I’ve worn blue in the past and actually liked it.
Yeah, I rarely do my own nails or paint them. I’m so low maintenance these days
Pretty colour. I don’t use NP. If I did I’d prefer clear or nude.
She always looks fab, no matter what
Blue is a bit bold for my liking, but this shade is lovely!
I like it on her too!
Yes it really suits her!
Perfect colour for my planned holiday to the tropics 🙂
I love those shades
Isn’t that just pastel purple haha
Unusual but pretty colour.
I don’t paint my nails anymore.
They always end up chipped and look a mess.
Such a lovely shade and it looks beautiful.
i love it
I’ll take the Essie one.
like a nice baby blue
The colour of her nails looks more like pastel lavender than blue on my computer monitor, but it is lovely.
I didn’t even know blueberry milk actually exist, where do you get the milk from?
The shade looks a bit cold for winter to me
I tend to prefer darker colors in my nail polish.
My go to is a Sally Hansen 2 step gel in a pinky neutral.
Going by the website I think its Miracle Gel Rose and Shine. I am currently wearing a pale blue pastel though.
Im loving my classic red at the moment
what a pretty nail colour! I want that one too
Nice colour. But i don’t wear them.
I recently got a blue nail polish and it actually is super cute.