I’m a total manicure devotee.

No matter what the occasion, the season or the style, I love me some nail magic. From pretty neutrals in an at-home paint job to rose gold tips or full-on nail art by the pro’s. I’m up for it all!

So I’m sure you get my excitement when I got in touch with nail guru Frédérique from Trash & Ready. She’s a true tastemaker in the field - some living proof here and here - and her elaborate designs led to collabs with Vogue, Adidas and Maybelline (she’s their Dutch nail art ambassador). In between working with brands and doing editorial shoots, she’s up for a private session every now and then.

After e-mailing back and forth for a bit, we decided to do set a date and create special nail art that suited just me. In the heat of the moment we decided to spell out the CHAPTER FRIDAY logo, kind of like the subtle version of knuckle tattoos (I love my website but I’m not that committed!) and add a graphic touch on the thumbs.

A few days later I can confirm that statement nails are the perfect conversation starter. I’ve turned a handful (no pun intended) of strangers into blog readers, and since I talk with my hands a lot this is something fun that stands out and makes people curious. I’m a little happier every time I look at my nails so be warned: I might not be able to stop.

PS. If there’s anything you’d love to see a DIY for, let me know in the comments and we might just do a step-by-step breakdown!

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