Anya Taylor-Joy's "Tiffany-Blue" Nails Are Unexpected For Fall

Anya Taylor-Joy's manicures never miss, and her latest set just proves that the "Tiffany blue" nail trend is here to stay. On Sept. 6, the actor attended the premiere of her new film, "Sacrifice," at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) wearing a light-blue almond manicure that instantly popped against the red carpet. The pastel shade acted like a built-in accessory to her Cinderella-blue Dior dress.

The blue manicure trend had its big breakout in spring 2023, when Hailey Bieber arrived at the Tiffany & Co. flagship reopening with chrome-dusted nails in the brand's signature shade of blue, created by celebrity nail artist Zola Ganzorigt. It quickly became a go-to inspo image on Instagram and TikTok, sparking thousands of re-creations. Since then, blue manicures have only gotten more popular — from pastel "blueberry milk" nails to the viral "blue nail theory," which claims that men are most likely to suggest blue when asked what color you should paint your nails. "Blues used to be a color people thought was a bit wild, but on the contrary, it actually can be very chic and classy," nail artist Mi Nguyen told Popsugar. Taylor-Joy's look is a perfect example.

Taylor-Joy's TIFF nails, created by celebrity manicurist Kim Truong, give the trend a fresh, high-fashion upgrade. "For Anya's TIFF premiere of Sacrifice, we wanted her nails to feel effortless yet refined, complementing her pale blue gown," says Truong. "I used Aprés Medium Almond Gel-X Tips ($17) for the look. I created a custom shade by layering two coats of Aprés Gel Couleur Baby's Breath ($15) with one coat of Light & Shadow Gel Couleur Love Island ($15) on top. This gave the nails a sheer, icy blue milky finish that mirrored the tones of her dress. The result was a chic, monochromatic look — soft, modern, and perfectly tied to her red-carpet moment."

Instead of chrome like Hailey Bieber wore in the past, she opted for a creamy, opaque pastel that feels crisp and modern while still evoking the Tiffany-blue vibe. The almond nail shape gave the shade a slightly elongated effect, turning the manicure into a statement accessory that elevated (and perfectly matched) her entire look. You can also re-create the look with OPI's Gelato On My Mind ($12) or Essie's Find Me An Oasis ($7, originally $9).

Consider this your sign to take a break from neutrals and try a Tiffany-blue shade to transition into fall. Whether you add a chrome finish or keep it creamy like Taylor-Joy, it's one of the most chic ways to wear the elegant color right now.

Olivia Tauber is a freelance writer based in New York, pursuing her Master's in Journalism at NYU. She's the contributing assistant beauty editor at PopSugar and contributor to New York Magazine's The Cut, Interview, Bustle, SELF, and HuffPost. Her career began in corporate publicity at Showtime, followed by production for "The Pivot," an Emmy-nominated series.