Yellow nail polish is having a major moment this summer, and celebrities are leading the charge. The latest to hop on the trend? Alessandra Ambrosio. The 43-year-old supermodel recently visited celebrity manicurist Queenie Nguyen, who gave her a fresh twist on this summer's yellow nail trend. Rather than opting for the popular butter yellow shade, Ambrosio chose a vibrant, custom-mixed hue that Nguyen and the model have fittingly dubbed "Brazilian passion fruit."
The result? A manicure that's as vibrant and playful as it is sophisticated. With a shiny finish and the ever-trendy almond shape, Ambrosio’s nails are right on point with what we’ve been seeing on the red carpet and Instagram alike on fellow celebrities such as Rita Ora, Kylie Jenner, and Jenna Dewan. Get an up-close look at the nail color below, and be sure to click through the gallery for a final image that ties it all together: a picture of passion fruit to contextualize the color’s inspiration.
Alessandra Ambrosio's 'Brazilian Passion Fruit' Nails
Nguyen didn’t reveal the exact nail polish shades she used to create the custom color but did tease a look at four nail polish bottles in varying shades of yellow and one in lime green. While recreating the exact hue at home might require some mixing, there are a couple on the market that can get you pretty close: OPI Nail Lacquer in the shade Sun, Sea, and Sand in My Pants ($12) or Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Sun Down ($7).
Shop similar shades
OPI Nail Lacquer in Sun, Sea, and Sand in My Pants
Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Writing on the Walls
'Brazilian Passion Fruit' nails vs butter yellow nails
If you're leaning towards a softer, more understated vibe, butter yellow might be a better choice for you. Need an example? Look no further than Kelsea Ballerini's manicure from the ACM Awards in May. The buttery shade beautifully complemented her gold halter-neck gown, adding just the right touch of elegance without stealing the show.
To channel her effortlessly chic look, consider these lookalike polishes: Chanel’s Le Vernis Longwear Nail Color in the shade OVNI ($32), O.P.I.’s Nail Lacquer in Blinded by the Ring Light ($12), or Londontown’s Lakur in Buttercup ($16).
