We’re still in the season of spring but Sabrina is already making us feel the summer heat with her new single, “Espresso”. This pop-disco song has been topping all the charts globally because it’s seriously addicting! ☕ Plus, the “old Hollywood meets teenage summer” vibe of the "Espresso” Official Music Video (MV) has given us the vintage aesthetic we’ve been looking for. We are all obsessed with the music video, from the storyboard, props, costume design, and to its color palette! Want to espresso-self with vintage glamour this summer?🏖️ Complete the whole look with these LB collection nail color recommendations inspired by Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” MV. 1. White Dress and Lifebuoy A white nail color is the safest to wear as it matches any style out there. If you need your nails to look as pure as the white Sabrina Carpenter dress and Lifebuoy, don’t worry! Our LB Duo - LB001 Chalk White will come to the rescue. Nail Color Match: LB Duo - LB001 Chalk White 2. Red Motorboat This maroon-ish red motorboat was one of the highlights in the intro of the “Espresso” music video! For nails as intense as this motorboat, check out our maroon, LB Duo - LB088 Unconventional. This maroon color will give the right amount of depth to your nails. Nail Color Match: LB Duo - LB088 Unconventional 3. Orange Shopping Bag It could be Hermes or LV; we’ll never know! But one thing’s for sure, these orange shopping bags are iconic symbols of luxury. Match and indulge with an apricot-colored nail shade like LB Duo - LB159 Enjoy Life. Nail Color Match: LB Duo - LB159 Enjoy Life 4. Pink Hair Scarf This pink hair scarf is giving old Hollywood! Look effortlessly romantic with a light fuchsia pink nail color like LB Duo - LB060 Pink B4 U Speak. Let’s bring back the 1950s era by popularizing the hair scarf accessory once again! Nail Color Match: LB Duo - LB060 Pink B4 U Speak 5. Blue Book Our LB Duo - LB141 Crisp Morning Air will give you the calmness that you need during the summer days! Similar to how Sabrina’s baby blue book suited this frame of the music video, LB141 is the perfect blue nail color to complement the warmth of oranges and browns. Nail Color Match: LB Duo - LB141 Crisp Morning Air 6. Retro Parasols Every detail was so vintage, even the beach umbrellas! These beach umbrellas aka parasols are essential to combat the heat, reducing your risk of sun damage. Our LB Duo - LB164 Mint Macarons is the freshest mint color that is comparable to Sabrina’s parasols. Nail Color Match: LB Duo - LB164 Mint Macarons 7. Brown Sunglasses When we plan and talk about summer looks, sunglasses should not be forgotten. The “Espresso” music video had sunglasses everywhere! The first one that captivated us was this light brown sunglasses that’s so similar to the shade of LB Duo - LB029 Fresh Skin. Nail Color Match: LB Duo - LB029 Fresh Skin 8. Green Sunglasses If your outfit is monochromatic and you want to add a pop of color, we recommend something light green like this pair of green sunglasses or our LB Duo - LB064 One In A Melon. The light green pastel shade of One In a Melon is so relaxing to the eyes! Nail Color Match: LB Duo - LB064 One In A Melon 9. Orange Sunglasses Third on our list of favorites were these orange sunglasses! LB Duo - LB134 Lovely Foliage, a medium brick/rust orange nail shade, is such a good match to the sunglasses and will definitely elevate your blue swimsuit in the summer. Nail Color Match: LB Duo - LB134 Lovely Foliage 10. Brown Two-Piece Bathing Suit Sabrina Carpenter knows how to pull off any bathing suit and I’m sure you can, too! Get inspired with her brown two-piece bathing suit and partner it with nails as luscious as a Hershey’s Chocolate using LB Duo - LB162 Keep Loving. Nail Color Match: LB Duo - LB162 Keep Loving 11. Beach Sand Soaking up the sun on a sandy beach is the best way to get that glowing summer tan (with safety precautions, of course!). If plain white nail colors are not your thing for the summer, we suggest trying a sand nail color similar to LB Duo - LB024 Exposed, a nude shade with a white undertone. Nail Color Match: LB Duo - LB024 Exposed 12. Black One-Piece Bathing Suit Sabrina Carpenter absolutely looked like a 1950s bombshell wearing this black one-piece bathing suit with a matching ribbon hair band. For a full-on chromatic look, go for black nails using our LB Duo - LB090 Dynamic Black. Black colors are so timeless and elegant! Nail Color Match: LB Duo - LB090 Dynamic Black 13. Yellow Vintage Car We’re looking at the thumbnail of the Espresso music video and funnily, LB Duo - LB055 What Ye Lookin' At? is the nail color match to this pastel yellow vintage car. 🤭 This iconic shot basically summarized the color palette for the music video! How cool is that? Nail Color Match: LB Duo - LB055 What Ye Lookin' At? 14. Teal Bodycon Dress Sabrina Carpenter’s charm and confident acting skills have helped to turn this feel-good anthem into a visual masterpiece. The comedic last scene featured her wearing a cute teal bodycon and we’re here for it! Recreating her wet look? Add a finishing touch using LB Duo - LB142 Mountain Lodge Blue, a Tiffany blue nail color. Nail Color Match: LB Duo - LB142 Mountain Lodge Blue With songs like "Nonsense," "Feather," and now "Espresso," Sabrina Carpenter's witty and groovy sound is just what modern pop music needs. The creative direction for her outfits, performances, and music videos is always on point and who wouldn’t get inspired? Speaking of inspiration, our supportive iGel Beauties from the iGel Beauty Facebook Community is definitely at the top of our list.😉 For a drop-dead gorgeous summer, allow us to “walk in and dream-come-true it for ya” with these vintage nail colors! ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Written by Alyssa Bueno Alyssa Bueno, a true beauty enthusiast, brings her passion for writing and beauty to life as a writer for iGel Beauty. With diverse editorial background and industry expertise, Alyssa curates tutorials, tips, and trends to inspire nail lovers worldwide.
