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Missy Elliott is an all-around icon: a rap legend, pro songwriter and producer, and absolute style superstar. I'll never forget the first time I saw her on my TV screen in the “The Rain” music video—and basically every one of her music videos and performances after that. It's been a long time since “The Rain,” but Elliott's style influence is just as powerful today as it was then… she's even got me reconsidering my stance on the side ponytail!

Elliott jetted off to Paris for the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 show on June 23 and brought her signature ultra-cool style to the event, pairing a slouchy gray suit with a massive brown hat and the perfect hairstyle to go with it: a long, low, sideswept auburn ponytail, which was cinched right underneath the hat at the nape of her neck and brushed over one shoulder for an equally show-stopping presence, cascading down to hit just below her ribcage.

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Side ponytails can be tricky; it's basically a mathematical equation trying to perfect the placement of the ponytail and how it interacts with your accessories and your outfit, but when done right, they look so cool—simply refer to the photo above to see what I mean! Sure, the hat is the first thing you notice given it's towering size and wide brim, but that's in part because of how beautifully the accessory and her hairstyle work together!

And let's take a moment to admire Elliott's manicure, shall we? It was bright, bold, and beyond summery: a square-shaped set in a vibrant neon palette, with each nail sporting a unique but cohesive design. I spy a whole lotta neon leopard print, a blue squiggle atop an orange base, some 3D metallic designs, and a glam tropical pink yellow, and orange combo, plus a whole lot more fun color and pattern.

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Now, you may not have a giant hat like Elliott's in your wardrobe right now, but you probably have a few sun-protecting styles or fun chapeau creations in your summer rotation. Why not follow her lead and try pairing your topper of choice with a glam side ponytail? Practical and pretty.

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You know what makes it really feel like summer is here? No, not a glass of lemonade from the kids selling cups down the street or a new pair of sunglasses, though those definitely also represent the beginning of the sunny season. No, we're talking about white nails, and Hailey Bieber must be feeling the warmth of a bright California sun, as she just skipped her signature glazed, shimmery topper in favor of an opaque white mani instead.

We don't have to spill any more precious digital ink about how closely tied to the glazed donut manicure Bieber has become; she's been wearing it faithfully since 2022, which is a practically an eternity in manicure trend time, and it's now part of her iconography. But over Father's Day weekend, Mrs. Bieber decided to change things up and swapped the pearly finish of a glazed manicure for a cream formula with absolutely zero sheerness or sparkle to it. And that wasn't the only thing different about her most recent set: it's also a bit shorter than normal, as the model and Rhode founder typically prefers a long, sculpted almond shape. Her current set is just a teeny bit shorter than usual, but it's definitely noticeable—especially against her bronzey-orange Rhode lip gloss phone case.

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Now, it's not surprising that Bieber would deviate from the glazed nail; she does so from time to time, including experimenting with DIY'ing her own nail art, but we haven't seen her embrace pure white nails without any glaze like this in… well, as far back as I can remember! White nails really shine in summer because of how bright they are, contrasting beautifully against a (faux) tan and darker skin tones, which is why they're such a mainstay for manis and pedis come June. For a similar shade to Bieber's icy, fully opaque white, try OPI's Nail Lacquer in Alpine Snow or Londontown's Enhanced Colour polish in Duchess. Crisp and so cool.

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