Italy sets a high standard for food, history, and style, so it’s no wonder that Italian culture offers endless inspiration for nail art. If you’ve ever dreamed of spending the summer in Italy, you’ll love these irresistibly beautiful and fun ideas that draw from iconic places and details. Even if you can’t take a drive down the Amalfi coast or tour the Sistine Chapel, you can still celebrate la dolce vita on your manicure.
Italian Summer Nail Ideas
Limoncello Nails
Let’s start our tour with a refreshing drink as we rest in the shade of olive trees and gaze over the Mediterranean. You could say that Italy is the birthplace of European civilization thanks to the Romans and later the Catholic Church. There are thousands of years of history to explore at sites like the Colosseum, Pisa’s Leaning Tower, the statue of David in Florence, and the canals of Venice. Moreover, you can catch a glimpse of the future during fashion week in Milan.
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Snoopy in Italy
This adorable set reminds us that there’s a lot to appreciate in Italy. One of the natural highlights is fresh citrus fruit. Italy is the world’s major producer of lemons, especially the variety known as Sorrento. They are so tasty that they can be eaten, skin and all, plain or with just a little bit of sugar.
Meanwhile, Sicily is known for blood oranges that have a reddish color and an impressively sweet flavor. And Bergamo, Italy is the home of bergamot oranges used in tantalizing perfumes and Earl Grey tea.
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A Short List of Italian Places that Inspire Nail Art
We can’t resist sharing a few of our favorite spots to visit in Italy:
- Florence: The city where the Renaissance began is absolutely packed full of architecture and art.
- Venice: It will transport you back to medieval times. Let the singing gondoliers enchant you.
- Rome: Imagine toga-robed inhabitants conversing in the Forum and cheering gladiators in the Colosseum. The fountain squares are gorgeous at night.
- The Vatican: An independent nation tucked into the capital city, it’s the home of the Sistine Chapel and who knows how many secrets.
- Tuscany: Taste all the wines and relax in the countryside featured in so many films.
- Naples: The Pompeii museum is heart wrenching and fascinating.
- The Italian Riviera: in Cinque Terre, you’ll find lovely hiking trails, beaches, and incredible views.
- Milan: Besides the opera house and fashion hotspots, you can also contemplate Da Vinci’s The Last Supper.
- Amalfi Coast: Get a thrill from driving on the steep mountain roads as you overlook the ocean and visit various villages with delicious seafood.
- The Dolomites: This is Italy’s section of the Alps where you can ski in the winter.
- Sicily: Part of Italy but also a unique entity, with a diverse history, and the most active volcano in Europe.
There are so many more things to see and do in Italy than we can possibly mention here. We recommend browsing tourist guides from Lonely Planet and Rick Steves to make your wish list when you travel.
Mangiamo! Let’s Eat!
What’s the first Italian food that pops in your mind? Pizza? Lasagna? Fettuccine? Italians are so serious about their food, it’s practically a religion. It’s crucial to use the best ingredients, especially the ones in season. If you’re ready for a picnic, here is tomato and olive nail art, two of the Italian table staples.
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Italian Restaurant Nails
As you tour through Italy, it’s not hard to spot good restaurants even if you don’t speak much of the language. The keys are location, local people, and a limited menu. Travel expert Rick Steves explains that the best Italian places to eat are the ones in less expensive areas that are packed with regular people, not tourists. Their menu will likely be handwritten because it changes according to what’s fresh in the market.
Prada Nails
How many top Italian brands can you name? Here are Prada nails, but they could just as easily be Armani, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, or Bulgari. Shopping name brand items in Italy isn’t as expensive as you would think because of the VAT refund. Non-European Union residents can get back the taxes they paid on goods they buy in Italy. That can save as much as 22% of the purchase price!
Ferrari Nails
Can you picture yourself in a Ferrari, a Maserati, or an Alfa Romeo convertible cruising along the Italian Riviera? These high-end sports cars are Italian natives. And yes, it can be rather exciting driving in Italy due to the determined habits of the residents.
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Mediterranean Water Nails
There are gorgeous Italian beaches to enjoy all along the Mediterranean coast. Some have soft sand and others are rocky. If you love history, there are incredible little seaside villages that feel like a trip back in time. One favorite is Positano which is built into a ravine above the harbor. The streets are narrow, the domed roofs are white, and the buildings look like you stepped back a few hundred years.
Also, along that same coastline is the famous Almalfi, once a rival to Genoa and Venice and now a small town with a beautiful cathedral. The legend says that St. Andrew who is buried there saved the town by calling down a tremendous storm to ward off pirates.
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Alperol Spritz Nails
We mentioned limoncello, the frosty after-dinner drink. Italy is also known for Alperol, an orange liquor served as a cocktail before a meal. The 100-year-old secret recipe tastes bittersweet to prepare the palate to enjoy all the wonderful flavors to come.
Sicily Nail Art
A Sicilian native created this set inspired by her land’s artisans. She points out that Sicily was colonized by many different cultures over centuries. This history gives it a distinct style. Anyone who has visited knows that the food is spicier and the culture stronger as the people tend to identify with Sicily first and Italy second.
Conclusion
We hope that your summer plans include dream vacations, the best food, and the most fun in beautiful places like Italy. Even if you can’t get away this year, may these Italian summer inspired nail ideas help you escape in other ways. Take advantage of tempting sales and surprise discounts in our store so that you can save up and reach your goals soon!
Source:
https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy