I’m not all that interested in fame, but if I had to come back as a celebrity, it would be Dua Lipa. It’s not just the fact that she’s a Grammy Award-winning artist, runs the coolest book club, Service 95, and practices yoga on a paddleboard in Ibiza — though, that is a huge part of it — but I’m such a fan of her approach to style and beauty. The 30-year-old isn’t afraid to do her own thing and follow her own aesthetic compass, regardless of what’s trending. In a beauty world where minimalist trends, like soap nails and “clean girl” makeup, are more popular than ever, Lipa is a breath of fresh air. This isn’t only the case for her hair and makeup looks — her manicures are bold, vibrant, and fun, too. If you follow the pop star on Instagram, you’ll know that she loves to share photos of her nails. The vibes are more is more: think chrome accents, multicolored designs, and eye-catching patterns that demand attention.

Lipa definitely views her nails as a canvas and her manicures as a form of creative expression. Nail art is her way of showcasing her unique individuality. Whether you’re all about bold nails or just looking for some eye candy, keep scrolling. Ahead, a round up of Lipa’s best manicures.

Snakeskin Tips

Lipa loves a French manicure, but she always adds a twist. One way she does this is by adding a pattern, like the one in this design. Her medium-length nails feature white tips overlaid with a black snakeskin pattern that gives the classic look an edgy vibe.

Crystal Flower Design

Speaking of French manis, nail artist Michelle Humphrey created this design for Dua’s Radical Optimism tour. The playful manicure pairs crisp white tips with multicolored rhinestones for a Y2K-inspired look.

Chrome French Manicure

These bright green tips take the classic French mani design to the next level, and the chrome finish gives the whole look a modern, futuristic edge.

Aura Nails

Lipa’s aura nails feature soft pink and purple shades that blend seamlessly into one another. The dreamy color combo gives off a mystical vibe, while the glossy finish keeps the look fresh and modern.

3D Tortoise Manicure

While on vacation this summer, Lipa went all out with a multicolored manicure. Green, red, and blue polishes served as bold base colors, each topped with a three-dimensional geometric design and rhinestones for an ultra-maximalist look.

Negative Space Nails

While posting snapshots from a recent tour stop in Toronto, Lipa showed off a striking manicure. Her negative space nails featured a nude base paired with bold black starburst designs.

Chrome Accents

This manicure features a bold swirl of fiery red, orange, and yellow tones blended with silver chrome accents for a molten, lava-lamp-like effect. The glossy top coat enhances the abstract design, giving each nail a striking, high-shine finish.

Tie-Dye Swirls

These nails are painted with a swirl of pastel colors for a whimsical look that’s both playful and eye-catching.

Neon Chain Link

Lipa’s black manicure is elevated with vibrant neon green chains, transforming the nails into a bold, attention-grabbing statement.

Polka Dot Nail Art

Lipa’s rounded almond nails have a pretty pinky-nude base with black French tips dotted in white. On a couple of nails, the polka dots don’t just stop at the tips — they go all the way down to the cuticles, covering the whole nail in the fun pattern.

In a few days, a new leg of Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism Tour will descend upon North America, starting with two nights in Toronto at the top of September. To help make the occasion extra special, Lipa has announced today (August 27) that she is also launching a series of Radical Optimism Pop-Up Stores, presented by American Express.

All stores will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time. These are the cities, dates, and locations:

Chicago, IL – September 6 to 7 at Anthony Gallery (1360 W Lake St.)
Atlanta, GA – September 12 to 13 at Cam Kirk Studios (112 Krog St. NE)
New York, NY – September 17 to 21 at The Hole NYC (312 Bowery)
Dallas, TX – September 27 to 28 at Kettle Art Gallery (2650 Main St.)
Los Angeles, CA – October 3 to 6 at The Hole LA (844 N La Brea Ave.)
Seattle, WA – October 11 to 12 at River (1927 3rd Ave.)

A press release notes the stores will “offer visitors an immersive retail experience with exclusive merch, unique photo opportunities, and a refreshment station serving one of Dua’s favorite drinks available for sale.” If the pop-up Dua hosted in London a couple months ago is any indication, that drink will be her viral jalapeño pickle cola. At specifically the Los Angeles and New York pop-ups, fans will be able to experience “being inside the music of Radical Optimism, presented in L-ISA Immersive Sound, the ultra-high resolution spatial audio technology from L-Acoustics.”

American Express Platinum Card Members get access to an exclusive perk: early access to the stores for themselves and a guest from 10 to 11 a.m. local time. All eligible Card Members get a dedicated checkout lane, access to buy an exclusive merch item, and a complimentary gift with any purchase made using an eligible Amex card. More information on the perks can be found here.

To get an idea of what the stores might look like and what they may offer, find some photos of the previous London pop-up here. Also check out Dua’s upcoming tour dates below.

Dua Lipa’s 2025 Tour Dates: Radical Optimism

09/01 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
09/02 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
09/05 — Chicago, IL @ United Center
09/06 — Chicago, IL @ United Center
09/09 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden
09/10 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden
09/13 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
09/14 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
09/17 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
09/18 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
09/20 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
09/21 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
09/26 — Miami, FL @ Kaseya Center
09/27 — Miami, FL @ Kaseya Center
09/30 — Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
10/01 — Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
10/04 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum
10/05 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum
10/07 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum
10/08 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum
10/11 — San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center
10/12 — San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center
10/15 — Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
10/16 — Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
11/07 — Buenos Aires, Argentina @ Estadio River Plate
11/08 — Buenos Aires, Argentina @ Estadio River Plate
11/11 — Santiago, Chile @ Estadio Nacional
11/12 — Santiago, Chile @ Estadio Nacional
11/15 — São Paulo, Brazil @ MorumBIS
11/22 — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil @ Estadio Nilton Santos
11/25 — Lima, Peru @ Estadio Nacional or Estadio San Marcos
11/28 — Bogotá, Colombia @ Estadio El Campín
12/01 — Mexico City, Mexico @ Estadio GNP Seguros
12/02 — Mexico City, Mexico @ Estadio GNP Seguros
12/05 — Mexico City, Mexico @ Estadio GNP Seguros

Dua Lipa
I’ll ‘Blow Your Mind’ With These Beach Pics!!!

Published August 9, 2025 5:51 PM PDT

Dua Lipa‘s soaking up every last bit of summer … kicking back and baring some skin on a relaxing seaside vacation.

The singer-songwriter shared a few photos Saturday morning from her trip to some tropical locale … wearing a white shirt over a matching bikini top and shooting a smoldering look at the camera.

Dua’s got some tiny white swim shorts on that match the rest of her outfit … covering very little of the star’s backside as she lounges around the water.

Dua captioned the posts, “~ VITAMIN SEA ~” — so sounds like she’s feeling nourished on her vacation.

Dua’s been soaking up the sun for a few months now … hanging out in Monaco, Italy and a ton of other gorgeous spots around the globe.

Summer will be over before ya know it … but, Dua’s clearly enjoying every last bit of it before it’s back to the studio!

It was a weekend for the books for Dua Lipa, who oversaw the Sunny Hill music festival in Kosovo in style. Simultaneously, the pop star proudly received her Kosovan citizenship in a ceremony hosted by president Vjosa Osmani, who called the star “one of the most iconic cultural figures in our country’s history.”

Receiving her citizenship from President Osmani, Lipa opted for an army green leather mini dress from the Ferragamo Fall/Winter 2025 collection by Maximilian Davis and burgundy mule sandals from Paris Texas with her long black hair worn poker straight.

At the ceremony on Thursday, she was welcomed with a bouquet of flowers and by the sounds of a choir of children dressed in white who performed her song Levitating. “Our gratitude is endless for all that Dua has done and continues to do for Kosovo, for our youth, for our art and for the international image of our country. Dua, Kosovo is always proud of you,” President Osmani praised.

Lipa, who was born in London to Kosovon-Albanian parents, returned to Kosovo when she was 11-years-old before moving back to the UK to pursue her music career. She also received Albanian citizenship in 2022, in recognition of her artistic contributions to the country.

Sunny Hill, the 29-year-old’s festival in the Southeast European country, has gone from strength to strength since she founded it in 2018. This year’s installment saw international acts such as Peggy Gou, Fatboy Slim, Shawn Mendes, and Mochakk join the lineup.

On Friday night, the Grammy Award-winning performer opened the weekend, taking to the stage to sing in Albanian with her dad and festival co-organizer, Dukagjin Lipa.

For her moment in the spotlight, she wore a crystal-embellished silver and white bodysuit by Dilara Fındıkoğlu and dazzling Christian Louboutin boots. She then changed into a scarlet bustier and micro shorts by Italian designer Giuseppe DiMorabito and rhinestone boots by Jimmy Choo, both styled by her longtime fashion collaborator, Lorenzo Posocco.

Also joining Lipa at the festival was her actor fiancé Callum Turner. To properly celebrate both her citizenship and her performance, the Training Season singer slipped into a striped knit set of a polo shirt and booty shorts by Prada to enjoy Fatboy Slim’s DJ set. Lipa styled the look with opaque tights, chunky black moto boots by Miu Miu, a low-slung studded waist belt by Milan-based Kate Cate, and her omnipresent Chanel 25 handbag.‌

Over the course of the weekend, Lipa also hung out with her family and Turner in a slinky black cut-out dress by Rabanne with silver grommets, with the same bag and studded belt as the night before.

And like any festival-goer worth their salt, she turned to trusty denim cut-offs too. Joining chart-topper Peggy Gou behind the decks, Lipa was seen wearing a VIP slogan baby tee by Balenciaga with mid-thigh length frayed jorts from Re/Done and a chunky Western-style belt by Chrome Hearts.

After a busy weekend, Lipa is set to take a well-deserved few weeks off before beginning her whirlwind American tour. Her first performance is scheduled for Toronto on September 1, before a months-long stint of shows across the US and South America.

In the meantime, here’s hoping she delivers more end of summer swimwear moments to keep us inspired.