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By Kevin P. McVay
We recently stumbled upon an article that explains a recent fashion trend that has now hit the Hollywood stage—nails-as-jewelry. Rita Ora, a British singer, songwriter and actress, was seen with a completely customized manicure last Sunday at the MTV Video Music Awards. Her nails were coated with Azature Black Diamond Nail Lacquer in Ruby Diamond.
Though her nail polish contained black diamonds, what was featured on top of them is what’s getting people talking. Her manicure, applied by celebrity manicurist Barbara Warner, featured tiny hand-crafted diamond spiders and ruby bows which have been priced at around $56,000! While that cost may surprise some, we’ve seen even crazier ways to spend money. Remember Victoria Beckham and her $33,000 24ct solid gold iPhone 4?
We’ve all heard the phrase “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend,” but Rita Ora’s manicure definitely took it to a whole new level. We loved her look, but was it really worth the price? We’re curious to hear what you think. Sound off in the comments below!
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