Ever since news of Selena Gomez’s engagement to Benny Blanco broke, all eyes have been on her massive 8-carat diamond ring, which may or may not contain a sweet, hidden meaning. But there’s another detail that caught our eye this morning as we collectively gloated over the singer’s new bells and whistles: her defiantly relaxed engagement manicure, courtesy of her longtime manicurist Tom Bachik.

For the truly once-in-a-lifetime occasion, Gomez opted for a chic, understated aesthetic so as not to detract from the star of the show, the massive marquise diamond. As Bachik shared on his Instagram just yesterday, it’s a layered look made up of two different Chanel nail polishes: Le Vernis Longwear nail color in Ballerina and Le Gel Coat Longwear top coat. The manicurist first revealed his look while posting press photos from the brand’s Academy Women’s Luncheon on December 11.

Gomez and Blanco dated for almost exactly a year before announcing their engagement on Instagram with a carousel that the singer captioned, “Forever starts now.” They were joined by friends and family for a celebratory evening attended by Blanco’s parents, brother and sister-in-law Raquelle Stevens, Ashley Cook and Courtney Lopez.

Of course, this isn’t the first time Gomez has caused a stir with her approach to nail art. Earlier this year, she put a modern twist on Old Hollywood glamor with a bright red manicure at the 2024 SAG Awards. And let’s not forget the $8 polish she chose for a sleek black manicure at the 2024 Golden Globes. No matter the occasion, it seems that Gomez and Bachik always know exactly what needs to happen when it comes to their nails.

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