In “The Devil Wears Prada 2”Emily Blunt reprises her role as Emily Charlton, a determined and poisonous former assistant. runway magazine. Don’t worry, I won’t spoil it for you, but she’s still, in the words of Andy Sachs, “iconic.”
During the film’s press tour, Blunt adopted elements of her character’s signature aesthetic. She seemed to value a strict color palette (black, red, white), structured tailoring, and dramatic silhouettes. And let’s not forget her chic beauty.
Her Charlton style didn’t stop on the press tour either. Last night, Blunt attended the 2026 Met Gala wearing a Mikimoto pearl body necklace that cost an eye-popping estimated $500,000 (I think it’s safe to say that Charlton would approve of such extravagance). Her hair was slicked back into a structured bun. Her makeup was centered around a chic smokey eye. And what about her manicure? It was blood-red, adorned with expensive-looking glitter, and was made with $13 Essie nail polish. Keep scrolling to see the exact shades her manicurist used to achieve the stylish look.
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Emily Charlton played by Emily Blunt the devil wears prada 2.
(Image courtesy of 20th Century Studios)
met gala manicure
famous nail artist julie k. He was Blunt’s Met Gala manicure expert. She created a “deep, dark base” before adding “a single intentionally placed circle” to each nail. The dress code for the Met Gala was “Fashion is Art,” so it was no surprise that she took inspiration from Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky. “Kandinsky believed that the circle was the most peaceful shape, symbolizing the harmony of the universe, making it a subtle and striking nod to this year’s theme of wearable art.”
Below, see the exact three Essie nail polishes she used to create Blunt’s manicure.
Exact Essie nail polish used
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Gel Couture Longwear Manicure – Add style
If you ever needed proof that beautiful nail polish shades are actually sold in drugstores, this is it. Essie’s Spiked With Style is an intense, opaque dark red. After completing a “thorough nail prep,” Julie K applied two coats of it to Blunt’s fingertips, creating a “deep blood red” base color.
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Essie Nail Lacquer – 3004 Set in Stone
Once the basic colors are set, it’s time to pay homage to Kandinsky’s art. Julie K reached for Essie’s Set in Stones, a shimmering shade of disco ball silver. She applied it in a circular motion on each nail, adding just a touch of high-fashion shine.
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gel couture top coat
Last but not least, she applied Essie’s Gel Couture Top Coat to create a “glossy, gel-like finish that looks polished on camera” and lasts all night.
that’s it. Or, in the words of Miranda Priestly, “That’s it.” Blunt’s stylish Met Gala manicure required just three bottles of drugstore nail polish and cost a mere $34. We’re happy to embrace this look from Emily Charlton.
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