We all have our favorites, right? That one color we always reach for. That shape we swear we’ll retire… and then buy 20 more times in different colors because, well, it’s just too good. I like to think of these as my “accidental signatures” - the little design habits I keep coming back to whether I mean to or not. So today I’m calling myself out and letting you in on the patterns I can’t seem to break.
1. Fun, Feminine Geometric Shapes
I love shapes with soft, rounded edges - the kind that add structure without feeling sharp. Arches, semi-circles, squovals (not just for nails!), and all those MFSMI staple shapes that bring a little geometry to the party without making you feel like you’re stuck using safety scissors. They’re playful, flattering, and honestly? They just make me happy.
2. Neutrals, Neutrals, and (You Guessed It) More Neutrals
It’s no secret that MFSMI lives in neutrals - from inky black to every possible shade of brown (from deep walnut to soft café au lait), creamy whites, and blush pinks that somehow feel warm and fresh. Neutrals are effortless and wearable… and who doesn’t love an accessory that already matches 90% of your closet?
But that last 10%? Come find me. I got you. I may love a good neutral, but I’m a ’90s kid at heart and Lisa Frank is basically my spirit animal.
3. Rainbow Moments (and Lifelong Obsessions)
Fun fact: I’ve always been obsessed with rainbows. As a kid, I actually kept count of how many I’d seen. I lost track sometime in my late teens, but the joy never wore off. I have suncatchers hanging in my windows, and when the light hits just right, my whole house sparkles with little rainbows dancing across the walls and floors. It still makes me stop and smile every single time. From classic ROYGBIV to soft boho palettes, I love rainbows in all their forms - the colors, the shape, and everything they represent. There’s just something about them that feels like a deep breath and a fresh start. A little reminder that beautiful things can follow chaos. So yeah… you’ll find rainbow touches all over MFSMI. Sometimes it’s a full-on color explosion, sometimes it’s just the shape quietly tucked into a design - but they’re always there. (And spoiler: they might be making an appearance in my next logo update, too.)
4. That “Just Enough Sparkle” Energy
I’m not glitter-all-the-time, but give me a shimmer, a foil, a subtle sparkle - something that catches the light just right - and I’m in. Think more “fresh mani with a little sparkle” and less “glitter bomb at a kindergarten party.” It’s all about balance.
5. The “I Could Wear This to Costco or Date Night” Vibe
Everything I make is meant to feel easy! Like a piece you’d throw on without thinking, but that makes you feel that much more put together. Whether it’s a big bold pair that makes you smile or something simple and small, I want you to feel a little more yourself when you wear it. Yes, even when you're in a messy bun at the drive-thru (especially then honestly).
Final Thoughts
It’s funny what becomes your signature when you’re just doing what feels right. I don’t always notice the trends in my own work until I take a step back - and then it’s like, “Oh. Yep. That’s definitely a me thing.” What about you? Got any “accidental signatures” in your wardrobe or your go-to makeup routine? Tell me I’m not the only one who owns six versions of the same black tee.
xoxo,
Sarah