A New Nail Polish Wardrobe for Fall

In this economic climate, the only part of me that's allowed a new Fall wardrobe is my fingertips. What my hands will be wearing this season:

Glam camo
I am in love with these military-inspired shades of khaki, camel and moss. And from the looks of things on the runways, so is damn near every designer on the planet.

From left: 1. Khaki Brun by Chanel, a muddy brown creme that premiered at New York Fashion Week. 2. Edyta by Zoya, a forest green sparkling with gold, olive and grey glitter. 3. Jane by Rescue Beauty Lounge, a pale beige with subtle pink and gold shimmer. 4. Sew Psyched, an olive drab creme by Essie.


Deep purple
Purple cosmetics are a huge hit this season -- but on the face these shades make me look like a zombie prostitute. Purple on the nails is infinitely more wearable.

1. Purple Passion by Milani, a violet frost. 2. Spinning Out of Control a deep blurple by Misa. 3. Marrow, a dusty plum by Butter London. 4. Just a Little Dangerous from Sephora by OPI, a bold purple loaded with bright pink shimmer.


Red, red, and more red
Red nails are always in style, but this season's shades are especially rich, velvety and vibrant -- as good an excuse as any to buy several new bottles of polish.

1. Scarab is a dark ruby by Illamasqua. 2. Karina by Zoya is a glittery crimson red. 3. Saucy Polish by Brit brand Eyeko is a deeply pigmented red creme. Opaque in one coat! 4. Riveter Rouge by China Glaze, from the Vintage Vixen collection. It's a shimmery rust red with fine silver glitter.


Nail Noir
Deep, inky, and nearly black -- the perfect antidote to summer's neons.

1. First Class Ticket by China Glaze, a dark purple with blue shimmer. 2. Blue Dahlia is a blackish blue creme, much darker than the image shows. From Estée Lauder. 3. Little Brown Dress by Essie, a deep espresso brown. A classic Fall color. 4. Ready to Royal by Color Club, a vampy eggplant creme.


Click to images to see how the polish looks on the nails! Khaki Brun not pictured.

 

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Comments

[Sabrina DAmico]

08:00 PM on 10/07/2010

My skin is very olive-sallow but light, and nothing flatters it like taupe & khaki. In fact, they'd flatter any skin tone. It looks so chic and simple and easily transitions for a more elegant look. I'm still addicted to the black nails, though. Purple & red are tired IMO. Taupe or khaki...try it.

[Niasia]

02:34 PM on 10/06/2010

Oh I love the colors too...already had the black mani and I loved it. I think I will go with the camel or the khaki next.

[HannahFromKS]

12:52 PM on 10/06/2010

"I am in love with these military-inspired shades of khaki, camel and moss. And from the looks of things on the runways, so is damn near every designer on the planet."? where have i landed, armytimes?

[way2sunny]

08:37 AM on 10/06/2010

I can't get interested in buying any new colors of nail polish unless they figure out a way to prevent it from chipping by the second day. Until then, it's just not worth the trouble for me.

[Topfeeder]

09:39 AM on 10/06/2010

2 layers of clear top coat.

[way2sunny]

09:57 AM on 10/06/2010

Tried it. My nails aren't fake and I use my hands frequently. Still -- it seems crazy that nobody can invent nail polish that stays on until your nails grow out. According to my mom that hasn't changed since the 50's.