The days have gotten shorter and the nights longer, which means it’s time to ditch your summery, bright nail polish for something a little more demur or toned down. This fall, the hottest nail colors range from classic shades to more vivid hues. Whether you go for tradition when it comes to your manicure or what something a little more creative, check out these hot fall nail colors.
Deep Burgundy
This fall, if you want a nail color that’s a mix of traditional and bold, a deep burgundy hue is the way to go. A dark burgundy, such as Essie’s Bordeaux, is a little more exciting than a basic red nail while still being somewhat understated. It’s a nail color that’s professional enough for a day at the office and exciting enough for a night out on the town.
Barely There Nude
If you prefer to play it a bit safe when it comes to your nails, go for a nude color. For fall, the operative word when it comes to nude nail polish is “greige” – or a combination of beige and gray. Some nudes also mix in a bit of pink to add a bit more color to the polish.
Try ‘Toasted Sugar” from Tom Ford or “Elizabeth Street” from Nails, Inc. if you want a nude with a hint of pink. To add some greige to your life, try out “DLL” from German nail polish line Uslu Airlines. Or, take things up a notch and go for a dash of sparkle and shine in an otherwise neutral polish by trying out a shade of gold, such as “Game of Chromes” from Sally Hansen.
Dusty Blue
Blue nails might have at one point in time been considered a bit strange. Now, they’re almost as common as red or pink. This fall, blue comes in two styles: dusty and light or deep and dark. If you want to go with a light shade of blue, one that brings to mind images of a somewhat cloudy sky, pick “Blue Orchid” from Deborah Lippman. For a slightly brighter shade of blue, go for Topshop’s “Hanky Panky Blue” or “Light Blue.”
Dark Blue or Purple
Can it be fall without a navy or deep blue color making an appearance on nails? The hottest dark blues of fall 2014 are either nearly black or have a bit of shine. Try “Royal Navy” from Butter London or “La Notte” from Nars for a basic, dark blue, or add a bit of shimmer to your nails with “Deep Shimmering Navy” from Ciatte.
Rich Chocolate
If a deep burgundy or dark blue just doesn’t do it for you, but you still want a warm, rich color on your nails, give a chocolate brown shade a try. Rich, chocolate nails bring to mind images of falling leaves and mugs of hot cocoa. The hue also tends to work on every skin tone, from fair to dark. Shades to try include “Rich Chocolate” from OPI and “Tree Bark Brown” from Mark Jacobs Beauty.
Don’t be afraid to mix it up and try a new shade this fall. If you still need help picking out on of the trendy colors, just take a peek at your wardrobe and choose a shade that coordinates with the colors you ordinarily wear.
These fall nail colors can also match a variety of swimwear available at Swimsuits Direct.
If you have a dark purple nail polish, this Core solids ruffled halter with tie by Cole of California is a perfect match. Be sure to check Swimsuits Direct for your summer outfit.
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