Nail Trends Fall 2012
Okay Ladies (and gents)…
Summer came, saw, it’s in the midst of conquering and trying to get itself the heck outta here. While you still have time before fall sneaks in, let me give you the 4-1-1 on the upcoming trends so you can stock up before the crowd moves in.
Check it out.
Rumor has it, these are the top 8 color trends prepping to paint the town…
They’re bold and they won’t take NO for an answer *snaps fingers*. I’m sure these will make you want to whip out your own colors now, but wait til it cools off, it’ll look better with your wardrobe 
Let me assure you, some of these polishes are on the expensive side, but between Wet n Wild, Sinful Colors, and NYC rounding up and no more than $2, you should be just fine… and fashionable.
Creamy teal hues combine sophistication and whimsy in one contradictory hue. Because the color is so deep and lush, it tones down the actual brightness of the shade and makes it feel luxurious, without being too safe or played-out.
The polishes –> Zoya Nail Polish in Frida, $8; Essie Nail Polish in Stylenomics, $8; Orly Nail Lacquer in Decoded, $8.50; China Glaze Nail Polish in Exotic Encounters, $6.99.
Purple is the party shade of the season, popping up in all kinds of fun and funky textures. The usually girly hue toughens up with chunky glitter, sleek metallic finishes, and a cool shredded effect.
The polishes –> Maybelline Color Show Nail Color in Purple Possibilities, $3.99; Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer in Let’s Go Crazy, $18; Nicole by OPI Nail Polish in Busta Mauve, $7.04;Sonia Kashuk Nail Colour in Hocus Pocus, $4.79.
People make yearly pilgrimages to catch the changing leaves, but you’ll need to look no further than your fingertips to get a great view of nature’s most spectacular color show. Rusty red, goldenrod, and burnished orange hues are plentiful for autumn, and besides being seasonally appropriate, they’re also unexpectedly chic, especially when paired with an earth-toned wardrobe.
The polishes –> Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Gilded Lily, $7.99; Butter London Nail Colour in Shag, $14; China Glaze Nail Polish in Desert Sun, $6.99; OPI Nail Lacquer in Snapps Out Of It, $8.50.
Green is the nail shade that just won’t go away — we’ve seen countless variations on the hue over the past three seasons. This fall, the color goes military with a twist, combining army-issue fatigues with a metallic sheen. The result is a golden-green shade that has a utilitarian undertone and also manages to look pretty damn glam.
The polishes –> Nicole by OPI Nail Polish in For Gold Times Sake, $7.04; Estée Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer Beyond Black Collection in Viper, $20; China Glaze Nail Polish in Unpredictable, $6.99.
Our love of chocolate extends to our nails with a little help from this next trend, which features cozy shades of brown. Perfect for girls who aren’t big on color, it’s an ideal replacement for your usual taupe. Any of these dreamy browns should amp up your nail game without forcing you to resort to wearing Day-Glo digits.
The polishes –> Dior Vernis Nail Lacquer in Bengale, $23; Laura Mercier Nail Lacquer in Cocoa Suede, $18; Essie Nail Polish in Gym Dandy, $8; SpaRitual Nail Lacquer in Slate, $10.
Traditional berry gets an edge with the addition of dark undercurrents. If you’re usually into reds, switch out your signature scarlet shade for a blackened berry to up the sexiness and add a bit of dark romance to your look. These moody shades retain their femininity, but also have a hint of mystery that gives them a dark edge. Berries with bite, if you will.
The polishes –> Chanel Le Vernis Nail Color in Vertigo, $26; Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture in Rouge Expressionniste, $25; Zoya Nail Polish in Katherine, $8; OPI Nail Lacquer in German-icure by OPI, $8.50.
The sidewalk won’t be ending anytime soon, as least if we have anything to say about it. Concrete gray is our new favorite non-color — softer than black, but a whole lot more impactful than white. Try it in dark, stormy colors, or opt for a foggy iteration with a bit of bling in it.
Sinful Colors Nail Polish in Smokin’, $1.99; NARS Nail Polish in Storm Bird, $18; SpaRitual Nail Lacquer in Conglomerate, $10; NCLA Nail Lacquer in Rock Solid, $16. (There’s also a New York Colors nail polish in Sidewalkers for $1.99)
Look, we loved aqua just as much as you did, but the under-the-sea shade kind of clashes with fall’s darker, more muted clothing color palette. So, instead, keep your marine theme going through the colder months by adding navy into your repertoire. It looks elegant, sophisticated, and all-around awesome once the temperature dips. Be sure to choose a vibrant version with lots of blue shot through it — muddied up or grayed-out shades won’t pack quite the same punch.
The polishes –> Orly Nail Lacquer in Shockwave, $8.50; Estée Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer Beyond Black Collection in Blue Blood, $20; Avon Nailwear Pro+ in Inky Blue, $6; Nails Inc. Special Effects Mirror Metallic Nail Polish in Primrose Park, $9.50.
Photos: Courtesy of
http://www.refinery29.com/fall-nail-trends?
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Posted on July 29, 2012, in Nails and tagged 2012, Army Green, Berry, brown, Fall, Fashion, gray, Navy, orange, Polish, purple, style, teal, Trends. Bookmark the permalink. Leave a Comment.
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