Here’s a near-perfect image: A hot cup of tea (cinnamon and vanilla flavored, natch), a fireplace, a book, an ivory fisherman knit sweater, and … gold, glittery nails peeking out. It’s FALL guys, which means a rapid series of events leading up to the holiday season, a festive feeling in the air (and yes, a chill), but with all that comes a seriously impressive array of new nail polish colors. Not even kidding — they look like a beautiful Thanksgiving banquet … or the most picture-perfect array of autumn leaves. The mani-pedi-obsessed designers behind some of our favorite polish brands were not kidding around when they created this season’s collections. To be completely honest, I myself had never considered the fact that nail polishes too, just like clothing, comes out in collections. And so, while the shades may vary from red to gold or matte to metallic, there is a cohesive feeling about the color story presented. In the case of Fall 2015, it’s decidedly autumnal and I love it. The hues we’ll be adorning our nails with (when they’re not stuffed in pockets, or worse, gloves) are rich eggplants, marsalas and metallics like cinnamon bronzes and industrial-esque silvers. Now, with a fresh manicure — we can safely say we’re ready for fall.
Fall Nail Colors
Fall Nail Colors #1
By Sara Spruch-Feiner
Here’s a near-perfect image: A hot cup of tea (cinnamon and vanilla flavored, natch), a fireplace, a book, an ivory fisherman knit sweater, and ... gold, glittery nails peeking out. It’s FALL guys, which means a rapid series of events leading up to the holiday season, a festive feeling in the air (and yes, a chill), but with all that comes a seriously impressive array of new nail polish colors. Not even kidding -- they look like a beautiful Thanksgiving banquet ... or the most picture-perfect array of autumn leaves. The mani-pedi-obsessed designers behind some of our favorite polish brands were not kidding around when they created this season’s collections. To be completely honest, I myself had never considered the fact that nail polishes too, just like clothing, comes out in collections. And so, while the shades may vary from red to gold or matte to metallic, there is a cohesive feeling about the color story presented. In the case of Fall 2015, it’s decidedly autumnal and I love it. The hues we’ll be adorning our nails with (when they’re not stuffed in pockets, or worse, gloves) are rich eggplants, marsalas and metallics like cinnamon bronzes and industrial-esque silvers. Now, with a fresh manicure -- we can safely say we’re ready for fall.
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The Purples
From matte and rich (Zoya), to brighter and shimmery (Jin Soon), the season’s purples have every base covered.
Jin Soon, Soubrette , $18
Deborah Lippmann, Miss Independent , $18
Zoya, Lidia , $9
Smith & Cult, Filth Noir , $18
Sonia Kashuk, Peace & Love , $4.79
CoverGirl Star Wars Collection, Nemesis , $5.99
OPI, I’m In The Moon For Love , $9.50
The Golds and Copper Metallics
These metallics on the yellow-end of the spectrum are so, so much more than what they seem.
Jin Soon’s Verismo is a show-stopping work of art -- flecks of black add dimension and sophistication to the pure fun of metallic nails.
Zoya’s Cinnamon and Aggie are smoother, but no less complex metallic experiences, Butter’s I’m On The List is a unique Rose Gold and Deborah Lippmann’s glitter-packed Can’t Be Tamed is a party in a bottle!
Deborah Lippmann, Can’t Be Tamed , $20
Zoya, Cinnamon , $9
Jin Soon, Verismo , $18
Zoya, Aggie , $9
Butter London, I’m On The List , $15
The Nudes and Neutrals
There are more than 50 shades of nude this season, but these are some of our favorites. The best part? They match seamlessly with every outfit.
Jin Soon, Oratorio , $18
Zoya, Charli , $9
Deborah Lippmann, She Wolf , $18
Butter London, Lust or Must? , $15
Treat Collection, The Everyday Girl , $18
The Shiny Silvers
From silver-flecked blacks to Pacifica’s 7-free opalescent Rainbow Gloss, there’s a choice pick here for everyone from the metallic novice to the master.
Zoya, Tris , $9
Jin Soon, Cantata , $18
Butter London, Disco Nap , $15
Pacifica, Rainbow Gloss , $14
OPI, The Center Of The You-Niverse , $9.50
The Blues
In recent years, having blue nails seems as natural, normal and even de rigueur as reds and pinks once were. An added bonus—there’s a blue for every season. We’re swapping out the baby shades for deep teals, royals and celestial shades with sparkle for autumn.
Sonia Kashuk, Tumultuous Teal , $4.79
Misha Nonoo for Sally Hansen, Rendez-Nonoo, $7.99, available at drugstores
CoverGirl Star Wars, Mutant , $5.99
OPI Give Me Space , $9.50
Treat Collection Show And Tell , $18
Prabal Gurung for Sally Hansen, Midnight Affair, $7.99, available at drugstores
ncLA Chaka , $16
The Rustic Reds
A classic red mani may well have been your introduction (once upon a time) to the very concept of elegant painted nails. Flash-forward to the era of nail art being as complex (more?) than art on museum walls and needless to say red has become a far more fleshed out color category. From deep burgundy hues like newbie Trust Fund Beauty’s “Wine O’ Clock” to Butter’s 70’s-esque, perfect with your new A-line cord skirt, “It’s Vintage,” there’s truly a shade for everyone.
Butter London, It’s Vintage , $15
Sonia Kashuk, Spice It Up , $4.99
Deborah Lippmann, Respect , $18
CoverGirl Star Wars, Red Revenge , $5.99
Trust Fund Beauty, Wine O’Clock , $15
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