Lady Gaga. Sarah Jessica Parker. Zac Posen. Cher. Who hasn’t Deborah Lippmann created a nail polish with? Amid the classic colors of bare beige and baby doll pink are the extra-ordinary moody hunter green, glamorous gold gleam (with 24 carat gold dust) and mood ring blue/green shimmer. If the colors don’t entice you, she’ll draw you in with the pop-culture inspired names of her polishes—Bad Romance, designed with Lady Gaga, Hit Me With Your Best Shot, a Pat Benatar original, and Smile for Sarah, created with Sarah Jessica Parker. All in all, Lippmann has effortlessly created the nail polish with everyone in mind.
Her collection began in 1998, when she mixed a special color to match Mariah Carey’s dress for the Academy Awards. Since then, she has worked closely with a variety of big names, thus creating an army of celebrity inspired shades. Colors tend to be on the more expensive side, with price tags of $16 to $20. However, if you’re interested in making an investment in one of these famous shades, we’ve picked out our favorites for you:
1. Deborah Lippmann: Billionaire $16
Dubbed by Lippmann herself as “moody, hunter green,” we think this is one of the hottest colors for fall. The murky green is the perfect accent against a dark palette outfit (which we always see more of as the temperature starts to drop) or paired with the nude palette— one of this seasons biggest trends.
2. Deborah Lippmann: Happy Birthday $18
“Party in a bottle,” this particular color is ideal for that Wednesday night shooters, or a semi-formal—the multiple colors make sure it matches any outfit and the glitter makes the polish seem young and joyful. A gift for my 21st, this is a shade that I plan to make use of… often. It’s just a happy color.
3. Deborah Lippmann: Across the Universe $18
This “blazing blue and metallic green glam in the sheerest navy” is simply mesmerizing. The shade is sure to make your nails the focal point of any outfit—I mean, can you keep your eyes off of it?
4. Deborah Lippmann: Ruby Red Slippers $18
A deep, enticing “Dorothy’s shimmering ruby” red, this is the color that you wear for that sultry date. Paired with a deep red lipstick and LBD, it doesn’t matter whether the guy has neither courage, nor a heart nor a brain—you’ll be sure to grab his attention.
5. Deborah Lippmann: Wicked Game $16
“Swirling. Lavender. Grey.” are the perfect words to describe this fun, elusive color. The iridescence means it constantly changes depending on the light—which is perfect for outfits of all styles. For the ideal look, pair with differing shades of blue and purple to bring out the contrasting shades in the polish.