When the air gets crisp and the leaves change color, there’s no better way to spend a lazy afternoon than painting your nails to match your cute fall outfits. Step away from the typical summery pastels and bright reds; there are new colors to wear and trends to test!
Must-have colors:
- Dark Chocolate: Splurge: Chanel Le Vernis “Particuliere” $27 OR Steal: Essie “Partner in Crime” $9
- Gunmetal Gray: Splurge: Dior “Métal Montaigne” $25 OR Steal: Zoya “Freya” $9
- Burgundy: Splurge: Butter London “Shag” $15 OR Steal: Essie “Carry On” $8.50
- Classic Nudes: Splurge: Deborah Lippmann “Naked” $18 OR Steal: Sally Hansen “Sheer Ecstasy” $6.48
Must-Try Trends:
1. Matte:
Change up your usual shiny manicure with a cool no-luster look. Paint a topcoat like Sally Hansen’s Big Matte Top Coat over any color for a smooth matte finish.
2. Half Moon at the Cuticle:
All you need to master the half moon are reinforcement stickers from an office store! First, paint one coat of a color over your entire nail. Then, cut the reinforcement stickers in half and place one sticker half on each of your cuticles to create the half moon shape. Next, paint a few coats of your primary color over the entire nail, allow the polish to fully dry, and then remove the stickers for your perfect half moon look!
3. Glitter Ombré Tips:
Apply a thin coat of glitter to 75% of the nail. Then continue applying thicker layers of glitter, getting closer to the tip. This will create an ombré effect, with glitter gradually getting thicker towards the tip of your nails!
4. Contrasting Color Tips:
Swipe a contrasting color to the main manicure color across the tips of your nails for a cool look. Pro tip: painting a different color on your tips is an easy way to hide chipped polish so your perfect mani will last longer!
Photo sources: http://weheartit.com/entry/group/2442407, essie.com, nailsave.com, makeupandbeautyblog.com, beautyscene.nl, shufayewong.blogspot.com, styleismm.com, imgarcade.com, http://blog.diynetwork.com/maderemade/how-to/easy-ombre-glitter-nails/