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As the leaves change and tans fade, nail polish colors take a dramatic turn from vibrant and brilliant, to mysterious and dark. As nails have been making prominent appearances on the runway, they’ve become statement accessories. Just like clothing, nail polishes have stylish trends to match each season, and do-and-don’t rules that should never be ignored! College students, slip on a pair of yoga pants, grab a hot pumpkin spice latte, and read on to discover the 7 hottest nail polishes that will complement your skin tone and look phenomenal this chilly autumn season!
Emerald GreensÂ
Emerald green nails are as majestic as it gets this fall. The color ranges from softer shades that give off the effect of serenity, to glitzy shades that are sure to dazzle. Think, the darker the shade, the richer the effect! For a simpler look that’s just as captivating, we recommend Nicole by OPI: Fell From the Tree, or Sonia Kashuk’s Bewitched. For a shimmery look that’s sure to stun, try Deborah Lippman’s “emerald green glow,” Laughin’ to the Bank.
Oxblood Maroons
Want to sport your Elon colors while also wearing the sexiest nails? Oxblood maroons are stealing the spotlight this fall once again (no surprise!)! The shade glimmers perfectly with the gorgeous red leaves of autumn. We suggest Marc Jacobs’ Beauty Enamored High-Shine Nail Lacquer in Jezebel for a devilish tone, or Nars Nail Polish in Chinatown Oxblood.
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Midnight Blues
This season, midnight blue is the new black! Dark midnight blues bring classiness to your nails and complement every skin tone! Silver and gold glitters (which never go out of style!) add a bold nighttime lust to your nails with its night-sky appearance. Vibrant shades accompanied with a silver glitter accent nail are also a hot trend this season! Illuminaughty by Urban Lacquer is a glossy, shimmering midnight blue polish that is perfection for a fall night out, while Midnight Blue by Avon is a more sophisticated shade for the daytime.
Metallic Shade Shifters
Can’t decide what shade matches your mood today? Metallic shade-shifter polishes provide different spectrums of colors from every angle! The best part is, you don’t have to just stick to autumn colors! These polishes come in soft and hard tones, providing opportunities for elegance, and sharpness. If you’re feeling seasonal, try glamorous, smooth tones that match the changing leaves like Furnace Glow and Daybreak by Glitter Gal. Since metallic colors in general are currently trending, deeper and richer non-seasonal tones are just as perfect for the fall season, so experiment with Essie’s For the Twill of It or TopShop Nails in Aurora.
Microglitters
As a wise woman once said, “throw some glitter, make it rain!” For these shades, think Kat Everdeen, the girl on fire. Whites and blacks make great bases, while dark orange, yellow, and red glitters complement the season.  Try to stick to thinner glitters for a more eye capturing effect that doesn’t look too heavy. Try several coats if you’re feeling daring and want to do an accent nail dedicated to fall glitters! For a more unique effect, ombre the different shades of glitter, or only cover the tips over neutral polishes like white or nude. Try mixed shades by Pretty and Polished like Our Love is Autumn-atic and Phoenix.
Seasonal
Feeling ambitiously creative? Get totally into it this fall and design your nails with leaves and other fall designs (plaid plaid plaid!)! Pinterest has tons of cute designs for you to try while also providing information on the best polishes to play around with! Some designs are more difficult than others, but totally doable! Since they prove to be more tedious and time consuming than one coat of polish, make sure to get cozy and plan a block of time for it with your friends so you can all help each other out, or DIY with fall nail decals by Nail Accessory! Getting festive is the best way to stand out and show your love for the season that never ends its festivities.
Matte Nails
Matte Nails have out-shown all other nail polishes this season! Rather than providing a glossy, shiny look, it’s a topcoat that has the appearance of a polished and professional manicure that lacks radiance. This chic matte nail polish is perfect for the colder temperatures, so add a layer of it over your favorite nail or glitter polish, for a unique but stylish look. If you want to save some money, you can also DIY French manicure with it. The #1 Fashion Week Essential was nothing other than Butter London’s Matte Finish Top Coat for a glassy, smooth finish that will make any seasonal nail color look fabulous!