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Trend Report: Holiday Nail Polish

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Ottawa chapter.

 

As the weather changes, so are the nail polish trends. We bid farewell to pastels and welcome deep, rich lacquer tones. This season promises sultry shades of oxblood, midnight and metallics, and pale ladylike polishes. The holiday season’s dark and dreamy hues welcome your most flattering nail polish trends yet! So forget about indulging in your latest footwear fantasy, this season the must-have accessory is the right lacquer.

 

OXBLOOD

This rich shade of red is the number 1 of the season. Oxblood elevates the well-known Hollywood red to a more sexy and mysterious feel. Add a stroke of sexiness to your manicure with this luxurious shade of red.

NUDE

This season, nude is in. Fall’s neutrals take your look up a notch without being over the top. This ultra popular trend emphasizes pretty, wearable shades of cream and beige with very subtle tints of mauve. You can never go wrong with shades of nude. Simple and easy, nudes go with everything.

 

DEEP & DARK

Deep classic shades will give you a feminine and edgy look that is so trendy this season. Hues include: dark chocolate, midnight, forest green and eggplant. Remember to apply generous layers and finish them off with a clear top coat for a high gloss look.

 

CAMO

Swap your light girly polish for something with a little edge. This season’s earth-tone shades say: I’m easy going but tough. Green, khaki and grey can be paired beautifully with neutral toned ensembles. Once again, ensure a well manicured nail and thick layers for the full effect.

 

METALICS & MUTED GOLDS

Chrome has got it this season. Looking to make a statement? A great metallic nail will do just that! If you just want a small dose of sparkle, try doing a statement nail by applying a metallic shade on your ring finger or pinkie. Paired with a sleek black ensemble, this nail trend will surely make your hands pop!

Keep these five nail tones in mind for your next manicure and you are sure to nail (pun intended!) this season’s trends. You can find any of the polishes shown above at your local Shoppers Drug Mart or online. Essie is only one of the many nail polish brands that carry these shades, so be on the lookout for these staple lacquers of the season. You’ll be sure to polish your look with any of these trendy hues!

 

 

 

Photo Credits:

ellecanada.ca

hausofpolish.wordpress.com

ommorphia.files.wordpress.com

 

 

I am a fourth year student at the University of Ottawa in Communications studies. Throughout my studies I have obtained experience in the field in the Federal Government and have just recently been selected as an intern for a great Communications and PR firm. Aside from my work and studies I spend a whoooole lot of time and money on my wardrobe. Over the years it has become crystal clear that I have an addiction, a fashion addiction. Which leads me to affirm that I am a self proclaimed shopaholic. Shoes and purses, accessories, tops and bottoms, any component that lies within an ensemble, I love it all. My bank account has fallen prisoner and therefore victim of my serious addiction and I have decided to share the plentiful knowledge I have gathered no thanks to my "problem". The first step is acceptance, check! I hope my tips and tricks will serve the readers as they have me, although my diminishing savings account would say otherwise. Well that is me in a nutshell.