Ahh, back to school. This means no more weekly trips to your favorite nail salon at home. As much as we wish we could get a manicure weekly, the harsh reality is that we are all broke college students. It is no longer summer, the colors on the trees are changing, and so should the color on your nails. Take a look at these fabulous Essie colors to get an idea of what you should be wearing on your nails this fall.
Neutrals: Although neutrals are not typical dark fall colors, they look great paired with your favorite brown boots and army green jacket.
1- Mochacino
No, this isn’t a drink from Starbucks, but it is a lovely gray with a pop of shimmer that will look great with the fall hues in your wardrobe.
2- Sand Tropez
As much as we all wish we could be on the beautiful coastal town in the French Riviera, Sand Tropez may be as close as we can get to the beach.
3- Take It Outside
Just as the name says, paint your nails this fresh taupe color, and go outside and experience the crisp, fall weather.
4- Chinchilly
This sleek gray polish will look great with any fall clothing it’s paired with.
5- Miss Fancy Pants
Although summer fancy pants are no more, Miss Fancy Pants is a great chic fall color.
6- Eternal Optimists
While being bombarded with tests, quizzes, and research papers, be sure to wear eternal optimists to stay optimistic about getting an A!
Dark: Red is usually one of the colors associated with the holiday season; however, this fall is the perfect time to rock these red shades.
7- Carry On
Keep Calm and wear Carry On.
8- In The Lobby
Pair this cinnamon plum color with your favorite canvas jacket and deep red lip for the perfect fall outfit.
9- Angora Cardi
This color is the perfect shade of rose to complete any outfit.
10- Sole Mate
Unlike your ex- boyfriend who you swore was your soul mate, this deep plum color will never leave you.
Earth Tones: Fall is the most colorful season. Be sure to use these Earth tones to show off those colors with your nail polish choice!
11- Mink Muffs
No minks were harmed in the making of this plush, perfect fall nail color.
12- Don’t Sweater It
While holding your Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks, show off this warm mauve nail color.
13- Smokin’ Hot
Sitting next to a bonfire on a cool fall night, be sure you have on Smokin’ hot, the color that is cool enough to even get the fire’s attention.
14- Sew Psyched
All of your friends will be so psyched to know what this sage color is called, and when they can borrow it.
15- Little Brown Dress
Pair this perfect shade of brown with your favorite cream-colored sweater and riding boots.
16- Alligator Purse
Nothing says fall more than the color orange, and this dark hue will remind you of being at the pumpkin patch.
17- In Stitches
Wear this with your favorite pair of brown booties, jeans and infinity scarf for a day out on the town (or on campus).
Picking nail polish colors is one of the hardest decisions we have to make. We hope that you choose to rock one of these amazing hues while visiting the pumpkin patch, watching 13 nights of Halloween on ABC Family, or strutting around campus holding your favorite Starbucks drink.