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If I had to wager on it, nail polish trends this season will be bright and bold. Think Agyness Deyn's royal blue polish and Natalie Portman's taxi cab yellow tones. I'd also venture to say that we'll be seeing a lot of matte finishes, as well as subdued hues like khakis, grays, and even polish-free nails for a low-maintenance look.
Beauty Mark It! A Deep Purple Nail Polish
A friend of mine gave me a bottle of NYX Nail Polish in Carol, $4 (bottom row, fourth polish from left) over the holidays. I've been using it since December (mainly on my toe nails) and believe it or not, it is already running out!
What I like about it is that it is still pretty trendy since it's dark, but it's not so dark that it looks black.
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Beauty Marked! A Deep Purple Nail Polish
Last week I told you I needed a new purple nail polish. While I like the color Carol from NYX that I told you about last week, I am running low and would like to try something new.
I asked you all to go beauty marking to help me find a new deep purple polish.
Mena Suvari Nails It
Coordinating your nail polish shade to your clothing can feel too matchy-matchy, especially for a big event. Mena Suvari, at New York's Rockefeller Center for the launch of the new Piaget jewelry collection, got it right by going for a shade a little bit pinker than her purple cocktail frock. For a similar shade, check out Sephora Multi-Action Nail Color ($6) in Red Light 6.
Trend Alert: Vixen Violet Nail Varnish
I just picked up an old issue of one of my favorite tabloids and noticed that Heidi Montag was wearing purple nail polish while frolicking on the beach with Spencer.
Since the girls of The Hills are huge trendsetters, this means that purple polish is likely making its way into the world right about now. Below are a select couple of cool violet nail varnishes.
Can't Get Your Hands on Chanel Jade Green? You've Still Got Options.
Every year, there seems to be a highly coveted nail polish shade or two that hits the market with a frenzy. One example is last year's Metro Chic ($8) from Sephora by OPI, a perfectly muted smoky purple. Another example is Chanel's Le Vernis Nail Color in Vamp, so popular, in fact, it even has its own Wikipedia entry.
The Look For Less: Nars' Hot Fall Nail Polish
Every time I hit Sephora, I gaze longingly at Nars Tokaido Express nail polish ($16). It's a deep, sophisticated purple with subtle gold flecks that a cool girl like Kim Gordon might wear if she were invited to a fancy-pants brunch. If you're looking for a similar shade at a smaller price, you're in luck.
How Old Were You When You First Went to the Spa?
The most recent story focusing on girls heading to the beauty parlor at younger and younger ages comes to us today from Lebanon, where requests for chocolate facials and purple manicures are becoming the norm. "It's not about spoiling our children," Maya Hilal, owner of Beirut's Spa-Tacular, told the AFP. "It's a matter of maintaining their cleanliness.
Take a Peek at the Trendiest Nail Polish Collections For Fall
As far as Fall nail polish trends are concerned, I foresee lots of hot pinks, mushroom tones, smoky metallics, burnt oranges, deep, intense greens, and the return of purple — but with a little less smoke and a little more attitude. As far as textures go, think mattes, creams, and brushed, velvety finishes. But, if you're a fan of the shimmer, don't fret.
Kitson Brings LA Style to Your Nails
The famed LA boutique Kitson is known for its stock of trendy items, so when it comes to nail polish colors and textures, you know they've got it all right. Taking inspiration from the fashion-forward city, Kitson's LA Nail Polish collection ($10 each) features colorful names and shades like Malibu Pink, Paparazzi Red, Robertson Purple, and Melrose Orange.
The non-toxic, lead-free polishes also come in both glossy and matte finishes, perfect for the emerging no-shine trend.
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