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Nailing Fall Trends

Gabrielle Olya |
November 5, 2010 | 9:12 p.m. PDT

Staff Reporter

Bronze nail polish (Creative Commons)
Bronze nail polish (Creative Commons)
This fall’s most important fashion accessory may be right at the tip of your fingers –literally. We’re talking about nail polish of course, a great way to stay on trend without breaking the bank. As the weather cools down, say goodbye to boring pinks and reds and start stocking up on this season’s latest—and quite untraditional –hues to transition your look into fall and winter.

Bronze
Instantly glam up your look with a pop of metallic bronze. Try Dior Nail Color in Bronze Libertine ($21), Nars Nail Polish in Mash ($16), or OPI Nail Lacquer in DS Illuminate ($9.99).

Khaki
Military-inspired looks have been all over the runways for this fall, so it’s no surprise khakis and army greens have made their way to beauty trends as well. These surprisingly neutral shades will go with any outfit. Try Chanel Nail Colour in Khaki Vert ($25), Essie Nail Color in Sew Psyched ($8), or Orly Nail Polish Lacquer in Country Club Khaki ($9).

Gray/ Silver

Both matte and metallic grays are in this season: use matte for a modern twist on a classic nail look, or metallic for a rock ‘n roll edge. Try Essie Nail Color in Over The Top ($8), OPI Nail Lacquer in Suzi Skies in the Pyrenees ($8.99), or Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Gray by Gray ($7.99).

Deep purple
Want to opt for a more colorful shade instead of sticking to neutrals? You can’t go wrong with dark purple polishes, like Revlon Nail Enamel in Rock ($4.79), Essie Nail Color in Velvet Voyeur ($8), and OPI Nail Lacquer in Pamplona Purple ($8).

Dark green
If you’re a fashion risk-taker, get your next manicure in a surprisingly luxe dark green shade, either with or without a metallic finish. Try Sonia Kashuk Nail Color in Taunting Teal ($4.99), Essie Nail Color in Going Incognito ($8), or Sephora by OPI Teal We Meet Again Nail Colour ($9).

Reach reporter Gabrielle Olya here and follow her on Twitter @GabyOlya.

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