She Nailed It

Even though the beautiful and unseasonable weather we've been having makes it hard to focus on fall fashion, it's still the last official day of summer, and it is inevitable that the crisp autumn breeze will quickly approach. While this sounds like a negative outlook, it is certainly not meant to be, as I love the cool fall weather and all of the colors and clothing that comes along with it.

A couple of months ago, I wrote here about the bright, funky nail polish colors that were popular over the summer. While I still love this trend, it is important to adjust your nail color to fit the season. So, save those luminous shades for May through August because, along with the fall, comes a whole new pallet for stylish, but still funky, nails.

What I love about nail polish is that it's an affordable way to accessorize. It can supplement your outfit just as well as any piece of jewelry or scarf because it always ads POP, especially when the color matches what you're wearing. It's also an expression of your personality. There are definitely expensive brands of nail polish available, but it is really not necessary to waste away your savings on them. I have splurged on 10 dollar bottles of "ruby red" and "kiss me pink" before, and it simply wasn't worth it, as the quality does not tend to be any better. When I wrote about nail polish over the summer, I referenced my favorite, good quality, affordable brand: Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Nail Color, which costs about 2.79-3 dollars a bottle, depending on where you get it (they're buy one, get one 50% off at Walgreens online). Well, luckily, the brand also carries dark, burnt shades that are perfect for the upcoming season!

Here are some of my favorite colors that remind me of autumn fashion...


"Plum Powder"
The subtle shimmer in this shade can dress up an outfit.

"Purple Pizzaz"
This color is a great way to incorporate the bright, funky style of summer nail shades into a darker, fall/winter shade.

"Celeb City"
This slate, shimmery shade is a great neutral tone that matches many outfits.

"Black Out"
Black nail polish has, of course, become popular recently, and fall and winter are the perfect times to rock
the shade. Try pairing it with a white ensemble to provide contrast.

"Red Carpet"
Dark red nail polish is a classic choice, especially
in the colder months.

"Emerald City"
I picture this shade with chunky sweaters and burnt orange and red shirts.