KISS & MAKEUP: NAILED IT! FALL NAIL TRENDS

Now that the weather has finally made a shift, it’s almost time to make that transition from shorts to jeans, sandals to pumps, and tank tops to long sleeves. But not only does our attire change, so does our accessories, and in my world, our nails (both hands and feet) are definitely accessories.

During spring and summer, I like to keep my nails bright and colorful, with a few designs here and there; but when the fall rolls around it’s a complete switch up to a dark and vampy vibe. Honestly, the darker the better.

Below are the Pantone colors that the “Fashion Gods” have selected for us for this season. Be ready to find them in every clothing, shoe, accessory, and beauty store during this fall and winter season.

The colors of course aren’t limited to the section you see on the left, but rather different shades of them as depicted on the right. It can vary from lighter too darker and everywhere in between. My current obsession for this season is olive/army green. Give it to me in every variation possible thanks! Including on my nails!

Some of my top picks include:

Greyish-purples, multiple tones of khaki, plums, browns, and oxblood colors are also going to be in high demand, as well as the usual suspects, such as jewel tones, gold’s, and of course black.

Now just because we’ve ditched the bright colors for darks doesn’t mean we’ve given up on embellishments! Beautiful jewels and pearls will always be on trend, and if covering every nail isn’t your thing, like me, just pick a couple accent fingers to take your polished pointers to the next level.

Rocking these looks can get quite expensive, especially if you get your nails professionally done. I’ve seen in Bermuda it costing no less than $5 per nail if you want the good stuff, but I’m a DIY kind of girl and will always find a way to get the bang for every one of my bucks! So whether you go to the salon or do them yourself, I say tap into your creative side, pick up your own jewels and have at it! There’s really no wrong way to do a design, and if you need inspiration, it’s as easy as hopping on Instagram or YouTube. And if jewels seem to over the top, there’s always glitter!

Last and certainly not least, finishes. The traditional glossy topcoat will always be standard, but “matte” has proven to be here to stay. A couple coats of matte will transform any polish into a sophisticated chic look.

I know for some, trying deep colors on nails and lips can be a bit scary, but stepping outside of your comfort zone can be fun, And hey, its just nail polish! Nothing a quick swipe of acetone can’t cure.