With the news that nail polish sales have officially eclipsed that of lipstick for the first time ever, we look at the five on trend shades that you need in your collection this autumn.
Berry Hot
Everyone has their go to shades that they go back to time and time again but this deep berry hue definitely deserves a space in your collection. Berry lips are set to be huge for the season ahead so why not find a nail colour that complements it? Matching your lipstick to your nails is so on trend. Essie do a great berry shade called Sole Mate that you can pick up online at The Urban Retreat Beautique.
Go Nude
Nude nails are understated and chic and have the added bonus of going with everything in your wardrobe. Great for off duty looks this shade will see you right through the working week. A celebrity favourite, this shade had been spotted on everyone from Kim Kardashian to Rihanna.
Gold Glitz and Glamour
With winter just around the corner, why not brighten up your nails with a bit of glitz and glamour? Metallic shades are a must have for next season and glittery hues are not to be missed. Miley Cyrus showed off her gold glitter manicure on Instagram last week and you cant browse the pages of Pinterest without witnessing this spectacular nail trend. This is one to try when you have a special occasion to attend and it will add a touch of glamour to your LBD.
The Half Moon Manicure
This trend made quite an impact on the catwalk at London Fashion Week with designers at La Perla, Mara Hoffman and Oscar de la Renta using this design in their runway shows. You can choose to paint the half moon black and leave the rest of your nail nude or reverse it to leave the half moon section of the nail nude.
Black is Back for Good
Black is a staple shade for the autumn/winter months and this season its all about the matte finish. BCBG chose matte black nails for their A/W runway show and its a sophisticated shade that looks great night or day. Black is a versatile shade that is a worthy addition to any nail polish collection and will see you through the A/W season in style.
So, which of the above nail shades will you be investing in this season?