Picking The Right Polish For This Time Of Year
Summer is winding down. The nights are getting cooler and joyful back-to-school thoughts are dancing in your head. As you look down at your chipped coral painted toe nails, you think to yourself, what color is next? It is in-between summer and fall, you’re dreaming about the return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte but are still going to live in flip flops for a couple more months. It’s that awkward period where you don’t want to showcase bright summer hues any more but it’s definitely too early for those heavy, warm polishes we see displayed for autumn, already. Nail color is always marketed to us seasonally, which can leave one in a tizzy. Well there’s got to be something in-between. A happy medium of beautiful colors that works great for this time of year.
So what nail colors are still appropriate? It’s far too soon for those pretty mossy greens, deep reds and purples. Even if you are lucky to live in a place that’s nice all year, you still go through the seasons and fashion changes, your nail color should reflect that too. Dropping the kids back of at school doesn’t mean it’s time to place little apple appliques all over your nails or rock your favorite football team emblem. It does mean, you should probably retire your beloved fluorescent pink shade for the year. Fear not, there are some great options that work perfectly for this time.
Nail color is something we change a lot. People always see your nails. Stores are always full of thousands of nail polish colors and a wide variety of brands to choose from. One of the best brands out there is, OPI. They have a wide range of colors and textures. Their polishes are durable and fun. Some great OPI choices for this time of year are:
Dark shades of your favorite colors with a shimmer too them. The deep hues reflect the colors and warmth of fall but the sparkle encompasses the fun of summer.
Go With the Lava Flow, With a Nice Finn-ish, This Color is Making Waves, Show Us Your Tips, Worth a Pretty Penne
Different shades of nudes and creams are perfect for this transitional time. They look pretty alone but topped with a light gold or silver shimmer, perfection.
Tiramisu for Two, Bubble Bath, Where did Suzi’s Man Go, My Vampire is Buff, Be There in a Prosecco
A great shimmering top coat for all of these colors is Pirouette My Whistle.
Pink is a staple, just ask Barbie. It’s a feminine, fun and empowering shade all in one. There are hundreds of shades of pink. For this time of year, pick one that isn’t real bright.
Princesses Rule, A Rose at Dawn… Broke by Noon, I Think in Pink, Italian Love Affair, Malibu Pier Pressure
You can see what all these shades look like on OPI’s website or stop in at Essentials Medispa and see them in person. Summer is rough on your feet. Between the sliding around in flip flops, rough trail walking or grinding against the sand, those piggies have been through a lot. An end of summer session with a professional for a manicure and pedicure is a good way to approach fall. They have a variety of options with fantastic add-on services. They can give you more color advice and show you some of the great ones list here while making your hands and feet look amazing.