fall/winter nail colors

Though this is makeup monday, I figured that nail varnishes did fit into the category of beauty products. Recently I took a trip to Target to purchase some new nail colors for fall/winter. Despite the fact that I only ended up buying two Essie polishes, there was quite a selection. Here's what I'm thinking:

"Vampy varnishes" are becoming quite an in style beauty pick this year. Instead of a typical hot-tamale red, pick a more sophisticated wine or a deep ruby. Additionally, dark plums and grays can darken up your nail look. 

Some of my favorite examples from Essie are Poor Lil' Rich Girl, Thigh High, Velvet Voyage, Lacy Not Racy and Smokin' Hot. 

To brighten up in the fall or wintertime, try a vibrant plum or warm pumpkin-esque orange. 

Great Essie polishes that fit under this category are Bahama Mama, It's Genius, and Meet Me at Sunset.

Beyond this, the two varnishes I bought for this fall/winter were Sole Mate and Angora Cardi. I lean slightly towards the vampy side so they are a quite dark. 

(from left: sole mate, angora cardi)

I am very excited to test them out this year, but after this post there are so more colors that I want to add to my collection! 

xoxo

ps. the reason I chose to feature Essie
in this post is because it is my personal preference
when purchasing nail polishes, not because I was
sponsored by the brand to write about their product. x