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If I had to wager on it, nail polish trends this season will be bright and bold. Think Agyness Deyn's royal blue polish and Natalie Portman's taxi cab yellow tones. I'd also venture to say that we'll be seeing a lot of matte finishes, as well as subdued hues like khakis, grays, and even polish-free nails for a low-maintenance look.
Trend Alert: Purple Reigns
Deep, dark and edgy purple nail polish is the new it colour for Winter. It's the star shade of the brand-new Chanel Bohemian Fantasy collection (more on this later), it's the most vibrant varnish from Essie's Her Royal Hotness range, and Nails Inc. has named this newbie Dover Street Market, after a chic and hip Mayfair shop.
Beauty Mark It! A Deep Purple Nail Polish
A friend of mine gave me a bottle of NYX Nail Polish in Carol, $4 (bottom row, fourth polish from left) over the holidays. I've been using it since December (mainly on my toe nails) and believe it or not, it is already running out!
What I like about it is that it is still pretty trendy since it's dark, but it's not so dark that it looks black.
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Beauty Marked! A Deep Purple Nail Polish
Last week I told you I needed a new purple nail polish. While I like the color Carol from NYX that I told you about last week, I am running low and would like to try something new.
I asked you all to go beauty marking to help me find a new deep purple polish.
Mena Suvari Nails It
Coordinating your nail polish shade to your clothing can feel too matchy-matchy, especially for a big event. Mena Suvari, at New York's Rockefeller Center for the launch of the new Piaget jewelry collection, got it right by going for a shade a little bit pinker than her purple cocktail frock. For a similar shade, check out Sephora Multi-Action Nail Color ($6) in Red Light 6.
Trend Alert: Vixen Violet Nail Varnish
I just picked up an old issue of one of my favorite tabloids and noticed that Heidi Montag was wearing purple nail polish while frolicking on the beach with Spencer.
Since the girls of The Hills are huge trendsetters, this means that purple polish is likely making its way into the world right about now. Below are a select couple of cool violet nail varnishes.
Product Review: Butter London HRH Nail Polish
Butter London is one of those beauty brands that is fast becoming cult property. Although the company is actually based in Seattle, it offers a thoroughly British experience with quirky names such as Old Blighty and Chimney Sweep. Their creative director, Nonie Creme has worked on numerous A-list nails, including Kate Moss, as well as creating looks on campaigns for Vogue, H&M, and Jimmy Choo.
Can't Get Your Hands on Chanel Jade Green? You've Still Got Options.
Every year, there seems to be a highly coveted nail polish shade or two that hits the market with a frenzy. One example is last year's Metro Chic ($8) from Sephora by OPI, a perfectly muted smoky purple. Another example is Chanel's Le Vernis Nail Color in Vamp, so popular, in fact, it even has its own Wikipedia entry.
The Look For Less: Nars' Hot Fall Nail Polish
Every time I hit Sephora, I gaze longingly at Nars Tokaido Express nail polish ($16). It's a deep, sophisticated purple with subtle gold flecks that a cool girl like Kim Gordon might wear if she were invited to a fancy-pants brunch. If you're looking for a similar shade at a smaller price, you're in luck.
Best of Bella 9/11
- Is this the best nail polish in the world? Take a peek at my review of Butter London's HRH varnish.
- Read about Kate Winslet's fury at those Vanity Fair airbrush rumours.
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