It’s September, y’all! Welcome. The start of my very favorite season is ramping up, and I just can’t wait for sweater weather and apple picking and Fall festivals on small town streets. It’s still 90 degrees out but WHATEV. It’s all Fall, all the time here at Plumber’s Daughter.
And with the turn in the seasons, so follows the turn in my beauty color palette — especially when it comes to my nails. It’s like my brain flips a switch on September 1 and I no longer crave the corals and oranges and pinks of the summer season; I want something dark and brooding, something with a little edge. Even if I’m going nude (on my nails, people, on my NAILS), I want it to feel distinctly seasonal.
For this fall, I’m really feeling the jewel tones (for those of you who know me well, this should not be a surprise). Whether a juicy shade of winey plum or a navy so dark it’s almost black, I love the impact a darker nail can have. Polish with an edge (pun intended). This time of year is also when I go for the metallics; not the bright sparkly golds or silvers you might see around the holidays, but the ‘dirty’, antique gold shades, ones with a hint of green in them. If you’re a bit more color averse than I am, nudes are still a great option for Fall, but go for something warmer, less pink more sandy brown. And if you’re looking to buck the trend while sticking with the season, try a bright orangey-red; it’s unexpected but still pairs well with flannels and over the knee boots.
Whether you’re willing to throw down some cash for your fingers and toes, or if you want a pop of color without the price tag, here are my favorite colors for Fall and my recommendations at every price point.
If you’re feelin’ fancy…
1. Guerlain Color Lacquer in L’Heure Bleue, $25. 2. Butter London in Royal Navy, $15. 3. Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in Alchimie, $27. 4. Tom Ford Nail Lacquer in Toasted Sugar, $32. 5. Nars Nail Polish in Hunger, $20.
If you want the biggest bang for your buck…
1. Essie Nail Polish in Recessionista, $8.50. 2. OPI Nail Lacquer in Russian Navy, $6.99. 3. Revlon Nail Enamel in Gold Coin, $4.99. 4. Essie Nail Polish in Sand Tropez, $8.50. 5. China Glaze Nail Polish in Roguish Red, $4.45.
What about you? What are you rocking for the Fall season?
