Gray Area: Polish Perfect Grays
Move over black and navy, there’s a new must-have nail-shade for Fall. Gray lacquer is all the rage,a more subdued and sophisticated alternative to the super dark shades out there. It can be difficult to navigate the vast market of nail polishes for the perfect shade of gray so we’ve done the leg work and tested dozens.
Read on for our favorites!
Deborah Lippmann’s Waking Up in Vegas ($16) emerged as our top pick. We also love Chanel’s Particuliere ($23)- it’s definitely more khaki than gray, but still a top choice.
As featured on Vanity Fair’s August cover on Lady Gaga (who received a manicure from Deborah Lippmann herself for the shoot), Waking Up in Vegas is the perfect milky gray. Not too dark, not too green, just perfect velvety gray.
We love this color for all nail lengths and shapes (and all seasons, too!). For a long-lasting, chip-resistant manicure, pair it with Seche Vite’s Ridge Filling Base Coat ($5.59) and Duri’s Brush ‘n Go Top Coat ($8).
Also new to the market is Deborah Lippmann’s Bad Romance ($18). The deep purple glitter combo is very Gaga appropriate. While the polish is a little challenging to handle because of the multi-sized glitter, the overall effect is enchanting and almost tar-like (in a good way, of course).
What are your thoughts on gray polish? Tell us in comments!
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We’ll forgive you if your first thought is “military, again?”. Yes, military remains a trend for Autumn / Fall 2010 but not as you’ve previously come to know it. Following on from Spring 2010 the women’s military trend, like the men’s (below), turns away from the pomp and ceremony of military inspired clothing we’ve become accustomed to, and takes its cues from 20th Century military uniforms. From army green to shearling lined boots, it’s now a trend that’s far more subtle but no less appealing. Read more about the women’s military fashion trend by clicking the link.
Lingerie as outerwear
Leather clothing
Buttoned-up collars
Normally a clothing style exclusive to Spring / Summer, the cut out / cutaway made a big impact on the Autumn / Fall catwalks. And it did so for more than clothing, but accessories as well. Seen in a variety of styles, with the cut out pieces worked directly on top of skin or ‘filled in’ with sheer fabrics, the cutaway detailing can be worked from the subtle to the sexy. Designed for the milder days, you can read up on the cut out clothing trend by following the link.
Knee high socks
White tights
Despite having been popular on the catwalks, the camel coat didn’t make a strong appearance on the streets until late Winter 2010. We blame that fact on the fierce weather that blighted so many seasons. Better in Autumn and in late Winter (with Spring on the horizon), the camel coat is the alternative to the classic trench in 2010. See street style inspiration pictures by reading up on the women’s camel coat trend.
Velvet clothing
Neo double breasted jackets
Cut out and sheer? No, we haven’t got our seasons mixed up. Yes, sheer pieces are in for the cold months. Yes, we agree that sounds a little strange. But no, it doesn’t look strange. Anything but. Mixed with fine laces, the sheer trend in 2010 mixes elegance with sex appeal – and isn’t that the current, overarching theme to all fashion trends? Come this Autumn / Fall have the confidence to mix your sheer clothing with other trends and key looks (see the bottom of this article for more) and you’ll be onto a winner. Just be conscious of the fact that sheer pieces are revealing, and that means extra care. Read more on the sheer clothing trend by following that link.
Capes