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manicure monday: my fall favorites

10/07/2013 65 Comments

Matte Grey

Essie Bobbing for Baubles

Essie Lady Like + Carry On

Essie Going Incognito

Matte Black

OPI You Don’t Know Jacques

Essie Demure Vixen

Mixed Jewel Tones

1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8

I love funky nail art as much as the next girl, but I usually don’t have the time or patience to do it myself. These days I’m all about an easy at-home manicure, and with fall officially upon us I’m on the hunt for new colors and textures to add to my nail kit. It’s time to trade in the hot pinks and corals of summer, and transition to inky blacks, jewel tones, neutral mattes, and richer nudes.

What’s your favorite polish this time of year?

Keira Lennox

I'm a small town lady from the sunshine state with an affinity for bookstores, beauty counters and unfussy style. I spend my days running my flower shop, and my nights blogging about what I love and what I wear. (Or watching Netflix and drinking wine.)

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65 Comments

Live2Inspire 01/14/2014 at 10:10 am

Thanks for sharing – love this one :)

NicoleSweetyen 01/12/2014 at 2:05 pm

Reblogged this on A Secret Handbook.

treasuretrove 01/01/2014 at 4:03 pm

I wish I saw this post before new years eve, such great inspiration for fun manicure. Oh well! next time.

The Girl in Pink Socks 12/02/2013 at 7:32 am

I’ve wheatish Indian skin so even though I love the last one, I don’t think it will look good on me?
I’m new here by the way. I hope to get on with all you guys here.
Love & Luck,
The Girl in Pink Socks

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SweetCandyDreamer 10/24/2013 at 12:51 am

Some great nail inspiration :-D xx

California Class 10/22/2013 at 3:07 am

I LOVE the matte gray color. I’ve been trying to find a salon that has that color in gel form. Wish me luck!

elizabethjaneclarke 10/17/2013 at 10:43 pm

Matte grey – ridiculously chic

diamondsecretsblog 10/17/2013 at 4:07 pm

Love the matt finish!
I have got to get a bottle of matt finish nail polish.
Keep on blogging!!!
xoxo diamondsecrets

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poppyvintageshop 10/15/2013 at 4:20 pm

I’ve never used a matte top coat but OPI has one. Have you tried it before and did you like it?

thewanderlustdiamond 10/15/2013 at 9:47 am

love these nail polish colours :)

avantablo 10/14/2013 at 4:26 pm

I’m obsessed with grays! Those are great colors!

c to c friendspirations 10/14/2013 at 3:20 pm

Awesome post! My blogging friend and I recently posted our favorite fall polish: http://ctocfriendspirations.wordpress.com/2013/10/09/c-to-cs-fall-nail-polish/
I always forget about matte colors, they’re awesome! Thank you for reminding me how much I like them.

msvrancean 10/13/2013 at 4:10 pm

Reblogged this on msvrancean.

Siew Yee C 10/13/2013 at 12:36 am

Nude will never go wrong! :)

vestiina 10/11/2013 at 5:39 am

Not a big fan of matte colours but the matte grey in the first picture looks AMAZING!

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mismarymack 10/10/2013 at 8:44 pm

I’m loving matte right now! I got a mini 99cent bottle of matte topcoat from Sally’s beauty supply and love the effect. I think a classic solid color is perfect for fall

mcglamblog 10/10/2013 at 1:10 pm

I love gray!!!

bahlbabies 10/10/2013 at 12:46 am

I just did a matte grey but I am LOVING that matte black! And nudes! I change every week.

swaggygirlygirl 10/09/2013 at 8:35 pm

Love it

caidii 10/09/2013 at 6:57 pm

I’m in love with that dark green Essie nail polish! Anyone know what it’s called?

ginakiely 10/09/2013 at 3:03 pm

Love your picks! x

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GlamourSmoothie 10/09/2013 at 12:09 pm

The best is grey!! Beautiful post!!

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Paro 10/09/2013 at 4:45 am

Love your picks. The greys and matte blue-black specially. Very pretty :D

msmimincnyc 10/09/2013 at 12:35 am

Reblogged this on wannabestylinsomething.

kholzhauer 10/08/2013 at 9:10 pm

Love the matte grey. Now if only I could paint my nails (especially that right hand) without it looking like I did it during an earthquake. . .

virginiacreeperstreet 10/08/2013 at 7:26 pm

Adore the matte grey. Any idea what brand or the colour name?

secretbeautyinsider 10/08/2013 at 6:24 pm

Reblogged this on #SundayNails and commented:
From #sundaynails to manicure Monday we love these at home mani styles and autumn trend colours. I’m super into this grey look at the moment. A great blog read too!

ghazalehk 10/08/2013 at 6:13 pm

I’m also doing more of the at-home manis. I love the matte nail polishes… I need to try them out! I did a recent review of some nail polishes (butter & deborah lippmann):
http://beautyandsass.com/2013/09/30/nailpolish/

marieartdisco 10/08/2013 at 4:33 pm

I love these, especially the grey matte nails!

PC & Friends 10/08/2013 at 3:28 pm

My favorite is the matte grey :)
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rachelle 10/08/2013 at 2:55 pm

totally inspired that i ran to the store in search of a matte polish, thanks!

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redlawfashion 10/08/2013 at 1:32 pm

I like the matte gray … :)
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fatfreefashion 10/08/2013 at 1:20 pm

Love the matte grey!

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fransiscanadya 10/08/2013 at 10:26 am

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Vanja 10/08/2013 at 9:58 am

I just tried Haute Couture Red by L’Oreal and I love it!

Clarine 10/08/2013 at 9:23 am

Reblogged this on plage et soleil.

yleniapetrucci 10/08/2013 at 9:12 am

http://yleniapetrucci.wordpress.com/ good!! check it out! :)

Amy 10/08/2013 at 7:53 am

love the green polish

donnamh92 10/08/2013 at 6:19 am

I love matte polishes but never really see them in the shops.

mamoschini 10/08/2013 at 5:57 am

They look all really pretty…especially Essie has lovely colours!

theoxfordowl 10/08/2013 at 4:54 am

Oh wow, these are pretty, especially that grey with the mug!

Shmoo 10/08/2013 at 4:10 am

Wish I could get my nails to look as perfect as these! Love the grey matt :)

Lizzee xo

lizandtracey 10/08/2013 at 3:33 am

Morning Lovely. The grey matt is absolutely gorgeous. You have inspired me.
Tracey x

Hadassa 10/08/2013 at 3:17 am

hey i want to get it.♥ its looking lovely

Dasha's Manifesto 10/08/2013 at 2:45 am

They are all lovely and very elegant<3 I also love burgundy red, but black will always be my favourite(although I am not a 'dark' creature :)) ).

moca623 10/08/2013 at 12:34 am

Reblogged this on BAPology.

moca623 10/08/2013 at 12:34 am

I love the play on the French manicure in the picture! I’m thinking about a burgundy or copper type color this autumn. Any suggestions on brands that won’t chip after 1-2 days?

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Linda Z 10/07/2013 at 11:59 pm

Those mattes are really pretty. I love Essie’s Smokin’ Hot with a gold glitter on top. It reminds me of Starry Night. :)

Talkalittledo - For Life Is Funny. 10/07/2013 at 11:28 pm

Lovely colours. Your nails complement the colours and not the other way around…

ashjett 10/07/2013 at 10:54 pm

Reblogged this on jettsetgo and commented:
What a lovely compilation! Whole bunch of nailpolish styles to try. loving the matte gray especially :)

rachelle 10/07/2013 at 10:16 pm

Love this post, definitely going to request a matte polish next time I go in for a mani.

1968erika 10/07/2013 at 10:02 pm

Republicou isso em Seja mais, seja você!e comentado:
Divertido e feminino!

krincess carl 10/07/2013 at 9:17 pm

Dark colors for nails are intriguing. Thanks for sharing. :)

theappletizer 10/07/2013 at 9:14 pm

The colors are so pretty!

BeingZhenya 10/07/2013 at 9:01 pm

I am really into gold nail polish, and copper :) Love metallics!
Check out my latest outfit post :)
Xo,
Z
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Shanna 10/07/2013 at 8:54 pm

Master Plan by Essie. Absolutely perfect for all the amazing festivities of the season!

girlychristina 10/07/2013 at 8:41 pm

I <3 Lincoln Park After Dark by OPI and would like a jeweled-toned green to recreate the lower right corner manicure! =) I've never tried a matte polish so it would be interesting to do!

neasha1 10/07/2013 at 8:26 pm

Grays and soft beige. I always think I am going to try something more funky and always chicken out! Maybe I should just try something different and stop being so Polish safe :)

everydayasian 10/07/2013 at 8:18 pm

I’ve never tried a matte but I am loving those grays

lucyyyd 10/07/2013 at 7:51 pm

In love with the matte finishes! Have you found any specific polishes you love for this fall season?
Xx

shecando 10/07/2013 at 7:35 pm

Love the grey OPI colour!

Lydia 10/07/2013 at 7:33 pm

These all look beautiful! Sometimes I don’t like matte finishes, but the first picture with the grey polish looks great matte, love it.