manicure monday: my fall favorites

Matte Grey
Matte Grey
Essie Bobbing for Baubles
Essie Bobbing for Baubles
Essie Lady Like + Carry On
Essie Lady Like + Carry On
Essie Going Incognito
Essie Going Incognito
Matte Black
Matte Black
OPI You Don't Know Jacques
OPI You Don’t Know Jacques
Essie Demure Vixen
Essie Demure Vixen
Mixed Jewel Tones
Mixed Jewel Tones

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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?

Responses

  1. Live2Inspire

    Thanks for sharing – love this one :)

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  2. NicoleSweetyen

    Reblogged this on A Secret Handbook.

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  3. treasuretrove

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

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  4. The Girl in Pink Socks

    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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  5. survivingmyteenageyears

    Love them! Please check out my blog to help me get some view please!

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  6. sashakiana

    Love thisssss! Check out my blog please.
    laviedesasha.wordpress.com

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  7. SweetCandyDreamer

    Some great nail inspiration :-D xx

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  8. California Class

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

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  9. elizabethjaneclarke

    Matte grey – ridiculously chic

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  10. diamondsecretsblog

    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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  12. poppyvintageshop

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

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  13. thewanderlustdiamond

    love these nail polish colours :)

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  14. avantablo

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

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  15. c to c friendspirations

    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.

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  16. msvrancean

    Reblogged this on msvrancean.

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  17. Siew Yee C

    Nude will never go wrong! :)

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  18. vestiina

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

    :)

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  19. mismarymack

    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

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  20. mcglamblog

    I love gray!!!

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  21. bahlbabies

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

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  22. swaggygirlygirl

    Love it

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  23. caidii

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

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  24. ginakiely

    Love your picks! x

    http://wildefashion.wordpress.com/2013/09/25/autumnwinter-nail/

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  25. GlamourSmoothie

    The best is grey!! Beautiful post!!

    Visit our blog!! :) :)
    http://www.glamoursmoothie.wordpress.com
    Hugs!!

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  26. Paro

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

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  27. msmimincnyc

    Reblogged this on wannabestylinsomething.

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  28. kholzhauer

    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. . .

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  29. virginiacreeperstreet

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

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  30. secretbeautyinsider

    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!

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  31. ghazalehk

    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/

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  32. marieartdisco

    I love these, especially the grey matte nails!

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  33. PC & Friends

    My favorite is the matte grey :)
    Pcandfriends.wordpress.com

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  34. rachelle

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

    rachellesmiles.com

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  35. redlawfashion

    I like the matte gray … :)
    Follow us: http://redlawfashion.wordpress.com/

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  36. fatfreefashion

    Love the matte grey!

    http://www.fatfreefashion.com

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  37. fransiscanadya

    Reblogged this on くらうど means cloud.

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  38. Vanja

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

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  39. Clarine

    Reblogged this on plage et soleil.

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  40. yleniapetrucci

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

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  41. Amy

    love the green polish

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  42. donnamh92

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

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  43. mamoschini

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

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  44. theoxfordowl

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

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  45. Shmoo

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

    Lizzee xo

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  46. lizandtracey

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

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  47. Hadassa

    hey i want to get it.♥ its looking lovely

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  48. Dasha’s Manifesto

    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 :)) ).

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  49. moca623

    Reblogged this on BAPology.

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  50. moca623

    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?

    Mo at BAPology
    http://www.bapology.wordpress.com

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  51. Linda Z

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

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  52. Talkalittledo – For Life Is Funny.

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

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  53. ashjett

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

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  54. rachelle

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

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  55. 1968erika

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

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  56. krincess carl

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

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  57. theappletizer

    The colors are so pretty!

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  58. BeingZhenya

    I am really into gold nail polish, and copper :) Love metallics!
    Check out my latest outfit post :)
    Xo,
    Z
    http://beingzhenya.com/2013/10/07/fall-color-call/

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  59. Shanna

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

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  60. girlychristina

    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!

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  61. neasha1

    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 :)

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  62. everydayasian

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

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  63. lucyyyd

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

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  64. shecando

    Love the grey OPI colour!

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  65. Lydia

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

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