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The New Inky Nail Polish Trend

by Valerie Gladstone — September 10, 2007

If you're one of those women who tired of red and pink nails a long time ago, you'll probably go for the new sophisticated polish shades, which are a lot more subtle than black. Deep purples, blues, and burgundies, they add real glamour to whatever you wear.

Some Favorites

Chanel le Vernis Nail Colour in Tulipe Noire--A shimmery garnet with a brilliant luster ($19 at www.chanel.com or www.sephora.com).
Essie Polish in Material Girl--One coat gives you a translucent burgundy: two coats create a beautiful eggplant ($8 at www.Essie.com).
Creative Nail design polish in Hyde in the Dark--Shot through with tiny, steely flecks of glitter ($6 at www.creativenaildesign.com).
L'Oreal Paris Nail Polish in Stroke of Midnight--A deep raisin that is great on pale, pale skin ($5 at drugstores).
Opi Nail Lacquer in Light My Sapphire--A rich, deep blue ($8 at www.opi.com).

What people are saying...

I love my new purply-blue nails on my toes...so maybe I'll try my hands..but I am old fashioned and usually prefer clear polish up there!

Posted by: Bea Wilder | September 10, 2007 10:36 AM

I have never tried my purply blue polish on my fnger nails..but love it on my toes!! I usually just use clear polish on fingers but will try a darker shade next time I get a manicure.

Posted by: Bea Wilder | September 10, 2007 10:40 AM

I had never thought of using anything but clear polish on my finger nails. Generally I use colors only on my toes..but I tried out some purply blue on my fingernails and got several favorable comments!

Posted by: Bea Wilder | September 10, 2007 10:53 AM

Traditionally I have used fun colors on my toenails but never on my fingernails. But I tried out some shimmery purple and had many favorable comments over the weekend!

Posted by: Janet v. Inglefinger | September 10, 2007 10:55 AM

I'm with Bea. I love an inky blue nail enamel on my toes. On my fingernails, not so much. But I can understand the appeal. And so can guys who preferred Veronica to Betty in the Archie comics!

Posted by: kandi | September 10, 2007 12:21 PM

janet and bea, what brands of nailpolish are you using? or does it matter?

Posted by: valerie gladstone | September 11, 2007 10:42 PM

I use Sally Hanson cause it's so affordable. I think the color (it's at home not here) is midnight blue.

Posted by: Janet v. Inglefinger | September 12, 2007 9:40 AM

great. i'm out the door to get a bottle.

Posted by: valerie gladstone | September 12, 2007 6:28 PM
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