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Part of Orly’s Mulholland collection, Party in The Hills is a shade inspired by Hollywood. A distinct metallic shade, we can see this colour taking you right through autumn to Christmas party season. Featuring their Genius Brush contoured to your nail, application is simple and quick.

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Pastel nails are big beauty news this season and we adore Avon’s Lilac Love shade. Complete with an inbuilt base coat, BB 7-in-1 also strengthens nails and protects from UV damage. Nourishing and colourful? Count us in.

Redcarpetmanicure.co.uk

Our number one gel nail polish brand, Red Carpet Manicure provides you with at-home gel nail application that is equally easy to remove. We love our Red Carpet Manicure starter kit, complete with LED lamp, instructions and all the prep you need, plus nail colour. Definitely your go-to for a special occasion or just to make your mani last much longer, our autumn shade of choice is their sophisticated burgundy Glam Up The Night option. If you don’t have a Red Carpet Manicure kit already, we suggest popping it on your Christmas list.

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Get the gel nail look and lasting power without a lamp, via Bourjois La Laque nail polish. We’ve tried several shades so far and can testify that these Bourjois buys stay put longer than many normal nail lacquers, especially teamed with their top coat. The rich jewel tones of this Beach Violet option will take you into Christmas party time, complete with shiny nails.

Boots

Go bold this autumn winter and make a statement with royal blue Rimmel nails. The best quick-drying nail polish in the business, this shade is shiny and bright. Team up with a red lip to combat the post-Olympics summer slump.

Opiuk.com

A stylish twist on statement red, By Popular Vote is a luxe nail lacquer which is part of OPI’s AW16 collection. The brand teamed up with actress Kerry Washington to create their new shades and this one in particular is a winner with us. It has slight blue undertones, so adds a cool feel to the apple red colour.

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This Morgan Taylor shade reminds us of the leaves changing as autumn begins; that dusky orange and pink hue which is everywhere. Ideal if you prefer a more natural shade, Perfect Landing is a luxurious colour which glides onto nails with ease and has a lovely finish.

John Lewis

You can’t start the countdown to Christmas without a glitter nail polish about your person. This one by Mavala is the ideal gold shade to get you in the party season spirit. Wear alone or over another shade, depending on your mani mood.

Nailpolishdirect.co.uk

Available at salons nationwide, this grey shade is one of many stunning Artistic Revolution autumn tones. You can also get similar colours within the collection to go with an LED lamp, should you find a favourite. Use this one without a light for shine and long-lasting colour, which looks professional and stylish.