It may seem a little far off yet, but as we start to look ahead to the new season -and the new wardrobe that naturally follows – why not think about giving your nails a new season makeover, too?
The perfect way to finish off any outfit – rocking a super-chic, bright nail hue can add instant style points to your look, and lets face it, is the quickest and most affordable way to update your wardrobe to suit the new season.
And with that in mind, we’ve scoured the AW/14 catwalks to bring you a comprehensive round-up of the new season nail shades worth knowing about.
Check out our top picks here…
Clinique A Different Nail Enamel In Really Rio
Now this may seem like an obvious shade for summer but not our first choice for autumn, but tangerine nails are making quite the comeback, so much that so we’re predicting this orange hue will go down a storm with your new winter wares. And why not wear with a summer tan in the mean time?
£12.00
Nars Nail Polish In Shameless Red
Nothing says glamour quite like a set of red nails, and with that in mind, we think Nars’ latest nail polish in Shameless Red is the best of the bunch. Bright enough to attract just enough attention, and classic enough for the office – we think this one is a clear winner.
£15.00
YSL Baby Doll La Laque Couture In Fuchsia Neo-Classic
YSL are at the forefront of nail trends, creating a selection of covetable colours each season, and this Fuchsia Neo-Classic hue might just be their best yet. Team with a clashing red lip, a grey marl sweater and leather skinnies to complete your look.
£18.50
Essie Aruba Blue
We’re no stranger to a metallic nail hue – our go-to for any Christmas party – but this season sees an all together more stylish take on the trend, reinvented to create this daytime friendly Aruba Blue shade from Essie. Used by Opening Ceremony during their AW/14 show, why not take inspiration from this savvy designer and pick up the polish for yourself.
£7.99
Chanel Les Vernis Nail Colour In Sweet Lilac
Pastels have long been our shade of choice for summer, but thanks to Michael Van Der Haam sending many a model down the AW/14 catwalk with cool lilac manicures, this summer hue will live on long into the winter, too. So why not snap up this pretty purple colour from Chanel, as the perfect transitional polish?
£18.00
Topshop Nails In Fancy Pants
Not all new season nail hues need to cost a fortune, and this green colour from Topshop proves just that. An unexpected shade, green is actually super-wearable, and we think this colour would look amazing paired with a navy knit, a red lip and some super-skinny distressed jeans. Just add a grey wool coat and you’re good to go.
£6.00
Nails Inc Regents Place Gel Effect Polish
This cool blue hue is at the top of our list of new season shades, and not just for the eye-catching colour, but the technology behind it. Those super-clever people at Nails Inc have combined covetable colours, with plasticiser technology to create a gel polish that does all the work of a gel manicure, without the hefty price tag that comes with it. It’s so easy to apply thanks to the extra wide brush, and will leave a professional-looking, glossy finish for days.
£14.00