The Best Nail 

Colors 

of the Season

Glitter

Glitter is making it's big debut right now in nail polish, with OPI coming out with more colors mixed with glitter than ever. Kim Kardashian has even been seen wearing OPI's "My Private Jet," which is a great alternative to dark polish, with a rainbow look of color in it. Other faves include "Ink" (a cobalt blue/purple) and the special edition of "Mad as a Hatter" (blue glitter).

Neons

Nail polish is most noticeable when it's loud and stands out with an outfit. Try wearing an outfit that compliments the nail polish, but doesn't look obnoxious. Look for neons in blues, purples, pinks and oranges. Avoid yellows, greens, or even white. The 80s are currently celebrated in the fashion industry, and this includes nail polish, so play it up!

Purples

Kelly Ripa, Lauren Conrad, and other celebs sported dark, deep purple nail polish all last season, a color that looked great with any type of outfit and was it's own accessory. It was spotted on the runway, the red carpet, and out in public. Now it's time for a new type of purple, one brighter as Spring nears. Wear bright purples that look mature and sophisticated and have fun with exploring the different shades.

Greys

In October, Hilary Swank appeared on Oprah with grey nail polish, even though Oprah didn't care for the color. Hilary Swank accurately predicted the trend with dark and light greys now in style. There are plenty of shades to choose from, and all will work. Try finding greys that are distinct from the staple black that everyone wore last season. Show that there's a fresh, new color that your nails are strutting. 

Turquoise

Turquoise is great for any skin color and is now a new trend, even if it is a little early for Summer. Try calming down the color by wearing greys, blacks, and whites with it. Opt out of yellows or other bright colors (so it's not too overwhelming) and play it off with chunky rings, watches, and bracelets. 

A few other pointers: Always keep your nails the same length (preferably on the shorter end) and never match loud colors on both your feet and your hands. Try for basic colors on your toes (dark purples, blacks, or pastels) and the unique ones for your hands. And yes, stick with complimentary colors.

Katie Cervantes

Live OC Magazine

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