Nail Polish colors!
 

So I got this gorgeous pastel purple nail polish at ULTA called "Last Fling Before the Ring", and since their brand was buy one, get one free, I got another one that's black with gold sparkle.

I guess I am curious if 1.) black is even still in as a nail color this year, and 2.) if black is an appropriate color for spring/summer? What do you ladies think? I love the purple and it looks adorable on, but I was curious if the black would be ok for me to wear going out on the weekends or something.

Also, what are your favorite colors for this season?

I have a bright spring green on my toes right now. I really try to keep the more "questionable" colors on my toes, just in case they look strange. But it's cheerful and makes me smile when I look down!

Still, do people really judge others on whether their nail polish color choice is seasonally appropriate? I think generally, lighter/brighter colors are more common in spring/summer, but honestly, wear what you like!

:) well I couldn't follow "fashion" less, so I just go with what I like. I love black I always find it sexy together with girly clothes, i only find it maybe a bit aggressive together with male-ish or unisex clothes, but that's me.
Another color I adore is deep red (very dark) but I find it's hard to match :P
oh and I think for spring and summer the french manicure is a sure hit.. it's neutral and light and looks always soo good :3

Purple is awesome for spring! As for black, I would say as long as it's not chipped or anything, and paired with a classy outfit, you could get away with it. It all depends on what you pair it with. Or you could try a coat of black, then a coat of purple, and see what happens. I have a purple/black combo that comes out electric shock blue that way, and it looks awesome. Go with whatever feels right to you. Fashion looks best on someone who is comfortable in what they are wearing, not wearing it just because it is in style.

I usually like darker colors on my nails, but while I'm at school I go with pale because the chips don't show up as easily (I don't have time for nightly touch ups, haha). I say wear what you want, if you like dark nail polish (black, dark purple), then wear it. I don't think it is necessarily a 'winter' thing, but I suppose most people would consider it to be. That being said, paired with dark colors all the time it might be a bit anti-spring. And I also think that the shape/length of the nail comes into play, long and pointy nails painted black all summer might seem kind of severe even when worn with a sundress, but maybe that is just my aversion to that shape on me (I'm much more of a short and squoval kind of girl). A dark nail with cute summery clothes is kind of a nice an unexpected pairing in my opinion.

p.s. I absolutely love pastel purples, it is next on my list for 'to buy colors' :)

I like bright colors like hot pink, and greens and yellows. Summer-y colors!

Traditionally, white and light colors are for warm seasons, and black and dark colors are for cold seasons. The science behind this is that dark colors absorb heat, while light colors repel it. That's why snow on a black roof will melt faster than snow on a white roof, but then a white-roofed house is cooler in summer.

Fashion-wise, however, wear what you want. We have indoor climate control nowadays.

I must keep my nails short. They grow funny, and if they get any length at all to them, they start curving straight down. I do a lot with my hands, and having nails that want to loop right over the tops of my fingers just gets in the way. So I have to keep them trimmed to no longer than fingertip length, preferably shorter. In practice, whenever I start seeing a white tip, I trim. Therefore dark colors wouldn't look right. I go for a neutral beige-pink (not unlike the background color in my avatar pic, but a bit lighter) that doesn't stand out and would work no matter what I'm wearing or what season it is.

I do envy women who can grow long nails and wear dark reds, purples, and blacks. I'm just not one of them.

Another vote for wearing whatever you want, though I only ever paint my toes. There is a gunmetal/mint color that I am dying to try though I can't justify buying yet another bottle that will never be used more than a handful of times. Oh well.

Nude or sand colors like Mac's Abalone Shell are the "in" shades this year. Supposedly they make your fingers look longer. Personally, I go with whatever I like at the moment. Right now I'm into cherry reds on short nails or pearl when my nails are longer.

Reminds me. My mother had a strict rule, I couldn't wear red nail polish until I turned 16. I was allowed to wear any other shade, but not red. I never could figure out what was so magical about the age of 16 and red nail polish, but that's the way it was. From about 12 on, I was always dying to paint my nails red, and I'd wear the closest shades to it that she would allow.

Until pretty much the very day I turned 16. Then all of a sudden I hated red nail polish. Still do.

Forbidden fruit?

And, if anyone knows, what IS the deal about having to be exactly 16 in order to wear red nail polish?

yeha blacks deff in ........i have applied it for my night out tonight.
I also love red its a classic that never goes out of fashion.
Also pale pastel colours that can go with any outfit ;)

I wear dark colors all year. Occassionally, I might pick up a pastel or a light neutral color, but then it just doesn't look right to me. I love charcoal colors, or a blackish red, purple or blue. Not true black because I like a hint of a color in with the black. My favorite's are OPI's Midnight in Moscow (a deep black/red) and Baby it's coal outside (a charcoal with a subtle glimmer).

I also love blues! My older sister always says "but those aren't natural colors." Like we are born with red, flamingo pink and coral color nails? lol. Any color is not natural I tell her and wear what I want. As long as I keep them smooth and filed no one has ever commented on the colors being unseasonable. :) Wear what makes you happy.

I am a nail polish freak ! love it ! I traditionally try and wear darker colors in the winter and more summer colors ( pink, greens, lavender etc ) in the spring and summer ...now with that being said right now I have on a OPI color I just bought called "Yoga ta get this blue" it is a beautiful navy blue color, I read in a fashion magazine that dark blue is a trendy color right now that looks good on fair skin ( I am very fair ) ...and I adore this color ...check it out if you like dark colors ...this one is something that you could wear year round ...
Carri

I tend to stick with light colors lately, I'm loving the Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Nail Polish in Pink Slip. It lasts nearly a week without chipping and the color is so girly and sweet. If I want a brighter color that I don't see myself using much I tend to go to Sally Beauty Supply and get their small nail polish bottles, and that way I can try out a few shades of nice quality polish for the price of one of the bigger expensive ones. They make great little pick me up gifts for friends too.

I too wear darker colors in winter and love light, clean looks for spring and summer. Right now I have the french manicure look with the white tips on toes and fingers.

I tried Cover Girls Rose Coral and loved it. Very beachy! Kinda made my hands looked tanned.

I was thinking the exact same thing while reading your conundrum. I think it'd most definitely be perfectly suitable for a night out though.

I've been seeing a lot of blue lately. There's a turqouise color that I want to get. I usually only paint my toes. They're red right now. My husband hates the smell of nailpolish, so I found a low odor brand.

This just struck me as funny because my boyfriend loves the smell of nail polish and remover. I know he's the odd man out in terms of this. And thanks to this thread I just got finished painting my finger nails.
I'm going out for dinner and shopping tonight so I figure I will look at nail polish. I love all this girly stuff.

Make your own rules!! I just had my nails done last night and I chose a color that I would normally not pick--trying to change things up. It is called "lunch at the Delhi" by OPI and it is beautiful. I am african american with dark skin and the corral/red toned polish is a hit!!

When it comes to nailpolish anything goes! I liked the idea of layering more than one color, never thought of that, thanks! I think darker colors look good on fair skin, and always dark or bright colors on toes, at least that's what I've been told.

I don't wear 'seasonal' colours, I wear colours that I like all year round. On my toes, I go with dark colours - my favourite being *I'm Not Really a Waitress*, and *Miami Beet*. I always buy only OPI - it's of exceptional quality and I just can't resist the funky names. (I am thinking of getting *Teal The Cows Come Home* for my toes).
I usually wear almost nude nail polish on my hands, I think the current one I have is *Bubble Bath* (imagine a clear nails polish with a hint of milkiness in it and a slightest hint of pink - basically "French manicure".

Wear whatever color you like best! I only follow two "rules" with dark colors: 1-keep my nails short so it doesn't look too severe. Like, just barely past the end of your finger or level with your finger. 2- no chips! Unless you're going for that look.

And, I never match my nail polish to my clothes. It's just too cutesy for me. I think dark colors/black can be great with something pink and frilly and nudes/light pinks look great with darker clothes, it balances it to have a little contrast.

I wear whatever color I wanna wear. It doesnt matter the time of year. I am the one that has to see them all the time so I do what pleases me :)

I love painting my nails but I rarely do it. I think I will tonight thanks to this thread :) All my polish is so old, I really ought to throw the cheap stuff out and buy some good stuff.

I rarely bother reading about what's 'current' but I was reading an article in a magazine that comes with the newspaper and it said that a 'woman with perfectly painted nails is a woman in control of her life'. I have to say that phrase will probably stay with me for a long time. Subconsciously, I think I have always agreed with it on a superficial level. Anyway, the article mentioned teal/turquoise being really popular this season (specifically Chanel's Nouvelle Vague) and most things I own are teal so I ought to invest in some nail polish that colour (not Chanel, though!).

I absolutely LOVE the look of French manicures.

My problem with nail polish is that it chips so easily. I imagine if I bought some better quality stuff that this wouldn't be the case as much?

Yes, it would. Also, there are "top coats' available (they are clear) to protect the nail polish from fast wear. OPI has one but I can't recall the name - Tough As Nails? Not sure. Sally Hansen has one, too. They do work.

Thanks Tomato, I always use a top coat but I manage to chip my nail polish in the first day. I got out my only OPI nail polish (The Cows Come Home, a brilliant sparkly blue) and am going to try it out to see how fast it chips on me compared to my cheaper stuff!

I generally use my top coats for making/repairing jewelry. If anyone has a clasp that's a bit wobbly or a jump ring holding something together that you're worried might bend out and let the beads off, dot on some clear top coat and it will, at least temporarily, solve the problem. Also good for putting over the knot on elastic bracelets to keep them from slipping. :)

I love black nail polish! My style isn't punk or goth at all, but I wear black polish quite frequently. :)

This is the colour I'm wearing just now:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ow/Photo22.jpg

I love a nice bright pink, too. I normally wear them with a printed white tshirt, and some skinny jeans. I'm not so in to fashion, but I love it anyway!

^^Oooh! I like that one! Do you know offhand what the name of the color is?

Yes, I love it too, great summer color ...name please ? :)

It is 825: Sky High

:D

I wear whatever color that I have a few outfits to kinda blend in with. Black with gold seems like it would go with anything! Wear whatever ever color u like & no matter the season If you like wear it Cause if nothing else it will make u unique!HUGS! (I make zebra stripes on my nails to leopard print to all kinds of funky styles!!) If anyone would like to see just message me ~i have tons of pics of different styles I have painted my nails on My Myspace page. I will message the page to anyone interested.

Thanks, Yossarian! That is my next purchase, I think. I love that line-- I have one that is a really bright pink and the quick-dry is awesome.

I'm a bit of a nail polish addict... haha. I need to clean out my collection as some of it is not good anyore.

I noticed a couple of mentions about muted greys and things like that for spring. What do you guys think about that trend?

I would definitely do muted grey, I think. I think it's basic enough to go with anything.

I don't know how it would look with jeans? Or is that me just being critical?

It'd be great with dark denim! But, I probably wouldn't wear it with lighter washes.