Spring Ahead: 20 Must-Try Nail Polish Colors Inspired by the Catwalk Inline
Photos: Courtesy of Chanel, Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics, Indigitalimages.com (Runway)1/10Purple Haze
The violets seen on the runway at Oscar de la Renta and Kenzo were anything but shrinking. "We just went for it," said manicurist Alicia Torello backstage at De la Renta. "I'm stoked because it just looks really cool." The one thing uptown and downtown girls will have in common this spring: grape-colored manis.
For a similar look, try:
MAC Cosmetics Studio Nail Lacquer in Special Potion, $12; maccosmetics.com
Chanel Le Vernis in Lavanda, $27;
Available in May at chanel.com
Photos: Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana, Courtesy of Jin Soon, Indigitalimages.com (Runway)2/10Green Thumb
We're waiting for cooler temps to break out the black beret (seen at Marc by Marc Jacobs) and brick lipstick (spotted at 3.1 Phillip Lim), but we want to wear green polish right now.
For a similar look, try:
JinSoon Nail Polish in Tila, $18;
jinsoon.comDolce & Gabbana The Nail Lacquer in Grass, $25.50;
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Photos: Courtesy of Butter London, Courtesy of Revlon, Indigitalimages.com (Runway)3/10Cherry Pick
The mani at Marc Jacobs was inspired by Old Hollywood screen sirens. We imagine this scarlet hue will look just as good poolside as it does on the catwalk and red carpet.
For a similar look, try:
Butter London Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer in Her Majesty's Red, $18;
butterlondon.comRevlon Nail Enamel in Provocative, $5;
rewardstyle.com
Photo: Courtesy of L'Oréal Paris, Yves Saint Laurent, Getty (Runway)4/10Pretty Pastels
"This is the Jeremy Scott show—not the fall-asleep-because-there's-no-color show," said nail pro Simcha Whitehill (better known as Miss Pop). While she sheered out six shades to create a "Mary Jane manicure" that mimicked the stockings and shoes worn by models on the runway, we're particularly smitten with the sunny yellow and vibrant lilac.
For a similar look, try:
Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture in Jaune Babouche, $27;
rewardstyle.comL'Oréal Paris Nail Color in Hint of Lavender, $6;
For store locations, visit lorealparisusa.com
Photo: Courtesy of Marc Jacobs Beauty, Courtesy of Sally Hansen, Indigitalimages.com, Courtesy of Essie (Runway)5/10Girls With Pearls
Manicurist Tracylee crafted a "watercolor effect" backstage at Rodarte with two different colors, but an opalescent formula provides a similar effect in one stroke. For more opacity, try a shimmery pearl polish.
For a similar look, try:
Sally Hansen Inspired by Rodarte Complete Salon Manicure in Pink Shell, $8;
Available at drugstoresMarc Jacobs Beauty Enamored Hi-Shine Nail Lacquer in Milk, $18;
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Photos: Courtesy of TenOverTen, Courtesy of Essie, Indigitalimages.com (Runway), Courtesy of Essie (Runway)6/10In the Buff
A matte finish gives basic nude some attitude. For those addicted to shine, a hazy beige hue acts like an Instagram filter, blurring any imperfections on your nail bed.
For a similar look, try:
Essie Cashmere Matte Nail Color in All Eyes on Nudes, $8.50;
essie.comTenOverTen Nail Polish in Fulton, $18;
Available in May at tenoverten.com
Photos: Courtesy of Formula X, Courtesy of OPI, Getty (Runway)7/10Alluring Azure
Think of your manicure just like you would your statement sunglasses and opt for a bright peacock blue that can't be missed.
For a similar look, try:
Formula X Effects Nail Color in Tide, $12.50;
rewardstyle.comOPI Color Paints in Turquoise Aesthetic, $9.50;
Available in May at ulta.com
Photos: Couresy of Dior; Courtesy of NARS; Getty (Runway)8/10White Out
When it comes to white, we aren't interested in French tips. Reach for this color to create clean, geometric nail art or craft a crisp manicure.
For a similar look, try:
NARS Nail Polish in Ecume, $20;
rewardstyle.comDior Vernis in Snow White, $27;
dior.com
Photos: Courtesy of Maybelline New York; Courtesy of Deborah Lippmann, Courtesy of Deborah Lippmann (Runway), Indigitalimages.com (Runway)9/10Smoke Show
Black tips can feel a bit harsh on a sunny spring day, but a soft gray is just as bold and slightly more optimistic.
For a similar look, try:
Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer in Desert Moon, $18;
hsn.comMaybelline New York Color Show Black to Black Nail Lacquer in Smokey Black, $4;
maybelline.com
Photos: Courtesy of Burberry Beauty, Courtesy of Tom Ford, Courtesy of Essie (Runway), Courtesy of Christian Louboutin (Runway)10/10Into the Blue
Sapphire looks rich year-round. Wear the jewel tone all over or add a hint of indigo at your cuticles.
For a similar look, try:
Tom Ford Nail Lacquer in Indigo Night, $32;
bloomingdales.comBurberry Beauty Nail Polish in Imperial Blue, $22;
rewardstyle.com
