By BR Kellie
As much as I'm not the hugest fan of winter... and that's probably an understatement... what I do enjoy about it is the opportunity to break out the darker side of the Pixie. No, I don't get all that much grumpier or gnarlier... but I do grab my darkest hues of nail polish and joyfully apply them to my fingernails. You see, while I'm all for doing whatever you want to do make-up wise whenever you want, I do have a tendency to stick with light and bright nail colour in the warmer months and more sombre shades in the cooler. So what shades are looking hot for winter? Check these out!
How beautiful is 'Therapewter' from the new Sally Hansen Color Therapy range? Let me count the ways. It's a khaki green. It has a hint of gold shimmer. It makes me think of walks through the bush with watery winter sunlight filtering down from the tree canopy. Also, it's a little edgier than your usual purple or deep red shade, which is often what I'd reach for at this time of year. Not that there's anything wrong with those shades either, especially when you see...
O.P.I Ink is like the velvety night sky in winter. So deep it's purplish, but with twinkling stars that instead of being a brilliant white are a lighter glittery purple. Then there's this beauty...
Butter London Ta-Ta! is truly reminiscent of an overcast day, where the clouds huddle the land, the world seems slower, time ticks by at a snails pace. Beautiful in its own subtle way. However if bold is your thing...
Nails Inc Nail Pure in the shade 'Victoria' is the thing red nail polish dreams are made of. It's a super deep red, with a hint of brown, and reminds us of sipping a glass of cab sav on a chilly evening, while rugged up in front of the tele binge watching our show du jour.
Of course winter isn't all dark and gloomy. Sensational sunrises, startling sunsets and lighting a cosy fire means it lends itself to some brilliant orange hues, and we can't get enough of the shade 'Atonic' from Kester Black. A stunning orange that will brighten up your life even on the dreariest of days.
So do tell... what are your favourite nail shades to wear during winter? Do you go bright and beautiful? Bold and brash? Soft and subtle? Chat away!
I tend to alternate my nail colour between rich burgundy reds and purples, and nude shades. I am loving Therapewter and Ink, they look amazing!