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Discover the 9 best vampy nail colors for fall, from rich oxblood and black cherry to deep plum. These dark nail polishes are perfect for autumn.
Learn the tools, techniques, and aftercare tips you need to create beautiful, long-lasting manicures from the comfort of home.
Looking for Minimalist Nail Art? Learn how to create an easy dot manicure using two classic essie nail colors, hi maintenance and blanc.
See swatches and a review of this cozy, warm pink cream polish from Essie. It’s one of my favorite pink nail colors for the fall.
Looking for a classic, red nail color that’s reliable, beautiful and bold? Inside this post, you’ll find swatches, plus a light review, of OPI Red Hot Rio.
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*contains gifted product* Discover swatches of the long awaited OPI’m a Bubble Bunny! Has the most perfect sheer pink been created? I’ll let you be the judge.
*contains gifted products* Red nail polishes for warm skin tones. Looking for the perfect red nail color? Do you have warm or olive skin? If so, you’re in the right place.
*contains gifted products* Inside you’ll find the best blue nail colors we’ve swatched to date. These are the top blue nail polishes we’ve been lucky enough to share with you thus far.
*contains gifted products* OPI Red is a classic blue-toned red with a silver swirl. Inside learn the difference between it and two other popular OPI red nail polishes.
One of the best sheer milky white nail polishes available, essie marshmallow, a classic for the sheer white nails look.
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Burgundy Nails. The nail color icon of the fall and winter months. Discover 6 of our favorite burgundy nail colors from OPI inside.
What is Red Nail Theory? Does it work? Learn more inside plus explore the potential benefits of wearing red nails.
Discover the differences between the Soap Nails and Milk Nails trends! Inside are swatches of nail polishes that can be used for both trends -
*contains gifted products* Now trending: Soap Nails! Discover the newest, easy to pull off manicure trend and a few nail colors that work for soap nails.
*contains gifted products* Need a few work friendly nail ideas? Discover a few of our top picks for classy work nails you can wear to the office ~
Two popular OPI burgundy nail polishes compared! Discover the differences and similarities of these creamy dark red shades -
Put it in Neutral mixed with Funny Bunny. Discover what it looks like when two popular sheers by OPI are combined into one manicure -
Bubble Bath and Funny Bunny Combo! Two of our readers’ favorite colors mixed together. Discover how these colors look when blended.
OPI Bubble Bath Comparisons! Bubble Bath is an iconic nail polish and one of the most popular polishes OPI makes. Inside are a few similar colors from the brand -
OPI sheers going head to head! Inside are swatches of Put it in Neutral and Bare My Soul, with descriptions of their comparing and contrasting features.
Londontown
*contains gifted products* Inside you’ll find swatches of Londontown’s Shimmering Nail Highlighters in Stardust, Mirror Ball and Sunkissed.
Inside are the before and after results of Londontown’s Kur Nail Treatments, plus a review of their effectiveness, performance and user experience.
Detox your manicure routine with these 5 clean nail polish brands. Discover a few of the best non toxic nail brands in the industry inside -
Looking for a new vegan nail polish to try? Wanting to shop cruelty free for your next manicure shade? Read on.
Fall Nail Inspo 🍁
Discover the 9 best vampy nail colors for fall, from rich oxblood and black cherry to deep plum. These dark nail polishes are perfect for autumn.
See swatches and a review of this cozy, warm pink cream polish from Essie. It’s one of my favorite pink nail colors for the fall.
*contains gifted products* Discover swatches and a review of OPI’s best selling burgundy nail color, Malaga Wine.
Discover essie bordeaux, a shade from the original launch collection in 1981. It’s a rich burgundy that has remained an essie best seller for over 40 years.
What is the meaning of wearing black nails? Inside, learn what black nails symbolize when you wear them.
*contains gifted products* What does it mean when your nails are orange? Discover the symbolism behind wearing orange on your nails inside -
Which burgundy red nail color is right for you? Discover swatches of OPI Malaga Wine compared to 6 other popular burgundy and red nail colors.
*contains gifted products* OPI’s Fall 2025 What’s Your Mani-tude? Collection. A 12 piece collection available in lacquer, gel and some shades in dip powder!
*contains gifted products* Discover the best red nail shades for fall. Inside are autumnal, fall-core red nail polishes like rust, campfire, brick and maroon.
**Gift card from Le Mini Macaron* I tried the Le Mini Macaron Gel Manicure Kit! All-in-one, adorable packaging, travel-friendly and a tiny, yet powerful lamp.
Blue Nails 💙
*contains PR* We’ve rounded up the best blue nail polishes for summer we’ve found so far. If you’d like a light bright or dark blue nail color, there are options.
Discover swatches of essie’s iconic sparkling light blue nail polish, bikini so teeny. Learn why it's so sought after plus a bit behind the history of this shade.
*contains gifted product* OPI Midnight Mantra is an inky navy blue with beautiful depth that shifts in different lighting. Sophisticated, elegant, and stunning in a gel formula.
Discover swatches of Revlon’s Super Lustrous Nail Enamel including Totally Toffee and Vixen.
*contains gifted products* Swatches of Morgan Taylor’s Spring 2025 Now & Zen Collection. A 6 piece collection filled with playful pops of color ~
Inside, discover a round up of nail polish swatches from one of our favorite nail boutiques, the made in the USA nail polishes from ILNP!
*contains gifted products* Blue nails are trending! Inside you’ll see swatches of OPI’s blue nail colors to help guide you through choosing the right blue manicure for you.
*contains gifted products* Thinking about tapping into your Ice Queen character self? Inside you’ll find a few frosty winter nail colors that’ll help you do just that.
Blue Nail Theory. Blue nail color lets partners know your affections toward them are loyal plus much more. Discover what it means when you wear blue nails.
*contains gifted products* Inside you’ll find the best blue nail colors we’ve swatched to date. These are the top blue nail polishes we’ve been lucky enough to share with you thus far.
Summer Nails ☀️
*contains PR* We’ve rounded up the best blue nail polishes for summer we’ve found so far. If you’d like a light bright or dark blue nail color, there are options.
*contains gifted polish* Discover sun-soaked nail polish, bold summer nails, and tropical color in OPI’s Summer 2026 Collection. Swatches of 12 standard lacquer polishes inside -
*contains gifted product* See swatches of China Glaze’s new formula and bottle plus learn about their recent rebrand.
Discover swatches of essie’s iconic sparkling light blue nail polish, bikini so teeny. Learn why it's so sought after plus a bit behind the history of this shade.
*contains gifted products* Discover the Fortify & Protect Line from Red Carpet Manicure. Let’s discuss its ingredients, how to use it and more -
contains gifted products | Blue Nail Polish Meaning + Ideas: 3 Stunning Blue Nail Polishes to Inspire Your Next Manicure -
(contains gifted products) Discover swatches of L.A. Colors Color Craze Gel in Samba, So Fetch, Horizons and Rio! These summer nail colors are certain to brighten up your sunny season ~
*contains gifted products* Discover the best summer reds for your nails. Inside are swatches of 4 vibrant red nail polishes perfect for the hottest and sunniest days of the year -
Navy Blue Nail Inspo! Get Navy Blue Nail Color Ideas inside with swatches of 3 of our favorite Navy Blue Nail Polishes -
*contains gifted products* Looking for OPI’s best yellow nail polishes? Need yellow nail polish shades? Discover yellow nail polishes inside.
💅 Nail Inspo Awaits… on Instagram:
*contains gifted polish* Discover my review of Whimsy Nail Co's HEMA-free gel polishes, including Blank Slate, plus save 10% while supporting a mission-driven nail brand.