Ideal vs. Great Deal: Nail Polish

Update your manicure with these hot picks (and steals!) from our Beauty Director Colleen Sullivan.

Ideal: New neutrals

Chanel Nail Colour in Rose Confidential

"This incredibly sophisticated

salmon color ($23, chanel.com) makes me feel stylish even when I'm wearing jeans and sweaters."

Rimmel London Lasting Finish Pro Nail Enamel in Pink Bliss

"If you don't want your hands to outshine your outfit, this

neutral pink ($4, drugstores) is your go-to shade. It's subtle but not at all boring."

Nars Vintage Nail Polish in Full Metal Jacket

"No worrying about matching my nails to my outfit. This

gunmetal hue ($16, narscosmetics.com) complements everything in my wardrobe—red, black, purple. It's great on toes, too!"

OPI Nail Lacquer in Bling Dynasty

"This

caramel gold ($8, opi.com) has eye-catching shimmer but is subtle enough to wear to work. Avoid a too-glam look by keeping rings and bracelets to a minimum."

Butter London 3 Free Nail Lacquer in Knees Up

"A nice twist on the classic holiday red, this

festive hue's ($14, butterlondon.com) pink undertones and subtle shimmer give nails just the right amount of pop."

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Problem Child

"The perfect complement to your LBD, this gorgeous

deep-purple shade ($7, drugstores) contains a base coat, growth treatment, color, and top coat in one!"