Ideal vs. Great Deal: Nail Polish

February 12, 2011
Credit: David Hamsley
Update your manicure with these hot picks (and steals!) from our Beauty Director Colleen Sullivan.
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Credit: David Hamsley

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."

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Great Deal: New neutrals

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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."

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Ideal: Marvelous metallics

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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!"

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Great Deal: Marvelous metallics

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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."

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Ideal: Bold and beautiful

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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."

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Great Deal: Bold and beautiful

Credit: David Hamsley

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!"

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