Vampy Varnish: This Winter's Dark Nail Polish Trend
Blackened nails are the biggest trend this winter. From black-blue to deep plum, here are the rich formulas to nail the look.
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OPI San Francisco Collection Fall/Winter 2013
Incognito in Sausalito, B1,270
This delicious dark blue hue rocks a crème finish. As this collection is inspired by San Francisco’s icons, it’s fitting this dark nail lacquer takes its cues from Sausalito, a Bay Area city known for its moody and mysterious side. Natural light reveals the borderline navy-blue hue, while the color indoors appears jet black.
Nail Type: This hue favors both short and long nails.
YSL Sepia City Drive Collection
La Laque Couture #40 Sepia 7EArt, B900
This deep aubergine purple has a crème finish, and achieves opaque results with just two coats. It appears black indoors but hints at purple and red hues in direct sunlight-ideal for winter. Lasts up till five days with no chipping.
Nail Type: Better on short nails.
Revlon Brilliant Strength
020 Beguile, B199
Revlon’s Beguile is a blackened inky blue with hints of sea green shimmer. Revlon’s Brilliant Strength collection promises a smooth bubble-free application, with a built-in base and top coat so all you need is bottle of Beguile and you’re ready to rock this winter trend. For greater coverage, use two coats.
Nail Type: Recommended on proper talons instead of short nails.
MAC Divine Night Collection
Gadabout Girl, B720
This deep burgundy lacquer shines with a slight purple undertone. Taken from their Divine Night collection, this turns opaque in two coats and has a glossy finish. This particular formula contains conditioners and UV protection. Give it the perfect top coat for wonderfully vampy nails.
Nail Type: Enhances both short and long nails.
Skinfood Jungle Fruits Collection
No. 7 Jungle Coconuts, B180
Among the neon hues this collection has to offer, Jungle Coconuts is the perfect shade of intense khaki green. This shade looks dark green indoors but appears a lighter shade of khaki in direct sunlight. It’s thick, so one evenly applied coat with a top coat should do the trick.
Nail Type: This color compliments short, round nails.
Essentials
OPI Boutique: Park Lane, 18 Sukhumvit Soi 61. 02-382-1122. Open Mon-Fri 10am-9pm
M.A.C.: try M/F Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd, 02-690-1000. BTS Siam.
Y.S.L.: try Silom Complex, 1/F, Silom Rd., BTS Sala Daeng.
Revlon: try The Emporium, G/F 662 Sukhumvit Rd., BTS Phrom Phong.
Skinfood: Mega Bangna 1/F Bangna Trad Rd. KM 8, room 1626. 02-1051708.
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