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What nail colour?

25 replies

museumum · 10/08/2014 22:22

Wedding - navy shift dress and shoes. Grey cardi if required. Very natural make up.

I've got good nails, will paint them myself, but what colour? Help - I haven't used anything but clear in years!

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LondonBus · 10/08/2014 22:27

Grey, coral, or pale pink.

Carpaccio · 10/08/2014 22:38

I'd go for red.

But you can go for taupe, dark or medium grey, pink (I'd go for a colder toned one), dark red/berry, purples or metallic if you prefer.

museumum · 10/08/2014 22:43

Red isn't very "me".

I'm intrigued about grey... Not sure I've seen anyone with grey nails... Off to google some images.

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SofaCanary · 11/08/2014 02:10

Supermodel by Leighton Denny is a stylish flattering taupe.

www.google.com/search?q=supermodel+leighton+denny&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=yxfoU9bkE-Ku7AazroGQDg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=907&bih=416

thatwouldbeanecumenicalmatter · 11/08/2014 02:16

Pink, this?

Nails inc

Pastperfect · 11/08/2014 07:36

I usually wear grey, although currently wearing mint that has had a lot of compliments

LondonBus · 11/08/2014 08:09

I wear that LD one a lot. It goes with everything.

butterfliesinmytummy · 11/08/2014 08:11

Currently wearing a blue / grey, Minsk by masala, very classy.

LetsFaceTheMusicAndDance · 11/08/2014 08:36

Do you have a link please butterflies? Google isn't being very helpful.

butterfliesinmytummy · 11/08/2014 09:31

Sorry it's Minsk by mavala damn autocorrect...

WitchWay · 11/08/2014 09:39

I'd wear a bright pink with navy.

I've tried grey/silver nails but I felt they looked a bit dead Grin

Pickofthepops · 11/08/2014 09:40

My fave grey ever is chinchilly by Essie.

Blondieminx · 11/08/2014 09:42

I would go with a pale coral alternating with pale pink. Loads of topcoat.

LetsFaceTheMusicAndDance · 11/08/2014 09:45

Thanks butterflies Smile

s88 · 11/08/2014 09:52

Definitely NOT red

pale pink

Pastperfect · 11/08/2014 11:10

witchway that's why I've moved over to pale mint - less dead and very pretty for summer Grin

katiegee · 11/08/2014 11:33

Personally, I'd go for a more natural, muted shade on my fingernails... but that may be just me. I don't have the greatest nails so I tend not to want to draw attention to them. What are your shoes like? If they are open- toed you could use a bold colour on your toenails? Although from your outfit you could go for any colour... raspberry or plum if you're not so keen on red?

polyhymnia · 11/08/2014 11:55

Another vote here for Chinchilly by Essie. Subtle, has a touch of blue in and I find is always admired.

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polyhymnia · 11/08/2014 11:59

Definitely go grey rather than red, pink, or coral ( none of which are me either). A very pale mint green could work too. If you want something safe but always lovely Essie's Mademoiselle is a perfect just-pink nude.

museumum · 11/08/2014 14:33

I really like chinchilly and Minsk. Thanks. I'd never have thought of going grey or grey/blue. I'm wearing silver jewellery so I think that'll work.

I'm sure to end up buying in the airport on our way there so choice will be limited but I'll look for something like one of those two :)

Yay. S&B at it's best :)

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Pastperfect · 11/08/2014 15:00

Now I realise I'm banging on but I've just put a pic of the mint on my profile - wearing a navy stripe dress and you can just see silver jewelry.

It works well especially if you have v pale skin like me.

Dontgotosleep · 11/08/2014 18:49

light pink or sliver/grey. or perhaps a french manicure.

HermioneWeasley · 11/08/2014 19:20

Came on to say Leighton Denny Supermodel, but I see others have beaten me to it!

WhenIGrowUpIWantToBeAPenguin · 11/08/2014 19:33

I would go for OPI Life gave me lemons but it's probably not to everyone's taste!

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