Advice on up to date nail colour shades

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MrsSeanBean · 28/02/2010 12:11

I am still wearing my 'Rouge Noir' as I just can't seem to wear black.

I have seen some nice taupe colours about - has anyone tried them - what do they look like on?

Does anyone have tips on other good shades to try - something a little bit 'directional'?

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moulesfrites · 28/02/2010 12:18

yeah, I believe "greige" is the correct term for the taupe shade you are referring to - according to grazia anyway!! I have bought an OPI one in that colour but not sure about it. I think matt pastel shades are in too - lilacs, pinks, greens, blues and yellows.

mangoandlime · 28/02/2010 12:18

Taupe shades make my hands look grubby. I don't follow trends and only ever wear Rouge Noir on short nails and toes or a French Manicure. I agree with someone in the Times saying that new Chanel colour would make you look like you were dead. It's hideous.

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MrsSeanBean · 28/02/2010 12:23

Is the Chanel colour 'particuliere'? I rememer thinking the name made me think of 'peculiar'!

Howeve, this doesn't look too bad...? (The bblurb claims it is flatteing. Can blurb be believed though? )

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MrsSeanBean · 28/02/2010 12:24

doh, spelling, the "R" key is not working properly...

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poppy34 · 28/02/2010 12:25

Trey nails by mail as essie does loads of good colours and Am loving their spring selection

thesecondcoming · 28/02/2010 14:43

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AuntieMaggie · 28/02/2010 16:38

I've bought yellow and orange ready for the summer

expatinscotland · 28/02/2010 16:40

lilac is supposed to be what's in for the spring.

VerityBrulee · 28/02/2010 19:57

The chanel one makes me look as if I have caught all my nails in a door and bruised them, not such a good look really. I have very pale skin.

My very favourite nail varnishes are a dark red called Vixen by revlon, and for summer, I love Whimsy by barbara daly at tesco, it a really pretty mauvey pink. I bulk buy it in case it's discontunued. Mavala have a similar shade, but the bottle is tiny and it's twice the price

apple99 · 28/02/2010 20:12

My go to colour for the last couple of years has been Cherries in the Snow from Revlon, it's a pinky red colour. I am not keen on the greige look, I think if you are pale it looks like you have bad circulation. I think I might try navy this year.

CHOOGIRL · 28/02/2010 21:34

I love 505, but I have dark skin. mink muffs by Essie is really nice and would suit fairer skin.

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