The first is my most worn polish from last winter, Essie's 'Bahama Mama.' I adored this colour last year, its such a rich berry toned purple and I used up nearly half the bottle, so I know it will be a continued staple this season. I love the formula of Essie polishes as they are so opaque, even with one coat, so they are perfect for those of you who hate sitting around for lots of coats to dry. The brush is also a perfect size for my nails, making application quick and easy. Wear time is also great, I roughly get a weeks wear when I use a top coat, so the staying power is great. You can pick this up at Boots for £7.99.
The other Essie polish I really like for the colder months is 'She's Pampered.' This is a lovely shade of red, which isn't either orange or pink, its a very flattering shade. I don't actually think this is in the current line, as I managed to pick this up in the clearance section in Boots for £4, but I'm sure it's available on Amazon or EBay.
My luxury pick is by OPI and is called, 'I'm Not Really A Waitress.' This was a sneaky airport purchase back in the summer, so I am dying to wear it! This is more of a metallic red, with a slight shimmer to it. It's a very festive red and one that I will probably wear a lot in the run up to Christmas. I only own a couple of OPI polishes and I find their forumlas to be ok, but nothing amazing. I'm hoping this will be opaque in a couple of coats and easy to apply. You can find OPI at Debenhams for £11.50.
My budget options come from Barry M. 'Raspberry' is a gorgeous pinky red, but far more red than the name would suggest. This is a really deep, rich colour and applies beautifully. I usually apply 2 coats for full opacity and it dries super quickly. The brushes with these polishes are fine for the price point, but are no comparison to the Essie brushes. Barry M Nail Paints are available from Boots and Superdrug for £2.99.
One other Barry M shade, which comes from a launch this year, is the Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Paint in 'Pomegranate.' This is the pinkest of all the reds I have mentioned in this post, so has a berry tone to it. The finish is really glossy and perfect if you hate having to apply top coat, although I still do for extra shine. I have found the application to be really opaque in one coat, so they are great for taking on the go. The wear time is about 3-4 days. I would also mention, that a base coat is really needed as this polish did stain my nails quite badly. You can get your hands on these for £3.99 at Boots and Superdrug.
My final selection isn't a red or purple shade..it's a nude! Yes, I know nudes aren't for everybody, but I think they can look really elegant and were a huge trend last autumn. The polish in question is 'So Simple' number 170, by No 7 (please be aware it is now number 6, but has the same name). This is a great nude, with a hint of silver shimmer, that you can only really see in the light. This shade doesn't make my hands appear dead, it just gives an elegant finish to my nails. It can also be nice to wear a neutral nail if you have a striking outfit or make up look, just to balance things out. This applies beautifully, but does need to be built up with around 3-4 coats. Although it is in the 'Stay Perfect' range, I would say it stays on the nails for around 5 days before any major chipping occurs. These are available from Boots for £6, but you can also get £3 off at the moment with the No 7 vouchers!
What are you're favourite nail polishes for fall/autumn? Are you tempted to try any of these? Why not get down to Boots as all cosmetics are currently on Buy One Get One Half Price, so you can stock up on new colours for less!
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