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Summer is like a class president\u2014the vibes are straight A\u2019s, they\u2019re friends with everyone, and have bright pink, perky pedicures to match their manis. Fall pedicure colors are all about embracing a moody, too-cool-for-school, \u201cI knew about that band before they were on the radio\u201d vibe.<\/p>\n
Subtle shimmer and jelly finishes were bubbly and fun, but moody, autumn us prefers a harder, rock \u2019n\u2019 roll, metallic pedicure. Summer us couldn\u2019t get enough of Aperol spritz coral. Fall us drinks only red wine and gets the pedicure to match, thank you very much. And while a sky blue pedicure was sweet and perky, navy blue and forest green give transfer-student-with-a-sexy-dark-secret mystery.<\/p>\n
With these moody fall pedicure colors, the seasonal affective disorder will be too intimidated to come near you. Below, we asked the experts what colors we should try for cooler (in temperature and aesthetic) days.<\/p>\n
Meet the experts:<\/strong><\/p>\n Nailtopia<\/p>\n Pleasing<\/p>\n Korres<\/p>\n There are a few universal truths about fall: First, summer is over on August 31, no matter how hot it is (or what Earth\u2019s axis and the solar equinox say). Second, it\u2019s never too soon to decorate for Halloween. Third, the appropriate transitional jacket is a leather moto jacket. We don\u2019t make the rules.<\/p>\n To match, you\u2019ll want another fall classic: a punky black pedicure. For a pure black pedi, try Nailtopia Plant Based Nail Lacquer in Respect or Korres Gel Effect Nail Color in Black. If you want a little black magic and chrome sprinkled in, try Pleasing Nail Polish in Moonlit Pond.<\/p>\n Dazzle Dry<\/p>\n Emilie Heathe<\/p>\n Orly<\/p>\n This metallic silver pedicure? She simply doesn\u2019t have time for you. It\u2019s Fashion Week. She\u2019s busy being photographed and getting seated at Carbone (no reservation needed). \u201cThese shades are particularly stunning on medium to dark skin tones,\u201d says nail artist Jin Soon Choi. We like Dazzle Dry Nail Lacquer in Silver Lam\u00e9 or Emilie Heathe Nail Artist Polish in Mr. M. If you have a lighter skin tone, then a deeper titanium silver like Orly Nail Polish in Shine will provide more pop and contrast.<\/p>\n Lakur by Londontown<\/p>\n Ciat\u00e9 London<\/p>\n Revlon<\/p>\n Choi also likes a flirtier metallic rose gold pedicure. (She\u2019s still busy, but she\u2019ll stop to talk to her fans\u2014and the spicy rigatoni at Carbone is a little too spicy for her delicate palate.) For an extra-pink hue, try Revlon Nail Enamel in Desirable. If you like your rose gold to skew more gold than pink, we suggest Ciat\u00e9 London Plant Pots in Good As Gold. And of course, if you want it just right, Lakur by Londontown Nail Polish in Kissed by Rose Gold is the best of both worlds.<\/p>\n Jinsoon<\/p>\n Manicurist<\/p>\n Gelcare<\/p>\n Once summer starts to fade, our tastes naturally move from bright pinot grigios and sauvignon blancs to warming merlots and cabernets. The same goes for our toes, says Choi: \u201cDeep red is a sophisticated and universally flattering option.\u201d On the wine list? True burgundy reds like JINsoon nail polish in Audacity or Manicurist Paris in Hollyhock, or even a fruitier purple red like Gelcare Nail Polish in Fig.<\/p>\n Zoya<\/p>\n Apr\u00e9s<\/p>\n Sally Hansen<\/p>\n Pink roses can bloom through late fall, so while tulips and petunias hibernate until next spring, you can still count on this dusty neutral pink to show up on toes until the first frost. Apres Nail Light and Shadow Gel Couleur ranges from sheer pink to a mauve-y opaque depending on how many coats you paint on, Sally Hansen Vegan Nail Polish is a dusty nude for the pink-averse, and Zoya Nail Polish in Shimmer is perfect if you like your roses with a little sparkling morning dew on them.<\/p>\n OPI<\/p>\n Butter London<\/p>\n Mooncat<\/p>\n Lemon bars are for summer barbecues, but now that we\u2019re spending more cozy nights in, we\u2019re craving richer treats (and pedicures) like fudge brownies and spiked hot chocolate. \u201cCacao brown is a great pedicure choice for those who want a darker shade but prefer a [subtler color],\u201d says Choi. OPI Nail Lacquer in Purrrride makes for perfect bittersweet dark chocolate nails, while Butter London Patent Shine Nail Lacquer Vernis in Boozy Chocolate has a warm, milk chocolate hue. If you prefer a stiffer dessert, Mooncat Nail Polish in Dark Horse is the same chestnut color as an espresso martini with a shimmery cinnamon finish.<\/p>\n Ella + Mila<\/p>\n Nailberry<\/p>\n Le Mini Macaron<\/p>\n Not everyone loves pumpkin spice lattes. If matcha is more your speed, a sage green pedicure to match is a perfect pick-me-up. \u201c[This is] a great transition shade between summer and fall since it adds a pop of color without being too overpowering for fall palettes,\u201d says Mazz Hanna, founder and CEO of Nailing Hollywood. Try Ella + Mila Nail Polish in Evergreen and Le Mini Macaron in Smoky Matcha for a deeper fall hue, or Nailberry Nail Lacquer in Minty Fresh for more of a light pistachio shade.<\/p>\n Madam Glam<\/p>\n Pacifica<\/p>\n Mineral Fusion<\/p>\n Nail artist Morgan Dixon likes a moodier green for fall pedicures. She recommends Madam Glam Gel Polish in Boy Bye for a true forest green. We also like Pacifica Plant Magic in London Tomboy if your forest is less deciduous and more blue-green tropical, and Mineral Fusion Nail Polish in Smoke and Mirrors for a sexy serpentine green.<\/p>\n Peacci<\/p>\n 100% Pure<\/p>\n CND<\/p>\n Spring and summer\u2019s lavender pedicures have matured into smoky plums for fall, says Hanna, who likes Peacci Nail Polish in April for a transitional shade if you\u2019re not totally ready to say goodbye to warm weather colors. If you\u2019re already in Doc Martens and a sweater, you can skip ahead to deeper eggplant hues like 100% Pure Nail Polish in Blackberry Woods or CND Vinylux Longwear Nail Polish in Plum Paisley.<\/p>\n Deborah Lippmann<\/p>\n Gucci<\/p>\n C\u00f4te<\/p>\n If you were eschewing neon pedicures this summer and opting for subtler jelly pinks then muted taupe is a natural evolution for fall. Look for something that \u201cfalls somewhere between brown and gray,\u201d says Hanna. Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro Color Nail Polish in Feeling Myself is a great pinkish-brown nude, while Gucci Vernis \u00e0 Ongles Nail Polish in Annabel Rose is more of a true khaki taupe. If you want a cooler polish with a gray hue, C\u00f4te Nail Polish in No. 125 looks super clean on toes.<\/p>\n ILNP<\/p>\n Herm\u00e9s<\/p>\n Paintbox<\/p>\n There\u2019s something kind of magical about amber. Not in the Jurassic Park mosquito kind of way (we saw how that worked out), more in a warm, glowy pedicure kind of way. Hanna expects to see the color a lot this fall, especially for those who are bored by typical jewel tones and royal hues. Paintbox Nail Lacquer in Like Camel is a great warm orange, while Herm\u00e8s Nail Enamel in Jaune Imperial captures more of the topaz-citrine side of amber. If you really want the multidimensional look of actual fossilized resin, ILNP Magnetic Nail Polish in Amber (used with a magnet wand) will give you a hypnotizing shimmer.<\/p>\n Sienna Byron Bay<\/p>\n Dior<\/p>\n Wet N\u2019 Wild<\/p>\n Navy is an honorary neutral once September hits. It goes just as well with a pair of leggings and a fisherman knit sweater as it does with an evening gown. Sienna Byron Bay Nail Lacquer in Stargazer is a moody, almost-black blue if you want to dip your toe (pun intended) into just a hint of color. For those who prefer a true blue, Dior Vernis Glossy Nail Polish in Denim is a trusty blue jean color, while Wet N\u2019 Wild Fast Dry AF Nail Polish in Putting on Airs is a classic nautical navy.<\/p>\n Essie<\/p>\n Addiction Tokyo<\/p>\n Habit Cosmetics<\/p>\n Celebrity manicurist Stephanie Stone expects to see the glazed nail trend on toes this fall. The look checks every box: \u201cIt\u2019s playful, but it\u2019s also professional. It\u2019s shimmery, but it\u2019s also neutral,\u201d she says. She recommends Essie Special Effects Nail Polish in Gilded Galaxy, which she says looks just like the chrome powder effect we know and love. We also like Addiction Tokyo Nail Polish in Night Spell for a glazed finish over a deeper mauve base or Habit Cosmetics Vegan Nail Polish in 11 Pearl of a Girl for more of an opal pearlescence.<\/p>\n Static Nails<\/p>\n Chanel<\/p>\n Just because it\u2019s fall, doesn\u2019t mean you have to swear off perky colors. \u201cBright orchid pink is the perfect pop of color to brighten your day when the weather starts to get a little drearier,\u201d says Stone. \u201cThough the polish is bright, the shade is a little more subdued, which is perfect for fall.\u201d Static Nails Liquid Glass Lacquer in Regulation Hottie and Chanel Les Vernis Nail Polish in Activiste are perfect rich magentas. But if you want to supercharge your pedicure with a little more oomph, Cirque Colors Nail Polish in Plastik is also a blue-hued pink but looks as if you plugged it into an outlet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nBlack<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Nailtopia Plant Based Nail Lacquer in Respect<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Pleasing Nail Polish in Moonlit Pond<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Korres Gel Effect Nail Color in Black 100<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Metallic Silver<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Dazzle Dry Nail Lacquer in Silver Lam\u00e9<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Emilie Heathe Nail Artist Nail Polish in Mr M<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Orly Nail Polish in Shine<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Rose Gold<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Lakur by Londontown Nail Polish in Kissed by Rose Gold<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Ciat\u00e9 London Plant Pots Nail Polish in Good As Gold<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Revlon Nail Enamel in Desirable<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Deep Burgundy<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Jinsoon Nail Polish in Audacity<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Manicurist Paris Green Natural Nail Polish in Hollyhock<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Gelcare Nail Polish in Fig<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Dusty Rose<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Zoya Nail Polish in Shimmer<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Apr\u00e9s Nail Light & Shadow Sheer Gel Couleur in Catching Feelings<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Sally Hansen Vegan Nail Polish in Pink Cardamom<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Chocolate<\/strong><\/h2>\n
OPI Nail Lacquer in Purrrride<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Butter London Patent Shine Nail Lacquer Vernis in Boozy Chocolate<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Mooncat Nail Polish in Dark Horse<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Matcha<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Ella + Mila Nail Polish in Evergreen<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Nailberry Nail Lacquer in Minty Fresh<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Le Mini Macaron Gel Polish in Smoky Matcha<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Forest Green<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Madam Glam Soak-Off Gel Polish in Boy Bye!<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Pacifica Plant Magic Polish in London Tomboy<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Mineral Fusion Nail Polish in Smoke and Mirrors<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Plum<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Peacci Nail Polish in April<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
100% Pure Nail Polish in Blackberry Woods<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
CND Vinylux Longwear Nail Polish in Plum Paisley<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Taupe<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro Color Nail Polish in Feeling Myself<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Gucci Vernis \u00e0 Ongles Nail Polish in Annabel Rose<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Cote Nail Polish in No. 125<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Amber<\/strong><\/h2>\n
ILNP Magnetic Nail Polish in Amber<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Herm\u00e8s Les Mains Herm\u00e8s Nail Enamel in Jaune Imperial<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Paintbox Nail Lacquer in Like Camel<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Navy<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Sienna Byron Bay Nail Lacquer in Stargazer<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Dior Vernis Glossy Nail Polish in Denim<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Wet N\u2019 Wild Fast Dry AF Nail Polish in Putting on Airs<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Glazed Neutrals<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Essie Special Effects Nail Polish in Gilded Galaxy<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Addiction Tokyo Nail Polish in Night Spell<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Habit Cosmetics Vegan Nail Polish in 11 Pearl of a Girl<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Orchid Pink<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Static Nails Liquid Glass Lacquer in Regulation Hottie<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Polish in Activiste<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n