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The Unexpected Fall Nail Color You Should Be Wearing

The Unexpected Fall Nail Color You Should Be Wearing
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Executive Fashion And Beauty Editor, The Huffington Post

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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 08: A model backstage at the Karen Walker fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015at Pier 59 on September 8, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images)

When faced with the difficult task of choosing a nail polish color at the salon, our eyes are immediately drawn to red, burgundy or navy. These shades just scream fall and they pair well with our favorite flannel shirts and sweaters.

But after being inspired by the manicures we saw at Karen Walker's Spring 2015 show, we decided to do the unexpected and go green.

The lush nail color looks stunning on both light and dark complexions. It also has a dazzling effect similar to emerald jewelry when accentuated with a shiny top coat.

We recommend keeping your nail length between short and medium to avoid looking cartoonish, and maintaining a shape that is in proportion with your nail bed for a groomed and gorgeous finish.

Ready to try this surprisingly pretty fall shade? Shop the green nail polishes below.

Zoya Giovanna
$9, Zoya.com
Burberry Dark Bottle Green
$22, Nordstrom.com
Essie Going Incognito
$8.50, Nordstrom.com
The Body Shop Green
$8, Thebodyshop-usa.com
Deborah Lippmann Shake Your Money Maker
$20, Sephora.com
OPI Jade Is The New Black
$9.50, Ulta.com
Dolce & Gabbana Wild Green
$25, Saksfifthavenue.com

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Before You Go

The 15 Best DIY Nail Art Blogs
Miss Ladyfinger(01 of15)
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Taryn Multack aka "Miss Ladyfinger" are the hands behind this blog. Having worked for fashion elites such as Oscar de la Renta, Macy's and W magazine, she's introduced a keen eye to the DIY nail art world with her spot-on runway replicas.
Chalkboard Nails(02 of15)
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Graphic designer by day, Sarah burns the midnight oil feeding her obsession with all things nail art. And thanks to her bachelor's degree in photography, she has some of the crispest images that make recreating at-home so much easier.
Copy That, Copy Cat(03 of15)
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Australia-based aspiring nail technician Linda Khuu sharpens her nail art skills with impressive 2D designs, including studs, spikes and stickers (like this awesome faux zipper).
The Daily Polish(04 of15)
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A favorite of our HuffPost Style social media editor Mia Aquino, this blog is curated by a self-taught nail junkie, who happens to be a college student who paints her nails everyday. Wonder how she manages with exams and pop quizzes?
WAH Nails(05 of15)
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This London-based nail salon has reached global status thanks to founder Sharadean Reid's "You can have whatever you want" DIY nail art attitude, kick-ass artists and celeb fans.
Madeline Poole Nails(06 of15)
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Los Angeles-based nail artist Madeline Poole pours out her latest and greatest creations for us to covet. We love her cotton candy gradient designs, as well as the quirkier ones like this Cheetos-inspired manicure.
Nailside(07 of15)
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Jane of the Nailside sure knows how to get nifty with regular stationary tape. She uses the classroom staple to mimic crisp, clean lines and zigzag patterns.
Nailed It(08 of15)
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Before doing her weekend manicure, HuffPost Style intern Erica Cheung checks out this website for ideas, and there's more than plenty. Plus, she possesses a sharp hand when wielding the nail polish brush. Something we're still perfecting.
Fuck Yeah Nail Art(09 of15)
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If you're interested in browsing the most awesome DIY nail art all in one place, then you're going to want to start here. And if you're looking for something in particular, there's even an option to search by nail color.
The Nailasaurus(10 of15)
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As one of our go-to UK nail artists, Sammy slaughters the competition with her precision and always perfectly-buffed manicure.
Polish You Pretty(11 of15)
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Sometimes it's better to tackle things with a friend, and that's just what Polish You Pretty's Danielle & Jenny do when it comes to grasping the basics of nail art. Their love for colorful tips are played out in their step-by-step tutorials.
Hey, Nice Nails!(12 of15)
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Another DIY nail art duo we love, Donne and Ginny of Hey, Nice Nails!, push boundaries with their anything-but-boring designs.
So So Fly Nails(13 of15)
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London's nail art queen Sophy Robson gives us a sneak peek inside her online diary, including her custom manicures for Azealia Banks, Henry Holland and Olympic athletes.
The Illustrated Nail(14 of15)
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If colorful talons like Rihanna are your thing, than you'd find this nail pro's work fascinating like these fruity fingers.
Boom Nails(15 of15)
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Emma Zentner, another London nail artist (looks like we're overdue for a trip), teases us with her music video and It Girl-worthy manicures.

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