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Holiday's Best Nail Shades

  • Holiday's Best Nail Shades
    By Zoe SchaefferAdd some spice to your holiday look with polishes that will make a style statement. Now is the time to break out new some shades, whether it’s with a subtle shimmer or an all-out glitterfest. Just think of your hands as a fabulous accessory to that glass of champagne.
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  • Holiday's Best Nail Shades
    When a neutral tone gets amped up in metallic, there’s no stopping the outfit options. Bright shots of color will tone down hands, while earthy tones will let them really shine. SHOP NOW: Sally Hansen Nail Polish in Sequin Scandal, $7
    http://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/23332_Original.jpg
  • Holiday's Best Nail Shades
    Matte is back in a big way. When shimmer just isn’t your scene, go for a lusterless (but sophisticated) finish. We adore these gorgeous shades (this slide and the next), which look best on short, round nails. SHOP NOW: Nars Nail Polish in Pokerface, $16
    http://static.glo.com/photos/Original/23331_Original.jpg
  • Holiday's Best Nail Shades
    And our other darker favorite from Nars is just as chic.SHOP NOW: Nars Nail Polish in Bad Influence, $16
    http://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/23330_Original.jpg
  • Holiday's Best Nail Shades
    A hint of sparkle added to purple and tan (which we consider nail wardrobe staples) adds a playful note to your go-to flirty frock. SHOP NOW: Estée Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Extravagant Night and Extravagant Pearl, $18 each
    http://static2.glo.com/photos/Original/23328_Original.jpg
  • Holiday's Best Nail Shades
    Deep plum (now a classic shade) is like an LBD for your nails. It flatters all skin tones and goes with everything. Now if we could just figure out the outfit part (wink). SHOP NOW: OPI Nail Polish in Teasy Does It, $8.50
    http://static2.glo.com/photos/Original/23327_Original.jpg
  • Holiday's Best Nail Shades
    OK, so we can’t rule out red entirely. Not only do we love this chic British brand, but we adore this crimson metallic just the same. SHOP NOW: Butter London Nail Polish in Knees Up!, $14
    http://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/23325_Original.jpg
  • Holiday's Best Nail Shades
    A black polish with silver chunks should be saved for your biggest holiday blowout. When else can you get away with such festive fingers? SHOP NOW: Borghese Nail Polish in Nero Magico, $8
    http://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/23324_Original.jpg
  • Holiday's Best Nail Shades
    Who doesn’t want a touch of gold at some point during the holidays? Like delicate vintage jewelry, the nail shade will add a bit of class without trying too hard to impress. Go easy on the matching accessories and you’ll be a star. SHOP NOW: Sante Nail Polish in Metallic Gold, $15
    http://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/23329_Original.jpg
  • Holiday's Best Nail Shades
    A little touch of goth never hurt during the holidays. Now is the time to get daring in deep, rich shades. And doesn’t a bit of sparkle somehow feel perfectly appropriate? SHOP NOW: MAC Nail Polish in Style Clan, $13
    http://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/23323_Original.jpg
  • Holiday's Best Nail Shades
    Though this glittery polish is part of the brand’s permanent collection, we couldn’t help but add it to the mix. This gunmetal shade is like little disco balls for your hands, with which you’re destined for a wild night out. SHOP NOW: Rescue Beauty Lounge Nail Polish in Frugalista, $18
    http://static2.glo.com/photos/Original/23326_Original.jpg
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  • Nailing It

    1 of 11

    By Zoe Schaeffer

    Add some spice to your holiday look with polishes that will make a style statement. Now is the time to break out new some shades, whether it’s with a subtle shimmer or an all-out glitterfest. Just think of your hands as a fabulous accessory to that glass of champagne.

  • Neutral Territory

    2 of 11

    When a neutral tone gets amped up in metallic, there’s no stopping the outfit options. Bright shots of color will tone down hands, while earthy tones will let them really shine.

    SHOP NOW: Sally Hansen Nail Polish in Sequin Scandal, $7

  • Welcome Matte

    3 of 11

    Matte is back in a big way. When shimmer just isn’t your scene, go for a lusterless (but sophisticated) finish. We adore these gorgeous shades (this slide and the next), which look best on short, round nails.

    SHOP NOW: Nars Nail Polish in Pokerface, $16

  • Even More Matte

    4 of 11

    And our other darker favorite from Nars is just as chic.

    SHOP NOW: Nars Nail Polish in Bad Influence, $16

  • Bit of Twinkle

    5 of 11

    A hint of sparkle added to purple and tan (which we consider nail wardrobe staples) adds a playful note to your go-to flirty frock.

    SHOP NOW: Estée Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Extravagant Night and Extravagant Pearl, $18 each

  • Purple Reign

    6 of 11

    Deep plum (now a classic shade) is like an LBD for your nails. It flatters all skin tones and goes with everything. Now if we could just figure out the outfit part (wink).

    SHOP NOW: OPI Nail Polish in Teasy Does It, $8.50

  • Lady in Red

    7 of 11

    OK, so we can’t rule out red entirely. Not only do we love this chic British brand, but we adore this crimson metallic just the same.

    SHOP NOW: Butter London Nail Polish in Knees Up!, $14

  • Black Out

    8 of 11

    A black polish with silver chunks should be saved for your biggest holiday blowout. When else can you get away with such festive fingers?

    SHOP NOW: Borghese Nail Polish in Nero Magico, $8

  • Golden State

    9 of 11

    Who doesn’t want a touch of gold at some point during the holidays? Like delicate vintage jewelry, the nail shade will add a bit of class without trying too hard to impress. Go easy on the matching accessories and you’ll be a star.

    SHOP NOW: Sante Nail Polish in Metallic Gold, $15

  • Brown University

    10 of 11

    A little touch of goth never hurt during the holidays. Now is the time to get daring in deep, rich shades. And doesn’t a bit of sparkle somehow feel perfectly appropriate?

    SHOP NOW: MAC Nail Polish in Style Clan, $13

  • Get Glitzy

    11 of 11

    Though this glittery polish is part of the brand’s permanent collection, we couldn’t help but add it to the mix. This gunmetal shade is like little disco balls for your hands, with which you’re destined for a wild night out.

    SHOP NOW: Rescue Beauty Lounge Nail Polish in Frugalista, $18

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