autumn/winter nail polish swatches!


brrrrrr, this morning I was forced to turn my heating on full blast for the first time, sob.

it seems autumn is definitely upon us; time to break out the knitwear and kiss goodbye to any hopes of sunbathing on the weekends! I've not given up on wearing my tea dresses just yet but I think I'll be sporting a few layers with them..

so what to wear on our nails this fall? (I'm not american, I just couldn't resist!)

I've rummaged through my polishes to pick out my favourite autumnal shades in the hope it would kick start my enthusiasm for the upcoming big freeze!

from left: 

fiji by essie, this is a gorgeous light pink nude polish. chic and feminine and perfect for days in the office.
nude beige by models own, this one of my all time favourite nude shades and covers really well in two coats.
purple grey by models own, this is a unusual and pretty winter berry shade.
grace green by models own, this is one of the best khaki shades I've come across. only needs one coat for great coverage. a perfect accompaniment for the military trend this year!
grey by barry m, this is a simple grey polish that I reach for on days I'm feeling a little grunge inspired!


yes there's more (I have a slight nail polish addiction)

from left:

mushroom by barry m, this is a really pretty tan/brown for the autumn.
slate grey by models own, (warning gushing review) I love this colour! if you have to invest in one staple colour make it this one, very similar to their concrete mixer this is going to be one of the trendiest colours this year (similar shades have been sported all over the runways this fashion week!)
purple ash by models own, this is a great berry tone polish and perfect for winter nails.
city grey by marks and spencer, this is the only m&s polish I own! the colour is really nice and not too dark, it does however need a few coats for good coverage!
becca's brown by models own, this is a rich shiny conker brown and last ages before chipping!

I hope this has given you some nail inspiration! I'd definitely recommend the models own slate grey as my top autumn choice..

caroline x

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  1. I just bought Barry M Grey ready for Autumn and I really like the look of the Models Own Purple Grey.
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    1. I haven't brought any barry m for a while, I'm so in love with models own but I keep meaning to check out their new gel polishes! :) x

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  2. Loving all the colors! So glad autumn is coming soon over here! I get to wear these muted colors again.

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    1. I know sometimes simple understated nails are my fave too :D x

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  3. I have loads of these colours, definitely Autumn colours! x
    Sirens and Bells

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    1. yep! I'll still be squeezing in a few bright ones too (can't resist aha) xx

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  4. I have Fiji. It's so cute, I think it transends seasons. :)

    I'm looking forward to stocking up on warm and vampy colours for autumn. xx

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    1. it's pretty isn't it :D I like the sound of vampy colours haha xx

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  5. I love these colors! The city grey is my fave because it's so unusual.

    -Ezi

    ikintoo.blogspot.com

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    1. me too, think it's my fave grey I've come across :) xx

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  6. These are some great colors! I tend to like autumn colors on nailpolishes a lot more than summer colors :)

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    1. I'm torn, I love the muted look but I'm a sucker for bright patterns too, think I'll have to compromise aha! :D xx

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  7. Love all these colours hunni! It's sad to steno pink for Autumn!

    NCCB x

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    1. I'm going to keep a few brights close to hand some glitter polishes to wean me into winter aha ;) xx

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  8. I'm wearing Model's Own Nude Beige right now, it's so great isn't it!? Such a chic colour. That slate grey colour looks beautiful too and seems to be in a similar vein, I'll definitely be picking that up in the 50% sale! SO excited for that! Love you blog so so much Caroline, it's just gorgeous :)

    www.ciderwithrosiebee.blogspot.com

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    1. thanks Rosie! :d haha me too the 50% sale is going to be amazing, got my eyes on the whole mirrorball collection!! :D xx

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  9. Awesome swatches! Totally love autumn/winter nail lacquers. I love colours with hints of grey in them. :)

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    1. thanks babe! I'm totally getting into muted/nudes at the minute! :D xx

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  10. I love slate grey and purple ash, so lovely and autumnal without being too dull or dark. So pretty xxx

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  11. I love the look of all of them.. oh dear now I have the biggest urge to go nail polish shopping D: X

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