Fall Fingers

Listening to Ingrid Michaelson - The Chain
Avoiding another paper. Like a boss.
    I had a different post planned for today - this one was a back-up (I normally have one or two planned). I was going to do this gorgeous fall tutorial with purple and amber, but 1) I'm out of eggplant eyeliner... and money, and 2) this happened:

    Sorry, it's gross. I know. Moral of the story, children: don't yank out your hangnails. Your finger will get infected and DIE. I've played "yank out that hangnail" multiple times, and lost an equal number of times. Yet I still try my luck. This time, I learned my lesson. I pulled it out last night and woke up this morning to a hot, oozing, throbbing finger that hurt so much I couldn't bend it any more than you see in the picture. So I really didn't wanna spend time doing my makeup and taking photos to edit later. I didn't even edit this photo.
    Since I started you off with a close-up of my fingers, I thought I'd do a little post of my favorite fall nail polishes. That way at least the post will finish on pretty fingers, not my swollen angry sausage. (All photos are from my Face and Hair board on Pinterest.)

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Gold Roses

Fun story. Ingrid from missglamorazzi on YouTube mentioned this polish in her September favorites. I am obsessed with rose gold. Like most people are right now. But let me tell you. I'm not just on the bandwagon. I'm riding bareback on the horse that's pulling the bandwagon. She said that this color was limited edition and I went to not one, not two, but five stores before I found it at Target. Mock my desperation, but even with an oozing wound my fingers look awesome.

Essie Nail Polish in Chinchilly

This is one of the first "big girl polishes" I ever bought. I decided a few years back the first year I started this blog) that I should stop wearing bright blue and orange and green and wear grown up colors. Somehow this translated to gray. Funny thing is, I absolutely love this color. I've repurchased it numerous times since I first bought it and still think it's the perfect warm neutral gray for fall and winter.

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Pat on the Black

No lie, the entire reason I purchased this was because of the clever name. I happened to love it once I put it on, but come on. "Pat on the Black." 'Cause it's almost black? But not quite? I can't get over how clever that is. And I've never actually worn straight-up black on my nails. I just don't like it. But I love this deep almost-there wine color. Like Pinot Noir. Perfection.

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Sheer Me Now

If I don't want to go crazy dark for fall, and I want something lighter and more natural, I always grab this one. Honestly, it's perfect year-round, but it's a nice alternative if you were a big fan of white nails over the summer since white can be a bit too much for fall or winter. I've gone through at least two bottles of the stuff and am in need of a new one. Highly recommended.

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Grey Area

This one was given to me with two other polishes as an engagement present from Robin. The other two are a bright blue and purple, much more summery colors, but this one I think is perfect for fall. I have absolutely loved it every time I've worn it. Plus it was so thoughtful that she bought me nail polish - she said, "I gave you the ones that I've liked the most because we're so alike I know you'll like them, too." She was right, of course! They've all been gorgeous!

 

    Sorry if I disappointed you with my lack of a tutorial. I don't know if anyone actually likes them, but I like doing them. My finger just hurt way too badly today to do the post I wanted. I hope this one has been a worthy substitute!

 

I'm always looking for new nail favorites. What are your fall finger faves? Leave a comment and let me know!