We can hardly contain our joie: winter is for rocking decadent colors that are cheerful and bright, completely chill or dramatically different. The prettiest holiday nail polish trends run the gamut from metallic to matte and come in a full spectrum of colors you wouldn't dare wear two years ago. Put the finishing touch on a little black dress in a blazing midnight blue, caviar or tuxedo grey. A deeply pigmented nude or bronze nail polish works on all skin tones and doesn't require a lot of maintenance as it transitions effortlessly from day to evening and goes with any outfit. Sheer, light pink polish swirled with a hint of shimmer look gorgeous on medium skin tones, especially paired with ultra noir cocktail baubles (pink nail polish puts a feminine touch on all things edgy; pick one that's neither too bubblegum-like or too bright). If you have fair skin, try an orchid-inspired shade that has silver undertones. Purple nails are chic now and they ever so brilliantly complement nude lips and smoky eyes. When picking out your perfect holiday nail polish, remember the possibilities are endless. Don't forget to rock a base coat to keep deeply pigmented colors from staining your nails. Try on makeup to go with your holiday nail polish in our virtual styling studio. --Stephanie Simons
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