I am heading out for Fedora - my hubby has dug his heels in against the currently “oh so popular” black polish, but I am going to keep trying with this one, a nice dark chocolate cool brown. 
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HI Christina! I have a question about this trend. I have very dark skin and I would love to try this look, but dark nails on dark skin is not pretty. Do you have any suggestions for an alternate color or should I bypass this trend altogether?
Hi Stacey,
I’m a dark brown girl too, so I know what you mean. When I tried on “Black Satin,” I cringed. But I consulted with Julia, from www.allaboutthepretty.typepad.com, and we both agreed that if we are going to pull this one off…it has to be done to a T! Your nails have to be perfectly manicured…your hair needs to be sharp…outfit sharp (this color looks great with all black and/or winter white). But nonetheless, if you want to try something out…try MAC’s Showy. Its a very deep chocolate and is absolutely gorgeous.
Hey, I just watched a wonderful interview w. the creator of Essie on TV recently. So inspiring. This woman rocks!
She keeps her ideas, written hastily on a notepad, in a special drawer in her desk. She writes her ideas down any time, night or day!
I have ugly hands (very work like and chunky) and stubby fingers. and my nails, ugh… oh well. I’ve never mastered the ‘nail’ thing.
but I definitely admire other people’s beautiful hands and nails. including men!
Alanna and Stacey - you all might dry some of the vampy reds that are out too - there are so many different colors/shades that might work for you. One potential problem I can think of is if your skin is very dark, very dark nails just won’t carry the same effect. You might buck the system by wearing shockingly light colors.
Mary, I just referenced the article on Essie in my newest post. Good to see you over here!!
Thanks Christina and Alanna! I am going to purchase MAC Showy this weekend. My signature color is a pearly white by Creative Nail Design - I can’t think of the name. I haven’t worn it in a while so I will pull it out for Fall. Thanks for your help!