Beauty Must-Have: Taupe Nail Polish — The CheapChica's Guide to Style


Beauty Must-Have: Taupe Nail Polish

by cheapchica11 on February 20, 2010

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Not to beat a dead horse, I know I’ve said it before: nude/neutral and just soft tones in general are huge for spring 2010, and as sunnier days slowly inch closer (although you’d never know it considering the snow we’ve had in the Northeast lately!), start thinking about how the idea of…

nude nail polish sounds.

I can see how some might have their doubts, but… I’m into it, I’ve decided. Look at it this way: you’ve tried sparkly whites and barely-there pale pinks. Why not give something a bit more unexpected a chance?

Oddly enough, picking this (sometimes considered to be) “boring” shade as your nail color could be seen as quite… daring!

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Gotta love the logic of fashion.

The best CheapChica option is probably OPI’s Over-the-Taupe shade (a little over $5.00)… unless you don’t mind shelling out $23.00 for Chanel’s not unsurprisingly gorgeous Particuliere.

Nail polish trends are so great… it’s never been cheaper to make a runway-inspired statement…

Lily Allen, Gwyneth and Kate Beckensale have already jumped on board, you could be next!

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{ 10 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Liz 02.20.10 at 2:12 am

I have the new OPI Matte Taupe Nail polish, and I absolutely luv it! That being said I have to warn you, you must wear a clear base coat, or the polish will stain your nails, I wish someone had warned me, I’m still waiting for my nails to grow out!

2 Kodi 02.20.10 at 10:25 am

Have it and looooooove it!

3 Alexa 02.20.10 at 11:29 am

Chanel’s Particuliare has been sold out since it’s debut in January. I was lucky enough to get it and, unfortunately for those who weren’t, there is no dupe for it. It’s a very unique shade that changes color in different lighting. This shade from OPI is too taupe.

4 Erica @ Fashion meets Food 02.20.10 at 12:50 pm

Just found your blog and love it!!! Taupe is so insanely hot right now!

5 Veronica 02.20.10 at 1:21 pm

On my way to get it! Sorry about all the snow. In SoCal we’ve been having wonderful suny days…but this weekend will be raining…and frankly it is scary because CALIFORNIANS do NOT know how to drive when it rains!

6 L. 02.20.10 at 2:36 pm

Great shade! I’ll have to check it out.

7 ali 02.20.10 at 5:30 pm

I highly recommend the “Commander in Chic” shade from Sally Hansen. It’s similar to Chanel’s Particulière but a lot less expensive, obviously. I wore it last week and got a ton of compliments!

8 Kate 02.21.10 at 10:06 am

Gorgeous color! Even better, OPI doesn’t test on animals!

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9 Sahitya 02.22.10 at 5:08 pm

I love this shade. I have the exact same shade.

10 Jamie 02.22.10 at 6:34 pm

(Oops. Should have read the comment about making sure to do a base coat!) I bought this color yesterday and I LOVE IT! It’s trendy, and perfect for work. I’m a sucker for new OPI shades.

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