The most popular manicure colors at any given time tend to tie to the season we're in. In the winter, milky whites and golden shimmer can exude a cozy warmth. In spring, pastels of all hues are a breath of fresh air. Come summer, cherry and tomato reds are inspired by an abundance of produce at farmers' markets, or vibrant neons mimic bright, long days. In fall, warm browns, burnt oranges and apple reds complement the fiery tones of changing leaves.
Now that we’re deep into summer (how is it nearly August already?), you're probably dusting off your favorite fall-coded polishes, but we encourage you to spice things up this autumn with a moodier, cooler (in more ways than one) manicure color: sapphire blue.
Sapphire, the official birthstone of September (and the gem of Princess Diana's, and now Kate Middleton's, iconic engagement ring) is a deep blue that has a depth and richness that holds its own all year round, but looks especially chic in the fall as the days get darker and the air gets its first real chill.
If you’re looking for a way to step out of the box this season and next, keep scrolling for 10 sapphire nail polishes to inspire your next appointment. Wear a few now and bookmark the rest for fall.
10 Sapphire Blue Nail Polishes to Inspire Your Next Moody Manicure
