There's a lot to love about summer, but come August, we often find ourselves looking forward to that crisp autumn air. Once we are mentally ready for fall, so are our manicures. Like clockwork, there's one color we keep coming back to during every transitional period: purple. While the weather might still be sweltering, we're all about those darker, deeper purple hues as we creep toward the next season. Below, we've rounded up 19 of our favorite dark purple nail designs to carry us into the fall. Read on for the ultimate mani inspo.

19 Dark Purple Nail Designs Perfect for Any Season

A saunter around Paris’s cool-girl hotspots will have you doing a double take at the sheer volume of excellent bangs on display. Maybe it’s that Jane Birkin’s influence is now inherent in the city’s chicest women (her “Birkin bangs” are second to none), or perhaps French girls just know the power of a good fringe. It’s probably a little bit of both.

Every French Girl Has Tried These Timeless Bangs – Here Are 16 Of The Best Takes On The Look

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There's no denying that short nails look impossibly chic. Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan of long, almond nail shapes, but after seeing more and more celebs opt for shorter styles, I decided to try it out for myself and totally get why people prefer it. Not only do short nails look super polished, but they are a lot more practical and require less maintenance.

7 Classy Colours That Look Incredibly Chic on Short Nails

Some trends come and go, but aura nails have had remarkable staying power. The manicure, which is inspired by the colored field of energy that surrounds people, is a stunning way to express the essence of who you are or your life stage. Are you intuitive? There's a color for that. Sensitive and empathetic? A color for that, too! In your healing era? Yep, there's a color associated with growth and transformation.

20 Aura Nails Ideas For the Perfect End-of-Summer Manicure

You know how in the movie Pearl, Pearl famously screams "I'm a star!"? (Even if you don't know/aren't dedicating your summer brain space to the X trilogy, you've probably heard the sound on TikTok.) The same sentiment would make sense coming from a pearl manicure. The coquette finish is fully A-list.

Pearly Nails Are the New Chrome

Sherwin-Williams just released its 2025 color trend forecast, which includes four different palettes. Every year, major paint brands predict the colors they think will be most popular the following calendar year—and the forecasts have already started to roll in. Today, Sherwin-Williams announced its 2025 Colormix Forecast: Capsules, which is comprised of 48 hand-selected trending colors that will dominate interiors and exteriors next year.

These Paint Colors Will Dominate in 2025, According to Sherwin-Williams

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Fashion's Fall 2024 Color Trends Are Already Going Viral

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There may only be a month left of summer, but SPF should still be top of mind while you’re soaking up the last pool days and park picnics of the season. Luckily, TikTok-viral sunscreen brand Vacation finally restocked its best-selling Classic Whip SPF 30 Sunscreen Mousse after weeks of being sold out.

I Can’t Go a Day Without This Airy, Viral Sunscreen That’s Finally Back in Stock

As New Year’s Eve approaches, people get excited about the new beginning. Many see this as a chance to show off a new look that captures the potential of the upcoming year. One great way to boost your New Year’s Eve outfit is with eye-catching nail art that grabs attention.

43 Fabulous Nail Designs for New Years Eve to Sparkle Your Way into the New Year

When it comes to identifying new-season trends, some are more obvious than others. In 2024 a new trend can come with pre-determined aesthetic—some of which are loud, show-stopping, and hard to avoid. Others, however, are quieter, under-the-radar trends that simmer throughout the season, attracting an in-the-know crowd. The latest...

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We all know the feeling: After a long beach day, you head home and look in the mirror to discover that your hair has the perfect wave. The one that you can never seem to get just right at home, no matter how many products or hot tools you use. And you think to yourself: Why can't my hair look like this every day?

Is Saltwater Bad for Your Hair? Pro Hairstylists Give Us the 411

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If you look forward to your nail appointments as a regularly scheduled form of self-care, then chances are you usually spend some time scrolling through inspo picks before you go. As spooky season draws closer, that means it’s time to pick out your Halloween nails for the month — but good luck picking just one set when the options are all so freakin’ cute. Whether you keep your claws long or short and like them fairly simple or super elaborate, there’s a look in here just right for you. (And if you don’t feel like saving them for October, that’s perfectly OK. We get it. Once school starts, it’s fall now, right?)

15 Halloween Nail Looks To Get Inspired Before Your October Appointments

Lana Del Rey is typically pretty quiet on social media, so when the queen of coquette posts, we listen. For those not aware, Del Rey has been a fan of the feminine aesthetic since 2010, and has kept it a part of her signature style ever since. This applies to her nails, too. Her latest manicure was front and center on Instagram, and it's oh-so-coquette yet low-maintenance, and perfect to recreate at home.

Lana Del Rey's Summer Manicure Is A Coquette Dream

In terms of purse trends for fall, woven leather bags are set to have a major moment. Actually, the moment has already begun, for that matter. The right one is more than fashion statement, it’s an investment piece that can take any ensemble from casual to chic. So, I’m rounding up the best options to shop now.

15 Woven Leather Bags That Are Very Thoughtful, Very Demure

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These are the only paint colors you need for August to create a calming, coastal scheme

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"This collection is for HER to be stylish and fierce on all occasions.“. Angel Reese breaks the internet after sharing a new layer of her fashion ventures with Reebok by Angel. The collection is filled with lifestyle footwear and apparel inspired by Reese’s feminine energy and versatile style on and off the court.

Angel Reese Shares A Sneak Peek Of Her New Reebok Collection

As we creep closer towards September, it’s time to say goodbye to sunny days, rooftop bars, and strappy sandals because fall is on its way. For beauty, this manifests as burgundy lipsticks, plum blush shades, and arguably most exciting of all, darker, warmer manis that reflect the moody vibes the season brings. And this year, there are so many popular fall 2024 nail polish colors to choose from depending on your tastes. A cute manicure will be the perfect accessory while holding onto your pumpkin spice latte or a caramel apple.

Fall’s Biggest Nail Trends Capture The Season's Moody Vibe

While Taylor Swift tends to stick to a tried-and-true formula with her outfits (short skirts, preppy shoes, and some sort of Easter egg about her next project), when it comes to her manicures, she's full of surprises. For her latest outing, she's brought a brand new manicure trend to our attention, and it's the perfect shade to close out summer.

Taylor Swift's Raspberry Nails Are the Perfect End of Summer Shade

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Pink and orange nails are proving to be this season's must-have pairing, for those seeking a bright and playful finish...

The unexpectedly chic colour pairing we’ll be seeing on everyone's nails this summer

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21 Double French Nail Ideas That Add a Modern Touch to the Classic Mani

Looking for a little nail inspo? It's no secret that nail lovers across the globe constantly fall back on classic French manicures when they're unsure which...

21 Double French Nail Ideas That Add a Modern Touch to the Classic Mani

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