With deliciously dark hues of midnight blue and purple taking over our make-up bags and wardrobes this winter, we thought it apt to dress our nails in the shades of the season too. Read on for the results as we put five of the best polishes through their party season paces...
OPI in Russian Navy £9.50
This polish appears purple in the pot but it's actually navy blue with a very subtle purple shimmer. It's strong - just one coat is needed - with a great consistency and long-lasting formula, plus the sheen is so faint that it's ideal as a day polish too.
lenawhite.co.uk
Rimmel London in Electric £3.99
This polish is perfect for party season - midnight blue with bright blue/purple shimmer and sparkle. Easy to apply and a great budget buy, though it can be a bit wishy-washy after one coat, so make sure you have time for the second.
boots.com
Barry M in Navy £2.95
The perfect midnight blue hue - both bright and strong. Good consistency and packaged in a cute little pot, this polish is both fun and easy to apply. What's more, it's not just the most hard-wearing of the bunch; it's the most purse-friendly too! One week on the polish is still going strong.
barrym.co.uk
Leighton Denny in Pleasing Purple £10
A gorgeously cute little pot and as always, the polish is easy to apply and long-lasting. This shade is a pretty pale purple with subtle sparkle - two coats are definitely needed for the true hue but as it's paler than the others, it's great for less beauty brave who want to sport a splash of purple this season.
shop.helenmarks.co.uk
Zoya in Casey £8.95
A deliciously deep plum colour that's long-wearing, sexy and oh-so perfect for teaming with your LBD this party season. As an added bonus, all Zoya formulas are devoid of toxic chemicals you'd usually find in a polish, so they're super-kind to your nails too. Definitely worth a try.
zoyapolish.co.uk
