Our 6 Favorite Winter Blue Nail Polish Shades
I get that winter ‘officially’ starts on December 21, but in my book, once it’s December, it’s fair game to start pulling out gloves, scarves and all other cold-month necessities.
As a native Californian, I cannot stand the dreary weather that the next three months bring, so I look to my nails for a little pick-me-up. My winter manis seem to always veer towards blue - it’s the perfect shade for icy temps and looks great with all your winter ensembles.
Below, we’ve compiled our six favorite winter blue nail polish shades:
1. China Glaze “For Audrey”
($5.99 at Sally Beauty Supply)
This light blue is as close as you’ll get to the color of a Tiffany box – hence the name, “For Audrey.” Like Ms. Hepburn herself, this color is a timeless classic – it looks as great in January as it does in July. Plus, this formula is awesome. It’s not the least bit sheer or streaky and gives you perfect coverage. This minty blue is a definite nail staple!
2. Essie “Lapis of Luxury”
($5.99 at Amazon)
Essie describes this color as a “dreamy ocean blue,” but to me it’s more of a periwinkle or cornflower color. But whatever it is, it’s unique, and I haven’t found another shade like it. It’s a dusty, laid-back blue that’ll look great on most skin tones and I absolutely love how truly one-of-a-kind it is.
3. OPI “Dating a Royal”
($7.30 at Amazon)
I’ll be the first to admit that this royal blue doesn’t have the best formula – it needs three coats and isn’t exactly a ‘quick dry’… but man, is it worth it. It’s a bright, true blue. Unlike a lot of bright colors, this manages to never look garish or gaudy. I promise that it will add a fun, unexpected pop to even the dreariest outfits!
4. OPI “Ski Teal We Drop”
($7.32 at Amazon)
If you’re looking for a chic shade that screams winter, look no further than Ski Teal We Drop. This is a perfect teal color that instantly makes you look more polished and put-together and will carry you through to the warmer spring months.
5. Deborah Lippmann “Across the Universe”
($18 at Amazon)
I know, I know, $18 is a ridiculous amount to spend on nail polish – but this color is worth it. I call it ‘under the sea’ – it’s a darker blue with blue and green glitter in it. (See the top photo in this post for an example of how it looks on the nail!) Every time I paint my nails with this shade, I always find myself staring back at my fingers, the color is that mesmerizing.
If you wouldn’t normally justify the purchase, just think – Christmas is coming up (sort-of) soon, and this will make a great stocking stuffer! Get it for your BFF and get her to let you borrow it sometime.
6. OPI “Roadhouse Blues”
($7.33 at Amazon)
I don’t just love this color because it’s inspired after my adopted hometown of St. Louis. I love it because it’s a true inky blue color that seems to make me chicer just by wearing it on my fingernails. Plus, as with almost all OPI offerings, the formula is flawless. If you’re into dark, moody nail colors, this navy shade absolutely has to be in your stash
What are your favorite blue shades?
Do you own any of these colors? Which one is your favorite? Let me know in the comments!!
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Posted on on December 2, 2011 / Filed Under: Beauty & Hair / Tags: best blue nail polish, blue nail polish, china glaze, china glaze for audrey, deborah lipmann across the universe, Deborah Lippmann, essie, essie lapis of luxury, Nail Polish, OPI, opi dating a royal, opi roadhouse blues, opi ski teal we drop, top blue nail polish
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Cassie
Love love love #6! My favrite winter blue is OPI’s Russian Navy (:
KIm
for weeks i have been wearing the tiffany box blue color on my nails. I love it! everyone compliments me on it! :) I love the $18 one but i would never spend 20 bucks on that.
Kati
The OPI Roadhouse Blues (like The Door’s song) is gorgeous!
Ebeth
I’m so glad I found this post! Blues in winter are such a good idea. The only blue I’ve ever tried looked like the last one, but it ended up looking black if I wasn’t in a well-lit area. Womp womp. Seriously in love with the first two – so refreshing to see light colors in a post about winter.
Paula*
I always love the nail articles on CF!
I’ve been seriously considering that deborah lippmann polish for a few months now. Does it take a lot of coats for it to look that good?
alice
“Across the universe” makes my heart tremble. Big chunky glitter? Beautiful color? SIGN ME UP.
Chloe
China Glaze “For Audrey” is my favorite! Tiffany Blue.<3
Danielle
i have china glaze’s for audrey, and i LOVE the color, but for me, it chipped SO easily.
Isa
I have For Audrey, too :D The color is pretty, but it was kind of wallpaint-like. It really needed a topcoat to make it shiny :( Ugh Across the Universe has been on my wishlist ever since it came out, but I will probably never get it. My favorite blue-green is Essie’s Mint Candy Apple!
Jackie
I love the blue glitter! I just wish glitter wasn’t so hard to remove from you nails :/ super cute though!
Noémie
Across the universe looks magical! WOW!
Cortney
So in love with Across the Universe.
I just might have to snag that… even if it is $18…
Allie
I have ‘For Audrey’ and it’s definitely one of my favorite ones! I wore it in the spring because I thought the pastel color just brought a little brightness to my day. I love ‘Ski Teal We Drop’ and ‘Roadhouse Blues.’ I may have to try one of those this winter!
Marlee
I love the Deborah Lippmann one; maybe I can layer glitter or glitter glue over one of my blues to cheaply copy!!
C
I really love #5, I’ve really been wanting to try glitter polish! All of these colors are wonderful I wish I owned them all!! ;)
L
I have For Audrey and Dating A Royal. My nail polishes are mostly blue haha…
E
why is every Lippmann color so beautiful?! if they were cheaper, I’d own them all. I really love Roadhouse Blues, though, and that one’s in my stash!
Hachi
I love Deborah Lippman’s Across the Universe, gorgeous!!
Lauren
I love the Deborah Lippmann one! I’m not sure where to get that in Canada though. I’m currently wearing and loving for winter Essie’s “School of Hard Rocks” from the winter collection, a dark teal-ish blue.
hijacker26
I will buy Deborah Lippmann “Across the Universe” for my girlfriend.
Demmy
I like almost every shade of blue.
S.e.
I love this post blue is my favorite color!
Stephanie
Midnight Sky by Sinful Colors and Blue Moon by Wet n Wild are two inexpensive, great shades.
Ama
“Across the Universe” is gorgeous!!!
Nadia
I haven’t worn blue on my fingers since the mid ninetys but these are GORGEOUS! I might get for Audrey, and across the universe and maybe one of the darker blues.
Kathryn
i’ve always loved #2 and #3! russian navy by opi is really pretty and so is baubing for bobbles by essie. love them!
Heidi
Across the Universe looks so pretty!
I currently don’t own any of these colors but I have The Face Shop’s BL605 and L.A. Girl Cracked in Explode (which is also blue). Bored little me experimented by using the two together. :))
Shelli
these are great–but I have to suggest Essie’s Midnight Cami–which is a beautiful shade with a hint of glitter–beautiful!