By Chloe Michele
There are two distinct trends in nail colour this season: matte metallics and fun pastels. Rescu. recommends ZOYA and ORLY for the best matte metallics on the market and OPI, Australis and Mecca for the very best in pretty pastels. This winter there is no excuse for a dull nail, show off your nails with any one of these gorgeous polishes.
Matte Couture by ORLY
This winter matte nails are a must have, and Matte Couture by ORLY is the perfect solution. Three new metallic shades will ensure you have the hottest sharp look as seen on runways, and if you’re still in love with your summer polish just add Matte Top over your favourite colour to instantly remove shine to matte- effect. Rescu. is in love with “Matte Vinyl” for it has taken classic black polish and given it an on-trend twist.
ORLY Limited Edition Matte Couture collection – RRP $18.95
ORLY Matte Top topcoat, 18mL – RRP $19.95
Stockist: 1300 769 355
Mattevelvet by ZOYA
As previously mentioned, this winter is all about metallic nails. That’s why Rescu. was so excited to hear that the award winning colour experts at ZOYA have announced three new metallic shades. As is the case with all ZOYA products, the polishes are of exceptional high quality, and the colours can be worn by anyone regardless of personal style. Rescu. loves the shade “Posh” for it’s a gorgeous dark red that’s reminiscent of beautiful photographs by Man Ray.
ZOYA Mattevelvet $17.00
Stockist: www.zoya.com.au
Painted Beauty by Mecca
Mecca has developed four new creamy pastel hues, in a look that mimics the muted tones seen at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week. The colours glide onto the nail, leaving a gorgeous, smooth streak-free finish, coupled with seriously long life. The colours are very wearable, and should be a staple for your winter fashion wardrobe. Named after female Shakespearean characters, these polishes are as romantic and whimsical as their namesakes.
Mecca Cosmetica Painted Beauty Glide-on Nail Colour 15ml $22
Stockist: www.meccacosmetica.com.au
Who the Shrek are you by O.P.I
The nail experts at O.P.I have collaborated with the film genius’ at Dreamworks to come up with six new seriously cool nail colours. The gorgeous hues inspired by the characters from the movie Shrek Forever After, are perfect for day or night and can ensure no outfit will ever be dull again. Rescu. recommends the shades “What’s with the Cattitude” (a pretty pastel blue) and “Funky Donkey” (a bold royal purple) for a stylish look that’s compliment guaranteed.
Shrek Forever After inspired lacquers by OPI $19.95
Stockist : www.opi.net.au.
New nail colour by Australis
Australis has introduced eight new super premium professionally based nail lacquers to their range. The colours are a lovely mix of pretty pastels and brilliant bolds and make an excellent addition to the original range of now 21 colours. Extremely wallet friendly, Rescu. loves that these new polishes are chip-proof and incredibly long lasting.
Australis nail colours $7.95
Stockist:1300 650 981
Rescu. Recommends
To pull off a perfect polish, you must also have perfectly primped nails. Rescu. recommends Revitanail’s Revita-Trio pack for superior nail care. The three product system includes a nail strengthener fortified with calcium gel to prevent nail breakage, nourishing oil to nourish nails and cuticles and a multi-purpose hand and nail cream for daily protection of nails. This system is a must have to get nails into healthy shape before applying colour. It’s the best nail product we know.
Revitanail’s Revita-Trio pack $34.95
Stockist : www.revitanail.com.au
