The weather is getting colder, the entire world is filled with pumpkin spice, and gradually our clothes are changing in favor of flimsy linen to cordy knits. But then, why, ask me, still, why should fashion be content with fish, sweaters, and boots when our nails can tell us as much about a season? That is precisely why the fall trends of 2025 are bound to be one of the most thrilling ones yet with hopefully earthly tones, accents, and small details that enable you to feel and hold autumn with your fingertips.
Whether you need inspiration on what to put on this Holiday, I have selected a collection of designs that are easy to wear and stylish. They all have slightly distinct vibe: delicate flowers or bold color blocks, and so, the minimalist or maximalist can find something here.
Golden Leaves and Warm Neutrals
At a glance, I quickly grab all that I like about fall: pleated browns, milky whites, and slender metallic foils that seem to change into fallen leaves under the light of the golden hour. The composition is a mixture of glossy chocolate and light branches, which almost look like the fall leaves pressed onto a page in your favorite autumn magazine.
To create this I would take the Essies Clothing optional as a standard base paired with the OPI You Don’t Know Jacques to give it depth. To reflect that reflective finish, foils of Daily Charme in both silver and copper would be useful in the metallic accents. A topcoat such as Seche Vite makes the design feel like it is in a salon.
Dividing it into parts, I would begin with a plain, warm nude base and continue by adding the chocolate shade on alternate nails and then gluing pieces of foil to look like leaves. A slender detail brush can help a lot to draw stems easier– celebrity nail artist Betina Goldstein recently taught us that the hundred and one with delicacy art is to use the tiniest brush you can.
Personally, this is the kind of wrap that wraps your hands in a knit. I have a close version that I wore last fall in a weekend excursion upstate, and truthfully every cup of coffee I was holding seemed just much more Instagrammable. And is that not the entire depiction of October?
Wine Red and Gold Veins
Deep burgundy also is a fall basal, but when combined with gentle nudes and propensations of gold the effect could not be more luxurious. The appearance is daring and yet delicate as though wearing a velvet dress and delicate jewelry. It’s classic, but never boring.
To use, I would recommend OPI (red) which is its Malaga Wine and Zoya (nude) which is its Chantal and gold nail foil tape or metallic gel polish is what makes all those veins so rocking. Nail artists such as Tom Bachik are fond of advising that a single metallic element can bring a simple look to a statement- and I couldn’t agree more with him.
I would paint every other nail burgundy and nude at home and apply gold streaks with a striping brush. It also does not have to be perfect, the closer to nature the better. It is tremendously conferring gallery elegance.
This is the design I wear on an October dinner date. Think about low lights, a glass of merlot in your hand and nails that sparkle and shake each time you pick up the glass. Pure confidence.
Autumn Garden Accents
It is a walk in an October botanical garden which has been muted by beige bases and decorated with fine orange and gold leaves. It is clever and graceful, a simple trick to carry the beauty of fall into the house when the outside climate becomes uncertain.
I would apply a base such as Deborah Lippmanns Naked the sheer look, then apply the leaves (warm) with Essies Playing Koi (a burnt orange), Zoyas Goldie, or any other similar shade. The golden accents are done in a small dotting.
When doing designs in this manner myself I have been taught not to hurry with the leaf spots. Celebrity manicurist Jin Soon Choi has written that patience in terms of layering is the key to any more complex design-thin layers dry quicker and leave the artwork cleaner.
Frankly speaking, there is a silent happiness about this design. I imagine wearing it with a small group of friends to a local brunch date, and the latte art does better than your nails to capture your focus. Spoiler: the nails win.
Transparent Layers with Maple Details
Something ghostly about clear nails with painted maple leaves. It is as though we are getting that ray of light that shines through the orange leaves. The transparent foundation renders the design trendy although the scene evokes a feeling of artisanship through the hand painted leaves.
I would apply a clear builder gel base then apply semi transparent polish on this, such as Funny Bunny with the OPI. In the case of leaves combine warm colors, burnt orange, amber, brown with fine brushes. The floating effect is sealed by two layers of topcoat glaze.
This is one of the designs where less is more. The nail pro Julie Kandalec frequently references that negative space gives the artwork room to breathe–and in this case, the transparency makes the colors even more vibrant.
I would not use this style on weekdays, but would use it when I am away on a weekend outing or even during the Thanksgiving dinner. It is special, purposeful, but not overwhelming. It is jewelry that you cannot remove as it just matches.
Playful Pops of Orange
Although most fall designs tilt toward high fashion, there are instances when satire takes precisely the right turn. This appearance is containing chocolate brown, pumpkin orange, and small pink flowers to give a happy even slightly retro effect. It jogs me to think about warm weekends, sweater coats, and being unable to take yourself too seriously.
To this I would go orange with OPIs My Italian is a Little Rusty, chocolate with Zoonas Louise, and a pale pink such as Essies Fiji. The floral detail is really easy to obtain with a small flower decal or a dotting tool.
Anytime that I used floral accents in fall colors, I have found that it ignites more dialogues than any other neutral manicure. It is surprising yet again a seasonal trend and Allure, beauty editors state that this year is all about rogue designs and in the event of nail art, what really matters are styles becoming an extension of self-expression.
The design seems the ideal boost one needs on a bleak day in October. On cloudy days, the thing that makes it happen is your nails, which can become the glitziest little bits in the house. And honestly, that’s a win.
Checkerboard Glam with Golden Accents
This graphic checkerboard combined with deep red and glossy black is the first nail combination that comes to mind when I think of bold fall nails. This design is high-end, as the black and white squares are contrasted very clearly with glowing gold. It is the type of manicure which recreates an everlasting trend and repacks it into a seasonable theme. Well, it can be said to be high fashion upon your fingers.
In order to achieve this effect, I would apply: OPI, Lincoln Park After Dark, vampy shade; Essies, Blanc, crisp white shade and thickly saturated black such as Chanel, Pure Black. The golden grid lines can either be achieved using nail striping tape in metallic colors or using a gel polish such as the Orly non-platinum views, which is a million dollar view. The whole thing is sealed by a shiny over coat of a gloss.
The hardest part of this is the checkerboard. Nail artist Chaun Legend will frequently tell you that precision designs can be significantly more straightforward even to an amateur using striping tape as a template. I would use the base colours and ensure that they were completely dry before I applied the alternating squares. The late addition of the gold striping produces that raised appearance without smudging.
This design seems to me to be the final word in October party attire because it gives the impression of fashion week ambiance but in the format of intimate parties. Combined with thick pieces of gold they make an entire atmosphere. Would you not say it is the best way of having nails as part of your outfit?
Plum Elegance with Floral Detail
Fall isn’t a matter of orange and brown only, it is a matter of rich berry color. This mani combines two dark purples with a darker mauve accented with a light dash of floral that matures the intensity. The base colours ensure the design is rooted into fall elegance although added romanticism with the flowers.
In terms of shades, I would recommend the Zoya colour, Aubrey, of the plum, and the OPI shade, Tickle My France-y, of the mauve. The floral can be painted by using the acrylic paints or using fine painted sleeps dipped in white gel polish. The glowing details are tiny gold studs or dots such as those found on Swarovski nail crystals and give a sense of late autumn sunlight.
When doing it at home, have a base color, then a overlay color and outline the petals of the flowers using a thin brush. When a nail artist wishes to create a gel design, she would foreground and background nail art one above the other adding more and more layers until she has done that. Nail artist Sarah Bland suggests doing this step using a lamp to cure in between layers. This preserves the lines and does not blur.
The thing I like greatly about such appearance is that it can be used in many ways. I had something like this last year on behalf of a friend who was getting married in October and I could have matched it with brunch outfits during the daytime and evening outfits. The textbook differentiates with a manicure you will want when you need times you desire style with edge.
Molten Bronze with Leaf Motif
The impression produced by this design is that of molten metal being sprayed on your fingertips-rich bronze that reflects differently according to the illumination. An organic balance to the glam metallics is provided by the accent nail, painted with crisp white and detailed brown leaves. It is down-to-earth, yet high end, such as drinking a warm cocoa in a civilized cafe.
Polishes that nail this look? The bronze Essie with Penny Talk or Zoya with Autumn together with OPI with Alpine Snow. Any warm brown, such as OPI Chocolate Moose is best to paint on the small leaf patterns. The accent nail can be applied with a matte topcoat to bring the leaves even further to the foreground.
The solution here would be two coats of the bronze shimmer on most of the nails, then back this with the white under-colour behind them. I would then draw branches and leaves in free hand using a detailing brush. Nail teacher Julie Ventura frequently tells her students the beauty of leaf pattern is in their imperfections–irregularity makes them seem more natural.
In my case, this appearance is what I would wear so that I feel put together, yet not over-polished. The bronze reflects the light where people dine, and the leaves finish autumn narratives. It is the nails telling the story.
Halloween Playfulness with Cute Spooks
October could not be complete without a witty tipping of the hat to Halloween. This manicure combines dark, white and pumpkin orange, with hand-painted bats, stars and even a little ghost. It is cute, enjoyable and, quite frankly, is something you absolutely must have if you love festal novelty without the excess.
You will require the basic stuff, such as the “Licorice” of Essie for black, the Alpine Snow by OPI to be ghost-like, and the orangy natural pitch like the Pumpkin Queen of Sally Hansen. In the case of the drawings, they are easy to do using the fine nail art pen or stamping kit compared to using the free hand.
To make it at home I would paint the orange and nude bottoms first and then apply the characters with a small brush. Allure fall nail trend report states that themed art is also coming back in a big way, as it felt personal and created a conversation. And, frankly, who would not smile on seeing these nails when he or she is grabbing for Halloween-candy?
This design can already be imagined in pumpkin carving night or some informal costume gamut. It is cute enough not to be overlooked, without being chic or elegant with the glossy finish and clean lines. A little spooky, a lot stylish.
Harvest Tones with Sparkling Gradients
A fall palette, this set includes all of the fall colors: burgundy, mustard yellow, pumpkin orange, and espresso brown. The narrow base of the gold glitter makes the colours mingle, almost as though it were a bunch of autumn leaves tisued with morning frost. It is energetic but also warm, glamorous, but something one can wear every day.
To re-do it I would first recommend OPI Malaga wine- in the shade of burgundy, a play of Koi by Essie, in the colour yellow, Zoya’s Pippa and OPI, the colour black onyx in the shade brown. Sparkle can either be forced using loose gold glitter, stamping on a glue base, or applied using a polish, such as ILNP Empire.
This appearance is not as difficult to obtain as it is easy to create. Apply lots of glitter at the cuticle then fade up the nail, a different shade on each nail. If you are after a soft, airbrushed look on your glitter nail, nailist Julie Kandalec suggests the use of a makeup sponge to dab the glitter.
Personally I believe that this design is the best of October. It is as if you were inside a multi-colored scarf, drinking in spiced cider and seeing the leaves fall outside. It has the warm meaning of the season but introduces that gold rush touch that everyone desires during the holiday season.
Minimalist Neutrals with a Pop of Pumpkin
Less is sometimes really more. This design is soft nude and deep chocolate with one bright orange nail. The approach is subtle but flirtatious, the type of manicure that complements your entire fall wardrobe but still slips a seasonal secret in. I like that the use of a single bold color defines an otherwise plain appearance into something that is non-forgettable.
In order to create such a look, I would recommend that Essie mademoiselle be used as the neutral base, Opi Espresso your inner self as the brown, and Sally Hanson Pumpkin Queen as that outlier orange. It must have a brilliant top coat, because the smooth surface makes even plain shades have a well-polished finish.
The steps couldn’t be easier. Use one of three nudes on the nails at the base, another rich chocolate and now one orange statement nail. Celebrity nail artist Tom Bachik once remarked in an effort to find out the difference between drama and a complex theme that a dramatic look can be achieved by using an accent color over a large area in a striking manner.
I personally will wear this when I am feeling cold with my nails and do not want to seem fussy. It evokes in me the feel of getting into my soft and beige sweater and putting on a bright lipstick- easy, yet effective. Fabulous enough to make perfect nods towards them without dedicating themselves to such complicated designs.
Rustic Florals in Burnt Caramel
This design at once makes me think of pressed flowers in a fall scrapbook. There are warm brown bottoms as well as subtle floral designs on a natural background, making the nails appear as little masterpieces. The color cast is cozy, homey and quite October-friendly.
In the case of colors, OPI squeaker of the house is the ideal caramel color, but it will work out Zoya Louise in the dark edges of the flowers. The floral background appears natural because of a sheer beige polish, such as one Deborah Lippmann offers under the name Naked. Peacock a little gilt-foil with some metallic details.
To do this, I would blacken them every other nail and leave the others transparent nude. Paint with fine brush on the nude base a picture of some floral shapes. Nail artist Betina Goldstein frequently makes the point that florals should always be a little imperfect, because the imperfections closely equate to nature. The florals can even be accompanied by a thin layer of matte topcoat.
To me this appearance is like having your favorite knit cardigan on on a market in the fall. It possesses that old country home crafts quality with the elegance of hand-selected colors. It is the manicure I would wear when taking a long walk under the changing leaves and holding a cup of spiced cider.
Burgundy Waves with Artistic Flair
This design is a motion player. The smooth pink background preconditions the depositing of the blacks and waves of burgundy and fine line art. It is simply put but maximally designed, the type of appearance that makes your nails a canvas. The dark reds of wine add the richness of fall and the lines create a modern abstract feel.
The best shades to use are Essie Bordeaux and OPI Bubble Bath shade, as the base shade and accents of burgundy respectively. This step can also be done using a fine-tip nail art pen in black to simplify the swirling patterns. To achieve polish I would seal it with Dior, gel top coat, a glossy mirror finish available in salons.
Roll by roll: Use nude-pink as the base, choose free hand burgundy waves on the tips and circle some areas with a thick layer of black swirl. As per the nail trends posts on the Allure, it is currently dominated by graphic line art since it is a personality-adding style that does not require any complex equipment.
This is the nail polish I would use where I want people to run to my side to ask questions. People always tend to ask friends, did I have them done in a salon? And it is ever pleasant to tell, No only a steady hand and forbearance.
Mocha Marble Swirls
Here is one towards coffee lovers: a layer of chocolate and caramel colors marbled over a clear background. The pattern resembles a nail shape latte with a sweet and smooth creamy glow. It is trendy without being flashy, industrial without being icy.
To get this appearance I would like to use OPI, Escresso your Style, Zoya, Autumn and a sheer nude nail polish such as Ballet Slippers by Essies. The swirls can be moved around by using a thin liner brush, which adds that smoky marble effect before it cures.
The answer is layering: apply a clear base, mix two colors in a spot with a brush, and partially intermix those with a third one without complete mixing. In this case, nail techs are likely to recommend using gel polish as they will have more time before drying under the lamp.
To me, such a design evokes October mornings, when you drink a warm latte by the window and see the light change. It is comfortable and earthy, but the marbling makes it artistic. By no means an overlooked style.
Burgundy Patchwork with Modern Edges
Lastly, we have a manicure that appears as an art to wear. Deep burgundy is combined with pink nude hues, and defined by clear white lines in angular shapes. It is architectural, dramatic, somewhat retro, yet entirely contemporary in one way or the other.
Polishes I’d use? Angora Cardi in burgundy, Bubble Bath in nude, and a thick white gel such as the one by LeChat, Perfect White. Striping tape may be used to form those specific divisions between shades.
This can be done by working with the naked base, using tapes to paint half the pages in burgundy and the other half in white. Definition outlines with white. Geometric nail nails have been described as a new classic by celebrity nail pro Jin Soon Choi, since they blend form and imagination.
This is the look I really liked when I wanted to have my nails more of an accessory than a polish. It is bold, fashionable, and certainly a piece that will attract attention in the cold October days in 2025.
Black Vine Art on a Nude Canvas
By being simple, there is something impressive in it, when accomplished with confidence. This design begins with a soft nude canvas and superimposes with fragile black vine art that winds around in each nail incurring a curve. It is discreet and dramatic, elegant but not pompous. The contrast between the light background and dark accents also lends it that editorial touch straight off the runway.
To the base I would suggest Essie with her Ballet Slippers or the OPI with with Put It In Neutral. In terms of vine art, the coating would be a shiny jet-black gel polish such as the one manufactured by Lechat, known as Black Velvet together with a thin liner brush. When freehand is an intimidating idea, nail stamping kits bearing leafy designs can be used to produce the same aesthetic.
The key is patience. The nude base should be dried before being painted. Then with a striping brush paint the vines in soft flowing strokes. Celebrity nail artist Betina Goldstein frequently says negative space is in nearly as crucial as the art piece, as it allows the design to breathe without any feeling of weight.
This is what I would personally describe as the type of manicure I can wear when my nails need attention without drawing a crowd. It’s quiet sophistication. And quite frankly, I just feel much more together in October with a fancy-pants nude mani.
Cozy Plaid Perfection
Nothing sounds as in the autumn when used as clothing like plaid, and that is exactly what this manicure transfers onto the nails. Beige and brown colour have been used to develop a creamy warm undercast, while the plaid lines are taken to specific details to remind you of your favourite fall scarf. It is sharp, wistful, and exactly on time.
In shades, I would use the beige of OPI’s “Samoan Sand” with a chocolate brown shade (like Essie in her Partner in Crime). Plaid lines may be stamped using striping brushes or stamping plates and shaded in with white and brown.
The appearance can be achieved by beginning with a beige foundation on each nail. Apply solid brown polish to two of the fingers, and with thin brushes roll sharp plaid designs onto the rest. Nail teacher Julie Ventura suggested applying the plaid pattern using an alternating layer of thin, even lines separated by a curing time (with gels) to give the pattern a clean appearance, rather than one that was smeary.
It reminds me of a fall weekend getaway, in that you could be holding a warm latte and you are wearing a knit sweater and your nails just suit you perfectly. The manicure does seem more of a warm blanket than slipping a scarf around your favorite.
Chocolate French with Golden Waves
There will always be classic French manicures that will never turn out of fashion but this October upgrade has deep chocolate tips combined with a fine golden squiggle. The appearance is neat, contemporary and exactly bold enough. The opposition between the neutral base and the glossy brown endings is already so cool but that line of gold is the detail making the difference to turn this into a breathtaking visual.
I would recommend the chocolate tips with OPI You Don’t Know Jacques or Zoya Louise. In the case of the base, the finish is Essie mademoiselle, the ideal bare. The golden squiggle is painted with a metallic liner gel, such as Million Dollar Views made by Orly, or a piece of gold foil pressed squarely into the polish.
To remove, begin with the nude base followed by brown French tips followed by a sharp application of gold squiggle on the one accent nail. Nail professional Tom Bachik warned us repeatedly that it doesn’t take much of a groundbreaking tiny metallic bit to elevate the entire manicure to high fashion, and this design exemplifies it excellently.
To me the style is all about balance. It is just fancy-schmancy enough to wear to work but nice enough to wear at night. It is the manicure you know will be perfect with just your typing on your laptop or clinking glasses at dinner.
Matte Burgundy with Golden Leaf Accents
Matte finishes are enjoying their day in the sun and when combined with metallics will be one irresistible combination. This design blends soft, velvety burgundy, soft, luscious sage, and clinky gold foil leaves, producing a manicure effortlessly elegant but cheerful enough to be a holiday decoration. It is beautiful, creative, and just right in October.
Bases are prepared with polishes such as OPI (matte topcoat added) Malaga Wine and Zoya (green) polishes. In the metal foil category, foil gels or nail transfer foils are the best options. The leaf art looks so nice on a bare polish such as the one by Deborah Lippmann, named Naked.
It is a matter of contrast: most nails are matte, the foils are glossy. You lay down the matte burgundy, and then overlay it with the nude base in the accents otherwise known as accented nails. Draw in golden leaves with a liner brush on a piece of foil or paint, with only the picture glossed on, to make it appear above the velvet surface.
As an individual, this is the manicure I would use on a special occasion sometime in October, perhaps a fall wedding or gallery opening. It has an aura of occasion without having to wear it. I enjoy the way the green dilutes the drama and introduces humor at the right level.
Dark Cocoa Shine
The rich polish of dark brown is no better than that. This appearance accommodates smooth glitches of the chocolate colour and adds mild copper glimmer on one accent nail. It is dark, classy and an exciting alternative to black nails-lush, yet less solemn, warmer and more seasonal.
I would use the deeper brown: So in colors, I would use the accent nail in Chanel Rouge noir, and on the accent nail, I will also use ILNP, Chocolate Slate, as a shimmer nail polish. Slick gel topcoat on the top makes the finish staying mirror-like.
In order to make it, put 2 layers of brown polish on all nails. To apply the shimmer apply copper sparkle with a sponge onto one nail then cover with topcoat. Nail artist Julie Kandalec recommends sponging glitter instead of brushing it on- it leaves a smoother airbrushed fade.
The design can be likened to the final October manicure of a person who enjoys discreet glamour. I visualize it in a black cashmere sweater and gold jewelry–it is smooth, timeless, and very rewarding. Sometimes simplicity is all that is needed.
Playful Polka Dots and Elegant Bows
Classics often produce their most lovely designs where they are blended unpredictably. This ensemble brings together burgundy, crispy white and soft nude with fun polka dots, abstract stripes and even black bow. It is playful and charming but a classy enough choice and can be a great way to be a little flapper in your fall manicure.
To duplicate this I would suggest OPI’s Malaga wine as the burgundy, Essies Blanc as the white and Zoyas Taylor as the nude. Many people use the dotting tool to create polka dots in an easy and consistent fashion, but a thin liner brush works perfectly with the bow. Decals or stamping plates will be a quick shortcut in case the painting free hand provides overwhelming.
This is the matter of variety. Combine solid burgundy, patterned nails and the bow accent. In seeking this out once myself I discovered that coating the entire piece with a clear top finish unites the conflicting design patterns so nothing appears overpowering. Nail pro Jin Soon Choi frequently remarks that the combination of patterns is best done when you restrict the palette, and that is precisely the reason why this combination of burgundy and white feels like one as well.
Out of personal tastes this design appears slightly Parisians and slightly whimsical. I would wear it on a cozy date to a cafe or even to work- because why not allow your nails to be the accessory that will make you smile each time you look at your hands?
Olive Green Florals with Golden Accents
This design takes the form of autumn enclosed in a bouquet. The unsaturated olive green with the cream nude, complemented with existing delicate white flowers and a touch of gold give an exquisite contrast of earth and romance. Seasonal but eternal, the type of design that can easily blow you through October to the beginning of the winter.
To match the olive base, Essies Win Me Over is an excellent selection and Opi Alpine Snow matches the florals. In the case of the golden glitter, the ILNP golden line product, the Empire, is the preferred choice when it comes to the professional twinkle. A fine nail art brush will be used to paint the details of the petals, a thin liner brush will be used to paint the stems.
Step one: put on the olive/nude bases. Step two: apply the florals in layers (beginning with the petals, then leaves and the golden highlights). Nail artist Julie Kandalec regularly explains the trick of the floral work is to do the operation in layers–one part will be cured or dried at the very least to give a crisp outcome.
This nail polish is a miniature. I would personally select it at either an autumn wedding or some form of a Thanksgiving dinner, it is absolute class with a certain hint of system that makes it endlessly adaptable.
Knit-Inspired Arrow Patterns
Fall nails and fall fashion tend to borrow each other, and this design exemplifies this observation the best. Normal tones of brown, beige, and gray are adorned with the golden arrow patterns which resemble knitted stitches. The outcome is comfortable, elegant and unexpectedly refined. Wearing your favourite cable-knit sweater on your fingertips.
I would recommend OPI’s Taupe-Less Beach as the beige, Zoya’s Emerson as the gray, and a brownish hue such as that of Essie in Partner in Crime. In the case of the golden arrows, the foil nail stickers which may or may not be made of metallic stamping polish will provide a blunt finish.
Back home: put on basic color first, alternating with the neutrals. Next place on arrow decals, or develop a fine metallic polish with a detail brush to reproduce stitch patterns. As Allure explains in their fall beauty roundup, nail art as a reflection of fashion embossings is among the number of most significant trends in 2025–it meshes nails with the wardrobe.
Such a thing seemed to me a manicure thing to be done on slow Sunday afternoons in October–knit blankets and good books and hot tea. It is also comfortable and is not too plain and I cannot imagine a better seasonal cozy look.
Soft Neutrals with Plaid and Daisies
Part manicure with plaid and daisy over a nude base, the look feels as fresh as it can be and nostalgic at the same time. Although it may not sound like a spring flower, the duller colors and smooth edges make daisies fall friendly. It is so sweet, so peaceful a manner of introducing lightness into the darker October color.
Wear Essie Mademoiselle concerning the nude, OPI Alpine Snow about the white, and Zoya Goldie about the daisy centers. Plaid can easily be done using a striping brush, and a dotting tool is suitable over the tidy-petaled flower.
To replicate: use a nude base then draw plaid lines using one accent nail, and daisies using another. The trick is middle ground–too much information is no good, leave the neutral grounded. Our nail artist Betina Goldstein reminds us frequently enough that the lightest works can be whimsical when placed against such simplicity, and this set reminds us.
To me, this style reminds me of something I would wear on my casual weekend when I go pumpkin picking or just go out with my friends and even do a small walk in the park. It is immature yet at the same time trendy, the type of nail polish that can make you smile without even straining.
Evergreen Elegance with Holiday Hints
Concluding this batch, we find a bold and still pretty appearance: deep evergreen nails and nude highlights with holly leaves and berries intertwined. Small golden details bring shininess and this design works as a bridge between autumn and early holiday. Its indulgent, cheery, and most stylish October going into November.
In the green, OPI has an awesome color called Stay Off the Lawn! and Essie has a white color called Blanc, and Zoya has a red cover called Sooki, which hides the holly details. The additional golden glitter is provided by ILNP Gold Rush.
We do it step by step: we paint alternately solid green nails and nude ones. Then overlay holly leaves on the bare base, with spots of red to represent berries, and spots of gold to represent sparkle. Something Nail pros tend to say is that holiday-inspired nail designs do not need to be loud the trick is balance but this nail nails it (literally) down.
I would also wear this design at the end of October, when warm sweaters begin relinquishing the prospect of celebrating events. It seems like the best crossover, seasonal, stylish and celebratory but not over-the-top.
Amber and Espresso French Blend
It is fascinating how such a spin on the French manicure feels so autumnal, moody, and moving. In place of the classic tube-shaped white tip, this set utilizes the shades of espresso, copper and amber twisted in an abstract form in the French tip. Other nails are fully coated with molten orange metallic glaze that appears close to polished amber. It is striking yet balanced against the nude base to make the design feel current and usable.
On the black nuances Essie has a shade called Licorice, which matches there perfectly, but OPI has a shade called My Italian is a Little Rusty and an ILNP shade called Copper Top will have those warm ambery colors. Your best friend in sweeping off the curved tips will be a thin liner brush.
The trick here is to work with naked bases, apply tips based on alternating colour, and always at angles. Add a shiny copper over a few nails to complete the threading. Celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik, suggests adding a metallic or jewel color in place of the white as a simple way to make a French manicure even more elevated, which here, is also the feel.
It seems designed to be worn on an October night out, maybe you have a dinner party on the night or you are picking up a few cocktails and the copper tones will shine as the light fall on them.
Celestial Midnight Magic
October is always a mystical energy and this manicure would be perfect. Smooth black background turns into the picture on which the subtle golden moons, stars, and sunbursts play their radiant games. The outcome is simultaneously ethereal and daring in a way that resembles a nail ornament. It is mysterious, good, and absolutely trendy in fall 2025.
I would apply OPI’s black onyx as the base, then a metallic gold such as Orlys glitz or gold stamping polish when doing the celestial details. Looks can be achieved using nail stamping kits with plates shaped like a moon and a star, or an artist can use a fine detail brush operating on a free hand basis.
The instructions: apply two layers of shiny black, dry it down (when you apply gels), and then apply your interstellar patterns back to back. Then pour on a shiny topcoat to secure it and see the gold pop. Editorial manicurist Betina Goldstein has frequently attested to how heavenly themes continue to recur with every new season, these giving nails a dreamy air yet remaining unexpectedly suitable.
Personally, this is one manicure look I would put on in case I feel like being a bit witchy and powerful. It goes really well with big gold rings, warm sweaters and autumn.
Retro Pumpkin Stripes and Florals
This will be a nostalgic, but still fresh, manicure: pumpkin orange and creamy white nails in alternate sequence, with clean vertical stripes and orange flowers. It possesses the Old school vibe of the 70s but has an entirely 2025 feel with its black and white lines and sharp contrast. It is bright, seasonal and pleasantly stylish.
I would suggest that Suzi require a Loch-Smith by OPI in orange, that Essie has in white called Blanc, and that Zoya has in floral detailing called Janel. Painting the blossoms requires a small dotting or floral brush, but when it comes to making vertical lines a striping brush does a great job.
Use alternating orange and white bases, and put the stripes and the florals on accent nails. It is that, as symmetry keeps lines thin and strict we should leave the flowers to be loose and organic. Nail pro Sarah Gibson Tuttle of Olive & June frequently promotes wearing stripes with florals– it gives an elevated contrast that is still playful.
I would pass this set to the pumpkin patch, a snug brunch or anywhere I needed that burst of brightness when skies are gray. Nails that put you in a good mood but are not too canine.
Golden Pumpkin Luxe
There is nothing more October-like than pumpkins, and this manicure turns them into a fashion statement. Golden emboss on foil and a decorated pumpkin pattern complements mauve and taupe grounds to give the appearance of a luxurious yet celebratory design. It is a manicure that shows that seasonal themes do not need to be froude: they can be chicano.
In shades, the Zoya shade that matches with the OPI shade is the OPI shade: Taupe-less Beach. This appearance requires large disperses of gold foil, and the pumpkin may be accomplished in 3D nail charms or intricate freehand nail work with gold gel.
Instructions: cover with taupe and mauve foundations and place gold foil randomly over the polish that has not yet dried then simply secure using a topcoat. In the case of the pumpkin accenting, either a nail charm could be used or a raised outline with gel could be painted and cured. Nailpro magazine claims embossed details to be one of the most popular nail art trends in 2025-they incorporate depth and texture to any design and elevate it.
This is the nail polish that I would use on Halloween events or harvest dinners. It is celebratory yet high, a type of festive nail design that doesn’t reveal the wearer as a costume but instead makes them look sleek.
Matte Florals on Blush Nude
In this set, the soft matte nude manicure with white daisy clusters is seen closing the set. It is easy, girlish and natural pretty. Those understated colors of the bottom hold it to the ground during fall, but the daisies provide that same freshness of a playful splash without being too summery.
Use the Zoya version of the blush base, Brittany over a matte topcoat such as Matte About You by Essie. On the florals, an OPI Alpine Snow, and an OPI Willa are used as centers of the petals. The flowers are crisp and easily made with a dotting tool.
You have to wear two coats of nude blush to achieve the appearance, dry it off and use one brush to take off the one that is already dry. Dot the dotting tool with daisy clusters of varying sizes so that it looks natural. Nail stylist Harriet Westmoreland frequently reminds us that matte finishes will instantly propel simple designs into the modern century; and this set bears this out.
This manicure personally reminds me of the type of manicure I would wear on warm weekends. It is minimal but adventurous, the type of appearance that causes an individual to experience that you feel properly put-together.
