Essie Nailpolish: Over the Top

For years, the hot thing for a cool winter manicure was short black or deep purple nails. Personally, I still think this edgy trend looks cool, but I'm also really digging the new gray shades that have hit the scene as of late.

In particular, I'm in the midst of a crush on Essie's Over the Top. I love the unexpected sheen of metallic gray, especially during the winter months; and I appreciate the fact that with each coat of color you can go as light or as dark as you want on the gray scale.

Keeping your nails short with these dark colors is a must, and as always too many chips are unsightly. Still, it's a fun way to spice up your look. Plus once you're all manicured up, you can say both your nerves - and your nails - are made of steel.

Average Price: $7.99/bottle

Rating: 4 out of 5