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We often talk about the transition period between summer and fall when it’s blazing hot outside but all you want is a spiced chai latte (hot, no more iced), a pumpkin candle, and a cozy cardigan wrapped around your body. As we enter August, this feeling begins, and while it’s likely the most prevalent with fashion (if I see one more pair of linen shorts, I’ll lose it), I feel it almost as much with my nail polish.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m a fiend for a bright, bold nail color every day of the week. I love bright colors through to my soul, but as my heart yearns for cool weather, Taylor Swift on repeat, and scary books and movies, the last thing I want to see on my fingers is a bright summery shade. So, there you have it: the in-between-season, transitional nail colors you’ll love all August and September long. Snag one of these polishes for your next at-home mani and you’ll be good to go the second you order your first PSL.
1. Blue
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OPI
Nail Lacquer in Rich Girls & Po Boys
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Olive & June
Nail Polish in CNH
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2. Ecru
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Static Nails
Liquid Glass Lacquer in Coconut
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Sundays
Nail Polish in No. 48: Cream Parfait
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3. Golden Yellow
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LaPierre Cosmetics
Nail Lacquer in Acidic Attraction
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Essie
Expressie Nail Polish in Don’t Hate, Curate
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4. Terracotta
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Àuda B Beauty
Nail Polish in Santa Monica Sunset
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OPI
Nail Lacquer in Have Your Panettone and Eat it Too
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5. Wisteria Purple
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Essie Expressie
Quick-Dry Nail Polish in Get A Mauve On
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Zoya
Nail Lacquer in Trudith
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6. Cherry Red
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Pear Nova
Nail Laquer in Kissu Miss You
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OPI
Nail Laquer in Cajun Shrimp
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7. Caramel
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Mented Cosmetics
Nail Laquer in Yes We Tan
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Côte
Nail Polish in Caramel Clay Brown
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