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Oxblood Take Two: It’s a Bloody Good Trend.

August 4, 2013 By Lena

Last year, oxblood red dominated the Fall 2012 runways with such magnitude that beauty junkies everywhere forgave its gruesome moniker and intensified their style with the collision of burgundy and scarlet hues. And while the vampy shade popped up everywhere from fingernails to leather to lace, normally a trend with such widespread fandom fizzles out as quickly as it arrives. Not so with oxblood.

This fall, designers have once again embraced the off-crimson colour and short, square-cut oxblood nails were prominently featured at Valentino Couture Fall 2013, Burberry Prorsum Autumn/Winter 2013 and Armani Prive Fall 2013. “Universally flattering with a dark and mysterious appeal, the perfect shade of oxblood lacquer is deep and sensual – a vampy, red-black hue that almost mimics dried blood,” says Liza, Editorial Director at Mieux & Mieux.

Rarely do fashionistas have the chance for a re-do, so if you missed out last year, the resurgence of the trend for fall 2013 makes this the perfect time to stock up on a few sinister shades. The deep sanguine hue (part black, part crimson) complements a variety of skin tones and works best on neat, trim nails.

1. L’Oreal Paris, Haute Couture Red; 2. NARS, Chinatown; 3. Sephora by OPI, I’m with Brad; 4. Chanel Le Vernis, Rouge Noir; 5. OPI, Skyfall; 6. Butter London, La Moss; 7. Sparitual, Epicurean; 8. Deborah Lippmann; Ruby Red Slippers; 9. Zoya, Anastasia; 10. Revlon, Vixen.

Are you turned on by oxblood? Bloody good trend… or not bloody likely?

Filed Under: Beauty Tagged With: Beauty, Fall 2013 Nail Polish Trends, Oxblood nail polish

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  1. Judy C

    August 4, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    Wow, great colour! Not sure it is for me but they are nice.

    • Lena

      August 4, 2013 at 10:18 pm

      It’s a very intense colour that I believe suits everyone – but not everyone is comfortable wearing :)

  2. Flora M

    August 4, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    Love these colours ! I would lean towards the ones with a more purple tinge to them. I especially like Epicurean (#7), and I know my granddaughters would go for the sparkles of the Ruby Red Slippers (#8) :o)

    • Lena

      August 4, 2013 at 10:18 pm

      Epicurean is a gorgeous colour! You have great taste Flora!

  3. Deborah

    August 4, 2013 at 2:29 pm

    I am so glad to see this colour trend back this year. I bought a cute pair of oxblood shoes last season ans never got a chance to wear them. Thank goodness for take two!!!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2013 at 10:20 pm

      Indeed! I have a pair of oxblood boots that I’m happy to resurrect too!

  4. Marissa

    August 4, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    Awesome colours! I love them all and oxblood definitely is a deep, rich looking colour.

    • Lena

      August 4, 2013 at 10:20 pm

      It is! Perfect for fall and winter!

  5. Karina

    August 4, 2013 at 10:22 pm

    Lurve these colours! The Chanel makes me particularly swoony…..

    • Lena

      August 4, 2013 at 10:29 pm

      I know, right? But then, anything Chanel makes me swoony….

  6. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    August 5, 2013 at 9:07 am

    very snazzy looking

    • Lena

      August 5, 2013 at 10:50 am

      Snazzy and sensual!

  7. Cindy Nickerson

    August 5, 2013 at 10:29 am

    I guess there a new colour I need to find :)

    • Lena

      August 5, 2013 at 10:50 am

      I endorse that! Go on and rock the trend this fall Cindy!

  8. Shauna MacKenzie

    August 5, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    You inspired me today and I pulled out my oldie-but-goodie Loreal Breaking Curfew polish. I love these dark shades!!

    • Lena

      August 9, 2013 at 10:33 pm

      It looked wonderful on you :)

  9. Anne Taylor

    August 7, 2013 at 4:20 pm

    I absolutely love this colour! They are so deep and rich and to me, a much better colour than a bright red! Thanks

    • Lena

      August 9, 2013 at 10:34 pm

      For sure, Anne! I’m anti-red so this colour is perfect for me too :)

  10. Suzanne Smith

    August 7, 2013 at 11:28 pm

    I love all nail polish, but really when it is purchased, displayed and photographed like this, it becomes art. Did you do this Lena because it looks like something from Elle – gorgeous BTW. I love the bottles too. Wow. Cool assignment. The Sephora and Chael are my favourites. Great job !!

    • Lena

      August 9, 2013 at 10:38 pm

      Thanks so much Suzanne! Yes, I created the picture board myself in PowerPoint. If you check out my beauty section you’ll see that I always use the same template for my polish picture boards, so it’s not necessarily “art” but I do appreciate a good product placement! xx

  11. Victoria Ess

    August 9, 2013 at 1:53 am

    I love love love dark reds and purples so this trend is right up my alley!

    • Lena

      August 9, 2013 at 10:38 pm

      You’ll definitely be on trend this season Victoria!!

  12. Megan Barnecutt

    August 14, 2013 at 12:16 am

    The Chanel Rouge Noir is my favourite – better pick one up quick!

    • Lena

      August 15, 2013 at 2:31 pm

      Indeed! It’s a gorgeous shade :)

  13. Tammy Dalley

    September 8, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    Oh I love this color its fabulous!!!

  14. Lynn M

    October 9, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    Loving the #6 Butter nailpolish color!

  15. Susan T.

    February 22, 2014 at 3:39 pm

    I like it for winter pedicures but haven’t dared try it on my fingers!

  16. francisca n

    May 21, 2014 at 8:34 am

    i love this chap its bloody charming!

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