Essie Nail Polish .5 oz. Carousel Coral, from Amazon
I’ve never been too keen on coral, but now that it seems to be making a comeback as this summer’s hottest color, it’s growing on me. I already own 2 coral tees!
Sure, some coral items can be extremely tacky, but I have found some ways to pull off coral for the summer.
Essie’s “Carousel Coral” (pictured above) is the perfect polish. It’s not too dark and not too light. If you don’t like to wander too far out of the pink/red polishes for summer, this color is just the way to go. Personally, I like it on my toes (it especially pops with a good tan), but you could go either way.
TOMS ‘Classic’ Linen Slip-On (Women), $47.95 from Nordstrom
These were my first pair of Tom’s and I still love them. These linen Tom’s are perfect for summer and you’d be surprised with all the different colors they match with. They are EXTREMELY comfortable, stylish and versatile. You can wear them with shorts or white capris and look super cute!
ASOS PETITE Cheesecloth Bandeau Dress, $34.48 from Asos
This dress is super cute for summer! It can be casual or dressy and isn’t too overwhelming. It’s made of “cheesecloth,” so it’s really light too!
Shimmer Brick Compact – Nectar, $38.00 from Bobbi Brown
Bobbi Brown loves coral makeup for the summer. She says, “Coral shades complement a tan so well; they give the face a fresh and healthy flush that makes you look like you’ve been in the sun.” (Bettyconfidential.com)
Her “Shimmer Brick Compact” in Nectar adds a great, natural look to your face, without all the shimmer.
Do you dig this coral fad? What are your favorite coral colored things?
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i really like coral as a lip colour and the dress you suggested is way cute. i’m not sure how coral would look as eye shadow on darker skin. might be too bright and contrasting but i can’t say since i’ve never actually tried.
also, i recently got revlon nail polish ‘kiss me coral’ and while it looks a lil crazy in the bottle when you put it on it looks adorable! you should give it a try ^^
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I really like that coral dress! And this is really off topic, but am I the only one that can see the hairs hanging off those coral lips super clear?
ranunculus / 3457 posts
No no no. Black is great because it goes well on everything, with everyone regardless of skin tone, hair color, etc.
Colors like coral, while pretty, aren’t universally flattering like black is. In my skin, coral brings out the yellow tones in me, in a very bad way.
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i love coral. i have dresses, sweaters, and shirts this color lol. its just so feminine and it looks great on my pale skin w/ dark hair. rosies me up!
though i will always love black over anything else. in terms of clothing. favorite colors are greens and blues though.
daffodil / 1601 posts
Both pink and black look very bad on my complexion. But, coral is sort of pink but goes on me pretty well. But, I’m a peachy kind of pale instead of a pinky kind of pale so it’s my natural flush anyway.
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avon everlasting makeup lip stuff in “sun kissed ginger.” it’s a gorgeous coral like the first picture, and I’ve been wearing it nonstop since I got it. I am also a fan of coral nail polish.
I think coral is more a preference than a universal, “this looks good on all skin tones” kind of colour, though.
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I agree! Coral looks good on A LOT of people. However I think some people need different shades of coral to pull it off. For example, tan/dark skin need darker corals whereas pale skin needs the light pinky coral.
@wyrdkismet@xanga I noticed that too haha
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Coral looks great against my dark skin. Well, the nails and clothes do. Not the makeup, though.
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I love Coral!!
sunflower / 437 posts
coral only looks good on anyone either tanned or naturally darker. for someone as milky as me, i’d just look silly.
guest
hmm does coral look good on pale people? I just bought a coral dress for vegas, but I am still debating!
ranunculus / 3285 posts
<3 coral nail polish.
guest
the coral dress blends into the model’s skin tone. I think it is her ugly brown shoes that ruined the look, but the dress looks cute on her.
guest
@wyrdkismet@xanga - That’s what I was going to say! They need to back up a little bit.