When the leaves change their colors and the air becomes crispier, that is the best time to redo your look by giving it new gorgeous nail designs. This season is full of endless opportunities as there are striking and artistic designs, along with soft and neutral colours that match with all styles. This tutorial on Fall Nails Art Ideas 2025 will provide the overview of the most stylish shapes and colors that will help you to improve the autumn nails manicure. Whatever your favorite neat short square nails, beautiful almond nails, or creative gel nails with glitter finishes, these nail art inspirations are contrived to suit any skin tone and vibe. Prepare to find out gorgeous seasonal fashion ways to have your nails as fashionable as your wardrobe this fall.
Caramel Leaves with Cocoa Tips
This design starts with warm caramel creams blending into deep cocoa at the tip, set against silky, squared-off leafy nails. The leaves float softly, their finish so glossy it looks almost wet. The colors are earthy—imagine latte foam, a hint of cinnamon, a whisper of burnt orange. The leaves give a graphic touch without feeling childlike—purely polished, no pumpkin spice latte in sight. If you love browns or just want fall nails that shout “expensive and fast,” this is it.
For the colors, I use OPI GelColor “My Italian is a Little Rusty” for the burnt orange, Essie Gel Couture “Take Me to Thread” for the taupe-caramel, and Essie “Licorice” to draw the leaves. A glossy, no-wipe top like Aprés Non-Wipe locks it all in. If you prefer soft gel or regular polish, Zoya “Foster” is a soft milk chocolate that layers effortlessly over a rubber base, perfect for durability—even on short nails.
I prep nails by dehydrating and applying rubber base, then I layer the caramel shade on two fingers, cocoa on two, and burnt orange on one or two accent tips. For the leaves, I use a 5–7 mm liner brush to draw thin, curved stems and add teardrop “leaflets” in a quick dot-and-stretch motion. Julie Kandalec says to “float” the topcoat so the artwork stays put, so I flash cure the leaves for 15–20 seconds before applying gloss, keeping the edges nice and sharp.
Opinion time: this color combo looks good on a ton of skin tones. The caramel brings a glow to fair skin, while the cocoa pops on olive and deeper tones. If you’re searching for fall nails that go from the office to apple picking, this is the perfect, polished in-between.
Retro Tangerine Waves
I start with a creamy tangerine base and add wavy ribbons of chocolate, white, and soft gray. The color palette feels retro sporty, while the squoval shape looks fresh. The negative space between the stripes keeps the look light and graphic without feeling heavy. This design is a quick win if you want fall vibes without a lot of fuss, or if you need short-square nails that still read editorial chic.
For this autumn wave, I like ORLY Canyon Clay or OPI Mural Mural on the Wall as my base. Then I add a cozy cocoa gel, like The GelBottle Chocolate, a soft white (CND Shellac Cream Puff), and a cool gray (OPI It’s Ashually OPI). A long liner brush (9–11 mm) makes those smooth S-curves feel like magic.
Steps: Start with two thin base coats—Rita Remark taught me that thin always lasts longer. Sweep one smooth cocoa wave from sidewall to free edge. Add gray on one side and white on the other, keeping the lines nice and parallel. Flash-cure as you go to lock in that wave shape, cap the free edge, and finish with a glossy top coat. If you need to fit this into a short-nail shape, pinch the wave so it crosses the nail just once—same vibe, zero bulk.
On busy weeks, this is my “15-minute art” that still gets me compliments at the checkout line. It’s the perfect gentle nudge for anyone ready to swap sheer summer shades for a pop of color—super chill and totally fun.
Teal Night with Copper Botanicals
Rich teal gel in a sleek almond shape, finished with faint copper leaf swirls—dreamy, a touch moody, and perfect for an October dinner date. The metallic sparks resemble tiny city lights coming on at six o’clock, lifting the deep color. If you love bold tones, this one feels like fall in an almond bottle, ready for the season’s nail art.
I start with Zoya’s “Hadley” for an inky teal, or CND Shellac’s “Liberte” when I want a bit more depth. Copper gel paint or foil brings the shine. Press the foil on with a silicone tool while the surface is still sticky—won’t leave a patchy trace. For a perfect almond look, follow Tom Bachik’s advice: file the sidewalls, then perfect the cuticle curve at the free edge. You’ll see balanced almond magic in seconds.
Two coats of teal, cure, then use a liner brush to draw thin stems. Press copper foil on a sticky base for leaves, or paint them with the metallic gel and flash-cure. A thick, glossy top coat will lock the metal in place. Want a more office-friendly vibe? Switch the teal for a deep navy—it’s still bold, but quieter. The choice is yours.
Every fall nail idea sings luxe across every skin tone: copper radiates off deep tones, teal pops on fair shades, and it blooms on medium and olive like nothing else. If you’re saving ideas for late-season weddings, this look serves glam without the bridal vibe.
Porcelain White with Gilded Leaves
A crisp porcelain white and a sheer nude make the perfect stage for tiny gold leaves. Squiggly lines of foil, placed just so, catch every light without feeling fussy. The square shape adds a sculptural edge, so you never tip into overly sweet. Think of it as quiet luxury: understated and dressy enough for a fall gala. Plus, it keeps you in the square zone when you crave a light autumn palette.
For the base, I love CND Shellac in “Cream Puff” for white, paired with a rubber nude like Rubber Base Milky from Kokoist. Use gold transfer foil or the super-fine leaf decals from Daily Charme. A sticky foil gel grabs the foil without lifting the base; finish with a plump top coat so the glimmer stays locked and smooth.
Pro tip: always keep your cuticles well fed. Deborah Lippmann has preached daily cuticle oil forever, and for good reason: it keeps your manicure from micro-lifting, especially with foils. If you’re jumping into the shorter Designs autumn acrylic, shrink your leaves and slide them nearer the sidewalls. That way, the art stays balanced and the nail gets the attention it deserves.
I save this look for holiday dinners. It dances with jewelry instead of fighting it, and the same base works for every kind of fall nail art you’ll want to try between now and winter breaks. That’s why the upkeep feels worth it in the busiest months.
Harvest Gradient with Minimal Line Art
Think rich fall colors: amber, marigold, deep burgundy, and rust. The shape is clean almond, and the nail wears barely-there line art with a tiny pumpkin cameo for the playful crowd. It glows quietly, moving you from the first fall breath of September right to late November. If you live and breathe in color, this is your Burgundy-meets-mustard love letter served almond and polished.
My go-to kit: OPI “My Solar Clock Is Ticking” (rust), Essie “Playing Koi” (burnt orange), Zoya “Sawyer” (marigold), and Essie “Wicked” (deep oxblood). I use a fine black gel paint and a 7 mm liner brush for the line art; I add a matte topcoat on the pinky (or the accent nail) and keep the rest glossy for a fun texture mix.
Start with a gradual gradient—brighter rust on the index finger, shifting to the deep oxblood on the pinky or the ring. Use light pressure to paint the tiniest stems and little leaves; flash-cure after each nail to seal the art. If you’re working on autumn short almond or Ideas for short nails, keep the details tall and narrow to make the nail look longer. I love Betina Goldstein’s tip to leave “breathing space” around the art; it keeps the look airy and not busy.
This look is total autumn gathering vibes: the colors suit any skin tone, and you can switch burgundy for a night out or marigold for apple-picking with jeans. If neutrals are your jam, swap one deep tone for a camel nude and keep the leaf details—you’ll get a similar cozy feel with a softer finish.
Maple Ribbons on Milky Nude
A soft, milky nude base creates a delicate canvas for tiny, hand-painted micro-branches to meander across the nail. Maple leaves are layered in luminous fades of amber, marigold, and deep scarlet, while thin black stems keep everything graphic. A glossy top coat lends a “fresh rain on leaves” brilliance. This refined fall design feels effortlessly modern on a soft-square tip—simple, chic, and very 2025.
For the colors, start with OPI GelColor in Pale to the Chief for the base, then add three leaf shades: Essie Playing Koi for rust, Zoya Honey for a glowing yellow, and Orly Inflamed for crimson. A super-fine liner brush like the Mitsuki 9mm combined with a rich black gel such as Gelish Black Shadow will create precise, editorial stems. Finish with a glassy top coat—Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro Top Coat delivers the perfect cushion.
Start by painting two sheer milky layers, curing as you go; sketch thin branches with thinned black gel, curing again; then float in the lightest yellow for leaves, gradually adding mid and dark greens to build the layers. Celebrity nail artist Jin Soon Choi swears by super-fine coats to dodge bulk and bubbles, and, trust me, letting each layer set really is the secret. Cap the tip for that extra bit of durability. Tiny forest scene, huge energy.
What I enjoy is the way it whispers fall without the usual cartoon pumpkins. On short rounds it becomes an understated classic—sorry, square lovers, this month it’s round—suiting trench coats and textured knits alike. Quiet, never timid; that’s the perfect in-between for me.
Burgundy Glow with Vine Accents
Spread a molten burgundy shimmer across the main length, then polish nodding-cream tips, each etched with a delicate, wine-hued vine. The graceful almond shape makes everything feel upscale, and the dance between glossy ruby and matte soft cream feels ready for a toast. It’s the vintage romance I want in the fall designs I’ll wear six months from now.
Here’s my current fave: Lights Lacquer Ruby for the shimmer burgundy base, a layer of OPI Samoan Sand as a nude middle, and tiny vine details with burgundy gel paint from the micro-detail brush. Keep some isopropyl alcohol handy. If a vine goes a little chunky, just tap the brush in alcohol, fix the curve, then cure it. Bonus depth: under the burgundy, a thin wash of sheer red (Essie A-List is my pick) on one nail. Simple, but it makes the shimmer pop like crazy.
Rita Remark, Essie’s global education lead, says capping the free edge and sealing it with a double layer of top coat is a must for dark colors, and I’m on board with that. This design looks stunning on long almond nails, but shrink the vine details and it goes perfect on any short almond shape. Burgundy really is the star when soft candlelight hits it—argue with me if you’d like.
Pumpkin Cream with One Botanical Accent
Start with a juicy pumpkin-spice crème covering all but one nail. On that one, sketch thin branches in soft tan and rust. It’s graphic yet cozy, and the short squoval shape makes it super everyday-friendly. This combo is the perfect antidote to boring short nails. It feels tidy enough for the office and warm enough for latte runs.
Start with OPI My Italian Is a Little Rusty for a rustic pumpkin base, then float Static Nails’ Liquid Glass in Butterscotch for a creamy neutral accent. With a steady hand, a fine liner brush and Modelones Amber caramel gel sketch a breezy branch. One coat of quick-dry top coat seals it in for keyboard-friendly wear. It’s a hassle-free yet charming fall nails look you can do in a hurry.
Prep is key: buff, cleanse, and use a solid base coat. I remember Betina Goldstein’s tip to rest your painting hand on a table for steadiness. That little move gets cleaner lines. This same design also shines on short square nails—short length, big impact, and no drama to pull off.
Cocoa Daisy Florals
Picture café mocha vibes in a mix of glossy and satin finishes. Two nails float with tiny white daisies, and the long almond shape draws the eye. The taupe-to-brown color story feels modern, so the flowers stay grounded and not too springy. It’s a soft yet sturdy autumn look—perfect with your favorite knit dress.
I start with Chanel Le Vernis 915 Infinite (the perfect milk-chocolate shade) and finish with a soft-matte top coat to play with finish. Daisy petals bloom with a thin white gel paint and a dotting tool for the centers—tiny touch, huge impact. Love a softer vibe? Just go for half blooms at the cuticle. Works great on a long almond shape or shrunk down for a low-key office look—seriously, versatility is the secret flex.
Tom Bachik—yes, the go-to nail artist for half the red carpet—always tells his clients to oil those cuticles every night. Happy, plush cuticles take any mani straight to “I just had it done at a fancy salon.” I have CND SolarOil perched on my desk: half a minute, glow for days. Dark brown is a quiet winner every autumn, and it always feels like wrapping your hands around a warm mug.
Sage & Marble with Gold Crosslines
A soft sage-green crème hugs the thumbs and pinkies, while the middle two nails pop with white marble, soft gray veining, and slim gold diagonal lines. The short- square shape keeps the look sharp and city-chic. This is a total Designs square vibe that feels Neutral but still luxe—kind of like wearing a delicate gold chain, but on your nails—not a gemstone in sight.
Start with a soft milky white (like GelBottle Daisy) as the base, then add thin wisps of gray gel with a tiny fan brush. To get the look of soft marble, I dip a micro-swab in acetone and gently blur the gray streaks. The final touch is a criss-cross of gold striping tape: lay it down, tuck the ends under a coat of top coat, and seal with a second layer. If any edges look like they want to peel, I use a silicone tool to press them in place before curing. You’ll have this design—short square with a crisp fall vibe—done at home in under an hour.
What I really adore about this color palette is how the sage green flatters every skin tone: whether you’re cool, warm, deep, or fair, the muted shade feels just right, never minty. If you prefer creating a fall accent with length, the same look can translate to a design on short acrylics: just add a builder base for the strength you need. Effortless yet still thoughtful—that’s the sweet spot for every seasonal mani.
Evergreen Gloss with Leafy Detail
A deep forest green on tidy little squares always feels sleek and cozy—the kind of polish that makes knit-sleeved coffee runs look extra intentional. I keep three nails rich and glossy, then switch one to a sheer, milky neutral with embossed green leaves for a whisper of texture. The result is a wearable nod to fall nail art that reads polished enough for commutes and candlelit dinners, especially if you prefer fall nail art that’s simple or short for everyday ease.
For the green, I like OPI “Stay Off the Lawn!!” or Zoya “Hunter” paired with a soft nude rubber base like Kokoist Milky for the accent. A 7 to 9 mm liner brush sweeps leafy stems, and I finish with a thicker, glassy top coat like Aprés Non-Wipe that magnifies the shine. The clean, squared-off ends quietly celebrate the short square shape, and the fall-friendly green flatters a wide range of skin tones—green feels luxe on everyone.
My method is straightforward: two delicate coats of pale green (Jin Soon Choi always advises thin layers for longer-lasting wear), cure, then sketch simple stems of color on the bare nail and fill the leaves with a slightly thicker gel for that plush look. Be sure to cap the free edge to ward off tip wear—this is a classic Tom Bachik move. I wear this design from Monday to Sunday because it feels calm, not the least bit dull—an effortless bit of inspiration that matches the moment I start reaching for sweaters.
Mulled Wine Gradient with Ember Leaf
One layer moody burgundy, one layer rosy fog, and a single bright ember leaf—cozy, never heavy. I blend a gentle ombré from pinot to mauve on the middle finger, pair it with a creamy nude series, and then drop a tiny flame-colored leaf on the accent nail. It nails the Burgundy season while still feeling right for morning meetings and weekend errands—perfect for all the fall nails art ideas swirling around this autumn.
Products I love: Essie “Wicked” (deep oxblood), OPI “We the Female” (bright berry), and a peachy nude like CND “Unmasked.” For the ember leaf, I blend a dollop of OPI “Marigolden Hour” with “My Solar Clock Is Ticking.” A little makeup sponge does the gradient in a flash; finish with a flexible topcoat so the transition stays soft and dreamy. This look works beautifully on short nails too.
I press the burgundy-to-mauve fade on in two quick sponge passes, tidy the side walls with a flat brush dipped in alcohol (thanks Miss Pop), and then paint a single leaf with a liner brush and tiny micro-strokes. For short or autumn short acrylic, I keep the leaf petite and vertical to stretch the look. It’s my favorite for cozy café meet-ups—gently warm, super flattering, and just playful enough.
Almond Petals in Maple & Marigold
A sheer pink-beige base hugs the almond tip, dotted with soft, drifting maple and marigold petals. The clusters float along the curves, airy and romantic. The see-through layer lets the colors glow rather than hit you in the face, making the story soft and luminous. This is fall nails at their most artistic and still totally wearable.
I start the almond-shape with a builder-in-a-bottle or a rubber base in a soft neutral pink. My go-tos are The GelBottle’s “BIAB 19” or OPI’s “Put It in Neutral.” For the petals, I thin rust, crimson, and mustard gels—Zoya’s “Arizona,” Essie’s “Playing Koi,” and a tiny drop of “Geranium.” I water them down so the strokes feel like soft watercolor. A glossy, self-leveling top coat seals the glassy finish.
Application tip: first map out delicate stems, then use the brush’s tip to flick tiny teardrop petals, leaving airy gaps in between. Channeling Betina Goldstein, I stop before it feels crowded. For anyone easing into color but loving neutral bases, this adds movement without the weight. Plus, it flows smoothly into holiday dress-up mode.
Gilded Pumpkin Pinstripes
A creamy ivory base paired with thin metallic pinstripes feels luxe. I top it with tiny raised gold pumpkins and leaves. The look is graphic, chic, and surprisingly minimal—especially on a long square tip. The silhouette feels tailored, so seasonal motifs look more elegant than literal. It’s a statement design that still plays nice with rings and blazers, giving fall nails a polished, put-together vibe.
I start with CND “Cream Puff,” mixing in just a drop of sheer nude for softness. I lay down a whisper of ultra-fine striping tape or paint Daily Charme chrome lines, then place a few gold pumpkin 3D decals. I top it off with two generous coats of a thicker top coat—Elle Gerstein says this approach snugs everything down tight so nothing snags. The base stays in the neutral lane, but the metallic bits lean into 2025 energy.
Short on length? Switch to Designs short square. Use one icon per hand and slide the stripes closer so the scale feels right. I wear it to dinner parties because it gets compliments without being loud—just quiet luxury with a cheeky little spark.
Autumn French with Floating Leaves
This is a modern French twist where the smile line waves gently and is dotted with tiny floating leaves in rust, marigold, and berry. Fresh and bright, you can remix the colors all season. The short square length feels fuss-free, and the airy placements give the whole look a little wind-swept movement. It’s peak fall without the weight, and it cleverly upgrades Designs autumn short acrylic for when you want seasonal style that still feels light.
My go-to kit for this look: a cool-sheer base (Orly “Bare Rose”), a bright white for the tips (**OPI “Funny Bunny”** if you want a softer vibe), plus thinned gel colors in mustard, rust, and wine. Grab a 7 mm liner brush for the stems, and a little petal brush for the leaves. This design works at a short length but still feels classic, thanks to the crisp French tips and artful little tweaks.
Steps are easy-breezy: first, paint the French tips and cure. Next, pop tiny leaf trios just above the white tips so they look like they’re slowly drifting across the nail. Flash-cure after each trio so the lines stay sharp. I swear by Deborah Lippmann’s trick: a drop of cuticle oil every day keeps the white tips bright and chip-free. This set goes from school drop-off to dinner date without a hitch. It’s crisp, cheerful, and gives me serious autumn nail inspo for the whole season.
Matte Cocoa Leaves with Micro Studs
Cocoa matte nails shine with a soft, velvety feel, while two center nails show off embossed leaves in burnished rose and antique gold, each dotted with tiny studs near the cuticles. The open space around the leaves keeps the look light, so the deep brown feels fresh and modern—an effortlessly elegant nail art for cozy sweater weather.
For this design, grab a matte chocolate gel (OPI GelColor “Cliffside Karaoke”), rose-gold gel paint (Apres “Gold Bar Rose”), and a real gold (Gelish “Good as Gold”). Use a fine liner (7-9mm) and a small silicone tool to neatly place micro caviar beads or flat studs. Seal it with a velvet-matte top coat so the metallic leaves pop against the soft base. It’s polished without being flashy—short nails that still make a statement.
First I lay down the lightest metallic green, cure, then add the deeper rose for dimension, finishing with the faintest brown along the spine for that engraved look. Tom Bachik, the celebrity nail artist, always says the trick to sharp lines and no bulk is to work in thin coats. He’s onto something. This design is my favorite when I want autumn nail art that feels fresh but still boutique.
Here’s my spin: the colors work for every fall skin tone from porcelain to deep, thanks to the neutral brown base and the warm metallics. If you want a softer vibe, switch to a short squoval shape and leave off the middle stud row. Instant quiet-luxe energy.
Caramel Gradient Wardrobe with Gold Leaf Accent
This tonal lineup starts with café au lait, flows into butterscotch, then to toffee, finished off with a deep chocolate-plum nail and a single neutral accent that’s kissed with tiny sprigs of gold leaf. It feels like a fall capsule wardrobe for your nails—easy, elegant, always on point. It’s neutral with a hint of burgundy, so it reads completely refined.
I switch through Essie “Clothing Optional,” Zoya “Spencer,” Lights Lacquer “Mrs. Potts,” and OPI “Lincoln Park After Dark” (the cozy chocolate-plum) for this smokier gradient. For the gold leaves, either super-fine water decals or Leafgel Gold with a 5mm liner brush work perfectly. Finish with a glossy top coat that pulls everything together—like a sleek satin trench but on your fingertips.
Start with your colors from light to dark ready to go. That way the gradient flows perfectly across each finger and looks-planned instead of random. Jin Soon Choi swears by swatch stick tests for deciding color order; way faster than redoing an entire hand. This gradient plays well with 2025 vibes and flatters a wide range of skin tones—lots of warmth, zero orange.
I rock this combo when I’m living out of a tote and wearing only camel, black, or creams. It’s polished enough for the boardroom, sweet enough for a date, and the long almond shape seals the fall vibes. Understated glam, every time.
Spiced Petals on Porcelain Accents
Cinnamon orange with a glossy finish covers most of the long square nails. Two highlight nails show glossy ivory boxes with delicate buds outlined in dark cocoa. The bright contrast feels daring but still classy, turning a graphic floral into a perfect fall look—seasonal yet sophisticated, perfect for fall nails art 2025.
I reach for OPI “My Italian Is a Little Rusty” for the orange, GelBottle “Daisy” for a smooth ivory, and Kokoist “Espresso” for the rich brown outlines. A tiny liner brush and a dotting tool let me draw the petals quickly. If long nails aren’t your thing, shrink each motif a bit, and you have a short square design that’s still cute for the office.
My must-follow steps: Two thin coats of ivory, cure each one, sketch petals with watered-down brown gel, wash a sheer orange inside every petal for a shadow effect, and finish with a top coat. Rita Remark suggests cleaning your brush with iso between each line for crisp edges—always works for me. The result is bold yet easy to wear every day.
This manicure is the instant compliment magnet I keep on deck for the grocery lane. It says “fall” before the seasons even flip and slides into “short nail” without losing any drama. Tiny design, huge vibe.
Pearled Branches on Cream & Caramel
A milky ivory and a warm camel swap places on each nail, fine bronze twigs crawl the length, and tiny demi-pearls perch at the ends. The almond shape lifts the whole look, and the soft shine with the little domes reads like fine jewelry—romantic fall detail with none of the bling headache.
What I used: Gelish in “Sheek White,” OPI’s “Gingerbread Man Can” for the camel, bronze gel paint (Leafgel Bronze), demi-pearls 1.5–2mm, and a rock-solid gel like Apres “Extend Gel” for the charms. I seal with a bendy top coat so the pearls feel pillowy, never poky—comfort first, always.
Create the branches using a 5mm liner, flash cure, then place the pearls into dots of gel and quick-cure them before the final session. Betina Goldstein often stresses that if pearls sit just slightly off the center of a curve, the whole look feels more real. I’m with her. This pattern fits into Designs almond and feels totally neutral for fall events.
When the need for warmth and softness strikes, I reach for this. It sparkles less than crystals, yet has more inner glow than a plain matte. If you’re wondering about acrylic, the idea fits Designs autumn short acrylic: switch the gel for a builder base, and you have a practical, glowing finish.
Mustard Blocks with Leaf Silhouettes & Auburn Ombre
Soft buttery mustard is the star on the main nails, each pressed with sharp black leaf stamps—one fanning fern, one sharp maple. Outer nails blend from orangey amber at the base to deep burgundy at the tips. Kept short and square, the look is graphic enough to feel bold yet easy to wear. It shouts fall, with a wake of burgundy depth just to remind you.
For my favorite fall look, I grab Olive & June’s “Field Day” (mustard), Orly’s “Seize the Clay” (amber), and Essie’s “Wicked” (wine) to create a tidy micro-ombre tip. For the leaf outlines, I either use a stamping plate with black stamping polish or hand-paint them with Leafgel Black. Two coats of quick-dry top coat seal everything in, so the design stays glossy and commute-ready.
Technique tip: use a makeup sponge to blend the ombre. Start by dabbing wine at the tip, then sponge in the amber color, fading it higher. Repeat this a couple of times for a seamless look. Nail guru Jin Soon says to keep the darkest color at the free edge to make short nails look longer, and it always delivers. If you’re a short-square fan, this design is 100% for you.
Last weekend, I wore this to the farmer’s market, pairing it with a mustard scarf. I got asked three times what polish I used. It’s bold but simple—all the wow with none of the fuss, perfect for a busy fall week.
Gilded Leaves on Wine & Crystal Clear
Alternating crystal-clear nails and luscious wine-red ones sparkle with tiny metallic leaves scattered like foiled confetti. The square shape looks runway ready; the see-through nails let the deep wine breathe. It’s luxe fall nail art with an artistic bend and a hint of party season—no full glitter commitment required.
What You Need: Essie Bordeaux (or Lights Lacquer Ruby), ultra-thin gold foil stickers, and a super shiny sealing top coat (try Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro). I blend on a sheer pink builder gel for the clear nails—glass-like yet strong. It’s a perfect fit for square-lovers who crave burgundy drama.
Pro Tip: Position the metallic leaves in different thirds of each nail for a sense of movement, and then double-seal so the foil edges stay put. Rita Remark swears by pressing decals with a silicone tool before the top coat—game changer. For shorter nails, this design still shines as fall nail art short but unmistakably 2025.
I wear this look to candlelit dinners; the flames do the styling for me. Statement hands, low effort—pure inspo for busy season days.
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