Figuring out what you want to wear on the first day of school is important, but don’t forget about your nail polish when it comes to fall fashion. Nails are back in a big way, and that means that you’ll need to have the latest colors for fall 2011 to complete your back to school look. Here are the top five nail color trends for fall:

Nudes. These can range from peachy, to chocolate depending on your skin tone. Think of it like you would a nude shoe or lip stick, you want it to match your skin tone. Shades to try: Wet n’ Wild Megalast in Private Viewing and Milani Nail Color in Bare Necessity

Blues. Whether you use it as a full on color or as an accent to a nude shade, blues pop. Try it in a shiny sapphire, a metallic cobalt or a matte navy, blue rules.  Shades to try: Wet n’ Wild Fast Dry in Saved by the Blue and China Glaze in Sea Spray

Green. Moss green seems to be the choice for fall 2011, but don’t sleep on emerald shads as it gets closer to the holiday season! Shades to try: Essie in Power Clutch and OPI Nail Laquer in Stranger Tides

Gray. Whether it’s a suede inspired shade, charcoal or pewter, gray is the new black this year. Shades to try: Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Gray by Gray and OPI Nail Laquer in Suzie Takes the Wheel

Crackled. Get an edgy look with crackled polish shades. These work best when the crackle shade is a color with black or similar color (like turqoise with teal) basecoat underneath. Shades to try: Sally Hansen Crackle Overcoat in Vintage Violet and China Glaze Crackle in Crushed Candy 

Now that you know what’s hot for fall 2011 back to school trends, you can get out there and rock the flyest nail polish colors. Oh, and here’s a challenge: Try painting your nails every week to keep your digits looking fresh at all times. It was the only New Years Resolution we ever kept over here—no lie!

xoxo!