Fall / Winter Nail Colors 2025–2026: Trendy Gel, OPI & Almond Ideas to Try Now
The weather’s getting colder, the coats are getting thicker, and your nails? They are about to make their seasonal change-up. But what do you turn to when pumpkin spice is fatigued and classic red is… predictable?
The nail palette of this season is far much different. Envision cool colors, rich emeralds, hot metallics and cool twists on traditional wine and berry colors. Faded minimalism to graphic detail work, these designs aren’t simply trendy, they are wearable moodboards to all the things this season has to offer.
It might be whipping up a chai in your automobile or partying under fairy lights in a winter wedding, any mani in this world is beckoning to you. The best thing is to be ready to discover your next favorite. Let’s get into it.
Warm Taupe Layers for Cozy Transitions
The combination of colors of taupe and mocha on short square nails is something very comforting. The colors shift in this palette to the deep espresso to a creamy off-white, as your morning coffee darkens and grows sweet. Such a gradient effect is not loud, yet it conveys a lot. Whether it’s the end of the autumn season and the air becomes strewpercutter or you just need to wear something lightweight, yet simple enough not to be monotonous, this is the look that we all need in the middle of the season.
In order to achieve this combination of graceful delicacy, I would use OPI, Jacques knowing and barefoot by Essie as the richer and lightest nail respectively. Each of the two has a creamy finish and appears stylish when used on shorter nails. This is best done using gel polish, which makes the shiny coating stay sharp in weeks. It is the type of manicure which never fights your outfit but only flatter it.
There is no need to have the skills of a salon to reproduce this at home. Once your nails have been shaped into a soft square apply a bottom coat and then change the tone of each nail with the lightest shade to the darkest shade or the other way round. To add some fun, be able to switch on colors in each hand. Note: don’t forget to seal it all with a high-gloss top coat, such as Seche Vite or the OPI Gel Top Coat.
I have been using this palette on Thanksgiving before and received more compliments than on the pumpkin pie I made (because I baked, not out of a box). It is simply one of those mixes of colors that appear considerate yet not over-ambitious. This is your fall uniform in case you like quiet luxury.
Muted Gloss Meets Dalmatian Dots
This design will be the definition of classy and the pinch of attitude. The cozy, dusty taupe with such spunky black-and-white spotted accents results in a look that is sophisticated and simultaneously whimsical. It’s providing a capsule wardrobe vibe with a secret bandit. Best on the gray winter days when you want your nails to say the word sophistication, yet at the same time, say, I have a sense of humor.
I will typically begin with a creamy taupe such as the 512 Cashmere Taupe of DND to achieve this appearance. These spotted nails are simple with a white base such as Essies Blanc and a dotting tool (or bobby pin) wetened in black gel. The trick is to make the spots irregular–that is not expected to be smooth.
Gregory Patterson of Sally Beauty provides a pro tip: less is more in doing graphic accents such as this. Use the pattern on only two nails a hand to prevent being too overwhelming to the look. Top it with a coat of gel to place that high-gloss vibe- it makes the contrast really sing.
This combination is nail version of a trench coat and loafers: old fashioned, yet so current. And more than that, it’s one of my favorite low maintenance dress-up options, even when I’m running to Trader Joe in leggings.
Earthy Tones with a Twist
Something is very charming about this palette, though, a sweet butter mustard, a mauve-lavender, oxblood deep, and a neutral nude that are in such harmony with each other. It is as though you are strolling in the fall farmers market: warm, moist, inviting. This multicolored mani is deliberate and artistic, as though it is the nails of a person who has no trouble delving through an art gallery and a cafe latte.
I have replicated this style using OPI, the dreamy mauve is Don’t Toot My Flute, the mustard yellow is Sun, Sea and Sand in my Pants and the deep wine red is We the Female. On the nude, Essie Ballet Slippers works perfectly in case you desire a more transparent look, or DNDs Peach Buff is like a creamy saturation.
In practical terms I like to wear this as a five-finger story: every nail a different color, in the order of lightest to darkest. Anyone can do it and there are no tools or patterns needed. When you need to go fast, gel polish in solid colors will achieve the appearance of salon level with much less effort.
This is one of such combinations that make me feel organised. I have put it on last fall at a book club meet-up, and I can tell you, my nails were the subject of conversation. Very recommendable in the event that you would like to appear interesting but not flashy.
Mocha Swirl Glam
Dark espress, caramel twirl, shiny brown chrome–it is dessert time, it is drama time, it is adult glam. Long square nails, dripping-chocolate patterned on one finger, are a tasty variation of winter styling. Somehow these tones make you feel cozied up something inside and out, particularly when everything out there is grey and infinite.
To replicate this, I turn to the dark brown of OPI’s Espresso Your Inner Self and the creamy base provided by OPI I Cannoli Wear to the accent nail. A thin nail art brush can be used to create the swirl in a gel shade such as the Dark Chocolate of the DND. A gel system is actually a real help to this design- it gives depth and a candy-like shine that cannot be achieved by regular polish.
Should you wish to make this yourself, I would begin with a layered gel base to achieve the longer silhouette. After your base colors dry you can apply the swirl with a small brush or even with a tooth pick. Don’t rush it. Keep your strokes light and curved–it is to look like icing.
It makes me feel I am holding a mug of a hot cocoa and in front of a fire even when I am simply on Zoom all day. It is glam yet not excessive- and it can be worn even with cozy knits.
Rosy Neutrals on Rotation
This appearance is an ideal blend of dull rose, light pink, gentle mauve and deep cocoa. No single star here–one colour has its role, like the instruments in a melancholy jazz. These colors are all you need at the beginning of the winter when you are taking out the thick sweaters and the pair of boots that you wear all the time. Also, the almond shape is feminine and timelessly so.
This palette is not difficult to reproduce in case you have several basic shades. One can use Essie Angora Cardi (the dull berry), OPI Dulce de Leche (the soft rose), and add a chocolate such as DND Spiced Brown. The best thing about this appearance is that you can apply it with ordinary polish or gel- it is the color coordination that makes the difference.
Whenever I wear this I am stopped in the cafes and questioned about my nails. It is comfortably assured- not too loud and tremendously satisfying. As the ideal soundtrack to a rainy day.
Autumn Fire and Foil Elegance
A drama of the autumnal manicure is in this almond-shaped burst. Imagine crisp leaves under your feet and the last warm sunshine just before winter settles in earnest. Deep crimson, bright orange and a natural nude softness are the underpinning of elaborate red branch-like patterns and gold foil flashes. The gold, however, is not above board – it is slivered in bits across the tips, as in the meridian of the golden time in mid-November. Due to the harmony of form and natural movement, these nails are hot and yet comfortable to wear.
I would grab Essie Spice It Up in the rich burgundy and OPI No Tan Lines in the orange- both are creamy and richly colored with a payoff that would work well in this palette. The naked pinky-nude base can be done with the Soft Beige of DND that provides such a translucent softness to support the design. A gold foil transfer sheet or chrome flakes will be wanted to make the tips look molten.
It is not the standard amateur design, but surprisingly doable. Begin with a positive shape (a good base of almond should not be done of gel but of acrylic) and alternate solid colors with the negative-space nail art. The leaf detailing will require a fine nail art brush. Apply foil using a bit of foil adhesive or lightly apply foil using the tacky part of your cured polish then seal it in using top coat.
I love this appearance on Thanksgiving or just as the air moves between fall and real winter. It is warm and cozy because of the orange and gold and the air is colder but it never seems as much like an attempt at a simple burgundy set.
Pumpkin Spice French with a Graphic Twist
A sharp French point will never out of mode–but this one? It is seasonal, graphic and completely cute. The clean plaid accent, the pumpkin-orange ends, one nail with a small sketch of a pumpkin makes this set a fall storybook out of a classic. I like the combination of rectilinear lines and fun details. It is as though you are in a farmer market with a wool coat, carrying a maple latte. Seasonal, but sophisticated.
It is a screaming gel polish look when it comes to clean execution. Apply Crawfishin do a Compliment by OPI, use as a foundation to the orange, and combine with a clear nude, such as Bubble Bath. Pumpkin and plaid patterns are either ideal with nail stickers or a stamping kit unless you are sure of your freehand skills. The plaid accent can be topped with a matte top coat which can make the design more distinct, and provide an editorial touch.
Begin by applying the foundation, two layers of your preferred nude. Then, using French tip guides or a steady angled brush, the bright orange tips. Add pumpkin detail to the ring finger with a dotting tool to the body and the brush to the stem and lines. It is simple as it sounds–sworn.
Had to choose a set that isn’t Halloween but otherwise festal in October, this would be it. It is new, adorable and social-media ready. I have people walk up to me and say they are press-ons on Etsy (they are not) but that is the spirit!
Charcoal Fade Meets Neon Pop
When you desire a manicure that leaves the warm comfort zone and enters the territory of all-out edgy assertiveness, this gradient gray-yellow one will do the trick. It has something to do with the smoky charcoal smouldering into electric yellow ends that just sets sparks. It is as though a sullen sunrise or the twitters of the streetlights in mist. You like late fall evenings and sunshine accessories, then this one is in your favor.
A good gray foundation is OPI Suzi Talks with Her Hands, and to play with the high-voltage yellow, use Exotic Birds Do Not Tweet. Your best ally here is a makeup sponge–dab it on the gradient in thin sheenings, curing between rounds when gel is used.
Gradient nails are quite complex and the trick is to be patient. Begin with a gray ground, and work up the yellow at the tip. Wipe the where they come together with a sponge to smooth the transition. Additional flash: Use a top coat polish to add to the sheen.
My unexpected favorite in this combination last December was this one, which I wore to a gallery night and it immediately became a talking piece. It is contemporary, it is somewhat courageous, but not excessive. It unites the entire appearance in case you wear the winter neutrals or monochrome.
Molten Copper Chrome
This set is magnetically appealing–long almond nails in rich, coppery chrome. They are gleaming like molten metal in candle light, ideal on festive nights and wintry dinners when you need your hands to speak. The reflectiveness is sharp, but not oppressive, nail-shaped designer handbag. Chrome continues to trend hard in Winter 20252026 and this hue is elevating holiday glam.
A good chrome powder finish is needed in this look. I apply a gel base such as the DNDs chocolate color or burnt orange, and apply a rubber chrome powder on it immediately after applying the no-wipe top layer. The secret is to rub the powder in lightly, but evenly and then to apply another top coating to ensure that mirror finish.
That pro effect can be attained at home with patience. Structured gel or pre-shaped extensions are easiest to work with in the almond shape. Once your base color and curing is accomplished, rub the chrome in with gentle pressure and top it off with a heavy top coating.
Whenever I put it on I seem to be emulating a glam version of myself. It is high-impact and yet tasteful- and it looks particularly beautiful with winter whites or silky fabrics. Frankly speaking, this is your power move in case you are trying to impress at a holiday dinner or a NYE party.
Velvet Midnight Matte
There is something rich in this look that reminds of a deep breath of winter. The presence of matte royal blue nails on a long square shape reminds of velvet, moonlight and silent confidence. The finish is buttery and smooth, no shimmer- just plain pigment and depth. This collection is suitable to those who like being sophisticated with a dark attitude.
I apply the Butler Please by Essie to base it and a matte top coat such as OPI Matte Top Coat to achieve this dreamy look. The trick is the texture- lay on your layers evenly and give a final finish of super smooth matte material to avoid patchiness.
Do not apply to cuticle oils or use glossy top-coats to retain the suede-like feel and texture. These nails are beautiful in their own right but can be a fabulous canvas to apply subtle accents of silver foil or chrome at the same time, should you feel like making it a bit more holiday-themed.
It has become my winter color, when I need something loud but at the same time classy. It is the type of color that is effortless both on a workday and on a date night and it always gets that I wonder what shade that is. from strangers.
Obsidian Glam with Marble Accents
This trendy set is contrasting in the most fashionable fashion. The almond-shaped nails become complete drama with the help of inky black nails gel, smoky marble art and a textured gold outline. It has a purposeful asymmetry that is contemporary, and costly. It is like accessories to your fingertips something you would wear with an elaborate coat, shoes and a flashy cuff bracelet. This is one of the most elevated fall/winter looks in the line-up due to the balance of matte and gloss, grit and shine.
I would use DNDs black licorice as the jet-black foundation, and brush metallic gold texture powder along the edges. To apply the marble, apply a gel art liner in gray colors such as the OPI Steel Waters Run Deep. Don’t omit a high-pigment white gel to add some depth to the marble.
It is all about layers to produce the marble effect. Paint a fine grey ground, and swirl on dilute black and white in fine brush or dotting tool. Apply a rubbing movement to that oily rock. Gold texture may be applied with loose glitter or sand- finish gel polish hardened over a tacky base to add depth.
I enjoy taking out this design during the New Year Eve or when there is a dress code of black tie but creative. It is glitzy, yet not garish–and it actually exudes main-character vibe in a non-obtrusive manner.
Candy Apple and Flamingo French
This outfit is the traditional red redone in a flirtatious, contemporary way. Offering alternating dark red and hot pink almond ends on a nude base, this French mani makes it seem like the cooler older cousin is wearing it, making it glamorous, slightly outlawed, and all the rage. The audacious combination is ideal in the late-winter doldrums when you require a pick-me-up that’s explosive.
This is an unexpectedly simple mixture to make at home. In the red, use Essie Forever Yummy, and in the pink, Essie Mod Square. A naked gel such as the DND Peach Buff provides you with that cush base. You will be desiring a clean angled brush or French sticker guides to get those pointed V-shaped tips perfect.
You can start with your nude base, cure or dry it first and apply the bright tips. The V-shape is harsh, which makes it flattering on the almond nails and lengthening in appearance. And last but not least give it a gloss top finish to give it that glassy look.
It is entertaining without being overly festive and that is why it can be worn after the holidays and it is still playful. I wore this the time I visited my mom in January- she immediately requested me to book her a similar look appointment. It’s a generational win.
Emerald and Chrome Pinstripe
This is your girl in case you want a winter green not screaming Christmas. These coffin-shaped nails give the rich emerald base and the metallic chrome stripes making it a sleek-futuristic feel that is both in season and fresh. This appearance is as if you are sipping a matcha under glass-walled café and jotting down your Q1 goals – it is simple, cool and sleek without any strain.
As a green base, use Try OPI, Stay Off the Lawn! or Essie, Off Tropic. The chrome stripe may be done using either silver nail tape or a striping brush and holographic gel polish such as the Silver Hologram by DND. Cure after every layer in case using gel.
The trick to this is to use symmetry, striping tape or other stencil to ensure straight lines. You can apply two layers of green but leave the clean chrome streaks to a liner brush. Finish it all with a shiny top.
It is one set that I tend to gravitate toward when I feel like something a little mysterious yet professional. Green looks surprisingly good on both short and long nails- and the chrome twist makes it look like a game, one gets compliments with every shake.
Frosted Blue with Gold Leaf
This dusty blue is matte and subdued with some detailing of delicate gold leaf, making it look like a winter forest princess, but in minimalism. The gray dull sound has soft-focusing effect which is dreamy and earthy. It is the type of manicure which matches well with winter whites, cozy knits, gold pieces. All about it speaks up-market.
The best way to re-create this vibe is with a matte dusty blue such as Suit and Tied by Essie or Blue Satin by OPI. You can use gold leaf foil or stickers in to place on there lightly using tweezers. The contrast is not lost by a matte top coat sealing the deal.
Begin with your base color and allow it to completely dry and proceed to add the gold detail. Nail glue or even slightly sticky gel can be used to fix the foil. When it has been placed, it should be topped with matte sealant to provide that velvety look.
I wore this look on during a cabin weekend trip and it fit the whole aesthetic: snow outside, mulled wine inside, and nails that seems like artwork. And in case you love peaceful beauty this is your one.
Midnight Teal and Scripted Accents
This burnt teal short gel is combined with soft sky blue and gold foil lettering that says Elegance. And that is just the mood: comfortable, but stylish, with the touch of poetry. The gold fronds give it botanical and make it luxe and natural. It is the type of design that lifts even your sluggish winter days.
I have had much success with OPIs stay off the lawn! to do the green-teal, and DNDs baby blue to do the contrasting nails. You can replicate the detailed fern and script information with page accuracy with the aid of gold leaf decals or stamping kits.
Begin with alternating colors on your nails. Add decals or foil details once your second coat is on, and seal them with a coat of gel topcoat. Ensure that the surface is even then place the lettering on it so it becomes flat.
This manicure is a soft-spoken statement. I have used it during a week of meetings with clients and received compliments during all of them. It is grown-up yet not dull–just enough oomph to go through the winter months when we all need a little added beauty.
Chrome Is the New Cold
Almost futuristic about chrome nails this season is the way they are dipped in liquid moonlight. The charm of this style is absolute minimalism in combination with high-impact shine. The surface is reflective, very mirror-smooth and glistening silver as at an edge of a blade. It is a moment of silent luxury put in a metallic power package sleek and cool, not sterile. Perfectly fit that late-fall-to-winter transition when your wardrobe is beginning to lean towards knits and boots but your nails are having this main character scream.
It typically begins with a gel base coat such as OPI GelColor Stay Strong to achieve this look. A powder pigment is most effective in producing the silver chrome effect – Born Pretty has a great mirror powder by the name of Daily Charme that lasts. You gently brush it on to a non-wipe top coating until it turns all reflective, and cover with a high-gloss gel top coating. The thing is application pressure – apply it too hard and you are going to take off the shine. Excessively little, and you will not get that whole liquid-metal appearance.
The best thing about chrome is that it can reflect various types of light both indoors and outdoors; it is softer under warm light and harder under natural light. Not merely metallic, it is an attitude. You might throw it on (over a loosely fitted sweater) and still feel like a runway model off duty. Subtle rebellion, anyone?
Merlot with a Twist
Wine shades are never really out of style, but this season they are sharper in color – and sexier, to tell the truth. We still have a classic merlot base but it has been trimmed with a soft near black French tip. It is graphic, it is moody, yet there is that cozy warmth of the holiday table to it. It’s just pretty enough that I find myself wishing to wear rings on all fingers of my hands and drink cabernet in full-size coats.
This one you will want to have a long-lasting gel. We the Female by OPI is one of my favoured deep burgundy colours and I use Essie in Licorice on the tip. Draw it with a fine liner brush to do the French arch in home. When working with two gel colors I always recommend curing one hand at a time so that the situation does not get out of hand.
I recall a time last fall I was in New York with this combination of color on me dark coat, high ponytail, this manicure glaring out of my coffee cup. It was high yet comfortable and it somehow made everything I had on appear cooler. I didn’t even realize to carry jewelry that weekend – my nails spoke.
Turquoise Energy
This is as much as a fresh breath of fresh ocean air – daring turquoise carried into colder days with warm and golden glitter. It is not a run of the mill fall/winter color story and that is why I like it. This design is like a winter get away. As though you are not waiting till spring you are making your own sunbeam this very minute. It treads that golden mean between assurance and mischief.
I painted the accent shimmer with a gold foil gel art pen on the top of DNDs Turquoise Delight base to nail this look. When you are not a paint pro, sprinkle a little metallic pigment over the center of the nail using a fluffy eyelash brush – seriously. It provides the same hazy look as the photo, and is highly forgiving.
Each time I wore this design I got compliments out of strangers – baristas, girls in elevators, and once even a TSA agent. It’s bright, but not obnoxious. Cozy, but still coastal. It is the pick-me-up to everyone who needs one when the weather is cold. Extra: it makes your hands look tanner.
Emerald Aura
Emerald nails are enjoying a second wave of fame- again. However, in this case, they are graphic, futuristic and very much rooted. These rich green almond ends, with smooth dark-lime abstract edges, wear like jewelry. This combination is regal but rough. It does not scream, it utters spies in stratified color.
Nothing gives the effect of this depth like Gelish Amazon Flare with Essie off Tropic to detail. Provided that you have a steady hand and a striper brush, you can replicate the lines yourself. I suggest that you top-coat twice and seal the design and be able to apply that hyper-gloss finish. In a simpler version, just one color in this shade family is effective.
Personally, I was scared of green but this design made me change. It is not stuffy but it is not new-school. I used a variation of this appearance in a November wedding and surprisingly, it fit well with all the items including gold jewelry, and a darker lipstick. Sleeping on greens will not work in 2026, as it is expected to continue its power.
Modern Olive
Where the rocky and the rough collide is olive. This military green based manicure is uplifted by one bronze shimmer accent that completely changes the mood. It’s taking a walk in the fall in Central Park, but also I know what I am doing. Its square form is current, its color narrative is old-fashioned and that slight cat-eye finish to bronze? Obsession.
To do this you can apply the base color with OPI Suzi -The First Lady of Nails and add a magnetic polish, such as Sun-Day Style, by Essie, on one accent nail. Use a magnet at a right angle to that cat-eye look, and heals fast. Believe me, it is not a waste.
This was in fact inspired by one of my friends who wore a similar look during thanksgiving last year. I could not help staring at her hands. It is simple, yet the glittering provides some drama at the moment when the light shines in the right place. I believe that there should be one olive moment in every fall capsule manicure, it is only logical.
Glossy Plum with Pink Rhythm
This essential plum nail is kicked through with a graphic pulse – waving neon-pink curves that are somewhat vintage, somewhat nighttime and fully in keeping with the autumn richness. The rich dark berry bottom is classy, yet the hot pink lines make it playful. It is like that one party dress you have in your closet that seems innocent on the hanger but once you add heels, it looks like a different dress.
I used DND, Vintage Wine gel polish and then used a nail art pen in Pop Pink of Le Mini Macaron to create this effect. Not an expert on brush (similar) then use nail stickers or striping tape – you still give that clean look without the pressure. Add a thick gel top coating to seal.
This design is just nice to wear with warm sweaters, and night out outfits. It also recalls the early sunsets – when the sky looks like it has that violet-magenta gradient. I have once put this on during a casual dinner and was called to place my order where it was done even before dinner had been served.
Cinnamon Meets Champagne
This was the kind of signature cocktail that fall would have had had; a dark cinnamon red with a vigorous burst of champagne sparkle. The negative-space diagonal detailing is added just with the right dose of tension. It is sophisticated yet bold, a color combination that does not go over the top and always somehow purposeful. To tell the truth, I consider this collection the final Thanksgiving-New-Year changeover look.
In the wine-red base, I applied OPI 20343962 (a classic) Malaga Wine and added a diagonal brush-stroke of ORLY 210303166 (shimmer) as accent. A scrap of washi tape is used to seal off the ideal diagonal edge in case you are going DIY. You need not worry as long as the red layer is well cured or dry before you paint on your accent color.
This combination has a tendency of taking it all to a new level. Although I may be in leggings and the oversized hoodie, these nails make me feel like I am attending an event that is stylish. I also like how they are sticking out of a cup of hot coffee – it is the little things.
Molten Bronze Mood
This ensemble has a grave energy of a golden hour in a bottle. The contrast of the warm bronze color against the colder light is so luxe and mysterious – as though the polish is alive and in a state of continual motion. I think of candlelight shining on old mirrors. And that is what makes it one of the most comfortable-yet-posh colors in winter 2025.
In this color payoff, I applied a magnetic polish with the name Tiger Eye by Born Pretty. Its secret is a powerful cat-eye magnet immediately after you have applied the second coat of polish – hold it above the nail 10 seconds before it cures. It gives the ripple effect of the light dancing in the middle of the nail.
I must be frank, it is the one that makes me feel that I am in a period drama, but with Wi-Fi. One of those types of shades that flatter nearly all the skin tones and does not sound loud. Imaginative: velvet blazers, candlelit dinners, a bit of mystery in your mood board.
Frosted Spearmint Sparkle
This mint green has a slight glitter and it is a cool color that feels like a breeze over your nails. It feels fresh, it is not what you expect in winter, yet it makes perfect sense when all the surrounding is cream, beige and brown. It has a sprinkling of glitter which is subtle, not flashy – as the shimmer of new snow or the gold dust of holiday confetti.
I typically begin with Essie Mint Candy Apple as the foundation (its a cult favorite after all) and finish with OPI This Changes Everything! to give it that light shimmery texture. A swab of sheer glitter gel can be added or a sprinkle of holographic dust can be added to give it more depth.
This appearance has gotten me compliments and even on those individuals that do not pay much attention to nails. It’s a subtle uprising – as though you are declaring happiness in the midst of gray clouds. I wear it with huge knits or white scarves. It gives cozy, but make it cool.
Silver Dust Storm
Yes, we already talked chrome. But this version? Brushed-metal rather than mirror. It is that hardly-purposeful but still purposely intentional kind of silver that reflects light and does not steal the scene. Fresh snowunder streetlights. It is cool, stylish and so contemporary. Particularly when it is a square nail, shorter in length – it feels editorial.
Get a gel such as the DND Silver on Ice or OPI I Drive a Supernova to that brushing effect. Apply two coats, and, to deepen the finish, brush a chrome powder over it still wet, and seal. There was no glitter, no shine, naked brushed metal grace.
When I applied this on a snowy weekend in Tahoe I did not have high expectations. However, I found myself loving the look of it with bare face and puffer jacket so minimal and clean. It helped my lives to feel cooler at a cost of nothing – and sometimes that is just the beauty experience I am in need of.