Allure magazine says dark chocolate polish is "rich and delicious" as a dessert and on the hands. Celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann says, "It's unexpectedly sexy, which gives it a sophistication. Plus, it's softer and more universally flattering than black." Notable colors inclue OPI Suzi Says Da!, Essie Lady Godiva, and Lippmann's Maneater. Gold jewelry complements the color best and nails should be short, oval, and groomed.

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