Self magazine picks out fun and daring autumn nail colors. Stand out at a party with vivid violet (Jessica Custom Nail Color in Loving the Lifeguard), midnight blue (Lancome Le Vernis Nail Polish in Indigo Paris), or burned orange (OPI Nail Lacquer in Bullish on OPI).

For more subdued office colors, try chromed silver (Milani Nail Lacquer in Ms. Milani), golden pink (Estee Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Rose Gold), and khaki taupe (SpaRitual Nail Lacquer in Mystic).

Daring brights include mint green (Chanel Nail Colour in Jade), hot pink (Sally Hansen Diamond Strength No Chip Nail Color in Happy), or banana yellow (Butter London Nail Lacquer in Cheeky Chops).

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