I know Minx nail art coverings are all the rage right now, but I personally can't get to the salon every 2-3 weeks. Besides, everyone I know who has gotten them says they really start to peel off after a week or so, especially if you do a lot with your hands and are hard on your nails. At $35-$55 a pop, that really adds up. Since I am so busy, I go for a monthly mani/pedi and then do my own polish changes in between. To me there is something relaxing about painting my own nails. I actually enjoy it. However, when I saw some of the metallic Minx options, I was in love. 

Now I know metallic polish has been trendy for over a year, but it's back again for Fall '09 which is great news for us late adapters. Keep in mind the metallic nail should not be too long. A shorter nail works best.

So I decided to find the perfect metallic nail color...for me. What I discovered was a whole new world of chic and interesting options.

Personal favorite and the one I wear all the time is Essie's silver Steel-ing the Scene

Others are:

Essie's Gold, OPI's Curry Dont Be Late, Lippmann Collection's Marquee Moon, Sephora's Metallic Nail Polish Collection, Revlon's Silver Screen 918, Rescue Beauty Lounge's Look Rich be Cheap.

Lauren Dimet Waters is currently the editor in chief of Second City Style, a high fashion, high energy online magazine for and by stylishly savvy women. Published weekly with daily updates SCS was originally created from hundreds of surveys completed by women just like you, providing invaluable feedback on everything from how to wear the latest accessories to where you can find the hottest trends and so much more.