Beauty
Time to put the neon shades away.
Think: moremoisturizing skin care,moodier makeup, and my personal favorite darker manicures.
And vampy nails can mean a whole slew of different mani styles, so youve got options.
Vampires have transitioned from scary cryptids to hot neighbors thank youTwilightandTrue Blood!
At-home manicurelovers, be warned: Deeper nail polish colors can be pretty unforgiving, says Belakhlef.
check that you have a clean-up brush in case you flood your cuticle, they tell Bustle.
1Jelly Red
This deep redjelly manicure complete with tortoiseshell print accents is fully fit for a vampire.
2Classic Burgundy
If you prefer simplicity, you might never go wrong with a classic wine-hued polish.
4Matte Maroon
Matte maroon nails scream vampy and theyre incredibly easy to DIY.
Simply paint amatte top coatover your go-to nail polish for the ultimate fall look.
Because tigers eyes are the vampiest gemstone, obviously.
6Deep Ombre
Ombre nails are always cool.
Belakhlef notes that longstilettoorcoffin nailswith a deep red ombre are particularly vampy.
8Shimmery Purple
Belakhlef says dark purple is another great option for a vampy mani.
This shimmery set is serving goth princess.
10Half Moons
Black square nails with purple half moons are very vampy, says Belakhlef.
Vampires thrive in the moonlight, after all.
11Swirled Shadows
These stiletto-shaped black nails with a shadowy, smokey effect screamThe Vampire Diaries.
This article was originally published onOct.