SPIED: SUPER-DARK NAILS
Remember last year's Chanel Black Satin mania? 
This was the nail polish hue that promptly sold out across the country, was peddled on Ebay for outrageous sums, and inspired even the most ladylike among us to embrace their inner Goths.
The expected fashion backlash would be a return to more delicate colors; perhaps a carryover of metallics from Spring; or at least a jump to vivid brights, in keeping with one of the season's biggest clothing and accessory trends.
But, trendsetters are still going to the dark side this season, with nearly-black shades that upon closer inspection are variations of deep purple, midnight blue and even forest green (I dug out an old favorite from Urban Decay called Mildew) -- most have a bit of a shimmer effect which makes them oddly glam.
I checked in with the veritable grande dame of nail polish, Essie Weingarten, and she confirmed my theory:
“Super-dark nail colors are hot this season, but the shades are less severe and easier to wear. The new dark colors have undertones of purple, chocolate and wine.”
Material Girl from Essie's Fall 2007 collection.
