Gillian Anderson's burnt orange pedicure is the perfect nail shade for the summer-to-autumn switch
For a nail colour that's chic, cosy and versatile, Gillian Anderson's rich orangey pedicure is the look to recreate.
Much like how bright pinks, corals and blues are synonymous with summer styling, a rich, burnt orange is something of an autumn signature, and now Gillian Anderson is making a case for it not just in your wardrobe, but on your toes too.
While there are, of course, plenty of chic, timeless pedicure colours to choose from, there's always something so fun about matching your nails (both finger and toe) to the season's trending colour palette. Especially now that every brand and retailer is debuting their new autumn collections. Red is always a classic, as are chocolate brown nails, but for something really warm and toasty, it's got to be a burnt orange.
In fact, we've seen firsthand how well this rich shade can complement and elevate the new season's styles, with Gillian Anderson having worn it while modelling M&S' September line.
If you're already planning to snap up some of M&S' new collection, why not also add this nail prep and care set from Leighton Denny to your basket too? It features both a file and a cuticle pusher, as well as a nourishing cuticle oil and brightening base coat. Ideal for prepping your nails and toes for your chosen burnt orange hue.
This Manucurist nail polish is such a chic choice for the autumn months. It's rich and warm, but will still pair well with all your cold weather essentials. We recommend applying it to short nails for a neat and cosy look, and topping it with a good-quality top coat for extra shine.
For a slightly brighter option, this one from Rimmel boasts a lovely and very pigmented spiced-orange colour that is perfect for achieving a quick autumnal look in a flash - and for under-£4 too.
As the brand's 'Chief Compliments Officer,' the actress took to Instagram to share the arrival of the autumn collection, with a carousel of snaps showing her wearing the new pieces, all of which she wrote have her 'seal of approval.'
The outfits included a chic black and orange checkered skirt, a long black dress and a plum-coloured satin shirt and tailored trouser combo, all styled with a pair of strappy heels and, you guessed it, a dark orange pedicure.
Burnt orange nails are always an obvious choice for us when the seasons shift, thanks to the colour's warmth and versatility, but it's often a shade we forget all about when it comes to our toes. But as Anderson proves, it's just as wearable and can really complement and elevate both transitional outfits and full-blown autumn ones too - more so if you opt for a matching orange mani-pedi.
It feels especially apt for your September nails, though, as sporadic sun is still on the cards, meaning you might need to debut your toes at a moment's notice, and a warm, smoky orange definitely works for that, whilst also toasting the approaching autumn season.
