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Do or Don’t: Matching Nail Polish on Your Fingers and Toes?

Tue, 26 June 2012 12:30PM

I was trawling through recent red carpet pictures when I spotted this snap of Emma Stone. She’s my current girl crush, so as you can imagine I’m loving the fact that she’s out and about promoting The Amazing Spider-Man. And speaking of which, we have another amazeballs comp to tie in with the release on July 4th. But more on that later.

So Emma’s hair and makeup was particularly flawless on this occasion (the loose waves, pinned back fringe with bold lip is both understated and glamorous), but this time it was her hands and feet that did the talking.

Well, not literally, but you get my drift.

So if you look closely, Ms Stone here has opted for an orangey coral-red shade on her tootsies (we’re guessing it’s Revlon’s Coral Me Wild, $13.95, from pharmacies) and gone for perfectly polished – sorry, couldn’t help myself – espresso colour on her fingers.

So it got me to thinking, Primpettes, about how I wear nail polish. I generally like to switch up my shades quite often, as I find there’s nothing better than a coat of freshly applied polish on a dreary winter day like this one. The brighter the better. But when it comes to deciding to match or not to match, I’m stumped.

Karon McKendrick, Director of Education for OPI, says that it’s not a new trend to have the same shades on both. “Depending on your outfit and the occasion, having matching mani and pedi tones is considered more appropriate – rich burgundy, dark purples and blacks beg to be the same on both. But as a general rule, it is actually more flattering to have a darker colour tone on your toes and lighter on your fingers, even if it is a colour within the same palette.”

So in my case, if I decided to play by the rules, I would probably go for OPI We’ll Always Have Paris, $19.95, from department stores which is the perfect all-year-round nail shade as it’s a deep berry with more of a purple undertone, so it’s a little bit softer than a deep brown or black. Up top, I love fashion week favourite OPI’s Samoan Sands, which is a gorgeous creamy, bone colour and a winner on all skin tones. AND if you choose a nude shade on your toes or your talons, when it chips it’s less noticeable, so you can get an extra day or two out of your mani. Winner.

And speaking of nail polishes and Spider-Man, here’s the beyond awesome competition this week. We’ve teamed up with OPI to offer five lucky Primpettes a double pass to see the just-about-to-hit-screens The Amazing Spider-Man in 3D, valued at $40 and your very own OPI The Amazing Spider-Man Minis set, $24.95. The set includes Into The Night, a shimmering navy blue, Number One Nemesis, a rich charcoal with sparkling golden flecks, Just Spotted The Lizard, an iridescent gold and greens, and Your Web or Mine?, a bright cherry pinky-red.

Spider-Man_Minis

Gosh, I love their nail shade names. Cracks me up every time.

UPDATED: Competition is now closed. Watch those mail boxes.

Primpettes, tell me, do you have a favourite shade you wear on both?

Can’t wait to see the movie? Us too.

Hayley x

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Posted by: Hannah Vesinger // Tue, 26 June 2012 12:46pm

No, I like to mix it up and colour clash with different brights on each. It looks more individual
Posted by: Fleur Maxwell-Garrett // Tue, 26 June 2012 12:47pm

Always matching – you wear matching shoes and socks (unless you’re Helena Bonham-Carter!) so fingers and toes should be the same!
Posted by: daylight dancer Master Fan // Tue, 26 June 2012 12:48pm

I never wear matching feet and hand nail colours, they are always different. Even the polish on my finger nails is usually different, Ill wear a nail foil or press on nail on my ring finger while the other nails will be painted a vibrant colour. I think miss matched nail colours are trendy and really make you stand out. As well as always drawing attention to your artwork and creating a conversation
Posted by: Razamataz Enthusiast // Tue, 26 June 2012 12:52pm

No, I always use a classic dark shade on my toes like opi Lincoln park after dark and change my nails to reflect my mood.
Posted by: melany Devotee // Tue, 26 June 2012 12:53pm

For fruity-coloured fun, I switch up nailpolish shades so I can go coral crazy on my hands, and have mesmerising magenta on my feet!
Posted by: catn2kittens Master Fan // Tue, 26 June 2012 01:03pm

I change my fingernails every few days, alternating between dark, pale and bright, in winter my poor toes are out of sight out of mind!
Posted by: Rebecca // Tue, 26 June 2012 01:08pm

I don’t usually co-ordinate my colours, I find I get a bit bored if I have the same colour on both hands and feet and also the colours on my fingers never last as long.
Posted by: tereza Newbie // Tue, 26 June 2012 01:59pm

No. I love to wear darker colours on my toes & bright fun colours on my hands. Plus i love to change the colour on my hands more often.
Posted by: Natasha Nikolovski // Tue, 26 June 2012 02:09pm

No, I like to mix it up, because I love lots of colour!
Favourite toe colour at the moment is OPIs ‘Under the taupe’
and fave nail colour at the moment is OPI ‘Fly’.
Posted by: nadiaaaa Enthusiast // Tue, 26 June 2012 02:13pm

Similar colours, yes, but never the same colour. It’s fun to mix things up and some colours look terrible on hands but amazing on feet.
Posted by: Cat Woods // Tue, 26 June 2012 02:25pm

No – there are just too many amazing colour combinations to rock from day to day!
Posted by: Melissa // Tue, 26 June 2012 02:57pm

No! I own over 400 bottles of nail polish so am always trying out different colour combinations. Need more fingers & toes he he!!
Posted by: Libby // Tue, 26 June 2012 03:00pm

I understands,
different brush-strokes for different folks.
But when it comes to my hands,
they always match my feet – or I don’t hit the street.
Posted by: Virginia Mason // Tue, 26 June 2012 03:10pm

Wearing the same polish on my hands and feet,
coordinates and looks neat.
Quicker to apply and saves time as well,
matching looks just swell!

I love OPI Red, Quarter of a Cent-Cherry and Paris Purple – Lourve Me Lourve Me Not.
Posted by: Praisy // Tue, 26 June 2012 03:11pm

Sometimes, but most of the times they are different! I like my toes classic red or nude but my nails have a new shade every week!
Posted by: Rebecca // Tue, 26 June 2012 03:16pm

No, I prefer to have dark colours on my toes and I also change my finger nails more often!
Posted by: stacey // Tue, 26 June 2012 03:18pm

There are too many great colours out there to wear coordinating nail polish! I love something bright on my toes, I love OPI’s a mandarin is hard to find and I can’t go past OPI’s Black onyx or barefoot in Barcelona on my fingers.
Posted by: carnella harvey // Tue, 26 June 2012 03:26pm

I started off with a matching nail and toe polish. I even liked coordinate my nails and toes to be coordinated with each other but different colors. I really enjoy the different options you have with nail polish. I love OPI and you cant lose when you work it!
Posted by: Alyse strilakos // Tue, 26 June 2012 03:53pm

I don’t, because I like to mix and match bright, fun colours to be unique and to bring creativity to an outfit.
Posted by: lovefashionangel Master Fan // Tue, 26 June 2012 05:02pm

Nope, I like that noone can see my feet and i can get away with crazy colour combos, it really does lift my mood
Posted by: Tanu // Tue, 26 June 2012 05:22pm

No, I don’t! Mixing and matching colours that compliment and contrast each other way too much fun!
Posted by: Scarlett nunns // Tue, 26 June 2012 05:37pm

As a general rule I like to wear different colours on my hands and feet. I think it gives a more edgy individual aesthetic. But for a formal event such as a wedding a nude pink on both hands and feet looks fabulous.
Fav colours: OPI- Lincolin park after dark, Mod about you
Posted by: michelle w // Tue, 26 June 2012 06:10pm

yes, so it completes the whole look and doesn’t look odd and incomplete. I love bright out there colours
Posted by: Inna Tucker // Tue, 26 June 2012 07:15pm

I usually wear matching nail polish on my hands and feet. Wearing different colours seem very odd as if you wear different shoes on your feet! Love the plum colours this winter!
Posted by: Mampha Master Fan // Tue, 26 June 2012 08:09pm

I wear either the same or coordinated:
often basic colour down and the colour with pizazz atop, such as Shattered, enhanced, or decorated.
LUUUURRRVE Lizard!!
Posted by: Justine // Tue, 26 June 2012 08:10pm

Old self: red, silver, pink on toes
nudes and clear for finger foes
New self: purple, yellow, aqua, rose
toes and fingers, anything goes!
Posted by: Melissa Brown // Tue, 26 June 2012 08:12pm

I like to keep ot plain up top, down low a little spice. I’ll keep them guessing – not quite sure..” Is she naughty or nice?”
Posted by: Kristina // Tue, 26 June 2012 08:12pm

No, mainly because it lasts forever on my toes and only a few days on my nails, so they get changed more often
Posted by: TERRER Enthusiast // Tue, 26 June 2012 08:16pm

I do if I have time as I think it just looks great when they are coordinated
Posted by: chrissy077 Supporter // Tue, 26 June 2012 08:40pm

Never because hands and feet are so far apart, never viewed together and feet need to stand out and benoticed, so they always get vivid nail polish.
Posted by: Madeleine // Tue, 26 June 2012 08:41pm

Yes. I wear lots of dresses and peep toe heels – i would look tacky if i had different colours on my fingers and feet!
Posted by: Lesleigh // Tue, 26 June 2012 08:55pm

I usually wear a much brighter shade on my toes because of my workplace liking natural shades on show.
Posted by: AmberB // Tue, 26 June 2012 09:04pm

I always go for a lighter shade on my fingers and a darker shade for my toes. I think mixing up colours is more fun.
Posted by: Rebecca Blackmore // Tue, 26 June 2012 09:14pm

Don’t use it on my toes, since no one really looks at them.
Posted by: VandaB // Tue, 26 June 2012 09:24pm

No. I prefer a french manicure on my hands and a colour on my toes because I’m not a fan of french tips on toes.
Posted by: Ruthie // Tue, 26 June 2012 09:35pm

I’m a little addicted to nail art, so I like to wear something classic on my toes and then go all out on my fingernails!
Posted by: beautybee1 Master Fan // Tue, 26 June 2012 09:36pm

I wear boss-friendly colours on my fingernails and a kaleidoscope of colours on my toenails – life’s dull without some emerald and violet!
Posted by: Gloss_Geek Master Fan // Tue, 26 June 2012 09:59pm

I like to have my hands buffed and my toes in OPI Salmon Sands or Midnight in Moscow- sometimes I even mix nail colours!
Posted by: Elizabeth CALLEJA // Tue, 26 June 2012 10:36pm

I love to change it up. Business on the hands in soft tones and party on my feet, bright as I can get. Love to mix it up to brighten my twinkly toe mood
Posted by: Jodie Taylor // Wed, 27 June 2012 01:17am

I wear keys to the karma opi, bright red on fingers only. My toes are ugly and I dont draw attention to them!
Posted by: Melissa Lubcke // Wed, 27 June 2012 06:59am

No I ususally wear really bright on my feet and light on my stumpy fingernails to draw attention away from my fingers
Posted by: Ashlee Enthusiast // Wed, 27 June 2012 07:35am

My rules change according to mood and event! However day to day I go darker or brighter on toes (where its less likely to chip)
Posted by: Bridey Jasprizza // Wed, 27 June 2012 07:53am

Never! Simply because I’m a commitment phobe and tend to have trouble deciding between two colours. I mix it up so I choose my two favourite colours.
Posted by: Justine // Wed, 27 June 2012 08:12am

Always match or I feel unbalanced!
Posted by: Alexandra Hemmings // Wed, 27 June 2012 08:45am

Never! What works on the bottom doesn’t always look so great up top!
Posted by: Lauren Atkins // Wed, 27 June 2012 08:57am

I like french tips on my fingers. I think they look classy. Something outrageous on my toes gives people a surprise
Posted by: grahamm Enthusiast // Wed, 27 June 2012 09:59am

I like to have the same nail polish on my hands and feet to match.
Posted by: Theodora Chan // Wed, 27 June 2012 10:07am

Nope, but that’s probably because I have teeny tiny toe nails where you wouldn’t even notice any polish!
Posted by: Kathy Mason // Wed, 27 June 2012 11:25am

I always coordinate my nail polish, I like to feel that all accessories match.

Favourite colour nail polish is burgundy.
Posted by: Kirsty // Wed, 27 June 2012 11:49am

No way. My spider sense tells me it’s way too matchy-matchy!
Posted by: bluebird Master Fan // Wed, 27 June 2012 11:59am

Never….I have trouble even deciding on two shades to wear at once, let alone having to stick to just one
Posted by: Nidhi Gupta // Wed, 27 June 2012 12:03pm

I don’t like coordinating my polish because I am always fascinated by millions of colours so why match mani & pedi..
Posted by: meedee Master Fan // Wed, 27 June 2012 12:07pm

I Love colour so take the opportunity to wear differant shades for toes and fingers.
Lifes too short to be boring or predictable…im not.
Posted by: Stacey English // Wed, 27 June 2012 01:12pm

I change the colour on my fingernails far more often than on my toes plus fingers are more noticeable so better for making a statement.
Posted by: michele collins // Wed, 27 June 2012 01:16pm

no i like to make my nails match the top and lower half of outfits or it just depends on the mood im in
Posted by: clover Newbie // Wed, 27 June 2012 02:02pm

I use different shades as I like my fingernails to stand up & be noticed and my toes to stand quietly and be more subtle.
Posted by: kate james // Wed, 27 June 2012 02:48pm

No I love contrasting polish so I can feel like I’m not too ordinary
Posted by: Jen G // Wed, 27 June 2012 03:49pm

I never wear the same colour on my hands and feet – I have too many great colours to limit myself to one at a time!
Posted by: Amber Litt // Wed, 27 June 2012 03:57pm

No but will soon. After 29 years of nail biting I have FINALLY stopped, so am DYING to paint my nails
Posted by: Peta Versteegen // Wed, 27 June 2012 04:25pm

Dutch ‘Ya Just Love Opi? on hands,
Vampsterdam on the toes,
Colour coordination, using shading, is a must!
Anyone with OCD obviously knows!
Posted by: Carly Rogan // Wed, 27 June 2012 04:26pm

I sure do, i am a very symmetrical person and feel unbalanced if i don’t. I am weird
Posted by: Judith Maunders // Wed, 27 June 2012 05:41pm

I’m normally coordinating au naturale, but I’d love to have a chance to mix and match this spidey shades! Web-o-riffic!
Posted by: Warren Clark // Wed, 27 June 2012 05:46pm

I dont but my girlfriend always does so it would be great to surprise her with winning this for her to try
Posted by: Jayne Marshall // Wed, 27 June 2012 07:06pm

I like to wear a darker colour on my toes with a clear or fresh colour on nails due to work restrictions.
Posted by: Olivia M // Wed, 27 June 2012 07:30pm

I usually just wear nail polish on my toenails because my school doesn’t allow makeup but I when I wear polish I usually coordinate both!
Posted by: Georgia Adams // Thu, 28 June 2012 12:32pm

It’s the simple things in life that I love. Coordinated nail polish is one of them, and is as important as matching up your shoes!
Posted by: Benedetta Martins // Thu, 28 June 2012 01:00pm

I love mixing it up for everyday unless its special occasion like a wedding I will match hands and feet.

There are some colours that do not go well on my hands but look fab on my toes and if I really love the colour I wear it on my feet and wear a lighter version or a clashing colour on hands.
Posted by: jazy bumbak // Thu, 28 June 2012 01:59pm

yes i like to match my nails and toe nails with shiny glitter nail polish hey it looks great
Posted by: Grub Supporter // Thu, 28 June 2012 02:24pm

I like french manicure on my toes, it looks nice with heels. I like to be more creative with my fingernails.
Posted by: merryl Newbie // Thu, 28 June 2012 02:46pm

I tend to wear weird colours on my hands, like the awesome paint splatter design, and solid colours on my feet.
Posted by: Kay Gerritsen - Blaney // Thu, 28 June 2012 02:51pm

No. I never do. I have a different colour on each nail. There are way too many pretty colours to limit yourself.
Posted by: Nicola Pengilly // Thu, 28 June 2012 02:55pm

No – polish on my fingers lasts less than a day, so I always go pale shades on my fingers, and brights on my toes!
Posted by: Sabrina // Thu, 28 June 2012 03:00pm

No, I change my hands all the time cause they chip more, my feet stay the same, plus no one sees my toes in winter
Posted by: Karlene // Thu, 28 June 2012 03:05pm

Nope, I get a pedicure in French every 4 weeks and my finger nails I re-paint every few days. (or they go naked)
Posted by: genkitten Enthusiast // Thu, 28 June 2012 03:20pm

Despite being obsessed with polished fingernails I rarely put polish on my toes- especially in these colder months! I do occasionally do my boyfriends toes though!
Posted by: Claire Murray // Thu, 28 June 2012 03:20pm

I don’t wear coordinating nail polish, it looks to monochromatic. I wear a few colours on my nails to match the colours in my outfit.
Posted by: Christine // Thu, 28 June 2012 03:28pm

I SPIEDY w’my little eye… says the boy (on the FLY)
Spotting bright Atomic Orange on my toes
Only Malaysian Mist for my fingers, y’know?!
Posted by: kellie rawlings // Thu, 28 June 2012 03:44pm

Usually different shades on both. With so many wonderful colours out there, why not splash them around and colour the world
Posted by: Stacey // Thu, 28 June 2012 03:54pm

Sometimes I do the same same, but notlately- as I am totally loving the Sally Hansen polish strips; so I paint my toes in opi and use the strips in my fingers. Colour and fun are the spice of life- you can make the mix and match element look classy aswell if needed.
Posted by: Stephanie De Iulio // Thu, 28 June 2012 03:55pm

I just wear what suits me at the time. I like to mix it up so both match and sometimes not match.
Posted by: Angela L // Thu, 28 June 2012 04:01pm

l never coordinate nail polish, l love wearing different shades!
Posted by: Erin Brown // Thu, 28 June 2012 04:27pm

My fingers and toes are never going to match – I just don’t have the attention sp…
Posted by: muso Master Fan // Thu, 28 June 2012 05:01pm

No.
Somehow my feet are more tanned than my hands,
I painted them stronger colours to show them off.
Posted by: muso Master Fan // Thu, 28 June 2012 05:03pm

No.
Somehow my feet are more tanned than my hands, so I painted them darker colours.
Posted by: Maisey // Thu, 28 June 2012 05:07pm

Yes I do because it matches what I am wearing and looks co-ordinated with sandals/open toed shoes.
Posted by: Monica Scurlock // Thu, 28 June 2012 05:24pm

No…just do my toes only! But i change their colour every time, soooo many fav OPI colours in my home!
Posted by: Elly // Thu, 28 June 2012 05:27pm

If I had time, definitely!! Maybe a slightly different shade but it’s nice to keep it coordinated.
Posted by: Tara Nikelis // Thu, 28 June 2012 05:34pm

It depends on whether it’s Summer or not – not so much pressure in the cooler months.
Posted by: Caity O'Connor // Thu, 28 June 2012 05:42pm

I’d love to wear the same shade on tootsies and tips, but I’m not flexible enough to paint my toes – my feet hide in shoes!
Posted by: julie brown // Thu, 28 June 2012 06:02pm

I dont coordinate, because I like variety, contrast and as many colours as possible
Posted by: fernaaz puthawala // Thu, 28 June 2012 07:27pm

yes i usually coordinate the nail polish as it gives me a more even and matched up look.
Posted by: Ina Jalil // Thu, 28 June 2012 08:44pm

No, because I love to mix and match it.because i’ve got so many nail polish so I want to use them all and I usually change the colour on my hand more often or I do nail arts.
Posted by: Rachel // Thu, 28 June 2012 09:48pm

Light coordinated neutral shades for professional events, like job interviews and brighter uncoordinated colour or ones with sparkle for a night out on the town!
Posted by: Deb Harrison // Thu, 28 June 2012 10:33pm

Reaching my feet is not always on my agenda – so sometimes I fail in the coordinating stakes!
Posted by: Josette // Thu, 28 June 2012 10:37pm

Normally, I don’t like to wear coordinating nail polish on my hands and feet . It’s more colourful if it’s a mix match nail polish.
Posted by: Paul Wilson // Thu, 28 June 2012 10:55pm

Don’t match – it’s usally sexier that way even though i do wear 50 shades of grey sometimes!
Posted by: Gail McQuillan // Fri, 29 June 2012 12:52am

Nah, When I leave it the same he’ll never notice, when I mix it up it’s hocus pocus…
Posted by: Esther D Gutierrez // Fri, 29 June 2012 01:44am

No, one of them must be a clear one. Why?If not there is just too much nail polish: a bit tacky
Posted by: Anna Chen // Fri, 29 June 2012 09:34am

Feeling frisky, perhaps tipsy?
Dip your toes and footsies
into a funky polish to makes my digits glitzy!
I’ll paint into the night with OPI.
Posted by: Zoe C // Fri, 29 June 2012 09:53am

I love wearing different coloud on hands and feet. I think some times feet can handle more crazy colour but that won’t look nice on hands.
Posted by: Kasey // Fri, 29 June 2012 10:23am

I always go with different colours, though i try to have colours that compliment each other rather than ones that clash.
Posted by: Olivia Mostard // Fri, 29 June 2012 10:47am

Party on the feet, business on the hands. Bright exciting colours on my toes and softer tones on my hands.I love it!
Posted by: Jamie-lee mcmeeking // Fri, 29 June 2012 11:23am

Call me dull but I match! Nothing better than eyeing off your lush nails and your toes look just as good! Pink rocks!
Posted by: ladybec Master Fan // Fri, 29 June 2012 11:42am

I don’t wear matching polish because life is too short to stick to only one polish at a time!
Posted by: vanessa favetta // Fri, 29 June 2012 11:55am

I like to mix it up a bit – it makes it look like I’m not trying too hard – a bit like Spiderman himself!
Posted by: Emma Clark // Fri, 29 June 2012 04:56pm

I always coordinate, which tells me mixing it up is they way to go! Always good to try something new.
Posted by: Laura Jilka // Fri, 29 June 2012 06:48pm

If for a wedding or special day, Otherwise, it’s different. Bold on my feet, always looks neat.
Posted by: cheryl // Fri, 29 June 2012 07:21pm

I match my nails usually to my clothes but on my feet I like glitter and bling.
Posted by: Katelyn McCafferty // Fri, 29 June 2012 07:53pm

Summer, I coordinate as my nails are always on display. Winter, vibrant colours on my toes as they’re hidden by boots, neutral for fingers.
Posted by: Gillian Harridge // Fri, 29 June 2012 10:31pm

Sometimes,depends on my mood.
If I’m feeling in control and organised I’ll match.
Otherwise its a different for hands and feet.
Posted by: Matt Brown // Fri, 29 June 2012 10:34pm

Of course,matching is what I’m all about.
Just look in my wardrobe and you’ll scream.
So much matching!
Posted by: Rachel // Fri, 29 June 2012 10:39pm

Only if I’m going to a formal function, otherwise its usually black on toes & Samoan Sand or Mimosas for Mr & Mrs on fingers!
Posted by: Karrine // Sat, 30 June 2012 09:03am

Coordinate? Moi? Never! Mix it up I say! Take a chance, steal the show, clashing allllll the way!
Posted by: Debra Moody // Sat, 30 June 2012 11:31am

Always wear coordinating nail polish on hands and feets because it always looks alot more smarter and neater.
Posted by: Laren Kimpton // Sat, 30 June 2012 01:20pm

Yes! Be creative, be fun, be YOU!
Posted by: Lizzy-1293582119 Supporter // Sat, 30 June 2012 03:25pm

Yes and No so I usually paint my nails like mini art works for fun. I love glitter and crackle and any other texture I can think of. Just have fun with your nails. Expression is life!
Posted by: Kim Campbell // Sat, 30 June 2012 04:00pm

I normally coordinate, I just think being uncordinated looks stupid, like you got ready in a hurry and couldn’t be botherd.
Posted by: lynne lillington // Sat, 30 June 2012 07:59pm

Yes always coordinated, but I paint my pinkie finger and small toe in gold or another colour.
Posted by: Alma Griffiths // Sat, 30 June 2012 08:12pm

Nope, never. I like to go really crazy on my toenails and leave my hands bare or nude
Posted by: Fiona Bottcher // Sat, 30 June 2012 09:39pm

Always in Summer- I don’t bother in Winter as nobody sees my toes. It’s a bit like wearing one earring – it’s not complete
Posted by: Sharon Cameron // Sat, 30 June 2012 10:19pm

I like to switch things up a bit, sometimes my mani/pedi is coordinating, sometimes it’s more random. Right now, I’m all about ombré.
Posted by: Laura Carey // Sat, 30 June 2012 10:55pm

Well, the colour coordinates, but it is not exactly matching as my preschooler loves painting my toenails (and most of my toes)!
Posted by: Tony L // Sun, 1 July 2012 01:35am

No, because I’m a guy!
Posted by: Linda Vesinger // Sun, 1 July 2012 03:07am

I never match toes & fingers – I get bored with the whatevr hue is on my hands after a few days & I’m too lazy to change my toes very often
Posted by: Karen Dethomas // Sun, 1 July 2012 11:08am

Yes matching fingers and toes always help me ‘Nail’ my look!
Posted by: Marlene Clock // Sun, 1 July 2012 01:43pm

No. I co-ordinate my nail poilish to my moods. So if I’m angry I show my RED toes. If I am feeling happy, I uncover my YELLOW finger nails.
Posted by: Renee Annison // Sun, 1 July 2012 02:27pm

sometimes yes sometimes no,depends on if i have something special on. usually i love the bold out there colours with maybe a bit of glitter ( who says little girls get to have all the fun)
Posted by: Caroline Gunnulson // Sun, 1 July 2012 03:48pm

I like to add a little excitement to my life and also to my outfits too, matching toes and fingernails would be BORING!
Posted by: sarah m hurst // Sun, 1 July 2012 05:29pm

Black Toe polish! ALWAYS Every outfit i wear ALWAYS has black somewhere within it! SO SHEEK!
Posted by: Kelly Horne // Sun, 1 July 2012 08:16pm

Yes I do – its like the saying, “do the curtains match the drapes” lol I like to match
Posted by: Rachael // Sun, 1 July 2012 08:18pm

No. Because there is too many awesome colours to wear the same one at once. Celebrate is my favourite!
Posted by: Lucy Mather // Sun, 1 July 2012 08:34pm

For a formal occasion I do coordinate, but in everyday life I tend to do my fingernails more often and I change colours. A bronze is a favorite.
Posted by: Sue // Sun, 1 July 2012 09:38pm

Yes I do wear matching nail polish on both hand and feet as I think it should match and it looks more stylish.
Posted by: Emma-louise May // Mon, 2 July 2012 02:22am

Well actually i like to do both depending on the occasion, at work or something special it normal coordinating but when i out for fun i like to mix it up.
Posted by: Sonia Olden // Mon, 2 July 2012 02:43am

No, My feet are generally a neutral colour because I don’t do them as often.
Posted by: Samantha Clifton // Mon, 2 July 2012 09:06am

I can barely keep up with painting my finger nails, let alone trying to keep on top of my ‘arch’enemy – my ugly ‘web’bed feet.
Posted by: Nicole M // Mon, 2 July 2012 12:53pm

No way- I love an interesting feature on my hands and nude peach on my feet.
Posted by: karen Kitto // Mon, 2 July 2012 01:56pm

Yes because I get a pedi and mani so they get done together at the same time, plus I can’t do my right hand correctly.
Posted by: Aimee sharpe // Mon, 2 July 2012 03:16pm

I always always match, like my mum says the curtains have to match the carpet? Lol my mum always has a weird view on life but that’s why I love her!!

My fav is loreal speed dry in coral, love love IT!
Posted by: Vicky Wollen // Mon, 2 July 2012 03:28pm

No because my fingernails are better looking that my toenails so I wear jazzy patterns on my toes to draw the eye away!!
Posted by: Erika Collis // Mon, 2 July 2012 03:29pm

In the summer when wearing sandles, yes, But in the winter I like to wear different colours just for the fun of it
Posted by: Ruby Khan // Mon, 2 July 2012 03:46pm

Sometimes! Nail polish is a great accessory and should accent your outfit so whatever looks cute I go with it!
Posted by: Nicole Newton-Plater // Mon, 2 July 2012 03:48pm

No, because it is hard to wear the same colour everyday and nail polish should last for more than a day!
Posted by: Vicki F // Mon, 2 July 2012 03:50pm

In summer cordination is my norm, but not in winter where my toes don’t often venture out in Melbourne, for fear of frost bite!!!
Posted by: Shannon Le Lievre // Mon, 2 July 2012 05:05pm

I barely get enough time to do my hands let alone coordinate my feet too. Something to look forward to when my kids are bigger!
Posted by: Maree Daniels // Mon, 2 July 2012 05:23pm

Nooo, I’m a rebel. I like to be more flamboyant with my feet yet more conservative with my hands
Posted by: Karen // Mon, 2 July 2012 05:34pm

I’m such a colourful soul that I love all colours and different shades on my digits!
Posted by: Sonia El-Sheikh // Mon, 2 July 2012 05:54pm

Yes Because it looks more elegant unless i have french on my hands i wouldn’t have french on my toes.
Posted by: primpedfan Newbie // Mon, 2 July 2012 07:43pm

I like doing the unexpected such as having a French manicure on my hands which looks quite refined (and chips show up less) and then go crazy on my toes with purples, greens or blues in a metallic or iridescent finish and draw attention to the gorgeous sandals I’m wearing.
Posted by: Elizabeth Davey // Mon, 2 July 2012 08:07pm

never, being uncoordinated means I get to polish my digits in different and unique ways depending on my attitude or clothes
Posted by: Alicia Bardsley // Mon, 2 July 2012 09:36pm

I’d love to. But who has the time?
Posted by: Becky S // Mon, 2 July 2012 09:41pm

No i like to use different colours so each body part is treated as an individual!
Posted by: Coconal Master Fan // Mon, 2 July 2012 10:02pm

Different shades on hands and feet,
Not having them match isn’t a sin,
It’s a way to stand out,
Oh, please let me win!
Posted by: natalie foster // Mon, 2 July 2012 10:33pm

I do because I will feel very of balanced if I don’t…
Posted by: Justin F // Mon, 2 July 2012 11:23pm

I don’t normally coordinate my nail polish – but mainly because i am a guy and would probably cop it if i did
Posted by: Falon Downing // Tue, 3 July 2012 12:22am

No way! How square that would be!
Posted by: Tonya Walker // Tue, 3 July 2012 12:23am

Yes, I wear the same on both because I have OCD and everything to me has to match and be even as well
Posted by: Chloe // Tue, 3 July 2012 02:21am

I have to have clean nails for working in the kitchen so I really go to town on my toenails!
Posted by: Leah Sharma // Tue, 3 July 2012 09:42am

I would coordinate because I would find it impossible to coordinate uncoordinated colours to wear
Posted by: Lesley // Tue, 3 July 2012 10:41am

I hadn’t thought of doing that. I’ll definately have to try it!
Posted by: Alicia L // Tue, 3 July 2012 11:03am

No, as I work I keep a neutral tone on fingers… But it’s a party on my toes with bold bright colours!
Posted by: Kirsten // Tue, 3 July 2012 11:51am

I’m a tad OCD so it’s matching all the way for me! (Nothing to do with the fact I only own one colour of nailpolish)!
Posted by: Daniela Barbaro // Tue, 3 July 2012 12:24pm

I like to match,for special events I match but sometimes I just paint my toes
Posted by: JadeRose Master Fan // Tue, 3 July 2012 01:42pm

No, but I try OTT shades on toes before using on fingernails so I get used to the colour.

Rimmel Lycra “Powerhouse” is my fave!
Posted by: Cazzgirl28 Newbie // Tue, 3 July 2012 04:01pm

I coordinate my nail polish to my outfit and hands and feet have the same on. That way I look classy and not a clown!!
Posted by: Megan // Tue, 3 July 2012 04:14pm

Nope! There’s too many gorgeous shades to only showcase one colour!!
Posted by: Elaine Onekawa // Tue, 3 July 2012 04:59pm

No, I always like something lighter on my finger nails and a rich dark colour that’s sexy on my feet
Posted by: wendyspann Newbie // Tue, 3 July 2012 05:01pm

I never coordinate my nail polish on my hands and feet as I like a little variety in my life.
Posted by: Narelle Antonio // Tue, 3 July 2012 05:23pm

Not matching – tis the season for mixing prints and colours! Why match when you can draw attention to both legs and upper body!!
Posted by: Breanne // Tue, 3 July 2012 05:39pm

Noooo! Just because you have a red handbag doesn’t mean you have to coordinate with red shoes! Why should nail art be any different??
Posted by: Leah Staker // Tue, 3 July 2012 08:03pm

Usually different, Only match them for special occassions and if i’m wearing formal wear!
Posted by: Linda Steabben // Tue, 3 July 2012 08:24pm

Oh BUGGER, we’re meant to CO-ORDINATE???
- I just KNEW I was doing something wrong!!!
Posted by: farout055 Enthusiast // Tue, 3 July 2012 08:38pm

I usually wear the same shade on my nails and feet. I love the dark shades of red
Posted by: Alicia // Tue, 3 July 2012 09:05pm

I’m typing this with toenail-coloured fingernails, but this is a rarity. Normally I wear different shades…Dark for my toes and lighter for my fingernails
Posted by: Tabatha // Tue, 3 July 2012 09:10pm

I don’t no,because by the time I have messed up my fingers ten times,I can’t be bothered doing my toes
Posted by: Lorraine Marando // Tue, 3 July 2012 09:20pm

God no, I love a light shade of pink/nude on fingers and a dark berry colour for my toes.
Posted by: Belinda Ban // Tue, 3 July 2012 10:43pm

Don’t!!…I love a colour clash…real badass!
Posted by: katrina // Tue, 3 July 2012 11:23pm

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Posted by: Alison Hillier // Tue, 3 July 2012 11:35pm

My toes are always a bright shade. My fingernails are a lighter shade as they’re short so I don’t want too much attention to them.
Posted by: Anita Black // Wed, 4 July 2012 01:30am

No I do not, as usually I dont wear open shoes for the world to see my ugly toes anyway!
Posted by: Helen // Wed, 4 July 2012 02:27pm

Matching to tone in with the clothes I am wearing I like them to match
Posted by: Helen // Wed, 4 July 2012 02:28pm

I wear the same colour on my hands and feet like them to tone in with my clothes .
Posted by: p3charmed Master Fan // Wed, 4 July 2012 02:59pm

I don’t because being all matchy matchy is too nanna for me
Posted by: rohie Supporter // Wed, 4 July 2012 04:13pm

I like them to match! I feel like I’m 12 and painting my nails for the first time when I wear more than one colour.
Posted by: Sophie Wang // Wed, 4 July 2012 04:22pm

I prefer a co-ordinated look. The overall impression is just more polished!
Posted by: Ashleigh Read // Wed, 4 July 2012 04:28pm

I always have summer orange toes! But my nails change every few days. Warm tootsies always and forever changing fingers!
Posted by: Diane Turner // Thu, 5 July 2012 11:51am

Definitely not, different shades are hot, stand out from the crowd, wear it loud and proud
Posted by: Anita T // Sat, 7 July 2012 01:34pm

The way I see it is – fingernails are a long way from toenails! Give them their own breathing space and personality!
Posted by: KATHY CLARK // Sun, 8 July 2012 09:37am

NO, as i love to have two different ones so, that i can experiment more
Posted by: Bri Butel // Tue, 10 July 2012 01:25pm

I dont coordinate my nailpolish because i change my fingernails more often as they chip more. While my toes will last a month after a pedicure!
Posted by: brinsley Enthusiast // Wed, 11 July 2012 02:39pm

Yes I do, if it’s coloured, the only time I don’t is when I’m just wearing clear nail hardener on my fingers, then I still like my toes to look sexy with a colour on them!
Posted by: leighdee // Fri, 13 July 2012 04:09pm

Yes to a point, I like patterned finger nails, to suit my mood and my outfit and I use a single co-ordinating colour for my toes.
Posted by: Catrina Kelly // Fri, 13 July 2012 05:14pm

I was old school but if the shades can compliment like a sheer pink with a sheer pink with glitter flecks I will do hands different from feet. oh and the other exception: French fingers or toes can have a different other. Mostly french fingers with coloured toes.
Posted by: Lynette van Toor // Mon, 16 July 2012 05:03am

non-cordinating so my nails compliment both my shoes and outfit perfectly.
Posted by: Robyn Wilms // Mon, 16 July 2012 12:55pm

Absolutely, it adds class to your look, whether it’s french polish, colour or just natural it’s hot for any gal…
Posted by: jayla1987 Enthusiast // Wed, 18 July 2012 05:35pm

yeah i like to have the same colour it makes me feel in order
Posted by: Emily Wood // Wed, 18 July 2012 06:31pm

I normally wear different. I like my mani’s and pedi’s to be able to go with a range of different looks and find this is much less restricting in terms of clothing colours. Plus I like a bit of variation, so I’m less likley to get bored.
Posted by: Jessica Willebrands // Wed, 25 July 2012 04:51pm

I love to mix it up, sometimes it’s nice to match the colours, other times I like to be out there and be totally different and mismatched
Posted by: Jill-Anne // Fri, 27 July 2012 09:33am

Obsessively compulsive co-ordinator.. even pegs must match clothes colour on washing line so matching hands and feet …fait accompli with a smile!
Posted by: nita01 Master Fan // Mon, 30 July 2012 06:20pm

I don’t care if my nails and toes don’t match, I usually update my nails way more regularly than my toe nails.
Posted by: Tony L // Fri, 3 August 2012 01:23am

Yes, I like everything to match and look consistent, just like with my outfit/clothes.
Posted by: Kirsty Inglis // Sun, 5 August 2012 04:37pm

Not often. I like to experonment on my toes, in case i mess up. Normally i’d have a colour on my fingers and gallexy pattern on my toes or something.
Posted by: pelligate Supporter // Thu, 6 September 2012 10:32am

No – because my my toes knows that dark is better and my fingers says go light!
Posted by: brinsley Enthusiast // Fri, 14 September 2012 01:13pm

My toes are always painted (and often quite brightly) but very rarely match my nails … I tend to keep my nails much more classic with either a french polish or clear enamel or a nice soft beige that just goes with everything. My toes are usually much more “wild” and “funky” I love my feet to look lively!
Posted by: luckychi Supporter // Sat, 15 September 2012 12:28pm

I love splashing out with different designs for my feet and toes, so compliments flow in all directions.
Posted by: jane // Wed, 17 October 2012 12:34pm

no way! the more variety in colour the more to admire!
Posted by: clackers30 Newbie // Sun, 21 October 2012 02:59pm

I just make sure my fingernails are impeccable as I dont paint my toes, theyve always got socks on as I hate the cold
Posted by: Angelique Hopcraft // Wed, 24 October 2012 10:47am

I like to wear a bright colour on my hands, and a neatral on my toes- so its not too over the top but still gives you that pop of colour!
Posted by: Sparkles17 Master Fan // Tue, 4 December 2012 09:42am

Love her dress its so gorgeous!
Posted by: Bantam Master Fan // Wed, 13 February 2013 12:26am

Pretty ssure this cmop is over though it says I can still enter – congrats to the winner!