NOTD: It's A Coral Glitter-Fest!

I have a secret to tell you all. I'm having an affair....with glitter!

I don't quite know when this affair began but all of a sudden I've began buying glitter nail polish like they're going out of style. Pinks, turquoise, yellow, multi-color...it doesn't matter the color because I love them all. 

The only issue I have with glitter is the amount of time it takes to remove from your nails. Aside from that, a coat of glitter turns even the worst polish job into something fabulous.

On my nails I applied one coat of Sally Hansen Hard as Nails XtremeWear Nail Color in Coral Reef (#405) and then one coat of Essie Multi Dimension Top Coat in A Cut Above. I love the chunkiness of the glitter pieces and of the light coral poking out through it.

Sigh, I adore glitter.


   

NOTD: SinfulColors Professional in PINK

I am so taken with fluorescent pink at the moment it's almost frightening. 

Not only have I been buying up every short, pant, dress or sweatshirt in this color BUT I've now moved to nail polish too!

Check out this fabulous pink color I picked up from Target on the weekend for only $1.99.

Not only is the color super bright and fun but it makes me feel so happy and cheerful.  Plus, with the color being so popular right now, it makes every outfit I wear (with this polish color) feel like I'm extremely trendy.  Ha.

What is your favorite nail color of the moment?

 

NOTD: NYC's Downtown

I've been on the hunt for a fabulous berry-toned polish for quite a while now.  I always find that berry tones seem to be either too red or too pink.  I was, though, pleasantly surprised to find a $2.99 polish that was almost the exact color I've been looking for.

Check this out.  It's an inexpensive polish by NYC called Downtown and I just love the mulberry tinge.  This color is such a nice change from the typical red, corals, pinks and even grays that I usually gravitate towards.  Plus, the fact that it was only $2.99 is a HUGE benefit.

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Have you ladies tried any of NYC's polishes before?  What are your thoughts on their colors?

NOTD: Wet N Wild's Grays Anatomy

I was recently perusing a blog I follow named Loodie Loodie Loodie and came across the most gorgeous nail polish color.  Never before have I seen a polish quite like the one she blogged about.  In the light it seemed purple and then POOF the light would hit it differently and it'd look almost green.  After seeing this awesome chameleon polish, I knew it had to be mine.

I was in the states on Wednesday evening picking up a package and decided to pop in Rite-Aid.  While browsing through the cosmetics aisles, I stumbled on a Wet N Wild polish color that reminded me of the polish from Loodie's blog.  Soooo I bought it of course.  This is, though, where the similarities end...

As much as I love the color, it's not as color changing as the polish from Loodie's blog.  Also, I do think it's quite funny that they named the polish Gray's Anatomy when the color looks more purple-ish (to me).  I do, though, love how quickly the polish dries and how thick the brush is.  A thicker brush makes for very even nail coverage.

For a polish that cost only $2 I do have to say that it's worth it.  I would, though, really love to find the chameleon polish from that other blog.  I guess I'll have to keep searching....

PS - I have asked this many times before BUT I need your help.  Can someone recommend a fabulous top coat?  One that doesn't cause your nails to chip after only a day???

NOTD: Sally Hansen's Anenome of Mine AND Wet N Wild's Night Prowl

Left to right: Wet N Wild Night Prowl and Sally Hansen Anenome of Mine

According to Wikipedia, my new favorite color is byzantium.  Who knew, right?  Forget that December is usually filled with red, green and silver tones...nope, not for me.  I've decided that this month purple is my go-to color.

While on my lunch break yesterday, I (as usual) barreled down the three flights of stairs from my office to the Shopper Drug Mart below and wandered around the nail polish section looking for the perfect color purple.  And, BEHOLD, I found it.  (See, a coworker of mine was wearing a color very similar this past week and I've been on a mission to find it ever since.)  Isn't it pretty?

I chose to pair Anenome of Mine with Night Prowl because I don't usually wear glitter polishes AND they look gorgeous together.  These two colors, combined, are definitely going to be a heavily-used combination going forward.

What do you think ladies?  Have you worn either of these colors before?  Or even together?

NOTD: Quo by Orly's Celestial Star

I have been on a major nail polish kick lately which is very odd for me.  I typically am the gal that will head to a nail salon whenever I want my nails done but lately I've been painting them myself.  (No applause please....ha).  So, when I went to Shoppers on my lunch break last week it's no wonder I picked up Quo by Orly's Celestial Star.  Just check it out.  At first I thought the color was going to be a shimmery purple but it's turned out to be more blue, which I'm still liking.  The color gives my nails a nice pop of color and I adore anything shimmery.

Also, before I applied the polish, I brushed my nails with Sally Hansen's VitaSurge Growth Gel.  I am really hoping that it helps my nails grow nice and long.  I'll keep you posted on my progress with the product...

What nail colors are you lusting after?  Anything you are beyond obsessed with?

XO Christina

NOTD: Revlon's Catty and Princess

So, I've been on a major nail polish kick the past little while.  I keep buying new bottles and, yes, I've even been dabbling in a bit of nail art.  I don't know why I spent so much time overlooking nail polish when it's so much fun.  And one of the reasons of this new found fascination of mine is Revlon's new nail colors.

Revlon has come such a long way with regards to polish styles and colors.  They have scented polishes, glitter/confetti crazed and, my personal favorite, colored top speed that set in under 60 seconds.  So, when I stumbled upon the new Revlon shimmery colors, I promptly bought two.

From left to right: Revlon Catty and Princess

So I thought I'd spice it up and paint each nail in an alternating color.  (Woo how very bold of me...ha).  But I am really loving these colors.  Especially, Catty.  There is something so glamorous (in a subdued sort of way) about wearing a metallic polish color.  It can jazz up any outfit and and a little bit of flare without being too dramatic.

What are your thoughts?  Have you tried the new Revlon polishes yet?

XO Christina 

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