Maybelline in Dust of Bronze & Mosaic Prison

Brand: Maybelline Color Show Nail Lacquer

Shades: Dust of Bronze & Mosaic Prison
(bronze brown color with sheer metallic and glitter finish)

Cost: $

The Scoop:
This is a pretty combo, and this brand is super cheap so splurge and get them both. Then your hands will look extra special when you ask the person sitting next to you at Thanksgiving to pass the cranberry sauce. And yes, I mean the kind from the can. We're being frugal, right?!

Aurora in 4 Alarm Fire

Brand: Aurora Gel Effect Nail Lacquer

Shade: 4 Alarm Fire
(pinky red color, glossy finish)

Cost: $

The Scoop:
I got this shade in an Ipsy bag and it sat on my counter for a few months. Decided to give it a whirl for Valentine's Day. And go figure -- it was a bit disappointing, much like VDay. I wish the gel was thicker and the polish was more opaque.

Sally Hansen in Quick Jeanius

Brand: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Color

Shade: Quick Jeanius
(deep blue color, shimmer finish)

Cost: $

The Scoop:
Blue nail polish might be the best beauty invention ever. I love the way it looks, and this little gem is extra special because it's cheap (but doesn't look it). I'm in blue heaven!

Sally Hansen in City Slicker

Brand: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Color

Shade: City Slicker
(purple color, glossy finish)

Cost: $

The Scoop:
I got this grapey shade after seeing a similar one on a colleague during a meeting.  It looked better on her.  But it did dry fast!

Rimmel London in Stiletto Red

Brand: Rimmel London Lasting Finish Pro

Shade: Stiletto Red

Cost: $

The Scoop:
This is a great shade and you can't beat the price. I chose it because I was looking for something pretty and patriotic.  Mission accomplished!

Milani in Gems & Pool Party

Brand: Milani Nail  Lacquer

Shades: Gems & Pool Party
(multicolor glitter & turquoise blue color with metallic finish)

Cost: $

The Scoop:
It's Memorial Day, hope you're enjoying some time in the sun with family and friends!

Avon in Deluxe Chocolate

Brand: Avon Nailwear Pro+ Nail Enamel

Shade: Deluxe Chocolate
(deep brown color, metallic finish)

Cost: $

The Scoop:
I never understand how Avon can sell their makeup so inexpensively. Here's another example where their quality is just as good as polishes 3x the price. Definitely some chocolate you won't feel guilty about.

Avon in Midnight Green

Brand: Avon Nailwear Pro Nail Enamel

Shade: Midnight Green
(forest green color, shimmer finish)

Cost: $

The Scoop:
For the cost, Avon polishes are great. I love deep green as an alternative to my first love, navy blue. I do wish this one lasted longer -- I had to touch it up twice during the week.

Claire's in Snowball

Brand: Claire's Cosmetics Nail Polish

Shade: Snowball
(creamy white color, glossy finish)

Cost: $

The Scoop:
I know white polish is a trend these days, but I can't get on board. So I added these heart stickers to the middle of my nails and liked it a bit more. They're from Claire's too.

Next Shade: ELLE in Pink About It & Bright Young Thing

Rimmel London in Rags to Riches

Brand: Rimmel London Lasting Finish Pro Nail

Shade: Rags to Riches
(mossy green color, metallic finish)

Cost: $

The Scoop:
I like this shade a LOT more in this picture than I did on my hands. Maybe I'll try it again!

Next Shade: Essie in On a Silver Platter

Avon in Seduce Me Strawberry

Brand: Avon Nailwear Pro Nail Enamel

Shade: Seduce Me Strawberry
(neon pink shade, shimmer finish)

Cost: $

The Scoop:
I've got to say, Avon is cheap as hell and they still manage to put out a good polish.  How do they do it?!

Next Shade: Rimmel London in Riches to Rags

Sephora in Cherries & Cherry Popsicle

Brand: Sephora by OPI Trend Tips Nail Lacquer Strips & Sephora 5-Day Shine Nail Lacquer

 

Shades: Cherries & Cherry Popsicle

(white color with red cherries and glossy finish & bright red color with glossy finish)

 

Cost: $$$ & $

 

The Scoop:

My Easter nails were inspired by cherry Jelly Bellies, my favorite jellybean. This would be cute for a summer picnic too!
 

Next Shade: Michael Kors in Envy

Wet N Wild in Sunny Side Up

Brand: Wet N Wild, Wild Shine Nail Color

 

Shade: Sunny Side Up

(bright orange color, glossy finish)

 

Cost: $

 

The Scoop:
The winter in New York was really horrible, so now that the weather is starting to get a little nicer, I'm pulling out the bright shades.  This cheerful one lived up to its promise, it was definitely shiny without a top coat.

 

Next Shade: Deborah Lippmann in Rolling in the Deep

H&M in Purple Mist & Prim & Proper

Brand: H&M Nail Polish

 

Shades: Purple Mist & Prim & Proper

(light lilac color with metallic finish, pink & silver color with glitter finish)

 

Cost: $

 

The Scoop:
I don't shop in H&M very much, but whenever I pop in there, I can't resist the cheap polish by the register. These shades didn't photograph very well, no matter what I tried, but they are light and springy.

 

Next Shade: Wet & Wild in Sunny Side Up

Maybelline in Mod Moss

Brand: Maybelline Color Show Limited Edition Vintage Leather

Shade: Mod Moss
(moss green color with iridescent flecks, matte finish)

Cost: $

The Scoop:
This is an edgy shade with a nice finish.  Somehow, it really does look like old leather. Maybelline is fast becoming one of my favorite drugstore brands, though my first love still is (and will always be) Sally Hansen.

Next Shade: Sally Hansen in Brattlesnake

Maybelline in Blue Blaze

Brand: Maybelline New York Color Show Holographic Nail Lacquer

Shade: Blue Blaze
(silvery blue color, metallic finish)

Cost: $

The Scoop:
I really like these little Color Show polishes.  For starters, they're really inexpensive and they also come in cool shades.  I'm not sure what really made this one "holographic" but it was a nice one for Spring.

Next Shade: Ulta in Girl Next Door

Sally Hansen in Lightening & Tweedy

Brand: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri & Fuzzy Coat Textured Nail Color

Shades: Lightening & Tweedy

(sunny yellow color with glossy finish & black and white color with textured finish)

Cost: $ & $$

The Scoop:

I was inspired by spring again here, but let's face it, this is really ugly. I thought it would look like a bumble bee. This is my second time trying the fuzzy/feather technique and I think it's safe to say this is a fad that should fade away.

Next Shade: Butter London in British Racing Green

Rimmel London in Wild Orchid

Brand: Rimmel London Lasting Finish Pro

Shade: Wild Orchid

(medium purple color, glossy finish)

Cost: $

The Scoop:

Beat it Old Man Winter! I decided to ring in spring a day early with this cheerful shade because I cannot stand one more second of cold.

Next Shade: Sally Hansen in Lightening & Tweedy

Revlon in Posh

Brand: Revlon Nail Enamel

Shade: Posh

(kelly green color, glossy finish)

Cost: $

The Scoop:
There's probably only one day a year to wear this nail polish and tomorrow is it. May the luck of the Irish be with you!

Next Shade: Rimmel London in Wild Orchid

Ulta in Jaded

Brand: Ulta Salon Formula Nail Lacquer

 

Shade: Jaded

(moss green color, metallic finish)

 

Cost: $

 

The Scoop:

No matter how I tried, this one photographed horribly. But what I like about Ulta polish is it's good quality and super cheap. Usually you can get these at for 2 for $4.  If you bundle the $3.50 off $10 coupon they usually run, you can get a ton of polish for very little green.

 

Next Shade: Essie in Lapis of Luxury & Stroke of Brilliance