ILNP in Mega

Brand: ILNP (I Love Nail Polish) Boutique Nail Lacquer

Shade: Mega
(semi-sheer silver color, rainbow iridescent finish)

Cost: $$$

The Scoop:
So I was on Amazon and they had this new section of "interesting finds." Lo and behold, this beauty was in the mix so I snapped it up along with 3 others.  This is like a disco ball in a bottle and I love it!

Julep in Kayla

Brand: Julep Nail Color

Shade: Kayla
(periwinkle purple color, iridescent finish)

Cost: $$$

The Scoop:
I wanted to make summer last, so I put on a light shade. I love Julep, but I don't think this one is what I was looking for, mainly because I'm not 13. I lived with it for about a day and then took it off. Bye, Felicia. I mean... Kayla.

Julep in Suzanne & India

Brand: Julep

Shade: Suzanne & India
(cherry red & royal blue colors, iridescent finish)

Cost: $$$

The Scoop:
For July 4th, of course I had to whip out the spirit fingers as a salute to the red, white, and blue. Especially since the political scene is getting heated, it's a good reminder that at the end of the day, we're all Americans.

Gap in Blue Lava

Brand: GAP Nail Polish

Shade: Blue Lava
(sheer turquoise blue color, iridescent finish)

Cost: $$

The Scoop:
This shade makes me think of summer. Man, I wish I was on vacation. Oh wait, I am! At a beach in Florida for Christmas, so I can tell you it looks great in the sand.

Julep in Kay

Brand: Julep Nail Color

Shade: Kay
(goldish beige color, iridescent finish)

Cost: $$$

The Scoop:
Merry (almost) Christmas! I really liked this shade, it's nice for the holidays but you can also wear it to work. Sometimes red gets to be a little too much, you know? This gold is subtle, sophisticated, and hard to tell when it chips.

Covergirl in Emerald Blaze

Brand: Covergirl Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss

Shade: Emerald Blaze
(mossy green iridescent color, metallic finish)

Cost: $$

The Scoop:
I got a lot of compliments on this one -- it was green in some lights and brownish in others. A nice fall shade.

OPI in Peace & Love & OPI

Brand: OPI Nail Lacquer

Shade: Peace & Love & OPI
(gray, purple & green iridescent color, metallic finish)

Cost: $$

The Scoop:
This is a fun one because it's a different color in every light. The photo doesn't do it justice. Purple in sunlight, green in fluorescent light, and gray pretty much everywhere else -- it's like a mood ring for your nails!

Sally Hansen in Scarab

Brand: Sally Hansen Lustre Shine Nail Color

Shade: Scarab
(teal green color, iridescent finish)

Cost: $$

The Scoop:
This is a total summer shade. It looks like the ocean I wish I was dipping my toes in. Another hit for Sally!

Butter London in Disco Biscuit

Brand: Butter London 3 Free Nail Lacquer-Vernis

Shade: Disco Biscuit
(fuchsia pink color, purple iridescent glitter finish)

Cost: $$$

The Scoop:
Here's an oldie from Butter that reminds me of my love of ABBA and 70s disco. The shade is great and the iridescent microglitter pushes it over the top, but I wish it wasn't so sheer. LOTS of coats used here. But it will make you look good on the dancefloor.

Sally Hansen in Flame On & Twinkled Pink

Brand: Sally Hansen Triple Shine Nail Polish

Shades: Flame On & Twinkled Pink
(hot pink color with iridescent finish & pinky gold color with glitter finish)

Cost: $$

The Scoop:
Sally's my girl but I think this color combo should come with an age limit.  Like nobody over 13 years old can wear it. So I had to take it off a day after I put it on. But if you're in grammar school, go for it!

Michael Kors in Rio de Janiero

Brand: Michael Kors Nail Lacquer, Limited Edition

Shade: Rio de Janiero
(pale rose gold color, iridescent metallic finish)

Cost: $$$$

The Scoop:
Wearing Michael Kors polish makes me feel fancy. And this one makes me think of the beach at sunset, which is where I wish I was instead of in my apartment glowing in the light of my laptop. This shade does not, however, come with a passport to Rio. Go figure.

Zoya in Lotus

Brand: Zoya Professional Lacquer

Shade: Lotus
(dusty grape color, iridescent shimmer finish)

Cost: $$$

The Scoop:
I skipped the typical romantic pinks and sexy reds in favor of this lovely shade. It's chic enough for work, covers with just 2 coats and is always shiny without a topcoat. I'm in love.

Essie in On a Silver Platter and No More Film

Brand: Essie Nail Lacquer

Shades: On a Silver Platter & No More Film
(silvery gold shade, blue and iridescent glitter with metallic finish & deep navy blue color, glossy finish

Cost: $$

The Scoop:
Did you know that today's a holiday? It's 10/10, the Perfect 10 Manicure Day! In honor, I'm posting one that combines all my favorite things: navy polish, something sparkly, and an accent nail.

Chanel in Taboo

Brand: Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour

Shade: Taboo
(deep purple color, with reddish/orange iridescent finish)

Cost: $$$$

The Scoop:
Ok, here's the truth: I don't actually know that Chanel nail polish is worth the money, but I will say it's fun to buy because it makes you feel fancy.  And since my birthday is today, it's as good an excuse as any to splurge!

Essie in Armed & Ready

Brand: Essie Nail Lacquer

Shade: Armed & Ready
(brownish-army green color, iridescent finish)

Cost: $$

The Scoop:
This shade that looks different from every angle. A cool effect with a badass name.

Next Shade: Nicole by OPI in A Phil's Paradise

Essie in On a Silver Platter

Brand: Essie Nail Lacquer

Shade: On a Silver Platter
(silvery gold shade, blue and iridescent glitter with metallic finish)

Cost: $$

The Scoop:
This is a shade shifter, depending on the light it looks silver or gold, and the glitter is blue or iridescent. Lots going on here, but I kinda like it.

Next Shade: Sally Hansen in Booty Camp

Julep in Kayla

Brand: Julep Nail Color

Shade: Kayla
(bright periwinkle color, iridescent finish)

Cost: $$$

The Scoop:
This happy shade came in my latest Maven box, and I got tons of compliments on it. Because it's iridescent, it goes from very blue to very purple depending on the light. A new fave.

Next Shade: Orly in Rage

Orly in Tiara & Berry Blast

Brand: Orly Nail Lacquer

 

Shades: Tiara & Berry Blast

(silver color with glitter finish, bright pink color with iridescent finish)

 

Cost: $$

 

The Scoop:
Good thing I didn't have these shades when I was 16 because I would have worn them every day.  I especially liked the silver sparkles -- like a million little diamonds, which is probably what Orly was thinking too when then named it Tiara. Nice work!

 

Nest Shade: H&M in Matte Silver

Spa Ritual in It's Raining Men

Brand: SpaRitual Lacquer

 

Shade: It's Raining Men

(light blue color, iridescent finish)

 

Cost: $$$

 

The Scoop:

Leave your umbrellas at home! This is one of my favorite songs of all time. It reminds me of my college roommate (her birthday is today!). And now, it's a fave nail polish too.  It's a very cool color that goes from blue to gold depending on the light. A total ten.

 

Next Shade: Zoya in Ibiza

Nail Polish Stocking Stuffers

(Note: This is a sponsored post for SheKnows Experts Among Us, the opinions -- and nails -- are all my own.)

To celebrate the launch of the new beauty counters at Kohl's in over 250 stores, I've tried 5 nail polish sets -- perfect to stuff in a stocking.  Plus, I earned Kohl's Cash too!

Brand: Essie's Best 5-Piece Nail Lacquer Set

Shade: Forever Yummy 

(cherry red color with glossy finish)

Cost: $$$

The Scoop:

Essie's most popular colors are here, including the one that started the nail polish craze: Ballet Slippers.  Red is a holiday classic but for a twist, try Turquoise & Caicos, Chinchilly, or Wicked if you're on the naughty list...

Brand: Jelly Belly 5-Piece Nail Polish Set

Shades: Green, Red & Pink

(lime green, bright red, and pale pink colors all with glossy finish)

Cost: $$

The Scoop:

Who doesn't love getting the Jelly Belly 40-flavor gift box?  Let your nails in on the fun with this cute set, which also includes mini bottles of Orange and Blue and a toe separator.

Brand: Candie's Nail Polish Duo Ornament

Shades: Champagne Frenzy & Dinner Party

(clear color with gold glitter finish, wine red color with glossy finish)

Cost: $$$

The Scoop:

How cute is this?  This box has a gold loop on the top so you could actually hang it on a tree.  These shades are perfect for entertaining, and a gold accent nail gives a festive touch.

  

Brand: Academy of Colour 3D Manicure Set

Shades: White & Pearl Beads

(metallic white color with satin finish, iridescent color with textured finish)

Cost: $$

The Scoop:

Let it snow! It's a winter wonderland on your fingertips. Caviar manicures are great for special occasions.  For best results, don't add the beads until the night of your party.

Brand: Simple Pleasures Scented 6-Piece Nail Polish Set

Shades: Cherry & Coconut

(cherry red color with glossy finish, clear color with iridescent glitter finish)

Cost: $$$

The Scoop:

When this is dry, it has a faintly fruity scent.  A great gift for a tween, or anyone who wishes they were 10 again.  It also includes Strawberry, Mint, Vanilla, and Raspberry-scented polishes.