Sally Hanson in Game of Chromes

Brand: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel

Shade: Game of Chromes
(matte gold color, metallic finish)

Cost: $$$

The Scoop:
I don't think this is like the gel polish you'd get in a salon -- it's not nearly as thick. But it's prob better for your nails! And I do love this shade. It didn't chip, it more kind of rubbed off on the edges after a week or so. I can live with that.

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 Maddy

Brand: Julep Nail Color

Shade: Maddy
(raspberry pink color, glossy finish)

Color: $$$

The Scoop:
This week at work, we've got a big event to celebrate women so here's my salute to Jane Park, who founded Julep. She seems like an awesome lady and I love their polish (even more than Maddie, Jennifer's my go-to, for obvi reasons!).

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.

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!

Nails Inc in Sloane Street & Knightsbridge

Brand: Nails Inc. 2 in 1 Pop Art Polish

Shades: Sloane Street & Knightsbridge
(bubble gum pink color with glossy finish & pink and blue confetti matte glitter with clear finish)

Cost: $$$

The Scoop:
Remember last week I wore a shade only suitable for girls 13 and under? Well, chalk another up for the tweens. I will say, this one looks more fun than it is. The pink needs a boost of gloss and the confetti needs to be applied so many times to actually cover your nail. Not worth the time, or money.

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!

Revlon in African Tea Rose

Brand: Revlon Parfumerie Scented Nail Enamel

Shade: African Tea Rose
(hot pink color, glossy finish)

Cost: $$

The Scoop:
So Revlon's got a mashup here of perfume and nail polish, right down to the shape of the bottle.  And like many perfumes, I don't like the scent (I might even say I prefer straight nail polish stink to nail polish stink plus rose). But I do like the shade. Good thing the scent, like a cheap perfume, fades.

Essie in Flowerista

Brand: Essie Nail Lacquer

Shade: Flowerista
(magenta purple color, glossy finish)

Cost: $$

The Scoop:
Boy, my nails have gotten long! Spring is basically here, so I had to dig into Essie's cheerful 2015 shades. This one's a winner. After the long, frigid winter we had in NYC, it makes you happy just looking at it.

Victoria's Secret Pink in Love Pink

Brand: Victoria's Secret PINK Nail Paint

Shade: Love Pink
(bubble gum pink color, glossy finish)

Cost: $$

The Scoop:
Victoria's Secret pink nail polish. Can I be more of a Valentine's Day cliche? I will say, the color goes on a bit streaky so it was a disappointment. (Much like most VDays.) Good thing chocolate is on sale at CVS.

Ciate in Serendipity

Brand: Ciate Paint Pots

Shade: Serendipity
(rose pink color, glitter finish)

Cost: $$$$

The Scoop:
This one is a party in a bottle. Girly, flirty, sparkly, and expensive. What more could your fingers want in February? Ok, okaaay. Maybe there's one other thing... but this is a nail polish blog, not a fairytale blog. xoxo

Nicole by OPI in A Phil's Paradise

Brand: Nicole by OPI

Shade: A Phil's Paradise
(charcoal gray color, metallic finish)

Cost: $$

The Scoop:
If it wasn't obvious, this is from the Modern Family Collection.  Phil Dunphy done good with this shade -- it's as edgy as he is nerdy.  Who knew?

Next Shade: MAC in Snob

ELLE in Pink About It & Bright Young Thing

Brand: ELLE Nail Lacquer

Shades: Pink About It & Bright Young Thing

Cost: $$$

The Scoop:
I got a dotting tool because it looks so easy to use on Pinterest. It's not. Looks blobby and took forever to dry. Maybe I need a YouTube tutorial...

Next Shade: Marc Jacobs in Blue Velvet

Sally Hansen in Booty Camp

Brand: Sally Hansen Salon Effects Nail Polish Strips

Shade: Booty Camp
(pink & white camouflage pattern, matte finish)

Cost: $$

The Scoop:
These polish strips are fun and pretty easy to apply.  I don't know if I can deal with this particular pattern on every finger, but maybe an accent nail or two would be cute.

Next Shade: Julep in Emerson

OPI in Don't Violet Me Down

Brand: OPI Sheet Tints Nail Lacquer

Shade: Don't Violet Me Down
(lavender color, sheer finish)

Cost: $$

The Scoop:
I hate this shade and this concept of sheer tints. I dislike it so much so that I took it off immediately and gave the polish away. No bueno, OPI.

Next Shade: Avon in Seduce Me Strawberry

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

Orly in Rage

Brand: Orly Nail Lacquer

Shade: Rage

(rose gold color, metallic finish)

Cost: $$

The Scoop:

I'm not sure why they named this heavenly shade Rage but I like it. A nice twist on a gold mani, perfect for spring.

Next Shade: Sephora in Cherries & Cherry Popsicle

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 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

Ciate in Spending Spree

Brand: Ciate Paint Pots

Shade: Spending Spree
(rose gold color, metallic finish)

Cost: $$$

The Scoop:
I think Ciate is at the leading edge of new nail techniques. Problem is most of them are pretty but impractical. I do like their paint pots, though. Nothing fussy, just great shades.  This one is even prettier in person. The fact that I picked this up while on an actual spending spree at Lord & Taylor is purely coincidental...

Next Shade: Maybelline in Blue Blaze