Jul 11, 2011

Summer Nail Polish Colors

July 11, 2011 By Carleenp Leave a Comment

The Best Summer Nail Polish Colors

Many women look forward to the summer season, since that is a time when they can wear summer nail colors that are bright and eye-catching. The nail polish colors that will be trendy over any summer include classic colors such as pinks, oranges and reds, along with bright blues, greens and even darker shades of gray.

When choosing a nail color that will be trendy for summer 2011, there are plenty of choices to choose from. While the colors may vary, one of the main nail trends for 2011 is bold colors that are bright and intense. Classic colors such as red and pink will always be trendy for summer, but for a different look, it is worth trying different shades such as bright greens and blues. The previously mentioned nail products all feature a variety of shades, so a person can mix and match their nail color for a variety of occasions during the summer. The following lists several types of summer nail colors that will be on trend for the season.

Givenchy Vernis Please! Nail Lacquer

This vibrant orange shade by Givenchy is exclusive to Sephora and is a trendy summer nail polish color. Since bright and colorful shades are always on trend for summer, this Givenchy shade will give nails a perfect summer look. It features a chip-resistant formula which will ensure that the color will remain bright and vibrant for long wear. get it here: Givenchy Vernis Please!

Sephora Collection Nail Lacquer

With nearly 60 different shades to choose from, these nail polishes by Sephora make it easy to have nails that have the perfect summer shade. Choose shades such as Lime Cocktail, Bubble Bath, Valentine and Samba in Rio to achieve nails that feature bright and vibrant shades that are on trend for summer. These nail colors dry quickly and give a high-shine color for the look of glossy nails. Buy it here: Sephora Nail Collection

Sephora by O.P.I. Going Nude, Eh? Nail Colour

Nude nail colors are a timeless classic and they are always perfect for the summer season. This nude shade by O.P.I. is exclusive to Sephora and is chip-resistant so it will be long-lasting on nails. You can buy it and other Sephora OPI polishes here: Sephora by OPI, Going Nude Eh?

Illamasqua Nail Varnish

The collection of colors from Illamasqua feature many of the top shades that are perfect for the summer season. Choose summer nail polish colors such as DWS, Force, Ruthless, Collide and Gamma for nails that will be on trend for the warmer months of summer. There are nearly 30 different shades to choose from, and most of the colors are bold and bright for the perfect summertime look. Buy it here: Illamasqua Nail Polish

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Dec 15, 2009

OPI Matte Lincoln Park After Dark

December 15, 2009 By Carleenp Leave a Comment

I love the OPI nail polish shade Lincoln Park after Dark, so I grabbed it in both the OPI Suede version (read my OPI Suede Lincoln Park After Dark review) and the Matte version. OPI says that because the suede and matte polishes do not wear as long to not use a base coat with them. Trust them on that! When I tested OPI Suede, I followed that advice and it wore very well. I forgot when I tried the OPI matte and it was chipping off less than 24 hours after I put it on! Not using a top coat it obvious--it would ruin the mattte or sude look.

In terms of appearance, I like the Lincoln Park After Dark matte version better than the suede. But I still prefer the regular polish over both of them. If you try the matte, experiment with doing a glossy tip. I think that gives the matte nail polish looks a better overall look. I also like using a mattifying top coat better than using the already matte nail polishes. It seems to wear longer and gives more flexibility, since you can wear your favorite polish shades either normally or matte that way.

Filed Under: Nail Products Tagged With: Matte, Nail Polish, Nails, OPI

Nov 16, 2009

OPI Suede Nail Polish Lincoln Park After Dark

November 16, 2009 By Carleenp 1 Comment

I was curious about OPI Suede nail polish, and I have always loved the OPI shade Lincoln Park After Dark, so I was happy to see it in the Suede version: OPI Lincoln Park After Dark SUEDE Nail Lacquer.

OPI Suede is basically the matte version of a frosted polish, which results in a suede-like effect. It is an interesting look. It appears matte, but light can catch on the frost a bit, so it isn’t completely without shine at times. I rather like it and I think I prefer it over a standard matte look.

OPI states that the suede nail lacquers do not wear as long as other polishes and they also instruct not to wear a top coat with the suede polish. Wearing a top coat certainly would defeat the purpose, since it would remove the matte effect. As for wear, I didn’t think it was too bad. I started chipping it a day later because I was doing yard work, but it actually held up better through that than I expected it to. I can't say that I particularly noticed any less wear from it than I do with standard OPI nail polish.