on thanksgiving weekend, business got real. a rude but necessary wake up call: the holidays are here. if you're like me, you need to access your polish game. here are my picks, at a variety of price-points, for all things merry and bright. holiday reds reds are a no-brainer this time of year. the cremes below are perfect for everyday, cocktail hours, holiday parties and more. need sparkle with your scarlet? visit my fall picks for shimmers and ruby glitter options. "saucy jack" butterlondon (left): a jelly dusty berry-ish red worthy of the jack-the-ripper aka. i don't mind a little vnl when the red is this creamy and nice. read more at my butterlondon haul from last month. "color so hot it berns" opi (upper right): from the "swiss collection" fall 2010, this swatch is a marvelous single-coat. nothing like a classic bright red to warm up winter nights. "mirror mirror" sinfulshine (lower right) this jelly berry is deep and rich. this narrowly missed my top 10 sinfulcolors list. perfect for holiday romances, this formula is easy in two coats. shiny even without top coat. navy blues love a deep blue nail this time of year. navys are classy and a favorite for holiday/winter wear. this year, i found some great options from vibrant to bright. "style cartel" esssie (upper): hands down my favorite essie polish, this blue is the warmest color. this creme is luscious in two coats. "in the name of justice" orly color blast (lower left): from the summer 2016 "wonder woman" collection, this royal blue jelly has a generous amount of blue and turquoise shimmer. released as a summer polish, this vibrant polish is actually a winter must. "frostbite" china glaze (lower right): from the 2007 ski collection, this famous dusty royal with blue on blue micro glitter, has a special demi-metallic appearance. unique and perfect for a frozen good time. holiday greens classic and rich, christmas tree green is surprisingly complimentary on many skin-tones. these deep greens are both festive and fashionable. "holly-day" china glaze (upper): from the 2011 "let is snow" collection, this perfect holly bush green is opaque in two coats and my new favorite holiday green. so rich, so right. "british racing green" butterlondon (lower left): this was recently discontinued, but the occasional brg can be found at t.j. maxx. if you find it, know that the subtle shimmer gives a multi-dimensional depth. flattering, this is my favorite butterlondon polish. "hunter" zoya (lower right): this slightly dusty hunter creme is delicious. a great formula you will love all season long! holiday nudes/neutrals with all of the bright and dark polishes popular this time of year, many wish for a palette cleanser in the form a creamy neutral. here are nudes in a variety of finishes, to add a bit of reserved sparkle appropriate for any holiday occasion. "silken quartz" orly (left): from the 2017 fall "velvet dream" collection, this pearly polish is unexpectedly fresh. a great twist on a typical pinky nude. "prosecco" sinfulshine (upper right): this nude with gold shimmer is amazing in two coats. such a great neutral with a sparkly twist. "ds classic" opi (lower left): holographic glitter makes this "designer series" opi polish an amazing find. easy to apply and practically opaque in one coat, great for a conservative office soiree or holiday date. purples who doesn't love a creamy deep purple this time of year? a holiday staple often overlooked, saturated rich violets and purples elegant and fun. "first class desires" opi (left): from the 2014 gwen stefani holiday collection, this eggplant has a record amount of gold shimmer. opaque in two coats, this golden purple is truly first class. "nouveau purple" sinfulshine (upper right): this dusty dark purple creme is opaque in one coat and stylish. i have many deep purple cremes in my collection, but this polish is unique. "harmoniousness mess" orly (lower right): this lavender creme is a favorite. it's nice to include lighter shades this time of year. this dusty pale lavender is perfect fall through spring. browns and rusts browns are fashionable nail attire any time, but winter brings rich creamy options. "partner in crime" essie (upper left): this dark milk chocolate creme is opaque in one coat and elegant in all lights. "penny leather" orly (lower left): this chestnut dark carmel creme is one of my favorites from the 2017 holiday collection. "rose" fresh paint (right): this discount brand has some terrific formulas. this rose gold metallic with gold shimmer is opaque in one coat and easy to apply. dark sparkles
cremes are my first loves, so my glitter collection is thin. i do love a subtle sparkle for holiday-times. darker polishes are unique, vogue and are perfect for winter nightlife. "gobsmacked" butterlondon (upper left): a charcoal glitter in a gray jelly base, can be a topper or opaque with light sponging. let the night shine. "five-and-ten" opi (lower left): from the 2016 opi holiday collection, this dark foil with silver sparkle is penetratingly vibrant. antique-y yet fashion-forward. "starry night" sinfulcolors (right): i'm kicking myself for forgetting about this subtle yet complex glitter polish. a multi color micro glitter, with duo-chrome larger confetti and hex glitter in a black jelly base, it's opaque in two coats. shiny and the right amount of festive. happy polishing, bitches. thanks for reading.
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November 2017
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