Julep: Niecy

This is the very first Julep polish that I've ever tried and I can finally understand all the hype behind this brand.  The bottles take a little getting used to but the brush is nicely shaped and this color went on perfectly in 2 coats.  'Niecy' is similar to OPI's 'Strawberry Margarita' from what I've seen in photos, however I don't actually own the OPI color so I couldn't exactly compare the two.  This warm hot pink is gorgeous and perfect for anytime of year in my opinion.  

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*natural sunlight, 2 coats, Canon T3.  

Think Pink!

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Breast cancer is something that affects us all, whether it be an aunt, mother, sister, or friend in this day and age it is almost a guarantee that we all know someone who has been touched by this terrible disease. Thankfully many of them have pulled through as strong survivors and emerge brighter and bolder than ever. So here's to October breast cancer awareness month, let us all be aware and proactive in preventing this disease from taking or affecting any more lives.

On a less serious note I think that the best way (other than donating to a charity) to support the fight against breast cancer is to incorporate some pink in your wardrobe! Above are some of my favorite pink options; it's so simple to add some pink into your everyday life whether it be a nail polish, a little bracelet, gorgeous necklaces, or a full on pink outfit. Throughout October wear some pink and support all of the women who have conquered this disease, so THINK PINK!

Sephora by OPI: On Stage

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I'm thinking that this was part of the dance collection but I'm not sure, it could very well be wishful thinking on my part but doesn't the name 'On Stage' just fit?  To be honest I didn't keep this color on my nails for very long (maybe 2 days?) but I do think that it is one that I would love when fall comes around.  

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'On Stage' can be described as a blush toned mauve cream polish.  In my opinion it went onto my nails a little darker than it looked in the bottle, but these pictures show the accurate color.  Two coats and the color was opaque without flaw.  

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*natural sunlight, 2 coats, Canon T3.  

OPI: Aphrodite's Pink Nightie

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This is a great mid-tone to baby pink that is perfect for when you're looking for a polish you can slap on and match just about any outfit.  This one isn't actually mine, it's my younger sister's that she actually got as a gift.  Well she got her first bottle as a gift but we all liked the color so much that she recently bought this second bottle.

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I might be mistaken, but I do think that the formulation of this polish has changed a little bit.  This second bottle seems to be a little thicker and a bit more opaque, but hey..I'm not complaining!

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'Aphrodite's Pink Nightie' is another one of those colors where the finish is so shiny that a top coat isn't really necessary but I always suggest putting one on, just to make the polish last a little longer.  It was nice and opaque in 2 coats, actually pretty opaque in one coat but the color was a lot lighter pink that it was with the second coat.  

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*natural sunlight, 2 coats, Canon T3.  

Revlon: Popular

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Because I'm a broke college student and didn't want to shell out $20 a bottle to get the real Deborah Lippmann, I went on a search of my local drugstores to find Revlon 'Whimsical' which is the infamous dupe from Lippmann's 'Glitter in the Air'.  I had to stop at about 5 different stores to finally locate it and when I finally did I noticed this polish on the same stand.  

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'Popular' is a pale baby pink based glitter polish with hexagonal, square, and circular silver glitters.  Colors like this make it so easy to achieve that shiny look, you don't need an extra glitter top coat because it's already included!  I did use about 3 coats of this color, not because of the sheerness, but because I wanted to get the glitters spread evenly on each nail and I wanted to make sure that I had massive amounts of shimmer.  

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Keep in mind though that this is like any other glitter polish, it can be a bit of a pain to take off.  I personally suggest the foil method, I kept it on my nails for about 10 minutes and this polish wiped off cleanly.  The trouble is worth it though, I love all the different shaped glitters in this polish because it gives it so much dimension and creates a lot of interest, and as for the color we all know I love my baby pinks.  

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*natural sunlight, 3 coats, Canon T3.

Essie: Lovie Dovie

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I originally saw this color when I was looking at a blog, sorry can't remember which one :( and I forgot about it for a while.  Then when I was searching the Essie display the name jumped out at me and I realized I had never purchased it.  Not only is this a beautiful pink but the name 'Lovie Dovie' is just too impossible to resist.  

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 With so many pinks in my collection it's hard to find new ones that stand out as being something different.  This is where 'Lovie Dovie' comes in, it is a muted hot pink that has a tinge of pastel to it creating this uncommon pink shade that could go either way.  In 2 coats it was opaque and while I wouldn't say this pink creme is a necessity for every collection it's a bit different enough that it is a welcomed addition in mine.  Come on, you can't say no to that name ;)

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*natural sunlight, 2 coats, Canon T3.