Polished / June

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 I always get the most excited if I have a new lipstick or a nail polish post ready to share. However I have am trying to put a stop to my excessive nail polish hording. The wake up call was when I arrived home with two new O.P.I polishes only to realize I already owned both of them. So I try to be more selective of what I buy and actually choose colors I end up using ( I know that sounds like the only sensible way to do it but I promise that was not always the case with me).

Laura walks into Sephora and notices a dark blue or a bright green nail polish. Laura swoons over a pretty bottle and is determined she will start wearing those colors from now on. Laura buys not one but both of the nail polishes. Laura returns home and keeps using only pastels and reds/pinks.

True story.

Anyway let get to the good stuff- the polishes that ruled my June.

 Essie / Watermelon- hands down prettiest summer shade from my polish collection. The first word that comes to my mind when describing it is juicy. Its a mix of raspberry pink and red and must be the hardest color to photograph as of date. It either comes off too red or too pink and I couldn't get it to show its true deliciousness. So I urge you to go check it out at the counter next time. Application is a breeze but the staying power is so-so. I think it chips faster than my other Essie polishes. Since I adore the color I dont mind the shorter wear time that much but its something to note. 

 Barry M / Rose Hip- I have said this before but Barry M Gelly formula is freakin fantastic! Staying power is totally there, the price is great and their pastels are by far the easiest formula to work with. We all know these kind of white based pastel pinks can be a pain to apply (I am talking to you Essie Fiji!!) but Rose Hip is opaque in two coats. Minimal effort for a high gloss smooth finish and such a great soft girly shade.

Rimmel Salon Pro / Hip Hop- Even just looking at it on this photo makes me smile. Isn't it pretty? Its from the Kate Moss collection and I only picked it up last week. I had seen it on some bloggers and made a mental note but never bought it. Mainly cause Rimmel stand is not something I remember to check while on my Boots rounds. I did however check it while grocery shopping at Spinney's ( milk, bread, veggies and nail polish..my kind of grocery list). How did I not know that Rimmel polishes have such a awesome formula? Its almost gel like, high shine and easy to apply and we are talking serious staying power like 6 days straight was a breeze. And the shade.. the bright, tan enhancing, orange toned red that just screams summer. I cant wait to see what other shades Salon Pro has as I am seriously impressed with the formula.

I am pretty sure this summers rotation will be mainly Watermelon and Hip Hop.

Before I forget there is one more nail related buy that I will from now on never be without.

Bourjois Instant Dry Nail Drops have become my best friend. The nails are dry in minutes and the oil is moisturizing for the cuticles. It doesn't break the bank and it works what more can you want.

Whats your summer polish? Are you the girl who rocks a bright shade or do you prefer to stay pretty in pastels?