NOTD: Essie Lapis of Luxury

Essie Lapis of Luxury

This is absolutely gorgeous! I did do three coats becuase I felt like it needed it to cover the VNL, but it was worth it- what a great spring color. I use SV as a topcoat when I painted them before bed, and woke up to absolutely no shrinkage. And I spent the day paper-shuffling, and got no tip wear..... love it!

Here we go again ...

I had my tips taken off ... again. But this time, we did an overlay (which is just a fancy way of saying we left a thin layer of acrylic over the top of my nails). This is keeping them from splitting and tearing while they are in the grow-out phase. Although, I am not quite sure what the difference is having an overlay vs. tips - I still need to have them filled either way. Sigh. The woes of desiring strong nails. Ha ha!
So with the colorful tips being gone, I wanted to keep a natural look with a little girly sparkle. Please forgive me as I totally forgot to check the color name. I will totally look that up next time I am in.

I also got a pedicure while I was there ... tis the season, right? Yay for flip flop weather! I (unintentionally) matched my toe color to my BlackBerry when I mixed 2 colors. OPI's Plugged-In Plum (bottom coat) and China Glaze's Anklets of Amethyst (top coat) created this shimmery color. Sometimes the nail techs look at me like I am crazy, but I have found some pretty great color combos!

NOTD: Sephora by OPI Metro Chic

Sephora by OPI Metro Chic

Finally decided to order this cult favorite. I found it to be a bit thin, so this was a three-coater. It took me a while to come around to this shade family, but I really do like it.

I think it looks, well, chic!

This is three coats, topped with Seche Vite, and is an indoor pic since I missed the sun today.

NOTD: L'oreal Target Red

L'oreal Target Red

Can you believe it? My perfect color! I spend so much time and money at Target that's it very appropriate that I wear a nail polish named after it! Look at the cute Target logo on the bottle!

I was so glad that it was a dream to apply- two coats topped with Seche Vite and I got full coverage that was dry to the touch in minutes.

Disclosure: This polish was provided to me by a PR company for review purposes.

Lacquer Link Love 4-9-10

Looking for a color that would flatter tanned skin? Well look no further than the cheery coral goodness that Prim and Polished feels will do just that.

We all need a little break from the hustle and bustle of the real world, so join Manicure Mommas as they take us on a OPI Fantasy ride.

And once the ride is over, quick pit stop in NYC, where Polish on Digital Paper acts out a scene from a classic movie... ON HER NAILS!

Then on to France with Gilded Angel.... Parlez vous francais?

polishSWATCHES brings you an exact dupe for a color in the Zoya Flash collection. Check your stashes to see if you already have it.

And of course there are always a few giveaways...

ask yourself, "Do you feel lucky?"

Nail Addicts Anonymous is hosting their very first giveaway! Join in the celebration and win some goodies!

Prim and Polished is having a giveaway in honor of her birthday. Check out the wonderful gifts.... she's giving to you!

And then last but not least...

A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO PERFECT 10 TODAY!...

Everyone please leave her a comment wishing her a wonderful day!

NOTD: OPI Black Cherry Chutney

OPI Black Cherry Chutney

I absolutely adore look-black-but-when-you-get-closer-it's-something-else polishes, and Black Cherry Chutney is one of them. It's very hard to capture in pics, but it has a goregous maroon shimmer in the sun. See it above?

That swatch is two coats topped with Seche Vite.

L'Oreal Target Red

This new collection from L'Oreal is available at Target (I spotted the nail polish Wednesday) and I am dying to give it a try! Although I love spring colors, I am a sucker for a good red.

Lacquer Link Love 4-2-10

The Dutch Nail Blog is hosting a Surprise Puppy Giveaway! Why Puppies? You can win a number Catrice polishes from the new collection depending on how many puppies are born! Open to international followers.

Helen at Just Nice Things showcases an all-time classic nail varnish from OPI's Russian Collection.

How unique is NARS Purple Rain? The Swatchaholic calms the Purple Rain lemming with a comparison to a great dupe.

Sasha at Manicure Mommas does China Glaze Poolside Skittles.

Babbling Brooke took a walk through nature with SpaRitual. Check out her swatches of the newest collection: Believe.

Travels With Euridice shows us Barielle's A Bouquet for Ava, a beautiful blue!

Polishing the Nails has some new H&M polishes.

NOTD: Sephora by OPI Leaf Him at the Altar

Sephora by OPI Leaf Him at the Altar

I am SO glad it's spring! This color makes me so glad for nice weather! Mr. Sasha said "Is that green you are wearing?" I said "Yup." He said "Huh......" Guess he's never seen me in green.

But I do love it. As with all the $OPIs, application was great. This is two coats topped with Seche Vite.