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Monday, April 20, 2009

I'll Take Mine with a Twist
by Melanie Parker

Not too long ago, April would roll around and I would be wishing for a crisp Spring green polish for a pedicure. There weren't too many choices. Now, there are so many that I am no longer self-conscious about wearing green on my tips to a family function or the office. There aren't enough days in the week to get them all in right now! So, I thought I'd review three of my favorites. Each happen to be a different brand, and have a unique twist that is fresh for Spring.

First up is the greenest of the group. This creme polish needs three coats to be totally opaque, but once it gets to that level, Orly Mint Mojito is keeper. It reminds me of several good things, but primarily Martha Stewart's Fire-King collection of Jadeite. But more importantly, it is the exact shade that a lady wore on her toes in an episode of Pushing Daisies in its first season. When that episode aired, beauty boards were all buzzing about what color was used. I had resigned myself to Nubar Green Tea being a candidate, but having worn this, I feel those kooky costumers for TV shows get first dibs on new color stories from all of the professional beauty producers. My quest for "Daisies" green is over and I am content.

The second polish is more of a blue than a green on me, but it's named Essie Greenport and its got a muted, vintage twist on the traditional robin's egg blue. In fact, I wore it with a Tiffany & Co. blue enamel ring, and it nearly matched. So, if you missed out on China Glaze's For Audrey, this Essie might make your day. It' will make a lovely pedi color for a June bride, too.

Lastly, is Sephora by OPI's fantastic new duochrome polish Mermaid to Order. A duochrome finish means that it flashes two different colors depending on the light. I think the overall appearance is a turquoise blue, but I had a lot of trouble deciding if it was blue with green shimmer or vice versa. I feel confident in reporting now that I've worn it in various lighting conditions that it is green with a heavily saturated blue shimmer that glows from within. This polish reminds me a little of NYX Jungle and Sinful Morph Orleans. It's not the most unique duochrome in the world, but it is heavy on the chrome (metallic), and if you like the OPI formula, it is a must-have.

Labels: Essie, Melanie Parker Reviews, Nail Polish, OPI, Orly

posted by Annieytown @ 7:00 AM   8 Inspired Comments

8 Inspired Comments:

At 10:37 AM, Blogger Anna Rice said...

They're all so pretty!

I was going to go for a light purple next time I got my nails done, but maybe I'll try out green.

 
At 10:48 AM, Anonymous A chicette in Paris said...

Hmmm.. you really loves these greens and I just kind it hard to get behind the idea of greens on the nails at all! Except maybe to have a nude hand and a green nails on the foot...
Maybe of course once I get used to this idea it might start to grow on me!
In any case - bravo to try something new!! :-)

Kisses from Paris!

xoxo

www.chicsetera.com

 
At 12:27 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dear Blogdorf,

What's the name of the font you used in these photos? I like that it's feminine without being too fussy. Thanks!

 
At 2:24 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I've been having a great time with more unusual colors lately. I feel like, for a long time, greens and blues were often watery and disappointing, but recently, the companies have been putting out a lot of great colors that apply well. I haven't tried any of these, but am thinking about POP Grass (on my toes, anyway). Have you tried it?
Ruby

 
At 2:32 PM, Blogger Food, she thought. said...

No offense, but I don't like any of those on front paws. I would love to see them on toes in some pretty sandals, though.

 
At 1:21 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

China Glaze's "For Audrey" is still available on-line at Sally's as well as in their permanent CG display in some stores...I adore this color and have it on my toes right now!

 
At 11:33 PM, Blogger Leslie said...

I think these colors look best on toes and short nails. On long nails, these look more costumey than chic or sophisticated...and this is coming from someone with teal hair. I suppose every region has their own nail length preference.

 
At 7:33 PM, Anonymous Melanie said...

The name of the font is Cocktail Script. I believe it is from fontdiner.com.

 

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