So, about a year ago I showed you my all-time favorites. I was going to do it again on the same day, but obviously that didn't happen because I am lame. I was also going to show you how my all-time favorites have changed in the last year, but I don't think they've changed a whole lot, so instead I will show you three lists over the next three days: my ten favorite polishes released this year, my ten favorite indies, and my ten favorites for layering (both base colors and layering polishes).
Several of them, I have not yet blogged about, so you'll be getting a sneak peek of some upcoming posts. And there are a few polishes for which I've not even taken photos, so you'll get a few bottle photos here and there. So, let's get started!
OPI Did You Ear About Van Gogh?
This year, I tried nude cremes! I'm still overwhelmed by all the combinations of hue, undertone, etc. but this one kinda works! It's greyish and cool-toned, but I think it has enough yellow in it that it sort of works. Regardless of my skintone weirdness, this is a great color with a great formula.
Revlon Urban
LOVE. Shiny, squishy dark blue creme with slight purple undertones. Great formula.
Essie Penny Talk
I've told you of my weakness for coppers, and this pretty much epitomizes it. One of the worst formulas I've ever worked with, but I can't resist the color! I'm even willing to forgive some brushstrokes for it.
Illamasqua Charisma
As you probably know, I'm not a pink fan. But this dark berry has some reddish undertones, and that shimmer. I just love it. Great pedicure color, too.
OPI I Have a Herring Problem
This is definitely one of OPI's better names, and one of their better colors too. Despite the sheerness, I love the finish and color, and the application is great.
Essie Ole Caliente
Coral is not really my thing but this is so pretty. It's reddish enough that I don't feel that weird wearing it, and Ole Caliente makes for an awesome summery pedicure.
Deborah Lippmann Cleopatra in New York
I'm not sure how she does it, but Deborah Lippmann really nails the balance of base color to glitter. The black base is opaque, but the gold still shines through, and the end result has so much depth. Plus, you can't go wrong with black and gold. (cue Sam Sparro playing in the background)
Essence Walk on the Wild Side
Really, I could have put all four of the new Colour & Go's on this list, but since I only left space for one, I chose this. Formula could be better, but the finish is great.
Nails Inc. Baker Street
I bet no one was expecting this. /sarcasm
Seriously though, how can you resist such a bold blue?
Revlon Guest List
In addition to nude cremes, I also tried an olive green for the first time this year. The formula is less than stellar, but I really like this.
Several of them, I have not yet blogged about, so you'll be getting a sneak peek of some upcoming posts. And there are a few polishes for which I've not even taken photos, so you'll get a few bottle photos here and there. So, let's get started!
OPI Did You Ear About Van Gogh?
This year, I tried nude cremes! I'm still overwhelmed by all the combinations of hue, undertone, etc. but this one kinda works! It's greyish and cool-toned, but I think it has enough yellow in it that it sort of works. Regardless of my skintone weirdness, this is a great color with a great formula.
Revlon Urban
LOVE. Shiny, squishy dark blue creme with slight purple undertones. Great formula.
Essie Penny Talk
I've told you of my weakness for coppers, and this pretty much epitomizes it. One of the worst formulas I've ever worked with, but I can't resist the color! I'm even willing to forgive some brushstrokes for it.
Illamasqua Charisma
As you probably know, I'm not a pink fan. But this dark berry has some reddish undertones, and that shimmer. I just love it. Great pedicure color, too.
OPI I Have a Herring Problem
This is definitely one of OPI's better names, and one of their better colors too. Despite the sheerness, I love the finish and color, and the application is great.
Essie Ole Caliente
Coral is not really my thing but this is so pretty. It's reddish enough that I don't feel that weird wearing it, and Ole Caliente makes for an awesome summery pedicure.
Deborah Lippmann Cleopatra in New York
I'm not sure how she does it, but Deborah Lippmann really nails the balance of base color to glitter. The black base is opaque, but the gold still shines through, and the end result has so much depth. Plus, you can't go wrong with black and gold. (cue Sam Sparro playing in the background)
Essence Walk on the Wild Side
Really, I could have put all four of the new Colour & Go's on this list, but since I only left space for one, I chose this. Formula could be better, but the finish is great.
Nails Inc. Baker Street
I bet no one was expecting this. /sarcasm
Seriously though, how can you resist such a bold blue?
Revlon Guest List
In addition to nude cremes, I also tried an olive green for the first time this year. The formula is less than stellar, but I really like this.
Thoughts? Do we have any mainstream/mass-produced favorites in common? Tell me about yours!
Thanks for looking and commenting, and I hope you're having a great week!
