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What Are You Wearing on Your Nails?

February 8th, 2011 by Karen 81 Comments


I’m ready for you, Vampire Eric!

Well, pardner, I’m wearin’ NARS Desperado ($17) now, but I reckon I won’t be for much longer.

I thought it would look more like the Forever 21 necklace in the picture at the top because of how it looks in the bottle, but on my nails it looks more orange than that.

The more I think about it, the more Desperado reminds me of the antique brass spitoon my parents have in their living room (allegedly there for decorative purposes).

And yes, that’s a Hello Kitty bandage. I spaced out for a sec while making a smoothie the other day and, like a numbnuts, reached into the blender when it was off to rearrange some fruit chunks. Needless to say, I cut myself. 🙁

‘Twas not one of my smartest maneuvers…

At any rate, what are you wearing on your nails today?

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

What Are You Wearing on Your Nails? / Originally published February 8th, 2011

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  1. quimerula says

    February 8th, 2011 at 8:46 am

    Chanel Riva.

    Reply
  2. indoorkitty says

    February 8th, 2011 at 8:50 am

    I kinda like it Karen, makes you look a little like Nefertiti.

    Great, now I’m fantasizing about an aqua / brass / gold head dress with eye makeup to match!

    I have on Mac Soiree. It’s less pink and more gold than I thought! I love that it was a one-coater. It’s kind of shiny in February however.

    Reply
  3. Patty says

    February 8th, 2011 at 8:56 am

    Right now they’re bare, but as soon as I take my Art History exam, I’m painting them with American Apparel’s Poppy!

    Reply
    • Stella Van Cartier says

      February 8th, 2011 at 5:40 pm

      I love American Apparel nail polish, their colors are bold yet subtle, and you can wear them with anything!

      I’m wearing Cameo Blue!

      Reply
  4. Emily says

    February 8th, 2011 at 9:00 am

    Right now I am wearing OPI Louvre Me Lourve Me Not. I love this colour it is one of my all time favourites. But when it comes off in a couple of days (which it inevitably will, because I get bored so easy) I am thinking about Essies Merino Cool…

    Reply
  5. Mary Babicki says

    February 8th, 2011 at 9:00 am

    China Glaze ‘Ahoy!’ Love it!

    Reply
  6. Krissy says

    February 8th, 2011 at 9:01 am

    I’ve done that with a blender once before too… the sacrifices we make for fruit/delicious smoothies. 😉 Right now I’m wearing some local beauty supply nail polish I bought yesterday for 2 bucks… I can’t think of the brand for the life of me. But it’s a slightly darker dupe for Essie’s Chinchilly and I’m kind of loving it right now. Let’s see how long the love lasts… who knows when it will start to chip, haha.

    Reply
  7. Emily says

    February 8th, 2011 at 9:02 am

    I am wearing the same thing! I bought it a couple of weeks ago. I like the color but this polish chips like crazy. I would only recommend it if you have serious topcoat.

    Reply
  8. B.Robi says

    February 8th, 2011 at 9:04 am

    Sephora by OPI Brainiac. I’m taking a big test later, hope it brings me some good juju.

    Reply
  9. DiBonD says

    February 8th, 2011 at 9:06 am

    Right now I’m wearing Visions Fast N Furious Nail Polish – Skydiver. It’s actually designed for teens but I like the bright colors. And it’s holiday here, so I wanna wear bright colors for a while 🙂

    Reply
  10. candace grubbs says

    February 8th, 2011 at 9:07 am

    mac wonder woman obey me nail polish!

    Reply
  11. Michele says

    February 8th, 2011 at 9:07 am

    Right now I am wearing two colors..
    I first used Revlon’s Minted but I thought it was too springy. So then I added OPI’s San Tan-tonio over it, leaving a moon of the Minted at the bottom of the nail. It’s interesting!

    Reply
  12. Skyyy C says

    February 8th, 2011 at 9:11 am

    Nothing as of now…. But I was planning to get my nails done later today!

    Reply
  13. Katie says

    February 8th, 2011 at 9:12 am

    essie merino cool!

    Reply
  14. leo says

    February 8th, 2011 at 9:14 am

    H&M’s Peppermint Fusion, a very nice grey-blue with blue shimmer. I like it!

    Reply
  15. liz says

    February 8th, 2011 at 9:19 am

    Hard Candy Beetle! Coming off tonight though, and I think I’ll go more neutral next, say maybe Essie Playa del Platinum!?

    Reply
  16. ☆Lola A♏ ★ says

    February 8th, 2011 at 9:21 am

    I’m wearing China Glaze’s Frostbite.

    Reply
  17. Tracy says

    February 8th, 2011 at 9:26 am

    My nails are bare right now-been having trouble with them breaking lately. 🙁
    I love that your parents have a spitoon in their homes for decorating purposes haha!

    Reply
  18. Josie C. says

    February 8th, 2011 at 9:29 am

    OPI Damone Roberts 1968 on my fingers (I had to put on something spring-y with all this great weather we’ve been having in the bay!) and Zoya Freja on my toes.

    Reply
  19. Carissa says

    February 8th, 2011 at 9:30 am

    Wearing OPI-It’s totally fort worth it

    Reply
  20. Rita says

    February 8th, 2011 at 9:32 am

    I haven’t been wearing anything for weeks, but last night I managed to put on Orly’s Halleys Comet. I bought it months ago, but this is the first time I’m wearing it. It is as awesome as the other colours from the same collection.

    Reply
  21. JJ says

    February 8th, 2011 at 9:32 am

    Your nails look cute 🙂 Wearing OPI’s Oh… To Be 25 Again!

    Reply
  22. Tiffany H. says

    February 8th, 2011 at 9:35 am

    Wearing Borghese Stellare Notte & I love it!

    Reply
  23. Deb says

    February 8th, 2011 at 9:38 am

    Now I have that Eagles song stuck in my head!

    I am wearing Essie Playa del Platinum with OPI Sparkle-icious on top. It reminds me of vanilla cupcakes! I put hearts on my thumbs with Nicole by OPI Love Your Life. It’s starting to chip, though, so next up is definitely pink with hearts for Valentine’s Day!

    Reply
  24. Tekoa says

    February 8th, 2011 at 9:43 am

    I got OPI An Affair in Red Square on my nails. I had a geography test earlier in the week covering Europe, Middle America and…Russia. Hee!

    I happen to fail a test I promptly put on RBL Diddy Mow which means “epic fail/faceplant in the sand” in surfer-ese. It makes me laugh.

    Reply
    • Tekoa says

      February 8th, 2011 at 9:45 am

      Ah! I forgot to mention another favorite test polish

      OPI Pandamonium Pink. It makes me think of students running around in circles crying and screaming “We’re all gonna die!”.

      Reply
  25. Kerry says

    February 8th, 2011 at 9:46 am

    I just took off Essie Dive Bar and put on Revlon Perplex.

    Reply
  26. Leslie says

    February 8th, 2011 at 9:49 am

    OPI’s Teenage dream from the Katy Perry collection

    Reply
  27. Aparnaa says

    February 8th, 2011 at 9:50 am

    What a perfect gold for you!
    Wearing butter london’s Stroppy. Torn between reapplying (hiiii chips) or putting on a pretty hot pink or something.

    Reply
  28. Kim says

    February 8th, 2011 at 9:51 am

    It does look nice on you, though I can see how you wouldn’t be too keen if it reminds you of a spittoon. 🙂 My nails are bare and in desperate need of some cuticle oil. I’ve been slacking. I still think I could be ready for Vampire Eric at a moment’s notice, though.

    I’ve been known to sport a cartoon band aid on occasion, too. It was usually Batman or Spiderman (for the kids, ahem). I’ve done the blender thing as well, but jabbed the tip into the pad of my finger. One of those tiny, deep punctures. I think sometimes we all forget how sharp those suckers are!

    Reply
  29. Rachael says

    February 8th, 2011 at 9:52 am

    OPI Let Me Entertain You from the Burlesque collection. A hot pink sparkle overload color

    Reply
  30. Julie says

    February 8th, 2011 at 9:59 am

    I have Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Grey Area on- love this color!

    Reply
  31. Scarlet says

    February 8th, 2011 at 10:11 am

    Zoya- Dawn

    Reply
  32. Andrea H says

    February 8th, 2011 at 10:15 am

    I have on Avon’s new Gunmetal. I love it!

    Reply
  33. Chris25 says

    February 8th, 2011 at 10:21 am

    Sorry to hear you cut your finger, Karen. I cut my index finger two weeks ago while I was depotting eyeshadows with an Exacto knife. It is healing fine, but I also cut the nail that is near the edge of my finger, at the side. I am waiting for the nail to grow out, so I have eased up on nail polish apps. I even had to swatch colors on only three nails in my blog posts, because the index wasn’t presentable. 🙁

    Reply
  34. Trisha says

    February 8th, 2011 at 10:21 am

    I’ve got on Wet N Wild Wild Shine polish in Lavender Pearlescent. But, get this, it’s pink. It is in no way purple. Can you believe that? Wet N Wild needs to get a dictionary.

    Despite the name, though, I love it. Pink is my favorite!

    Reply
  35. Evelyn says

    February 8th, 2011 at 10:31 am

    I have naked hands today, debating what a good Valentine’s day color would be since I’m going away this weekend. Any ideas?

    I got desperado too but it is not going on so well. Will have to give it another try, maybe my application was off. *sigh*

    Reply
  36. That_Tiffany says

    February 8th, 2011 at 10:38 am

    Wet N Wild’d Grays Anatomy (it makes me very happy…lol)

    Reply
  37. Alka says

    February 8th, 2011 at 10:41 am

    I’m wearing Essie’s Mademoiselle – just found it at my local CVS. 🙂

    Reply
  38. izzie says

    February 8th, 2011 at 11:06 am

    On my thumb and ring fingers I have Give me the moon! by OPI with leopard spots in Gemma by Zoya. On my other fingers, I have Caitlin by Zoya with leopard spots in Marley. My friend recently bought Zoya’s new intimates collection and I couldn’t pick just one color to try. =0)

    Reply
  39. Shannon says

    February 8th, 2011 at 11:15 am

    Essie Secret Affair. Please help guys – I don’t know the name of the polish but it was Chanel and it was light turquoise (sp?) anywho – looking for a dupe as the price on ebay is that of my school loan payment 🙂

    Reply
    • Fieran says

      February 8th, 2011 at 3:02 pm

      Was it Chanel Jade? I hear Milani has something similar.

      Reply
  40. stacie says

    February 8th, 2011 at 11:37 am

    Ooo I love the polish and the plaster – I’m wearing Marc Jacobs Pop Art daisy inspired nail art today xoxxo

    Reply
  41. kana says

    February 8th, 2011 at 11:38 am

    My nails are just one thin coat of wet n wild’s shimmery blue/purple! lol, sorry i dont know if it has a name. I’ve bee neglecting them quite a bit. 🙁 I’ll definitely add some color to them tonight!

    Reply
  42. Kris Cameron says

    February 8th, 2011 at 11:39 am

    I’m wearing Zoya’s jules. Which i love. Not as much as I love China Glaze’s swing baby, though.

    I also have a generic Confetti nail polish – it’s a purple grey color. Of which I own so many of it’s ridiculous.

    Reply
  43. Jessica says

    February 8th, 2011 at 11:39 am

    I am wearing Orly’s Halley’s Comet with an accent nail on each hand using CG Liquid Leather- the sparkly blue makes me so happy and the the stripes peeking through the black make me giggle 🙂

    Reply
  44. Inga says

    February 8th, 2011 at 11:48 am

    Today, like almost every day the past week, I’m wearing GOSH’s holographic which is a much cheaper and better looking dupe for Chanel Holographic.
    I love, love, love this nail polish and I’ve been getting a ton of compliments for it and I urge every nail polish loving lady out there to try it! 😀

    Reply
  45. Diana says

    February 8th, 2011 at 11:55 am

    I’ve got on Zoya Edyta! Its such a beautiful emerald green with tiny gold flecks!

    Reply
  46. Nina says

    February 8th, 2011 at 12:02 pm

    *** shamefaced *** nothing!

    i did get zoya nina in the mail. i should use it. 🙂

    Reply
  47. tiptoe shortbread says

    February 8th, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    Essie Lapis of Luxury. I’m so over winter polishes now, pastels n bright colours all the way from now on!

    Reply
  48. Busy Beauty Buzz says

    February 8th, 2011 at 12:11 pm

    I’m loving RGB polish in Mink!

    Reply
  49. Mandy says

    February 8th, 2011 at 12:34 pm

    Wearing Icing by Claire’s polish in a color that is called Purple Chrome or something… I would have named it Electric Boogaloo if I was the person deciding on names, cause that’s how much it stands out haha.

    Reply
  50. Poetikmind says

    February 8th, 2011 at 12:37 pm

    My favorite Nail Polish and the one that I have been wearing all the time lately is from Sally Hansen and it is called “Naked Ambition.” It is a very nude, baby pink color that goes with anything – office, go-sees, work etc. I LOVE IT!

    Reply
  51. Minnie says

    February 8th, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    I am wearing OPI’s Lincoln Park after Dark

    Reply
  52. Karen B says

    February 8th, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    China Glaze’s Fifth Avenue. LOVE.

    Reply
  53. Glosslizard says

    February 8th, 2011 at 1:11 pm

    Feeling springy, so I’m wearing OPI Japanese Rose Garden. Got a little black skull decal on my left index nail for a little bite! 🙂

    Reply
  54. BrooklynShoeBabe says

    February 8th, 2011 at 1:30 pm

    A natural shine because I buffed my nails yesterday. Maybe I’ll paint them on Sunday.

    Reply
  55. Heidi says

    February 8th, 2011 at 1:39 pm

    Wet n Wild’s Bar-B topped with Confetti’s Tiara

    Reply
  56. Jay says

    February 8th, 2011 at 1:55 pm

    I’m wearing Zoya Valerie (dark purple with red and gold shimmer) with OPI Sparkle-icious from the Burlesques Glitters.

    Reply
  57. Meghan says

    February 8th, 2011 at 2:10 pm

    This is SO gorgeous!

    Reply
  58. Beth says

    February 8th, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    OPI Midnight in Moscow

    Reply
  59. Stephanie says

    February 8th, 2011 at 2:36 pm

    I’m wearing For Audrey from China Glaze with an silver full nail image from a new Essence plate. Now it looks like a blue nail with an amazing silver sheen.

    Reply
  60. Jenn says

    February 8th, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    I’m wearing $OPI (Sephora/OPI) Ocean Love Potion. <3

    Reply
  61. Angela says

    February 8th, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    Rimmel English Rose :>

    Reply
  62. Fieran says

    February 8th, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    Winter is wreaking havoc on my hands and nails so they are bare now. Can’t wait for Spring 🙂 I picked up Chanel Black Pearl – so hoping to use it once my brittle nails heal. Trying to psych myself out of falling for more China Glaze as well.

    Reply
  63. Leslie Kersha says

    February 8th, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    I am wearing CND shellac in color Wildfire. It’s a beautiful red, and shellac lasts close to two weeks! Love that!

    Reply
  64. Tiffany says

    February 8th, 2011 at 3:15 pm

    oooh, for once I have my nails painted! I did Milani Gems with OPI Funny Bunny over it. It’s glitter and the white over it made the glitters pastel 🙂

    bad iPhone pic – http://yfrog.com/h8t26cqj

    Reply
  65. Kaelin Chan says

    February 8th, 2011 at 4:12 pm

    My boyfriend just gave me those same bandaids :D, target?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 9th, 2011 at 10:12 am

      LOL… I think El Hub bought them for me a while back. He knows I’m accident prone. 🙂

      Reply
  66. Fefe says

    February 8th, 2011 at 6:40 pm

    Sally Hansen Salon Effects. Joy o Joy. I put them on while I was at work yesterday. They’re pretty nifty.

    Reply
  67. Chris says

    February 8th, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    Butter London’s Come to Bed Red. I love it. Plus, I’m wearing red nails all month!

    Reply
  68. Darcy Rose says

    February 8th, 2011 at 7:01 pm

    I’m wearing Butter of London’s “Old Blighty” which is my favorite red ever!!! I hope they never stop making it…..or better yet, make a lipstick to match.

    Reply
  69. Kelli says

    February 8th, 2011 at 7:18 pm

    I’m wearing Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear polish in Strobe Light. Nice nude glitter polish!

    Reply
  70. kamala says

    February 8th, 2011 at 7:33 pm

    Zoya Yasmeen.

    I did that once…with a hand blender. No fun.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 9th, 2011 at 9:51 am

      Nope, no fun at all. 🙁 I actually can’t believe I did that… that’s what I get for not paying attention.

      Reply
  71. Paintthetownscarlet.wordpress.com says

    February 9th, 2011 at 5:52 am

    I can’t get enough of Barry M’s nail range – they constantly surprise you with bright, never-before-seen nail colours!

    Reply
  72. Michele E. DiCola says

    February 9th, 2011 at 8:20 am

    Revlon- Steel Her Heart

    Reply
  73. Robin says

    February 9th, 2011 at 9:37 am

    OPI Koala Berry – I’m thinking spring!

    Reply
  74. karo says

    February 9th, 2011 at 9:56 am

    Today : Zoya Ki

    I like it so much!

    Reply
  75. Promise says

    February 9th, 2011 at 8:33 pm

    MAC Soiree!

    Reply
  76. Allie says

    February 11th, 2011 at 9:37 pm

    chanel particuliere!

    Reply

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