Current: Orchid Hush nails (L.A. Girl Robin Blue Creme)

L.A. Girl makes 2 items I love.

1. A true black creme lipstick which has a beautiful sheen and is surprisingly flattering (though I wouldn't wear it to work)

2. One of my favorite creme nail polish colors in the world, #329 Robin Blue Creme lacquer



#329 Robin blue is not really a robin's egg blue. I think someone needs to do some research before naming these shades.This has lavender undertones, not green.

It's a gorgeous muted Orchid tone, that elusive hybrid between grey-blue-lavender, which is lovely on most skins. It's not a fully opaque polish, by the way, so you will need at least 3 coats to make it even. But I wear this to work all the time with no problem. It's surprisingly neutral and muted, flattering on the skin, and does not look too outlandish for a corporate environment.

At the same time, it's an interesting color to look at.

I haven't been able to find a shade quite like it from any other brand, and I love that it's cheap and comes in a big bottle.

My gripe?
It doesn't last as well as Sally Hansen or O.P.I., etc. But then it's not expensive, so I can live with that.

Current: Nail Color (O.P.I. Over the Taupe)

This is the less-mentioned cousin of You Don’t Know Jacques. I love it. When I’m too lazy to think about what nail color is going to match every outfit for the week, I reach for this. It always looks just neat enough, subtle enough, smart enough and cool enough.
I love how it chips and cracks less than other nail polishes. I can’t say for sure if it’s the formula or just this particular one, but it always lasts a long time for me.

Above, how it looks after 3 days of wear.
Some scratches on the surface and the root has grown out a bit, but you can just apply top coat or another layer of polish, and extend it for another 3-4 days without any problem.
What’s YOUR current nail color?