Confession time: I am obsessed with this nail polish color. Last week I saw it on Lily’s blog and then on Tamira’s blog and I had to have it. Normally when I see something I like I add it to my wishlist (aka Pinterest) and then maybe I’ll buy it down the line, or maybe I won’t. This was different though- the very next day I went to three different drugstores until I tracked this polish down. I think it’s the prettiest shade of dusty blue and *I don’t have any other color like it (*justifications of a nail polish addict). I did really nice, thin layers and it took me three coats to get it look like it does in these pictures. I said it on my instagram, but I’ll say it here too- a new nail polish is my go-to solution for a quick pick-me-up. A fresh manicure is always an instant mood booster for me!
Tell me: What’s the last color you painted your nails with?
(nail polish- Essie Truth or Flare)
![It's a very belated book haul! These are the four books I picked up on my trip to Australia back in May. Of course I had to check out some bookstores on my first trip to Sydney and I think I ended up visiting 9 in total (check out my stories to see the mini bookstore vlog I made)!
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It was so fun book shopping over there since majority of the covers are different from our US covers. I couldn't resist this pretty edition of PACHINKO, which I've already read. And when I picked up this copy of PEOPLE PERSON, I was so excited to see it because it wasn't out yet in the US at that time. I also bought two books that I hadn't heard of before I discovered them in the bookstore: IDOL and LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES.
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Do you tend to prefer US or UK book covers?
[P.S. This is an old photo that includes a HarperCollins UK title, but please note that I support the HarperCollins Union.]
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[ID: A stack of the following books sits on top of white bedding in front of a white wall (from top to bottom): PACHINKO, IDOL, LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES, PEOPLE PERSON.]
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I really love that color as well – it’s been a awhile since I’ve tracked down a product like that but I’ve definitely done it!
Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines
Thank you Courtney! Glad to know I’m not the only one who’s done that! :)
Absolutely love this! I’ve gotten a similar color as well and I love it!
Thank you Angel! What color did you get?
OOO i love this color! I totally agree, a new nail polish is always my go to for a pick me up…along with a new lipstick. I’m in no short supply of either one. LOL
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heather
fashionistanygirl.com
Thanks Heather! Nail polish and lip products are my favorite beauty products too! :)
Hmmm….I think I need to have this one too. I appreciate a blue like this. The last colors I had (and still have, though it’s currently chipping) were OPI Malaga Wine and OPI Metallic 4 Life on my ring finger.
Oh, those are both such pretty colors (and I love the name “Malaga Wine” which reminds me of Spain :)
i painted my nails in yellow but they are already chipping. but i love your color! so spring!
Thank you Jane! Yellow sounds nice- I was looking for a pale yellow color myself :)
Essie is 100% my go-to for nail colors, and I’m loving this one!! Such a fan of pretty blues for spring and summer. It’s fun having some pop when I’m in office-wear during the day :)
Thank you Natalie! Yes, I love having a pop of color on my nails too :)
Love this color, but I just bought “find me an oasis” so I should probably calm down on the blue nail polish.
Ahh, that color’s so pretty too! I say you can never have enough nail polish ;)
Ha! I definitely know the feeling of having to go out and buy something! The color is beautiful, glad you were able to find it :)
stylethroughhereyes.com
Thank you Jenmarie :)
lush colour! the last colours I painted my nails were red with glitters for Christmas
Katrina Sophia Blog
Thank you! Red glitter is so festive and perfect for the holidays- I love it! :)
Sometimes there are items that you just have to have :) It’s a great color for spring and looks really pretty on you.
Rowena @ rolala loves
Thanks so much Rowena! :)
Such a fresh color indeed. I adore it!
xo,
nancy
http://www.adoretoadorn.com
Thank you Nancy!
It was Essie “Bikini so teeny” I love this color too!
Thank you! Essie has so much lovely colors, it’s hard not to buy all of them! :)
I am so guilty of seeing things on bloggers then running out and buying them – this is a great color, and for a polish addict, I can see why it was so easy to pull the trigger.
Chic on the Cheap
Thank you Lydia! Yes, we bloggers are always encouraging each other to buy more things ;)
Hi! Thanks for your sweet comment on the blog! I spotted this nailpolish on Lily’s blog too! It suits you really well!!! Xo, Alexandra
Glam
O’Clock | Beauty Fashion Wellness Lifestyle Blog
Thank you so much Alexandra! :)
I just spotted this picture on your instagram, by chance I used the exact same essie color last night while I painted my nails. And I loved it, I usually lean more to pinks, reds and purples, but I am loving this blue!
Cool! I really do love this color. Blue is my favorite color and I don’t have any other polish like this one!