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Makeup Wars – Favorite Summer Mani featuring Essie Naughty Nautical Nail Polish

June 24, 2013

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For this Makeup Wars we’re exploring our favorite Summer Mani’s.  For me, I like to change it up, sometimes add some sparkle… definitely be fun.  Essie’s Summer 2013 Naughty Nautical Collection  ($8.00 each or $17.00 for the cube) is pretty much the epitome of the core colors I go for in the Summer.

While at Ulta, I picked up three shades out of the six from this collection, the hues that called to me the most were Rock the Boat, Sunday Funday and The Girls are Out – mostly because of their subtle yet striking shimmer.

IMG_8532Rock the Boat is a lovely baby blue shade with the subtle silver mini-glitters.  I go for light & colorful shades like this when I need something more subtle, but not so neutral.  The formula runs a little thin on this one, so I needed three coats for full coverage.

IMG_8708Sunday Funday is a juicy melon shade with the subtle silver mini-glitters.  This is probably what most would gravitate towards for their Summer color.  I love shades like this for my toes, classy but fun!  Two coats of polish were used in the swatch photo.

IMG_8726The Girls are Out is a I whine a lot about hating fuchsia, but this shade has just enough purple in it to be a little different and a lot more acceptable to me.  Plus the name sends my immature mind racing and makes me smile every time I look at my nails.  Two coats of polish were used in the swatch photo.

IMG_8736What is your fave Summer mani?  Click on the icons below to see what the other bloggers chose as their go-to hot weather hues!

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  1. jbrobeck says

    June 24, 2013 at 7:52 pm

    I have Sunday Funday on my toes RIGHT NOW!
    jbrobeck recently posted..Makeup Wars – My Favorite Summer ManiMy Profile

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    • Brooke says

      June 25, 2013 at 9:07 am

      You have awesome toes!

      Reply
  2. Carleen says

    June 24, 2013 at 7:01 pm

    Hey! I just bought Sunday Funday and the Girls Are Out a few days ago. I almost used them for my post, but didn’t have time! Great shades!
    Carleen recently posted..Makeup Wars, Summer Manicure and DIY Nail GlitterMy Profile

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  3. MarciaF (beauty info zone) says

    June 24, 2013 at 4:55 pm

    I like Rock the Boat, lately that kind of blue has really been attractive to me. That one looks like a winner. All very pretty colors.
    MarciaF (beauty info zone) recently posted..Makeup Wars – favorite summer manicure with FACE StockholmMy Profile

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  4. Cindy (Prime Beauty) says

    June 24, 2013 at 4:23 pm

    They all look great on you! I’m going to have to try Girls Are Out for my next mani–love the shimmer!

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  5. Pammy says

    June 24, 2013 at 2:02 pm

    Those are all beautiful! Essie always knocks their Summer collections outta the park. I have to get my hands on that blue shade!!!
    Pammy recently posted..Makeup Wars: Summer ManicureMy Profile

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  6. Christine says

    June 24, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    Ooooh, I love the last one! The subtle shimmer just makes it even better.
    Christine recently posted..Makeup Wars: My Summer Go-To Polish Shade of 2013My Profile

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  7. Phyrra says

    June 24, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    I love that fuchsia shade on you.
    Phyrra recently posted..Makeup Wars Best Summer ManisMy Profile

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  8. Perilously Pale says

    June 24, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    I love this collection. The shimmer is so subtle yet beautiful!
    Perilously Pale recently posted..Makeup Wars ~ My Favourite Summer ManiMy Profile

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    • Brooke says

      June 24, 2013 at 12:46 pm

      That’s what caught my eye too! =)

      Reply
  9. Nancy says

    June 24, 2013 at 11:06 am

    I almost used The Girls are Out, but figured being Essie, there would be alot of gals using the summer collection. Love Sunday Funday, too!
    Nancy recently posted..Makeup Wars Challenge: Favorite Summer ManiMy Profile

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    • Brooke says

      June 24, 2013 at 11:13 am

      I was surprised I didn’t see more Essie! There were a lot of brands I didn’t even think of that were so amazing. I took the easy road- Essie always does good Summer 😉

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  10. Teri says

    June 24, 2013 at 11:03 am

    I love this collection. I’m really drawn to that periwinkle blue!
    Teri recently posted..Makeup Wars: My Favorite Summer Manicure.My Profile

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  11. kelly says

    June 24, 2013 at 10:28 am

    Love those colors!

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  12. Eugena says

    June 24, 2013 at 10:17 am

    The Girls Are Out is so pretty! Of course that is my favorite color of the three since I LOVE pink!! Great picks!
    Eugena recently posted..Makeup Wars- Summer ManiMy Profile

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    • Brooke says

      June 24, 2013 at 10:41 am

      thank you! <3

      Reply
  13. Pink Sith says

    June 24, 2013 at 10:10 am

    Sunday Funday looks amazeballs! I like all three, but the melon shade is the prettiest IMO!
    Pink Sith recently posted..Makeup Wars – My Favorite Summer ManiMy Profile

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    • Brooke says

      June 24, 2013 at 10:40 am

      How can you choose?! I could never 😉 I’d be a mean polish mommy haha

      Reply

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