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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.
Rock 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.
Sunday 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.
The 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.
What is your fave Summer mani? Click on the icons below to see what the other bloggers chose as their go-to hot weather hues!
I have Sunday Funday on my toes RIGHT NOW!
jbrobeck recently posted..Makeup Wars – My Favorite Summer Mani
You have awesome toes!
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 Glitter
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 Stockholm
They all look great on you! I’m going to have to try Girls Are Out for my next mani–love the shimmer!
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 Manicure
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 2013
I love that fuchsia shade on you.
Phyrra recently posted..Makeup Wars Best Summer Manis
I love this collection. The shimmer is so subtle yet beautiful!
Perilously Pale recently posted..Makeup Wars ~ My Favourite Summer Mani
That’s what caught my eye too! =)
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 Mani
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 😉
I love this collection. I’m really drawn to that periwinkle blue!
Teri recently posted..Makeup Wars: My Favorite Summer Manicure.
Love those colors!
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 Mani
thank you! <3
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 Mani
How can you choose?! I could never 😉 I’d be a mean polish mommy haha