I've been wanting these two polishes since the day I spotted them at Walgreens. I've tried very hard to control myself because everytime I see them in store, I'm always reaching for them, and then put them back on the shelf and leave.
My sister constantly kept reminding me that I shouldn't pay full price for these and that she could get them from the nail supply (for cheaper) for me. However, she is taking too damn long to deliver, puahhaha. So I took matters into my own hands when I got the $10 CVS gift card and $4.00 CVS coupon. That was a pretty sweet deal :D!
Navigate Her is from Essie's new spring 2012 collection. It's actually the only polish in that collection that I was interested in. The reason is I think this green polish looks very unique. I have not seen any other like it, at least not that I can recall. It's like a light sage green with a bit of yellow undertone and a creme finish. Pastel colors always reminds me of spring.
Here I have two coats in the swatches. The application was a bit uneven on the first coat but looked pretty good on the second pass. I'm very pleased that it wasn't streaking, which is usually a problem I find in light colors with creme finish.
Play Date is from the Go Overboard collection. I was tempted to get Go Overboard as well; however, I think that it looks close enough to OPI Ski Teal We Drop, that I decided to pass. The reason why I've been lusting over Play Date is because I don't think I have anything like it in my collection and I find the color very appealing. It's a gorgeous lilac color with creme finish. My camera doesn't really capture the true colors of purples. It actually has a bit more red undertone in real life than pictured.
Here I have two coats. The first coat is a bit sheered but the second coat applied beautifully and evenly.
On a side note, while I was shopping, I noticed that Rimmel Wild Orchid nail polish looked very close in color when I put the bottles side by side. When I google the swatch, it sure looks like a cheaper dupe for me. So you could get a similar color for half the price if you are going with Wild Orchid. Here is a link to the swatch that I googled so you can compare it for yourself http://www.stephscloset.com/blog/gallery/id/5844/rimmel-wild-orchid-nail-polish/
Ive been wanting to get playdate so much! These are both springy summery colors!
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I've been looking at play date at walgreens but always convinced myself I didn't need it. After seeing how beautiful it is on, I just HAVE to have it now LOL.
ReplyDeleteThey really are gorgeous Spring colours and Navigate her is such a unique pastel green :) x
Thank you for these excellent pics of Essie "Play Date" nail polish - certainly helped me to select best colour from lilac/purple ones I was viewing at adorebeauty.com,au. I find this a great site, with both email and phone customer service. Has Free shipping to Australia - always include free samples and a complimentary KitKat bar!! Plus discounts and coupons. Great resource with wide range of high quality beauty products, accessories.
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