Monday, January 9, 2012

Let's Discuss Week: Day Two

Hi all, back with some more opinion questions for you. Today I'm wondering: what's your go-to or favorite polish to wear? I know we all have our treasures (OMG collection, for example) but we don't wear those often to conserve them (or at least I don't). But what are your favorites that you wear often?

This is a tough question for me, since I won't let myself re-wear polishes until all my untrieds are gone (unless it's a color I need for nail art or an ombre, marble, etc.). I'd have to say, though, in general, I wear a lot of light pinks or purples. I usually find myself reaching for those, so I'd call that my go-to polish.

xoxo,
Amanda

50 comments:

Melissa White said...

I'm all about China Glaze's "Ruby Pumps" but it isn't always appropriate or go with everything. It's still my go-to polish tho. I have other glitters that I like - but that one is my favorite still.

MariJo Nails said...

In terms of colors, I would have to say that I tend to grab pinks and purples too. I just love them!! But recently, I've been wearing two polishes a lot. The first is Avon's Vintage Boutique. It's such a great neutral. The second is Brucci's Alexandra's "Hot" Gray. It's such a beautiful light gray color. Not very popular colors, I know, but they're my favorites right now.

Sara said...

Greys and whites are my usual go to colors. If I want more color it's usually Zoya Charla or China Glaze 108 Degrees.

Aflorschuetz said...

I tend to go for pastel blues and greens. Revlon's Jaded, $OPI Whats with the Cattitude, and so on.

Also the Milani 3D holos, which I don't feel bad about using since I can still find them at CVS.

Madeline said...

My three most-worn polishes (I keep track of this on my spreadsheet) are Color Club Ms. Socialite, which is like, all I wore one summer, Revlon Midnight Affair, and China Glaze Ahoy.

Jenna Froggy said...

I'm like you , I don't let myself rewear polishes as long as I have untrieds, lol. I generally go for blackened colors. I love the ubber dark blues, greens, etc.

KarenD said...

This year, the SH strips have been my go to--does that count?

Anya1976 said...

this is a hard question since I have so many untrieds... but I was putting OPI Rent on quite a bit there for awhile. I need to get a back up bottle. Since I have so many untrieds I am trying to get thru them before I use the same polishes again.

Amanda, Nail Polish Enthusiast said...

Rent is in my blog sale! Email me and I'll put it aside for you :)

Amanda, Nail Polish Enthusiast said...

Yes! Of course they count :) They look great on you too!

Amanda, Nail Polish Enthusiast said...

We would make a great pair to share a stash, since I usually go for the opposite! haha

Amanda, Nail Polish Enthusiast said...

That's a good idea to keep track! I only have ChG Ahoy of all those, but it's a beaut!

Amanda, Nail Polish Enthusiast said...

Good point, I tend to avoid using the ones that I'm afraid will become HTF, but Milani has those readily available just in case!

Rhiannon Mitchell said...

I wish I had your resolve to use untrieds before re-wearing a color. I have so many untrieds! But I'd have to say my go-to color has to be Zoya Yasmeen. It's such a gorgeous color!

Amanda, Nail Polish Enthusiast said...

I do love grays, myself. It's a great neutral... I don't think I have access to Bruccis though!

Amanda, Nail Polish Enthusiast said...

That's a classic, for sure. I just got that recently!

Anya1976 said...

too bad I don't have paypal or I'd buy it from you. I can only send a money order.

Anya1976 said...

if you are on MUA you can check swap history for my "good for it"-ness, I guess. my mua account is under Anya1976 as well.

Madeline said...

I also keep track of how many compliments I get on a color. :D

thenailaholic said...

China Glaze Heli-Yum. Hands down! I am in LOVE with it!

Uncouthandlovingit said...

Opi Midnight in Moscow!

bmwmchick said...

I really like butter London 'Yummy Mummy' and 'All Hail The Queen' but I'm a boring taupe sort of fan. I think Nicole by OPI 'Kim-pletely In Love' is my new go to.

Tara said...

My go to color of nail polish is grey and the two I wear most often are Sally Hansen Wet Cement and China Glaze Recycle.

Melissa White said...

I really need to add some of those brazilian polishes too!! amazing stuffs

MissMidnightBlue said...

Its not anything particular, any blues or greens will do for me. ;)

thepolishwell said...

definitely something blue or purple, preferably dark :)

Sweet Surcee said...

OPI Pandamonium Pink, OPI Princesses Rule!, China Glaze Below Deck, Sally Hansen Frutti Petutie - I am drawn towards the pinks!

Sweet Surcee said...

And I just got Play with Peonies

Sweet Surcee said...

So I feel like I will be wearing that one a ton! Sorry for the multiple posts!

Nicole said...

Like you, I am still wading my way through my untrieds and may never be done at this rate! So I haven't re-worn a polish in...erm...a REALLY long time!

Amanda, Nail Polish Enthusiast said...

It's crazy because I look back on my posts to find these polishes I LOVED, but in all actuality, probably won't wear again with the way my stash accumulates. :(

Amanda, Nail Polish Enthusiast said...

Haha that's ok! I got Play the Peonies and loved the color but I didn't love the shimmer. It's still one I love, but I've been on a constant quest to find a version of it without shimmer! I love light pinks too!

Amanda, Nail Polish Enthusiast said...

I'm wearing Zoya Neeka right now, do you have that one? I bet it'd be right up your alley!

Amanda, Nail Polish Enthusiast said...

I remember before my obsession, er, hobby with nail polish began, blue and green were totally off limits for nail polish. I love blues now!

Amanda, Nail Polish Enthusiast said...

I love grays too! I need to pick up Recycle. I just bought Chick Polish's Gr8 Gray Owl, which is a perfect gray color. I also love Zoya's new pale gray!

Amanda, Nail Polish Enthusiast said...

I don't have that one!

Amanda, Nail Polish Enthusiast said...

Ughh that one is on my wish list on Amazon haha

Amanda, Nail Polish Enthusiast said...

It's not always easy because sometimes I'm in love with my polishes I've already tried and I worry they'll be unusable by the time I return to them. Thinking of a month challenge to use an untried every day, or a year challenge to do a mani featuring 2-3 untrieds per mani every week...

Amanda, Nail Polish Enthusiast said...

What about a swap? Shoot me an email and let me know what you think!

Amanda, Nail Polish Enthusiast said...

They're so gorgeous! I think I might buy their top coat (Hefesto) so I can make anything holo! May need two bottles!

MariJo Nails said...

Really!! If you do get access, they have some great colors. They're mostly in Rite Aid and Duane Reade.

Melissa White said...

I have a friend that travels to brazil often...I'd ask him to get some for me but I'm not sure he's willing to carry that much nail polish in his luggage. lol

Anya1976 said...

a swap would work... but I don't think I would have anything you don't already have lol but we can talk :)

thepolishwell said...

Unfortunately not. But it's definitely my cup of tea! :D

Amanda, Nail Polish Enthusiast said...

Definitely :) az270890@yahoo.com - I'm sure you have something I'd love!

Amanda, Nail Polish Enthusiast said...

Really? What's your most complimented?

Amanda, Nail Polish Enthusiast said...

Llarowe has them, although it's $10 a pop!

Madeline said...

Orly Glitz & Glamour!

Melissa White said...

It is one of those things that is pushing me to go ahead and go back to seeing clients in the salon........easier to sell those to walk ins :P

Whimsical Glam said...

Last year I managed to go without any repeats!! But I always find that when I can't decide what to wear I choose a red. It's so classic and sexy!