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Essie Gel Couture Labels Only: You Can’t Go Wrong With Secret Shimmer

November 16th, 2016 by Karen 13 Comments

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Essie Gel Couture Nail Polish in Labels Only ($11.50), my current nail crush

This periwinkle makes me think of this one time when Jen and I were college students, and we were killing some time at a bookstore because we were both singers in her dad’s Saturday rock band.

You know, one of those bands that only played once a week at random functions. I think it was somebody’s sixteenth birthday party.

We were sitting there looking through a magazine… We must have been in our early 20s at the time, and I can’t remember why, but the magazine we were looking through was a wedding magazine.

I remember saying to her, “One day we’re gonna be doing this for real,” and she was like, “Oh, my gawd!” Previous to that, we’d never talked about planing our weddings before. It just never came up.

About my distant future wedding, I distinctly remember saying in that conversation, “I’m gonna have you in a periwinkle dress!”

But things didn’t go down that way. Both she and my BFF Cindy ended up wearing very tasteful dark brown J. Crew dresses to go with our other color, which was Tiffany Blue.

So…periwinkle wasn’t involved in any form or fashion, but I did have periwinkle wedding dreams once upon a time (so random!).

Maybe that’s why I like Essie Labels Only from their Gel Couture line.

essie labels only swatch
Essie Labels Only

The Gel Coutures are GREAAAT. They dry quickly and last a long time, and even among the Gel Couture line, Labels Only lasts longer than some of the other shades do for me. I get a full week’s worth of wear using two layers and the Essie Gel Couture Top Coat (you don’t have to use a base coat with these).

It isn’t just a straight-up periwinkle, either. It has secret pink shimmer, which you can kind of see in the top pic.

You can’t go wrong with secret shimmer, ya know? 🙂

It’s available now for $11.50 at Ulta.

What are you wearing on your nails today?

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Essie Gel Couture Labels Only: You Can’t Go Wrong With Secret Shimmer / Originally published November 16th, 2016

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  1. Kiss & Make-up says

    November 16th, 2016 at 10:17 am

    Gosh, so pretty! Reminds a bit of Zoya Saint which I just wore.
    Kiss & Make-up recently posted … Get Ready With Me | Heavy Copper And Brown Smokey Eyes + Nude Lips

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    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2016 at 9:05 pm

      I don’t think I’ve tried that one!

      Reply
  2. Fran says

    November 16th, 2016 at 10:37 am

    Nice! Periwinkle is one of my favorite colors — I should check this out!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2016 at 9:05 pm

      Hi Fran,

      Me too. It’s such a happy shade! I think you’ll dig the secret shimmer in this. It’s so pretty.

      Reply
      • Lola says

        November 17th, 2016 at 9:54 am

        Karen,may be i am blind.,but i don’t see name for this colour

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        • Karen says

          November 17th, 2016 at 10:28 am

          Hi Lola, the name of the shade is Labels Only. It’s from the Gel Couture line. 🙂

          Reply
  3. Chris25 says

    November 16th, 2016 at 12:27 pm

    I’m wearing OPI Squeaker of the House.
    Chris25 recently posted … bareMinerals Matte Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 in Golden Medium

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    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2016 at 9:04 pm

      Cute name for a nail polish!

      Reply
  4. Nadia Ryan says

    November 16th, 2016 at 1:22 pm

    Like the nails, LOVE your lipcolor!! What is that? Do share!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 16th, 2016 at 9:03 pm

      Hi Nadia,

      It’s s NARS Unspeakable Velvet Lip Glide with MAC Heritage Rouge Pigment pressed directly on top. Let me know if you have any questions about it!

      Reply
  5. LindaLibraLoca says

    November 17th, 2016 at 3:55 am

    I am wearing a very old P2 color that was said to be a dupe for Chanel Particulière. Which I cant confirm, because I didn’t buy that one. but the P2 one is still going strong.
    LindaLibraLoca recently posted … Inspired by – Shu Uemura Cosmic Blossom Holiday 2016 Collection

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    • Karen says

      November 17th, 2016 at 7:46 am

      I remember that Chanel shade! It was super pretty.

      Reply
  6. Mel. B. says

    November 20th, 2016 at 6:25 pm

    Please tell me what your lipstick colour is. I love it!!

    Reply

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