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What Are You Wearing on Your Nails?

March 7th, 2011 by Karen 76 Comments

Oui, oui, cherie, I’m wearing colors from the Essie French Affair collection — shimmery blue Coat Azure on my fingers and creamy purple Nice is Nice on my toes. 🙂

Essie French Affair
Coat Azure and Nice is Nice


Coat Azure

essie nice is nice swatch
Swatch of Nice is Nice

How about you — what are you wearing on your nails today?

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

What Are You Wearing on Your Nails? / Originally published March 7th, 2011

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  1. ☆Lola A♏ ★ says

    March 7th, 2011 at 8:56 pm

    I love Essie Coat Azure. Very pretty. *adds to list*

    I’m wearing Nicole by OPI: Mis-Magenta Me?

    Reply
  2. Tiffany H says

    March 7th, 2011 at 8:56 pm

    Sephora by OPI ‘Hell to the No’ on my tips and Borghese Angelica Blush on the toes.
    Tiffany H recently posted … Manicure Mondays-Borghese Angelica Blush

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  3. Chanel says

    March 7th, 2011 at 9:04 pm

    Right now I am wearing a new color by China Glaze called High Def. I love this color..it is a holograph blue.
    Chanel recently posted … Wishlist Wednesday – NYX Nude on Nude

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  4. Antonia at Swedish Love Affair says

    March 7th, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    I love the whole collection!

    I’m wearing a polish from H&M on my nails today – this is what it looks like:
    http://www.swedishloveaffair.com/what-she-said/

    Reply
  5. Amy says

    March 7th, 2011 at 9:06 pm

    I’m wearing Essie’s Topless & Barefoot!! It is the perfect nude!! i love it

    Reply
  6. Katie says

    March 7th, 2011 at 9:08 pm

    Essie Chinchilly all over with China Glaze Liquid Leather half moons! So adorbs I may have to repeat!

    Reply
  7. Phyrra says

    March 7th, 2011 at 9:08 pm

    I had China Glaze Techno Teal on my nails, but I switched last night to Broadway nails Fashion Diva Color changing nails with the star design. More subtle than I usually go for, but still pretty cool.
    Phyrra recently posted … Dirty Little Secret

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  8. Elfa says

    March 7th, 2011 at 9:09 pm

    Particuliere by Chanel! A standby for me. 🙂

    Reply
  9. niche says

    March 7th, 2011 at 9:09 pm

    butter – all hail mcqueen

    love this collection too

    Reply
  10. Britany B. says

    March 7th, 2011 at 9:19 pm

    I have this sparkly red nail polish from the OPI’s Burlesque collection with OPI’s Black Shatter on top. And its shiny 🙂

    Reply
  11. Heidi says

    March 7th, 2011 at 9:19 pm

    Last time I was in ULTA I picked up a set of their store brand polish called Petal to the Metal. It’s a set of four metallic floral colors; a pink, a purple, a blue, and a pewter (not sure how that fits in with the floral theme, but it’s cool).

    Anyway, I’m wearing the blue shade. It’s a beautiful shade. Kind of a bright denim metallic, if that makes sense.

    Reply
  12. Charan says

    March 7th, 2011 at 9:19 pm

    I am wearing Wet n Wild – Grey Anatomy 🙂
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  13. Kaelin Chan says

    March 7th, 2011 at 9:20 pm

    I’m rocking natural nails, trying to give ’em a break and all. I saw these new essie polishes at cvs the other day in the new plastic packaging, are they continuing with the glass packaging at the salons?

    Reply
  14. Jenn says

    March 7th, 2011 at 9:21 pm

    Am wearing the new blue-purple duochrome from Maybelline’s spring 2011 collection on my fingers & a teal-blue glitter jelly from Sinful Colors on my toes. Love them both!

    Reply
  15. magl says

    March 7th, 2011 at 9:24 pm

    I am wearing Coral Prosilk nº 76 (it’s a light brown).

    Reply
  16. auroragyps says

    March 7th, 2011 at 9:26 pm

    Sally Hansen Salon polish in Dawn to Earth (old square bottle), which is a peachy nude with a greeny-gold shimmer. On top I put on an old Loreal Jet-Set Shine in Girls Night out, which is a light pinky coral flakey that flashes green. I think it’s a new fav combo.

    Reply
  17. Christy says

    March 7th, 2011 at 9:41 pm

    I just put on Chanel Peche Nacree on my fingers and MAC Jade Dragon on my toes. I’m liking Nice is Nice, not as sheer as most Essie nail polishes can be 🙂
    Christy recently posted … Softly Natural Pink- Benefit Bella Bamba Blush Review &amp Swatches

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  18. Makeup Morsels says

    March 7th, 2011 at 9:54 pm

    oh my god, I can’t believe I still have naked nails *buries face in hands* but I just haven’t had time to paint mine. Well, except for my nightly treatment of Nailtiques.
    Makeup Morsels recently posted … Miscellaneous Monday Morsels 3-7-11

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  19. Elaine says

    March 7th, 2011 at 9:55 pm

    Illamasqua Baptiste on my fingernails,
    and Butter London’s Artful Dodger (my favorite nailpolish name ever!) on my toes

    Reply
  20. sarahpuffy says

    March 7th, 2011 at 9:57 pm

    Revlon’s All Fired Up – a nice, creamy red. 🙂

    Reply
  21. Quinctia says

    March 7th, 2011 at 10:00 pm

    Oooh, that blue’s the first time I ever really liked an Essie swatch.

    I have OPI’s Significant Other Color on my fingers, and Zoya Savita on my toes, mainly to check if the horrific chipping when I painted my fingernails was a fluke or not (it’s a matte polish). It wasn’t a fluke–mattes just must not like me.

    Reply
  22. Aparnaa says

    March 7th, 2011 at 10:22 pm

    That blue is SO pretty. I feel like if I wear pastel blues it will wash me out, though…

    Wearing OPI for Sephora’s “It’s All About Me”. Neon pink ahoy! Toes are Essie’s Limited Addiction. Figuring I switch it up this weekend.

    Reply
  23. Maria says

    March 7th, 2011 at 10:27 pm

    Bio Sculpture Gel in Marshmallow Pink on 6 digits w/glitter and rhinestones. Black on the thumb and ring fingers with a cute silver star and rhinestones. The gal I go to is awesome at Harajuku nails. Love them!!

    Reply
  24. liz says

    March 7th, 2011 at 10:30 pm

    I’m wearing OPI Sweetheart on my fingers…and Sinful Colors Scandal on my toes, Scandal is a jelly type color that’s hot pink and it looks good sheer or with multiple coats. I love it!

    I think I NEED Topless and Barefoot now!

    Reply
  25. Marian says

    March 7th, 2011 at 10:33 pm

    I’m wearing China Glaze Sacred Heart

    Reply
  26. Molly says

    March 7th, 2011 at 10:39 pm

    I MUST get that collection, like, yesterday!!
    I’m wearing Revlon on my toes and nails- Craving Coral (t) and Perfect Pink (n) – there was a 2-for-1 sale at London Drugs today! 🙂 I can’t walk away from el cheapo polish!

    Reply
  27. Olga says

    March 7th, 2011 at 11:18 pm

    I’m wearing a bright orange one from essie (just forgot the name) 🙂 on my nails and bright blue on my toes

    Reply
  28. gio says

    March 7th, 2011 at 11:58 pm

    That blue is so pretty!

    I’m wearing Eyeko Tea Rose at the moment, love it!
    gio recently posted … Product Review- OCC Lip Tar in Demure

    Reply
  29. ann says

    March 8th, 2011 at 12:04 am

    wearing OPI my private jet with china glaze’s broken hearted crackle glaze over it!

    Reply
  30. Jillian says

    March 8th, 2011 at 12:59 am

    I am wearing Sephora by OPI’s Metro Chic. Love this color!

    Reply
  31. Karen B says

    March 8th, 2011 at 1:09 am

    A layer of a random burgundy-red under China Glaze Ruby Pumps. Awesome and sparkly 🙂

    Reply
  32. Alison says

    March 8th, 2011 at 2:57 am

    OPI Bubblebath – I felt I needed something light and clean looking after 2 weeks wearing dark vampie shades! I go through phases!

    Reply
  33. AtelierGal says

    March 8th, 2011 at 3:00 am

    Just painted on Zoya’s Caitlin. Ooh la la~
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  34. Kelli says

    March 8th, 2011 at 3:22 am

    I’m wearing Forever 21 Love & Beauty polish in Coral on my fingers. Gorgeous Orangey-red with gold flecks. And China Glaze Who’s Wearing What (dusty purple) on my toes!!

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  35. Kim says

    March 8th, 2011 at 4:36 am

    Oh, they’re so springy and nice! I was wearing gloves on mine yesterday because we had a big snow storm and I had to shovel about 3 feet of snow off our driveway. I never appreciated how long that thing is! 🙂 On the bright side, our office closed due to the weather, so it was a surprise, long weekend.

    Reply
  36. Stephanie says

    March 8th, 2011 at 5:04 am

    I like Nice is Nice.. the other one looks to metallic to me.

    I’m wearing a golden nailpolish from GOSH.
    Stephanie recently posted … Short nails!

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  37. Lulle says

    March 8th, 2011 at 5:12 am

    A polish by Mavala, in Bronze Green. Actually you can see swatches of it in the English version of my blog! It’s a beautiful forest green with a faint green and golden shimmer. I had lots of compliments!

    Reply
  38. Krys says

    March 8th, 2011 at 5:17 am

    I’m wearing OPI’s I’m Not Really a Waitress 🙂 http://vain-jane.tumblr.com/post/3620728725/opi-im-not-really-a-waitress

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  39. naz says

    March 8th, 2011 at 5:18 am

    OPI Lucerne-Tainly look marvelous on my tips, and Orly galaxy girl on my toes!

    Reply
  40. Cassie says

    March 8th, 2011 at 5:29 am

    Wow, so pretty! It reminds me of easter eggs 🙂

    I’m wearing absolutely nothing at the mo in order to let my nails recover from my hellish week of labs. They started splitting and experience told me if I gave it a week or two of rest, it’ll be right as rain on their own. Can’t wait to paint ’em again thoug!

    Cassie x
    Cassie recently posted … Tag- How much Is my Face Worth

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  41. Erin says

    March 8th, 2011 at 5:48 am

    Sally Hansen Salon Effects in Laced Up – love!

    Reply
  42. courtney says

    March 8th, 2011 at 5:49 am

    i’m wearing hush by obsessive compulsive cosmetics- these essie colors are gorgeous
    courtney recently posted … Currently Loving MAC Viva Glam Lip Glass- Benfit Brow Zings

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  43. Weny says

    March 8th, 2011 at 6:05 am

    I’m wearing China Glaze Bogie on my tips and toes

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  44. JJ says

    March 8th, 2011 at 6:17 am

    french affair was sold out at my cvs within the first week of release. i really want it.

    just chipped nail polish on my nails right now. going to cut and polish them with traffic stopper copper later

    Reply
  45. Camzie says

    March 8th, 2011 at 6:48 am

    I am wearing Caronia Golden Plum. 😀 I feel wearing these local polishes more than OPIs which I save for those special occasions. 😀 These are really cheap in the Philippines but with good quality.

    Reply
  46. Laurina says

    March 8th, 2011 at 6:53 am

    I’m wearing Sephora by OPI in Special Request. It’s a really cheery, reddish coral. I need to repaint my nails though and I think I might go with my new Essie polish in French Affair 🙂

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  47. Amber says

    March 8th, 2011 at 7:26 am

    OPI Houston We Have a Purple! This one is my new obsession, I just wish it didn’t take 4 coats to be completely opaque.
    Amber recently posted … Sunday already

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  48. Nina says

    March 8th, 2011 at 7:34 am

    i am wearing zoya nina. 🙂

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  49. amy says

    March 8th, 2011 at 7:37 am

    Coat Azure is very pretty. I am wearing Nars in Saratonga today.
    amy recently posted … Be a Glamazon with MAC Wonderwoman Blush Duo in Amazon Princess

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  50. Erin says

    March 8th, 2011 at 8:18 am

    I just picked up sand tropez and topless and barefoot last weekend 🙂

    I am wearing OPI’s Tickle my France-y, the perfect nude

    Reply
  51. Vijaya says

    March 8th, 2011 at 8:26 am

    I’ve got on Illamasqua’s Baptiste under China Glaze’s crackle polish. The grey one. I can’t remember the name. xP
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  52. DalaLuz says

    March 8th, 2011 at 8:45 am

    GOSH Holographic, very pretty 🙂

    Reply
  53. Emma says

    March 8th, 2011 at 8:54 am

    Snap: Coat Azure. I did wonder when I saw a pic of your nails yesterday 🙂

    Reply
  54. Casey says

    March 8th, 2011 at 9:08 am

    I’m wearing Zoya Harley.

    Reply
  55. DalaLuz says

    March 8th, 2011 at 9:13 am

    The GOSH holo is pretty, but I just got in my Living Water from Cult Nails… pretty!!!!

    Reply
  56. Sylvie says

    March 8th, 2011 at 9:46 am

    MAC Illegal Purple! Yes, back from Cult of Cherry!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 8th, 2011 at 10:00 am

      That’s one of my favorite MAC collections of all time. It’s right up there with Barbie, Smoke Signals and Cool Heat. LOVE!!!

      Reply
  57. Linnea says

    March 8th, 2011 at 9:50 am

    I bought literally this entire collection.

    Don’t have any polish on my fingers or toes for once. Trying to give my nails a bit of a break, and just using a lot of Burt’s cuticle creme.

    Reply
  58. Anh says

    March 8th, 2011 at 10:18 am

    French tips, even though they are so played out. I tried out one of those nail strips at the mall and it was a french tip, so I was forced to paint the rest of my nails to match.
    Anh recently posted … obsessed with red lips lately

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  59. Christy says

    March 8th, 2011 at 10:47 am

    I am wearing RBL Stormy 🙂 Can’t wait to get Essie Spring Set (ordered today with International Woman’s Day code) to try some bright colors 😀

    Reply
  60. holly says

    March 8th, 2011 at 11:32 am

    Right now I’ve got Essie’s Mochaccino on my nails, but I’m debating on changing it to either Turquoise and Caicos or Lapis of Luxury. I’m dying for it to warm up!

    Reply
  61. Katie says

    March 8th, 2011 at 11:40 am

    I’m loving this Essie collection– I’ve been wearing Topless & Barefoot this week. It’s a perfect nude color for my NW 15/20 skin!
    Katie recently posted … Rocketeer

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  62. Lauren says

    March 8th, 2011 at 12:28 pm

    I’m wearing CG for audrey with CG golden fairytale on top.

    Reply
  63. Cindy (Prime Beauty) says

    March 8th, 2011 at 1:11 pm

    Such pretty spring colors–they remind me of Easter eggs! I’m wearing a deep navy by Orly, I think it’s called Star of Bombay
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  64. Stef Smith says

    March 8th, 2011 at 1:12 pm

    I’m wearing China Glaze’s Pool Party on my nails, a ridiculously bright hot pink! I love it! I’m ready for a little obnoxiously bright after this dreary winter. Nothing on my toenails, I don’t paint my toenails in the winter.

    Reply
  65. izzie says

    March 8th, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    Illamasqua’s snap with C&D effects blue/purple shimmer over it . I adore this color =0)

    Reply
  66. Courtney says

    March 8th, 2011 at 4:00 pm

    Revlon top speed in Ocean topped with OPI Black Shatter.

    Reply
  67. Chris says

    March 8th, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    I’m wearing Zoya Malia 🙂

    Reply
  68. Trude says

    March 8th, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    Spa Ritual’s Living in the Moment, a taupey-purpley-grey from last fall. 🙂 I still love it! But it’s definitely time for a new paint job, maybe mint green this time? I’m really feeling spring here in SoCal. 🙂

    Reply
  69. Darcy Rose says

    March 8th, 2011 at 5:17 pm

    I’m wearing Butter London “La Moss” and loving it!

    Reply
  70. Suzanne says

    March 9th, 2011 at 3:57 am

    ALSO wearing OPI’s black shatter! nail of the moment. I’ve got China Glaze “recycle” underneath (glossy grey), and Revitanail on top. This is my sensible “work” nail. I have something unidentified, Revlon and hot pink on my toenails. Short term memory: shot.

    Reply
  71. megan says

    March 9th, 2011 at 7:19 am

    Essie Sassy Satchel on my fingers, nothing on my toes!

    Reply
  72. Kristina says

    March 9th, 2011 at 9:58 am

    Essie – Merino Cool 🙂

    Reply
  73. Jane says

    March 9th, 2011 at 11:22 am

    Essie-Lilacism!

    Reply
  74. christine Baioni says

    March 11th, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    im wearing opi meet for drinks, best color and name
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