NOTD: Essie Petal Pushers

Today's nail of the day is Essie's Petal Pushers, a cool toned purple gray that I whipped out in preparation for the cooler Fall weather. The formula of this polish is top notch for Essie--the color was completely opaque in one coat (I did two thin coats for good measure!) and was easy to work with and apply.  The wear time of this polish is also superb lasting about 4 days with no chips. This pretty purple is from the Spring 2015 collection but you can still find it at all drugstores for about $8.

xxSJ

NOTD: Formula X for Sephora 'Alive'

    Formula X for Sephora has done it... they've given me the color I've been searching for for years. I've always loved peachy coral colored things and have been searching for the perfect peach for my nails. I've thought I'd come close before with Butter London's Trout Pout, or Essie's A Crewed Interest. Both of those colors were a little too orange for my taste and in certain indoor looking just looked... not cute.
   When I saw Formula X's 'Alive' in Sephora, I knew I'd found the one, and when I applied it to my nails, my thoughts were further confirmed. First of all, the formula of these polishes is PERFECT. Completely opaque with a creamy finish in two thin coats with a perfectly sized brush for easy application.  The color lasts a couple days chip free. I notice this polish tends to lift up on the corners and come off in large chips, not staining the nail underneath.
    I love this color so much and I think it will be a staple for Spring and Summer. I've been wearing it non-stop since I bought it and am so happy that I found my perfect Peach!

Formula X polishes are exclusive to Sephora and cost $10.50 a bottle. I think the acryclic and white plastic packaging is modern and beautiful and the formula is well worth the cost.

xxSJ

NOTD: Butter London 'Earl Grey'

Today's nail of the day is 'Earl Grey' by Butter London. This metallic gray has some pretty steely blue undertones that make it so fitting for this dreary NYC winter we're having. I like how smooth the application was on this nail polish (1 coat achieved full opacity) but it did begin chipping at my nail beds in just one day of wear.

Butter London is one of the more expensive nail polish brands out there at $15 a bottle, so it can be rather disappointing when the formula isn't quite up to snuff. I did enjoy this color immensely, however I think I can find a color dupe in a cheaper brand that won't chip so quickly!

xxSJ