How To: For this manicure I used one coat of Essie's First Base Coat for adhesion; two coats of Sally Hansen Coral Reef; four coats of Wet N Wild Kaleidoscope (on ring finger – accent nail); and one coat of Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat.
Notes: I’m not big on pink polishes, as they can sometimes be a little boring in my opinion, but Coral Reef is not your standard pink. It is a pink-based coral hue (much different than an orange-based coral) that has a very summery vibe to it (think bikinis, sandy footprints, lost treasure, and sandcastles). The formula on this polish is incredible – not thick, not thin, just perfect. It was fully opaque in two coats; and it has an amazing easy-glide brush which I found was so fantastic in creating a perfect manicure in a minimal amount of time as it gives you full control, and literally does not drip.
I wanted to add a little something extra for this manicure, so I used Kaleidoscope for the accent nail. Kaleidoscope is a really gorgeous silver and holographic glitter (that looks like lights on a Christmas tree in certain positions) that is more of a topcoat; however, when you add a number of coats (I did four coats here), you can achieve opacity. Kaleidoscope isn’t a grainy feeling glitter, so it is completely smooth with the addition of Top Coat.
Both of these colors are seriously inexpensive (Kaleidoscope usually retails for $0.99, and Coral Reef is under $3.00 a bottle), yet have such great formula and lasting power. I had 0 chips on all nails for the entire time that I wore this mani (5 days). If you plan on wearing Coral Reef for more than three days, definitely refresh the color with an additional top coat, otherwise it starts to have a satin finish that isn’t shiny.
Accessories: Pieces Jorie Shop Ring in Gold via ASOS.
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I love the colour! :) And your ring is cute. ^^
ReplyDeleteI really like the colour white on my nails.
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Awesome color. I like that extra color on the ring finger. Great Monday post.
ReplyDeleteSo cool. I have to remember to put on a base coat more often. Love this color!
ReplyDeletecute colour! today is neon yellow day for my nails! :)
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I LOVE this look - I really adore the one nail in glitter, it is beautiful and feminine. Beautiful ring also
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LOVE it, especially that accent nail!
ReplyDeleteYou picked a great color for the end of summer, I love coral! :) Nice bling with the accent nail too, and of course, adore the ring!
ReplyDeleteI always love your photos on Instagram. This coral is very nice.The ring is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ring!
ReplyDeleteThat's a really pretty color! I am into corals myself these days: last week I had on Essie Cute as a Button and today I am rocking Essie Tart Deco!
ReplyDeleteAmazingly gorgeous. I absolutely love what you did with the accent nail. What a great idea!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous mani!
ReplyDeleteAnd you know I love that ring!
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So inexpensive! Wow! The color is absolutely a stunner, also.
ReplyDeleteI love coral. I normally prefer corla with a little more orange in it, but this shade is pleasantly lovely. It's more peach and pinkish, which is actually very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThat ring couldn't be more perfect with the shade.
loveee the glittery nail you did - you have the best manis!
ReplyDeleteI really love how popular accent nails have become. You did a fab job with your mani, and I love the starfish ring.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...i love the silver paired with the pink!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful shade!! And I love how you have one sparkly finger too.
ReplyDeleteI'm generally not drawn to overdone nails. I like to keep them one solid (or glittery) color on all fingers. But this accent nail you've done actually works quite well! You've put together a nice combination.
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That accented nail draws the most attention, although the color is magnificent. I love your manis, E.
ReplyDeleteim rocking a great mustard color on my toes. i like ur color too!!
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I prefer pinks that have coral undertones too. Great choice on the polish and the too cute ring :)
ReplyDeleteI'm seriously in love with your nails and your ring!
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Fabulous nails!!!!! Absolutely love the color with the accent sparkles!! Check us out for great fashion too! xx, The Golden Girls
ReplyDeleteFabulous nails!!!!! Absolutely love the color with the accent sparkles!! Check us out for great fashion too! xx, The Golden Girls
ReplyDeleteSo perfect, I love the accent nail!
ReplyDeleteSo perfect, I love the accent nail!
ReplyDeleteLove the accent nail!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun combination, love the look!
ReplyDeleteAm also LOVING that gorgeous starfish ring!
Pretty nails <3
ReplyDeleteThat ring...that ring!
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Beautiful colour!, and the ring it's amazing!!, i follow you now :), kisses.
ReplyDeleteawesome colour
ReplyDeleteLove that ring I have the same one!!!
ReplyDeletethat ring... le sigh. LOVE it. I never tire of you showing it off.
ReplyDeleteLove this color! Similar to the Essie color I have on now for my vaca.
ReplyDeletebtw, you have really pretty nails!
Love this color! Similar to the Essie color I have on now for my vaca.
ReplyDeletebtw, you have really pretty nails!
love the mani! i like that one is glitter!
ReplyDeleteI do believe I have that Sally Hansen Coral Reef polish and a dupe of it from Avon(my youngest is wearing it on her toes right now). My go to look is usually a pretty cream finish color with copious coats of glitter on my accent nails; it's so easy to do but stands out so much! Love the starfish ring too! On my nails right now: from Julep Natasha all over and Oscar on my accent nails and on the tips of each finger, like a sparkly french mani :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful nail style! :)
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