8.20.2012

NOTD: Sally Hansen Pacific Blue


Manicure: Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Color Pacific Blue. Electric Cobalt / Cornflower Blue.

How To: For this manicure I used one coat of Essie's First Base Coat for adhesion; two coats of Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Color in Pacific Blue; and one coat of Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat.

Notes: If you’re going to buy just one blue shade for your nail polish collection, let it be Pacific Blue. This is seriously the most incredible blue shade you will ever see. Though it’s not a neon, it is super bright and electric to look at – one of those colors that instantly catches your eye, and makes it hard to look away because it is so, so pretty. I see it as being a cross between cornflower blue and cobalt blue with a hint of periwinkle undertones in certain lighting.

Like the Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Color in Coral Reef I reviewed last week, the formula on Pacific Blue is fantastic. It’s very smooth, and is fully opaque in two coats (you may be able to get away with one coat if you have a heavy hand when applying). Also like Coral Reef, Pacific Blue has the easy-glide brush that I was raving about, so there is absolutely no drip during application – and the coats go on super smoothly.

This color has made Sally Hansen my new favorite drugstore nail polish brand, as the quality is just amazing for the price – under $3.00. This can be a hard to find color sometimes, so if you manage to spot it, no joke…buy multiple bottles. It is just that gorgeous.

Accessories: Forever 21 Iridescent Cutout Ring in Blue / Antique Silver.


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31 comments

ellie said...

Such a cool blue! Love your ring.

I'm wearing Sally's Frozen Solid today.

ivy's closet said...

Sweet! This looks like a fun color I'd wear a lot.

I've got NOVA from the workshop by Markwins.

caitlin and megan said...

Love this color. I do like Sally Hansen's hard as nails "Sturdy Sapphire"

Unknown said...

That blue is so gorgeous I am truly about to go out and get it wow!!!!!!

Couture Carrie said...

Awesome mani and ring, darling!
Love royal blue!

xoxox,
CC

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Why Girls Are Weird said...

Very pretty!

Jennifer Fabulous said...

LOVE this color. It reminds me of the sparkling lake I sometimes go to near Rian's grandmother's house. :)

And I love your ring! xoxo

Clare said...

Woah, that blue is so true! I absolutely love it!

Tiffany Kadani said...

I love this color on my toes! It just makes me happy when I wear it. Beautiful ring!

Oh to Be a Muse said...

I really like this blue (and all blue polishes, really), but sadly, I am not wearing any polish on my nails today, unless you count my feet, in which I'm still rocking No Room for the Blues by OPI.

Sandra Leiva said...

That shade of blue is just perfect! <3

Sherin said...

That blue is incredible!! I love how it really stands out.

Angelica Ng said...

Wow, that is electrifying, but subtly so. I don't usually go for darker shades, but yet again, you always make nail shades look so good!

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Angelica Ng said...

Wow, that is electrifying, but subtly so. I don't usually go for darker shades, but yet again, you always make nail shades look so good!

http://red-soledfashionista.blogspot.com/

teresweetstyle said...

i really love this nails, great colorr

!xx

Unknown said...

That is a very stunning shade of blue. I have to have that color.

Shooting Stars Mag said...

Ooh pretty blue. I'm currently wearing a blue, with some slight shimmer, for my friend's wedding this past Saturday. I was a bridesmaid so we all got our nails done together. I did shellac since I don't do fake nails. Pretty though.

-lauren

Unknown said...

Wow, loving the electric blue! I'm wearing our Coffee Addiction, sort of a peachy dark nude on and am super happy with the color. Happy Monday Erika!!
xo Mary Jo

MOSAMUSE said...

love the blue!!
xo
MOSAMUSE

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Elly @ Caribbean Living said...

OOoh I love this shade, so vibrant!! Loving your ring too, you always accessorise so well!

Camille said...

This blue is so striking! I kind of can't take my eyes off of it! Sally Hansen has such amazing nail polish. I'm always so impressed by them.

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FASHION TALES said...

Oh, I absolutely love cobalt! I wore a neon yellow colour today, but that will likely change into a rose hue tomorrow for date night! xo

Ewelina said...

Wow, amazing color!

Street Fashion Paris said...

Big fans of blue here!!! xxx

LSAMSAM said...

Very pretty! Today is my bday...maybe I will treat myself to this shade on my toes!

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Mama Fashionista said...

I've been searching for this bottle of polish EVERYWHERE! It's been an elusive little devil, but I will continue the search; it's so striking! I love how you pair your rings with your nail colors; it makes your pictures stand out in a vast sea of nail polish blog pics!

Theresa said...

This is such a gorgeous color! The hunt officially starts now. xx

Angela said...

what a great color.

Caitlin @ Candyfloss & Persie said...

wow! talk about popping colors! I love them on you!!! :)

ChinkyGirLMeL said...

That is a gorgeous shade of blue. Oh and I am lusting over that statement ring!

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