Ok, so I have a massive thing for corals. Yeah. Bright pink, fluoro barbie hues. It's a bit embarrassing, but hey, it's not the worst skeleton to have in one's closet, right?
I've somehow collected a palette of neon corals, so instead of just swatching one coral creme, I'd swatch a bunch which had "coral" in the name and try to justify why I need (yes, NEED) them all.
L to R:
Kim Nail Polish Miami Coral - This was the first of my corals, so it was
obviously justified. I bought it from Cotton On while waiting in the
queue, so it was a snap decision. It's a bit too pink though, and dries
really slow, and smells like industrial paint.
ulta3 Sunset Coral - I bought this as a less stinky, quicker drying
alternative, so obviously justified. This applies beautifully and was
$2.50.
Hello Kitty Kawai Coral - I won this in a giveaway so it was basically
forced upon me. You can't refuse free nail polish, especially in your
favourite summer shade and from a brand you haven't tried yet.
Justified.
Max Factor Diva Coral - Bought this in a sale for $0.50. Name brand
polish for under $1 is always justified. Sample-sized bottles are always
justified. DOUBLE WHAMMY JUSTIFIED.
Forefinger to pinky: Miami, Sunset, Kawai, Diva. For some reason, in the sun they actually all look different, and I think this could almost pass as an ombre mani. But in the shade, it's just a bit embarrassing how similar they all are.
OK, if you held a gun to my head and made me choose one, I'd probably go for ulta3 Sunset Coral (middle finger) - it's neon enough to be strictly summery, but orange enough to not be completely girly. But since that's never going to happen, they're ALL MINE. FOREVER. Yes. Ha. I win! The, uh, coral-collecting race. Yes. :\



