Marc Jacobs - Petra

There is nothing quite as exciting as waiting and waiting and fiiinally getting a package when you've ordered something online.

In order to take advantage of some VIB sample rewards, I placed a Sephora order online (I usually just go in store, but they were completely out!). Yesterday, it finally arrived! I literally tear into that box like a little kid on Christmas. I just didn't want to wait one second longer!

One of the purchases I made is a product I've been eyeing for ages - Marc Jacobs Enamored Nail Polish in Petra (22$).

Formula X - Gemini

Formula X - Gemini

I've always been a bit skeptical about a store's home brand. Despite being a major OPI lover 4eva, I was never a fan of the Sephora by OPI nail polish line sold at Sephora stores everywhere. They had an immense colour selection and lovely little bottles, I even got one for christmas once and was fairly happy with it! For some reason or another though, they just simply never clicked with me. So, when Sephora announced the launch of their all new nail polish and nail care line - Formula X - I was intrigued! Preliminary reviews were raving about them and the line-up was full of finishes and hues that I could drool over.

OPI - Brisbane Bronze

OPI - Brisbane Bronze

Today's Nail of the Day is a permanent OPI colour which has been around for ages, although it's fairly new to me! I'm talking about Brisbane Bronze, a warm-toned red-flecked bronze metallic polish that it perfect for the summer and fall.

China Glaze - For Audrey

China Glaze - For Audrey

Another cult favourite dancing on the digits today - China Glaze For Audrey! This polish is the closest to a perfect Tiffany Blue that I've ever been able to find, and rightfully so with a name like For Audrey. (Although, as much as I adore Audrey Hepburn and however much I love Tiffany's, I've never been able to sit through Breakfast at Tiffany's in one go... anyone else have this problem?).

OPI - If You Moust You Moust

OPI - If You Moust You Moust

In my opinion, OPI does the best pink nailpolishes. Ever. Today, I'm wearing one of my favourite pinks for Spring and Summer - OPI If You Moust You Moust.

Essie - Ole Caliente

Essie - Ole Caliente

Today I'm rocking one of my favourite Essie polishes and one of my favourite nail colours for Summer! I originally tried this polish in a mini set from Essie's 2012 Navigate Her Spring Collection. I emptied that mini in a snap and scooped up a full size because I just can't be without it!

OPI - Can't Find My Czechbook

OPI - Can't Find My Czechbook

It's hard to go wrong with OPI, and this beautiful blue from their Euro Centrale 2013 Collection is the perfect blend of pastel and brights for the transition into summer.

OPI - I Just Can't Cope-Acabana

OPI - I Just Can't Cope-Acabana

As I said before in my "Live.Love.Carnaval" post, I fell in love with the OPI Brazil Collection the moment I saw it. OPI I Just Can't Cope-Acabana was one of the polishes I decided I had to have from the collection. It's a bright summer sunshine yellow creme, not too golden, not too pastel. Just pure, happy yellow.

Essie - Watermelon

Essie - Watermelon

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend - I just got back from a weekend of sailing and sunning (a bit too much sun - my shoulders are quite crispy) and wanted a bright, summery nail colour to suit.

Essie Watermelon is an Essie classic - and I think there needs to be a bottle of it in every nail polish collection!

Essie - Too Taboo

Essie Neons 2014 - Too Taboo

The other day, I was running low on toothpaste and zipped off to the drugstore to get some. While I was there, I was having a casual browse through the cosmetics aisle (as us beauty lovers have want to do), and I spotted the new Essie Neons 2014 display. The gravitational pull was instant!

OPI - Live.Love.Carnaval

OPI - Live.Love.Carnaval

I have and will always have a soft spot in my heart for OPI.