All polished up

June 7, 2010 at 10:40 AM 7 comments

I’ve known about Danish brand GOSH for awhile, but I’m a sucker for pretty packaging and theirs just doesn’t tickle my fancy.

But I just got to try out their new nail lacquer collection and I’m loving two shades in particular: Miss Grey (a deep battleship grey with the teensiest hint of steel blue) for when I’m feeling like wearing a moody neutral (which, I guess, is when I’m feeling kinda moody myself) and Gold (with two coats, it has a great glitzy opaqueness — for when I’m feeling flashy and “look-at-me!”).

I’ve had my mani for a few days now, and it’s held up as well as most polishes do for me (which is to say a chip or two appears after about two days — I’m too lazy to apply a top coat every day to make manis last longer, who has the time?!?).

The GOSH lacquer collection (at $6 a pop) is rolling out to Shoppers Drug Mart stores as we speak.

P.S. For weeks now, I’ve been spotting super shiny manis on the hands of all the beauty editors about town and have been green with envy–and every time I ask about their nails, they’ve had the OPI Axxium mani, which they’ve all (for the most part) been raving about for its’ durability, shine factor and customizable shades. Check out Janine’s reviews on Beauty Geek.

Entry filed under: Beauty. Tags: .

Brain boost Healthy humour

7 Comments Add your own

1. miriam | June 7, 2010 at 11:21 AM

So are these the new “in” colors? I keep seeing lots of neon orange or other super bright colors on peoples toes, just wondering if that’s passé.
Reply
- 2. healthandswellness | June 7, 2010 at 11:45 AM
  
  Taupes/greys are hot for sure! Check out Michelle’s round up:
  http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/01/trend-alert-taupe-nails/
  
  But brights always come in for summer (your corals, hot pinks, etc), too! Check out my story on all the trends: http://www.ellecanada.com/beauty/spring-2010-nail-trends/a/33047
  Reply
3. Janine | June 8, 2010 at 12:17 AM

Thanks for the link-back, lady!

I, too, fell for Miss Grey. Have to get my hands on a bottle though!
Reply
- 4. healthandswellness | June 10, 2010 at 9:32 AM
  
  Thank you for all the linkage, too! Yes, it’s a really great grey, totally what I’ve been looking for!
  Reply
5. Weekend Reads 2: Defacing Walls, Going Grey, and Taking One for the Team | June 13, 2010 at 9:09 AM

[...] I may have succumbed to coral’s summer lure for a time, but my love for grey nail lacquer is enduring. At a recent press preview I spotted a future acquisition, one already in the clutches of Health & Swellness. [...]
Reply
6. Lindsay | June 14, 2010 at 11:28 PM

I just bought Miss Grey today! I tried it out. A bit gloopier than OPI but the colour is definitely fun.
Reply
7. UV update « Health & Swellness | August 4, 2010 at 9:43 AM

[...] UV nail lamps. I’ve been using them more often than usual (have tested out both Shellac and Axxium manicures recently) and putting my digits under the lamps always make me a tad uneasy–I [...]
Reply