5 Favorite Nail Polishes

From left to right: Butter London 'Muggins', Essie 'Mint Candy Apple', Essie 'Lady Like', Essie 'Where's My Chauffeur?', & Butter London 'Blowing Raspberries'

I recently cleaned out my nail polish collection and got rid of a few that were old or ones that I don't use too often. That got me thinking about which colors in my collection were my favorite. It wasn't easy to narrow down a top 5, but these were the colors that I use the most often or that I like the best out of all the polishes I own. These are in no particular order.

1. Butter London 'Muggins'

This was my first Butter London nail lacquer. It was actually a gift from a friend who knows I have a love for purple-grey nail polishes (I have about 3 or 4). This one is my favorite purple-grey polish. It is not too 'purple' and has just enough grey to almost look neutral. This has mixed reviews as far as application goes. I didn't have any problems applying it. It usually takes me 2-3 coats to get it opaque.

2. Essie 'Mint Candy Apple'

This color is a summer staple of mine. I use it when I need a little pick-me-up. It's just a happy color! Mint Candy Apple is a more blue-based green color rather than a true "mint green", but still lovely nontheless. This is a tad streaky and usually takes 2-3 coats to apply.

3. Essie Lady Like

This is my all time favorite nail polish, and one that I will continue to repurchase (I am currently on my 2nd bottle). It's the color I always tend to reach for when I don't know what else to paint my nails. Lady Like is a soft, neutral mauve color that is a great alternative to your typical "nude" nail. It goes on like a dream and usually only takes me 1-2 coats to get it opaque.

4. Essie Where's My Chauffeur?

This color is the newest in my collection and I can already tell it will be one I will use over and over again. The color is a beautiful turquoise-teal and can be worn year-round (especially in the summertime). It reminds me of the iconic Tiffany blue. This applies nicely, minimal streaking, and only took me 1-2 coats.

5. Butter London 'Blowing Raspberries'

Last, but certainly not least, is Butter London's Blowing Raspberries. I think, that in addition to some good neutrals and fun brights, every nail polish junkie should own a good red polish. I prefer berry-toned reds as they aren't too dark or vampy. I think this can be worn year-round, though I tend to wear this more in the fall. Like most Butter London polishes, this goes on easily (1-2 coats) and is streak free.