KISS AND PASTEL
Why the freak out over Revlon's new lacquers?
You can never tell what the next "hot" nail polish will be - unless of course, you're Karl Lagerfeld, who successfully started frenzies for black, jade green, and brownish purple, thanks to his Chanel runway manicures.
But the early buzz for Revlon's new "suede" collection indicates it's heading for Sold Out territory - especially since each bottle costs about $4, as opposed to Chanel's $30 price tag.
Though the collection won't hit major drugstores for another two weeks, hardcore beauty bloggers have already scored a few bottles of the pastel shades - lilac, beige, aqua, and buttery yellow - and proclaimed them "amazing."
Our theory as to why? Because now that Hard Candy is owned by Walmart, they don't make their cult pastel shades, as seen on '90s movie starlets like Alicia Silverstone and Winona Ryder. And although Essie, OPI, and (yes) Chanel do dip their fingernails in the pastel pool, they're more expensive and less accessible than a pack of Revlon polish.
Oh, also? These colors are shiny, happy, and easy to wear. And you can never underestimate the importance of summer fun.
--FARAN KRENTCIL
$3.99 each. Coming soon to Target, or you can hunt for them yourselves at drugstores near you!
But the early buzz for Revlon's new "suede" collection indicates it's heading for Sold Out territory - especially since each bottle costs about $4, as opposed to Chanel's $30 price tag.
Though the collection won't hit major drugstores for another two weeks, hardcore beauty bloggers have already scored a few bottles of the pastel shades - lilac, beige, aqua, and buttery yellow - and proclaimed them "amazing."
Our theory as to why? Because now that Hard Candy is owned by Walmart, they don't make their cult pastel shades, as seen on '90s movie starlets like Alicia Silverstone and Winona Ryder. And although Essie, OPI, and (yes) Chanel do dip their fingernails in the pastel pool, they're more expensive and less accessible than a pack of Revlon polish.
Oh, also? These colors are shiny, happy, and easy to wear. And you can never underestimate the importance of summer fun.
--FARAN KRENTCIL
$3.99 each. Coming soon to Target, or you can hunt for them yourselves at drugstores near you!
This story was published on July 11, 2010.
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McKenzie
07/12/2010
I CANNOT wait to try them out! I'm a proud owner of black, jade green, and the FANTASTIC brownish purple. It's actually my favorite out of all I own. This looks amazing! ....maybe one of them will move to first place.
Celine
07/12/2010
i'm pretty sure i already own all the colours in those pictures there. they were a part of revlons spring colours in canada hah
Stacey
07/12/2010
To be honest though I'm partial to almost any shade of green, Revlon nail polish looks great for about an hour, but then it chips like crazy. And for $10 a pop in Australia I just don't think it's worth it.
terribletoal
07/12/2010
I bought the grey suede. It's ok, I guess. It's more tan than it is grey, so it's kind of similar to my skin tone, just lighter. I was underwhelmed. I'd like to try the minted color, for sure.
Molly Kade
07/12/2010
I love the mint color! I'm pretty sure I saw one of the characters on pretty little liars wearing the mint color last episode and I was wondering where I could get it until now!
lauren
07/12/2010
That mint shade came out almost over a year ago.. MAC did it with Peppermint patty and so has OPI. Pastels don't get me too excited anymore.
anna
07/12/2010
That mint is mine! I also want the brownish purple!!!
ELLA
07/12/2010
I'm crazy about these colors! Will they sell them at drugstores also?
dizz
07/12/2010
I love the grey suede! I like the fact that it looks nude :)
Smanatha
07/12/2010
I have the Minted on right now, My Target must have put them out early!!!!It's so true they are so fun to have on, i cant stop smiling when i look at my nails.
VICKY SHAZAM
07/12/2010
eh, none of those appeal to me.
bitterholic
07/13/2010
YES! 4$..I actually want to try each of them.
sage
07/15/2010
American Apparel has had all these pastel colors and more all summer now... haha and i think they're way prettier sades than these. they also only require one coat and last for weeks!
marron
07/16/2010
I got minted today~ I absolutely LOOOOOOVE it~
ayasia
07/19/2010
got minted a few days ago... im wearing right now and i love it!!
hah even one of my guyfriends said how cool it looked lol
Lara
07/23/2010
I found minted a month ago and haven't stopped wearing it! Now I need to find the other colors!
Ashley
07/23/2010
I've owned minted for a few weeks now and I haven't taken it off yet. I love it more than creepy children in 1980s horror movies.
PCC
07/23/2010
been wearing essie mint candy apple since the fall... why is this any diff?! this wld be cooler if it had a suede or satin semi-matte finish too.
best pick up line: "hey girl, i like your maalox-colored toes...."
Laura
07/23/2010
the application of these colors SUCKS. i guess you get what you pay for.
Mary
07/24/2010
These colors have been out for a few months. Pastels aren't really my taste, and these are *very* light/white-ish. I was interested in Minted, but ended up buying Nicole's Peas & Q's instead.
Rosa
07/24/2010
I'm confused, didn't American Apparel have these colors over a year ago?! Get with the times Revlon.
MARIANA
07/25/2010
As noted by others, these colors have been out for a while. On top of that, I've been on light colored nail polish as long as I can remember. So, I like light colors, but other brands make better colors and quality, so I'm not too excited by these. I would recommend to others, to get other brands.
Michelle_belle_de_jour
09/01/2010
Got Minted last month at Target and love it ! Just painted my toes the color a few days ago :)
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