Confession time. When I bought this polish last month, I wasn’t entirely sold on the shade. I desperately wanted Graphite, which I also picked up, but Peridot was purely a ‘Sheep purchase’ – the term I’m going to start using when I buy something to follow the status quo. It was a ‘must-have’ in the blogosphere, and I didn’t want to feel regret that I didn’t get it because everyone else did. But honestly, it just didn’t get me the same way Graphite did. And I was convinced it wasn’t going to look good with my skintone. Nonetheless, I spent the $27CDN and bought my very own bottle. It wasn’t until after painting for four days straight (OMG we’re exhausted, but ZOMG! – our house looks spectacular!!!!!!!!!) that I decided to wear this shade because it was ‘special’ (as in, mega-expensive-its-gotta-last-forever-special) and I deserved it. I didn’t hold any illusions about how it was going to look on me, but it is still an interesting shade regardless.
Blah blah blah. Seriously, I’m done talking, all I can say is: absolutely hands down my favorite polish that I own. The End. It applied better than any other polish I’ve ever used, like molten gold…and I simply CANNOT.STOP.STARING.AT.MY.NAILS. Not to toot my own horn but…..oh what the hell. It looks FABULOUS on me. 100% WIN.
Pics. Two coats. No more to say.
~sigh~ Like molten gold
See the blue around the edges??
(please excuse the ratty fingers, painting has taken its toll!)
Truly and utterly wonderful. For once I really don’t have anything more to say. If you haven’t yet, and still can – buy this right now. NOW I said. You need to own it. I promise its so much more amazing in person. I absolutely do NOT buy backups for any product – I’m ready to move on when it’s done – but I am actually considering it with this polish.
What is the world coming to?
#1 by Liz (Beauty Reductionista) on September 14, 2011 - 12:58 am
I KNEW IT! Feeling stupidly giddy about it.
It looks AMAZING on you like expected and I’m glad you also noticed the amazing quality. I also have a no backup policy but debated whether to get one for this collection. In the end I decided not to — plus, I think most counters are sold out by now. And with the enormous stash we’re accruing, we probably won’t wear Peridot as often as we think we might. See how I transitioned from “I” to “we”? We’re in this together, Toya! Let’s focus on getting fun new colours and forget backups. The feeling will fade!
And congrats on finishing the paint job!!
#2 by Latoya on September 16, 2011 - 6:20 am
I would just like to say that I am STILL rocking this on my nails, and plan on keeping it on all weekend. Thats the longest I’ve worn a nail polish in forever, so you KNOW its gotta be something special. I’m also glad we’re united in our love
Liz, despite my love, I highly doubt I’ll shell out the $27 for a second bottle, even if I could, but the fact that the thought was even there was truly a shock to this backup adverse gal!
And, thanks ladies on the paint job, its so satisfying to get it done
!!
#3 by Eugenia on September 14, 2011 - 9:20 am
Hahahaha!!! You girls kill me! I’m with you both 100% on the awesomeness that is Peridot! When I picked up in early July (yes, you heard correctly: the entire collection came out very end of June in the US), I simply stared at the bottle, marvelling at “all the pretty colours” for hours, like a lovesick fool!! Scared to swatch it lest it not meet my expectations, I was THRILLED with everything about it! I’m so glad you both feel the same way (as in, I’m glad I’m not alone in my gushing over this, lol!) and Toya, Liz is right: it looks FABULOUS on you! Molten gold, is dead on! Congrats on the paint job, by the way! And now, if you ladies will excuse my hasty departure…I’m off to hunt me down a back-up!
#4 by consiglinonrichiesti on March 13, 2012 - 7:19 am
Agree. It’s amazing, really.
#5 by Latoya on March 13, 2012 - 6:03 pm
It really is!!