I just tried some Avon nail polish (bought it from a friend that sells) and I'm really loving it! I did my nails on Sunday night and they still look great. One tiny chip you can't even see. I also used a Sally Hansen topcoat, so I'm sure that helped.

So much nail polish inspiration for the fall from this thread! I really don't like OPI colors -- I've had trouble with them staying on my nails without peeling off. I LOVE Essie, though! I have a bad habit of nail biting & picking and keeping them painted is the only thing that helps!

My routine: clip, file, push back cuticles, shine, bottom layer of WHITE... then 2 coats of whatever polish I'm using, then top coat if I'm not super lazy. The white makes it pop; a piece of advice from a friend who had the brightest blue nails. (I used Essie Marshmallow.)

I currently have a mint color on from Sally Hansen. :)

I just did this manicure. Keep in mind it's a do it yourself, and I hadn't cleaned up the edges or done my top coat. At first I wasn't sure if I liked it, but then it's grown on me!

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...50768417_n.jpg

I just did a double-take at that photo...my wedding set is very similar w/the diamonds & sapphires on the guard...don't see many of those!