Manicure Monday: Wet n' Wild On a Trip

I've been particularly drawn to all things orchid/radiant orchid lately and I find that I'm mostly taking the trend to my nails.  There are just so many options out there and I feel the need to share as many of them as I can (or can keep going out to purchase) with you.

Today's manicure brings you a super affordable drugstore option from Wet n' Wild called On a Trip. This shade isn't exactly a true radiant orchid hue, since that's much more fuchsia. But it definitely falls in the orchid shade family along the violet/lilac (haha! All shades named after flowers) side of the spectrum.

Bloggers have been going on and on about Wet n' Wild polishes and I just hadn't gotten around to purchasing one. I'm a little late to the party, but I can see what all the fuss is about now.

I'm rather fond of this polish and have been wearing pretty regularly since I purchased it. Look at how pretty it is. (Pardon the bubbles on my index fingers, I think I applied too thick of a top coat.)

Seche Clear base coat, On a Trip (2 coats), Seche Vite top coat

The formula for On a Trip is quite nice. Thin but not sheer and easy to work with -- no streaking at all. You get a nice opaque color with the first coat, but it looks like only once coat, so you'll definitely need to layer on the second coat so it doesn't look so thin. Not a problem for me since I'm a bit of a neurotic two-coat type of gal. I get a lot of compliments when I wear this color and people are usually pretty surprised to find out it's a drugstore cheapie (only $1.99, but I paid 99¢ during a sale). I can't say why anyone is so surprised by good quality polish at the drugstore anymore since there are so many great options. Nonetheless, it still happens. 

I get pretty decent wear out of it too. I can go four to five days sans chips on days when I'm gentle on my nails. But on regular weeks, when I'm not so gentle (read: dishes, prying open makeup packaging, heavy typing, workouts, etc), I get pretty average wear - usually about three days. 

The only thing I don't like is the wide brush, which I decided to overlook in favor of the gorgeous color. I know a lot of you out there love those wide brushes, but I'm not a fan. I find I need to do more clean up and have less control over color placement. I just prefer a thinner brush. But clearly, a wide brush isn't a total deal breaker for me, as long as the color and polish formula are good. 

Are you a Wet n' Wild nail polish fan? What do you think of On a Trip? Any other colors you like from this line? 

Review: Wet n' Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Trio

The beautyverse has been all a flutter for a while about the Wet 'n Wild eyeshadow palettes. I've been extremely curious to try them out since I read Nouveau Cheap's review on them back in January, and saw emilynoel83 do some tutorials with the eight-shadow palettes in February. A few weeks ago I was in Walgreens and remembered to go take a looksy at the Wet n' Wild section of the beauty isle. While I was perusing, I picked up two Color Icon eyeshadow trios. I can report that the hype is well deserved. These eyeshadows are silky, blendable, and pigmented, pigmented, pigmented. It's crazy. The color payoff on these is just as impressive as a high-end brand and they come in great color combos that make it easy for even the makeup novice to get eyeshadow application right. The eyeshadows within the palette are imprinted with instructions on where to place them (e.g., brow bone, crease, eyelid), making it easy to create a polished look in three easy steps. Best of all, these are only $2.99! You gotta love a bargain.

Check out my swatches below (swatched over eyeshadow primer). Silent treatment is a great palette for a night out, while Walking on Eggshells if a really pretty neutral palette for everyday use (like work and school). I absolutely love these shadows and would recommend them to anyone looking for a great beauty product at a bargain price. You won't be disappointed. They come in an assortment of colors that will suit all tastes and preferences.

Silent Treatment
Colors (top to bottom): Pink-nude, shimmery black, shimmery taupe-violet

Walking on Eggshells
Colors (top to bottom): Shimmery nude, shimmery copper-brown, shimmery pink

What do you think of these? Are you curious about the new Wet 'n Wild eyeshadow palettes? Will you be picking any up at your local drugstore? If you've already tried them, what do you think? What colors did you get?