Spring Nail Colors for WOC

[Plummei]

I am looking to get few nail colors for spring. I am thinking of Orly Bon Bon, Orly Pixie Dust, China Glaze Sea Spray, China Glaze For Audrey. I'm an NC 40/42, and wondering if these colors would work with my skin tone. WOCs, please share how you like them, if you have them. I am open to other suggestions as well.

 

[Copperhead]

How different is China Glaze's For Audrey from Essie's Turquoise & Caicos?

 

[TheTeenageMuse]

I'm not sure how Audrey compares to Turks and Caicos. But I do really like Audrey.

I'm usually NC45 but I was just in Cuba, got quite a tan and Audrey still looks beautiful. I would have taken a picture but I changed my polish colour a few days ago! I am sometimes worried about it looking 'ghetto' but colour blocking is a trend this spring so I like the way it looks with my clothes.

Ooo here's a link with dark skin. It really is Tiffany blue!
http://www.thestyleandbeautydoctor.com/2010/07/reader-appreciation-week-giveaway-china-glaze-nail-polish-in-for-audrey/

 

[Copperhead]

Thanks so much TheTeenageMuse. That looks pretty!

 

[DILLIGAF]

Turquoise and Caicos has more green in it... For Audrey is a Tiffany blue.

 

[Copperhead]

Thanks DILLIGAF.

 

[cheetahpita]

How different is China Glaze's For Audrey from Essie's Turquoise & Caicos?

They're pretty different- like Dilli said, For Audrey is more blue, and T&C is more green... but more than that, T&C is more pastel - which shows up awful on my NC45 skin. For Audrey looks great, tho. Spring polishes that I always reach for: Zoya Robyn, Zoya Malia, American Apparel Malibu Green, Rescue Beauty Lounge 360, China Glaze Breakin' ... and for toes: OPI No Room for the Blues, China Glaze Orange Marmalade, maybe Zoya Ivanka?

 

[Copperhead]

They're pretty different- like Dilli said, For Audrey is more blue, and T&C is more green... but more than that, T&C is more pastel - which shows up awful on my NC45 skin. For Audrey looks great, tho. Spring polishes that I always reach for: Zoya Robyn, Zoya Malia, American Apparel Malibu Green, Rescue Beauty Lounge 360, China Glaze Breakin' ... and for toes: OPI No Room for the Blues, China Glaze Orange Marmalade, maybe Zoya Ivanka?

Thanks so much cheetahpita. Sounds like I should check out For Audrey.

 

[2browneyes]

For Audrey is very pretty. I love it. Need a backup I think

 

[Ashleybubbles83]

i need some good pinks and purples for spring/summer...remember i'm the one who can't be creative with her nails because of work restrictions...i had nothing but reds but now i need pinks and purples...

 

[shontay07108]

I love For Audrey by China Glaze and Lilacism by Essie. That's pretty much all I reach for during the Summer. Love it.

 

[DILLIGAF]

i need some good pinks and purples for spring/summer...remember i'm the one who can't be creative with her nails because of work restrictions...i had nothing but reds but now i need pinks and purples...

Sephora for OPI Daer Diary (sheer light pink)
Rimmel Wear 10 #345 in Pop Apricot (this maybe discontinued I'm not sure)
Zoya Professional Lacquer in Eva ( Warm salmon pink creme with subtle crimson and terracotta undertones.)
Zoya Professional Lacquer in Kate (Soft medium dusty mauve with hints of rose-pink and brown)
China Glaze in Light As Air (pale lavender)


These colors are what I came up with by glancing at my polishes. The color discriptions are straight from their respective websites. HTH

 

[2browneyes]

^ I just got Light as Air yesteday. I love it. Definitely a good color for Spring.

 

[Plummei]

Thank you everyone. I took in all your input and went a little crazy purchasing pastel NPs. I also added Turquoise and Caicos, Peachy Keen, Zoya Malia to my NP collection. The pinks i'm loving right now are Chg Ahoy, OPI Got a date ti-Knight. Cgh spontaneous, Chg light as air, Zoya marley, Essie lilacism are nice lilac/lavenders.

 

[MAChostage]

I broke down and bought a bottle of CG For Audrey. I'm really digging the way it looks on me (I originally thought "nah" when I saw swatches of it). And it's a one-coater, to boot! Especially pretty on tan/darker skintones, IMO.