Unexpected white...!

So, before trying out the new fall colours from O.P.I. (expect a lot of España loveliness soon) and Essie, and after taking off the well loved Metro Chic, I did something quite unexpected:

I dug out my cheapie white nail polish!!!




It's been years since I 've last painted my nails white and the nail polish I have is the cheapie type you get at your usual no-brand nail polish stand (assuming everyone has one) and, yes, the application is messy, as you can see, but I still felt compelled to give it a try!

So, what do you think? Would you or do you wear a stark white nail polish every now and then?

And if you do, do you have any recommendations? :)

What's your opinion?

  1. I rarely wear white nail polish and am horrible at painting my own nails! When I feel like wearing a light color I go for light blue, lavender, or grey. I know that sounds weird but they're really pretty on!

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  2. Do you know what you are one of the first people I have seen wearing white nail varnish that I thought could pull it off - I like it on you!! x

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  3. I used to wear tip-ex white when I was in school and I thought there was no better colour :). Looks good on you though...

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  4. good morning!!!
    i prefer short nails if they have colors!!! in french manicure i prefer long but not very long!!!
    i you wanna keep this put some black with a nailpolish which is only for drawing and make it like french manicure but black !! or put a shape or a black line only in one nail! in nails i prefer simplicity ! i had my nails yesterday black ! what do you think should i keep them? they are very rocking !!!

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  5. I acctually like white nails! I think they look fresh and funky - can't wait to see the OPI lovelies

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  6. I never tried it.. but i quite like the look. Imagine how hot it looks on a tan!! xxo

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  7. I personally love white nails, but only on short and manicured nails like yours. Anything else I feel looks a bit cheap, but if you do it right (like you are in that picture) I think it can be very chic :)

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  8. Ooooh... white nails! Haven't tried that since high school, now I'm very tempted to!! Best thing about white nails, they match with anything!! :)

    Farrah
    stylecrumbs.blogspot.com

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  9. Xrisimopoiw aspro hrwma synithws gia pedicure. Sta heria to apofeugw giati den katafernw na to aplwsw omoiomorfa k mou ti spaei. Mou aresei omws pou to vlepw panw sou, mia hara to ekanes:)

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  10. @Julia: I know what you mean, personally (being right-handed), I can never get my right hand nails to look as pretty as the ones on the left!

    Those colours you mentioned are not weird at all, in fact they can be really pretty! :)

    xxx

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  11. @ForDGRedial: Thank you so much love!!! However I could have been better at the application...!

    Have you tried a white nail and what did you think of it on you?

    xoxo

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  12. @UnicornSmile: Ah, yes, this was a huge trend some years ago, I remember when I first got a white nail polish, I thought it was the coolst colour, ever!!! :)

    Works well however, especially inbetween dark colours..! :)

    Thanks for the sweet comment! :)

    xxxx

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  13. @Mairyliscious: A french manicure with black tips instead of white is classic in my opinion, however a white nail polish with black tips would look too harsh...

    Black nails are always "in"... How about adding a bit of glitter, like THIS ? ;)

    xxxx

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  14. @Stefanie: Funky indeed! In fact they would be great for a 60's inspired outfit, or themed party, what do you think?

    With an Illamasqua pale barbie pink lipstick...? ;)

    xoxoxo

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  15. @Tali: Yes!!! Exactly! :)))

    And even though my (Xen) tan is fading, it still works! I 'm sure it would look hot on you too! ;)

    Tali girl, where are you? Drink lots of coffee and hydrate! :))) Oh, and some greasy food to help too! Lol! :))) We need you back in business!

    xxx

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  16. @Bonnie: Thank you love! :)

    Yes, you are right, long nails would look weird with a white nail polish, but then again really long nails look weird with most colours I think... !

    Lots of love!
    xxx

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  17. @Farrah @ Stylecrumbs: Yes, bring back the trend I say! Lol! ;)

    And, you 're right, they 're surprisingly easy to wear!
    Black vampy nails are always hot, but a splash of white is in order every now and then... :)

    xxxx

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  18. @meraldia: Nai, exeis apolyto dikio, akoma den exw vrei to idaniko aspro pou na mhn kanei tis klassikes "grammes"...

    Gia to sygkekrimeno, xreiasthkan 3 gennaiodwres strwseis...!!!

    Aspro se pedicure den to exw dokimasei pote twra pou to skeftomai... to kalokairi eidika tha prepei na nai teleio...! ;)

    xox

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  19. I have seen this trend in some magazines. I must admit I only use white on my french manis but I'm starting to consider using it on my entire nail because it looks cool and very wearable :)

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  20. cool. never thought white looked good but i might change my mind now!

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  21. @Pinklumpysugar: Well, it's definitely not THE hottest trend there is, but it seems it's not totally outdated in the last years...! ;)

    Hope you like it when you try it on! ;)

    xxx

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  22. @Elise: Thank you dear!

    Glad that you enjoyed this post! :)))

    xx

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  23. @bryna: Well, if you get past the whole "Tipp Ex" connotations, then white can be a really unique choice! ;)

    xoxo

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  24. waouh!it's a very nice color of nailpolish.love your bannear !^^)
    xoxo have a nice day.
    see you
    http://www.ticoda.com/

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  25. Quite nice actually, I saw a monogram manicure, which was very cute using black and white nail varnish.

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  26. I actually dont think they look that bad, I love my dark nail varnih so it would be totally different for me but looks good on your nails. I must do a piece on nail varnishes on my blog www.westcoastcooler.ie so thanks for reminding me!

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  27. @Tiana Couture's Addict: Many thanks dear!!!
    I made the banner myself using digital scrapbooking stuff I found online!

    xoxo

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  28. @Eri: To be honest, that reminded me of Heidi Montag's Chanel logo painted on her nails.. :PPP

    xx

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  29. @Sarah: I 'm all for dark colours myself..usually it's dark purples or blue or black...

    But sometimes, you just need a break from the dark shades.. ;)

    xx

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  30. I think you should dress well otherwise it looks really ugly. But the color is very nice!

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  31. i love white nail polish!! U wear it sooo well! LOVE!

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  32. i love the look of it, but everytime i try it for myself i am never happy with the consistency. yours look great though :)

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  33. @Fashion Pix: I 'm not sure how you mean this, since it's a suprisingly easy to wear colour!

    xx

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  34. @Charlene: Thanx girl! You could definitely pull it off too! ;)

    <333 xoxo

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  35. @fantastic: Yes, I know exactly what you mean, this took 3 generous coats to make it look decent...
    Wish there was a really good white nail polish that goes opaque and is streak-free...! Still to find that one! ;)

    xxxx

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  36. White nails were so "fetch" in high school, I remember. I kind of miss them now. I think it's a classic forever though. :)

    I really hope The Beautiful Life continues forward, I need plenty of guilty pleasure to watch this Fall <3

    Thanks for the sweet comments, always, darling!




    x

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  37. I love it! It doesn't look like whiteout!!

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  38. @Fashion Chalet: Omg, I haven't heard "fetch" in a while, you totally reminded me of Mean Girls! :)))

    I think it is a shade that it's always "there" too, not too trendy, but definitely not completely outdated... ;)

    Ah, excited about the next episode, couple of days left! ;)

    *Hugs* Erika!
    xoxoxo

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  39. @Ashley: Thx girl! ;) I 'm imagining it with a black n white outfit...! ;)

    xxxx

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  40. I love the white! Looks really nice!

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  41. @Kittynail: Thanx so much dear! :)

    xxx

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