Over a month ago, I was going through my Instagram feed, when I came across a fun swap and linkup, which was called the #SpringPolishSwap, where you get to swap polishes with other bloggers, then linkup for a special giveaway, too.
All here know that I am just a bit cu-cu-cuckoo for doing my nails and wait we haven’t even hit flip-flop pedicure weather here in NY!
But still I love trying new and different colors for my nails at the very least weekly.
So, when I found that one of my favorite bloggers, Mrs AOK was co-hosting this event, I decided pretty quickly to join by filling out the form with my likes for spring polishes.
I received my swap partner pretty shortly after I joined.
I got to swap with Paulina from Color Me Brave, who I happen to know and have followed from last year.
Paulina from Color Me BraveI received two adorable and fun Sally Hansen Triple Shade polishes.
I admit I have never tried this brand. I usually opt for OPI, Essie, Nails Inc, Zoya or Julep now.
Yes, I admit I am bit of a nail polish snob, but the colors were definitely funky, bright, fun and spring like for me.
First up, I tried the Reef-Raf, which was a coral, pink-orange-red glossy polish just right for this time of the year. It looked more red then pink-orange, when applied and allowed for just the right amount or brightness on the rainy, spring day that I first painted my nails with it.
Next up, was the teal, blue-green “Dive In” color, which I admit I wasn’t sure what to make of in the bottle, but on, I seriously loved this color, which was a medium green-blue was on my nails and got quite a few compliments on it.
The polishes both lasted for little under a week, dried very quickly with limited smug factor, because of this and must admit was nicely surprised at the quality of them both. May just have to give more colors by Sally Hansen a try now.
Thank you so much Paulina for swapping with me and to see what I sent Paulina, please click here.
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massholemommy says
I love funky colors on my nails. I was thinking of getting something out of the ordinary before I go on vacation next week.
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Janine Huldie says
I love funky, bright colors, too, especially during this time of the year!! 🙂
ginnymarie says
I love that teal color! I have a similar color from Essie that I use on my toes in the summer! It's almost flip flop season, right? 😉
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Janine Huldie says
It totally is and I confess I did my toenails for the first time yesterday and wore flip flops, because I just couldn't resist (even though it was only 60 degrees)!! 🙂
Mrs.AOK says
Yay!! I'm so happy you two knew each other, it's a small world 🙂
I love Sally Hansen! I usually don't paint my nails because>> dishes. My toes are ALWAYS did 😉
I actually have the Dive In 🙂
Thanks again Janine, for swapping and being such a sweetheart!
XOXOXO
Janine Huldie says
I was so happy that I could join in and seriously this was so much fun. I hope we can all do it again soon!! 🙂 xoxoxo!!
dishofdailylife says
I rarely step out of my comfort zone with colors either! Maybe need to try that this spring. 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
Oh, I hope you do and would love to see some pics if you do, Michelle!! 🙂
notinjersey says
wow, those colors just inspired me to paint my nails teal and coral! only I'm not sure I have any coral polish…
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Janine Huldie says
I love that I inspired you and hope you have the coral color. Would love to see pics!! 🙂
tamaralikecamera says
I kinda want to go rainbow for our local Pride parade! I'll take photos!
I love, love, love these and if your girls are like Scarlet (which they are) they're getting into nail polish!
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Janine Huldie says
My girls are totally in the stage and once again our girls would totally love each other as much as their mothers love one another!! 🙂
Billybuc says
I think the Reef Rat would look best on me. What do you think, Janine? LOL
Have a great day my friend.
Janine Huldie says
Bill, I think it is totally you! Lol!! Seriously, enjoy your day now, too!! 🙂
realhousewife says
That's a great idea! (Swapping polishes) I just cut all mine off. I've been going thru the house – packing things up and lost or chipped several. It feels so strange to type and touch the actual keyboard with my fingertips!
Your nails look so cute and I love those colors. I am really glad you added a photo of the bluish color because I didn't think it would look so good and it does!
I think Bill would look better in an earthy color…but that's just me! Lmao
Janine Huldie says
Lol, totally just made me giggle on that last line and by the way, I totally was unsure of the blue-gree, but am truly loving it and still wearing it today 🙂
irkedmommy says
Janine, I love those shades on you! What a great swap!
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks Echo and I know this really was such a fun swap and so glad we did this!! 🙂
Michelle Liew says
Creative colors, J9!
Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks Michelle!! 🙂
day-with-kt.com says
Paulina has gorgeous hair!!
Love both nail colors!
I should take a picture of my nails for you – they are this pretty light purple. (remember – I don't do my nails – they are fake!)
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Janine Huldie says
Couldn't agree more about Paulina's hair and love the curl!! And wish you would take a pic and really would love to see your nails and that color 🙂
@katbiggie says
Cool way to try polishes you might not otherwise try!
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Janine Huldie says
So true, Alexa and definitely was so much fun to do this!! 🙂
stephanie2006 says
Love the turquoise as well. A polish like that would get me into spring or even summer mood at once!!
Janine Huldie says
Totally did just that and I am seriously loving the turquoise color so much on my nails right now!! 🙂
Rosey says
I rarely step out of my comfort zone w/nail polish. It's fun though to do it (though I'll do my toes before my fingers if it's really bright 😉 ).
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Janine Huldie says
Usually the same here, but lived a little and tried on my nails instead 🙂
stephrufa says
These are great shades and I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen them on you. I'm tempted to try both – which is way out of my comfort zone. The swap was fun and I'm glad I did it, I will admit – I bought myself a polish when I bought my gift polish, I couldn't help myself.
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Janine Huldie says
I did too Stephanie and truly I couldn't resist it either. And I know I wasn't sure either what to make of these colors, but I loved them both. So much fun and hope they do this again soon 🙂
@foodforyourcell says
Those shades are awesome! I like Sally Hansen products. I've never been disappointed by them, although many aren't cheap so you aren't really paying less than OPI, etc.
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Janine Huldie says
I never really used them and didn’t realize this, but definitely changed my mind on this for sure 🙂
jltan7 says
Not to shamelessly pimp out my business, but yeah I'm gonna anyways.. have you heard about Jamberry wraps? They are vinyl, non-toxic heat activated nail wraps unlike any on the market. TONS of pretty patterns and colors- basically prom dresses for your fingers.
definitely worth a check out!! http://www.jentan.jamberrynails.net.
Janine Huldie says
Have seen Jamberry Nails, but at this point I am sticking with polishes, but thanks for sharing and will keep in mind if I change my mind now 🙂
MrsTee says
Defnitely colors that bring in the Spring…so pretty! Thanks so much for being a part of the Swap 😀
Janine Huldie says
My pleasure and thank you so much for hosting again 🙂
mamarabia says
Those look like fun colors! I don't paint my finger nails often, but I use lots of different colors on my toes!
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Janine Huldie says
They were so fun and could see using them on my toes now, too!! 🙂