Now this was quite a different matter with regard to choosing which polish to show. I choose China Glaze Hey Sailor since this is not only Vintage by our terms - it was released in the China Glaze Anchors Away Collection for Spring 2011. This was my go-to red for quite some time as it represents the epitome of classic, happy bright red and is a "slap and go" polish.
The above two pictures are taken indoors in daylight, the photo below outdoors in the shade
I applied two coats of China Glaze Hey Sailor over Zoya Anchor Base Coat. Formula and application are a breeze and I used to carry Hey Sailor along to every weekend Mark and I were away - it is fit for every occasion, throughout the year and applied within the shortest possible time - including a very quick dry time.
What is your go-to red (if you are a red nailpolish lover)?
I look forward to reading your comments - thanks for visiting!!!
Christine
Lovely!Bright, happy, summer-y, this is a gorgeous red Christine. I'm not realy a red fanatic, and my nails are rarely in red, despite it being my hubby favourite colour. That being said, In 2008 my nails were red almost every other week, I almost used up a bottle of Dior "Poppy" (much more muted red than Hey sailor). So I'd say that was my go-to red.
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Salut Nati - awww thank you ma biche <3!!! I remember Poppy - never bought it though. It is a wonderfully classic shade and I understand why you nearly saw the bottom of that bottle!!! Have a wonderful day love and yay to our continuiing parade of vintage gems :-) xxx Bisous
DeleteLovely shade! It's in my WL from the very beginning. My fav shade of red it's a Layla, #119. I'm very pale, so I need darker tones. ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Francine, thank you <3!!! While it really is a beautiful shade it is not the most unique admittedly and nearly every brand has a red gem like Hey Sailor - though the thing that sets this apart is that it clearly is a very blue toned bright red vs most others have a tendency to lean to orange!!! And h wow, there is nothing like a dark red on alabaster skin - simple perfection!!!
DeleteI'm adding this to my "going to buy-list", if it's still available(think it is). I'm not a red-lover, and I own few red but for some time I've been more and more interested in red polishes and I've been looking for something like Hey Sailor. :D
ReplyDeleteHi Gelic - whoa I am beaming!!! What a compliment that Hey Sailor made it to your WL!!! I think it is a perfect staple and the price is not breaking the bank either so for anyone not overly into red a good buy!! I can understand anyone who looks into red nailpolish - I love red nails :-)! Oh and it is still available b.t.w, ;-)
DeleteI really don't wear many reds. I did, however, just wear Butter London Pillar Box Red and it was really pretty:) This looks beautiful on you. And great pics!
ReplyDeleteHi Essie - I remember the beautiful pictures you posted of Pillar Box - it suits you so wonderfully. Hands down - a red cream is not the most unique shade out there and having found a shade that you really love you sort of feel settled - isn't it??? <3
DeleteHi pet! It's gorgeous!! I can so understand the versatile use for it! You can never go wrong with this type of red! Wonderful! I like red but I don't wear it a lot. I guess my slap-and-go red would be either the polish I'm showing today, because it's a one-coater, or OPI Red Light ahead where? because I love that bright red :) and the name ;) lol! Viele Küsschen!!! xxx
ReplyDeleteHi sweetie, I am so happy you like it - I felt like it is not really really unique but because it has been with me for so long and been on my nails so often I felt like meeting again an old pal ;-)!!! The red you showed us is just to die for - I cannot remember EVER having seen pictures of it!!! - Puss, puss and cuddles to Smilla
DeleteRed is such a powerful color... it always lifts me up when I'm feeling down or unsure. This color looks fantastic on you! My go-to red is Zoya Carrie Ann... the subtle warmth in that one looks nice against my skintone. :)
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Hi Yun - thank you so much xxx!!! And red does the same for me - it lifts my mood - ALWAYS!!! Let me google that Carrie Ann...... oh my I now totally understand and I can just imagine how beautiful it must look on you!!!
Delete:) A lovely memory attached to a great color :) What can I say? I love reds and this one is no exception. Cute name on this one, too. My go-to red is Butter London Come To Bed Red, though I've been gravitating toward Julep Molly lately.
ReplyDeleteHi sis - thank you <3!!! Come to Bed Red looks awesome on you - I remember some great photos.... and Molly is a stunner as well - le sigh - I never get tired of those bright classic reds :-)
DeleteI love reds like this...you know, when it's not orange-red or blue-red, but just RED. This is beautiful and shiny! I'm still looking for my go-to red. :D
ReplyDeleteHi Melissa - then Hey Sailor is really up your alley - it is such a wonderful simple yet complete red. I look forward to seeing a post when you hit score <3
DeleteWhat a suitable name for this! I think I liked it a tiny bit better because of that! Green is my favorite color but you get my point ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Gelic - it is, I always want to wear blue and white stripes with it!!! I think my favorite is the rainbow - LOL - yep, that's right, I cannot decide on a favorite color ;-P. And of course I get your point :-)
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