iTried It: Urban Outfitters Blue 6

spring can't come fast enough for those of us on the east coast, as we continue to get pummeled with record-breaking amounts of snow. as the winter season nears its end, now is the perfect time to look forward to spring weather and fashion trends. 

color connoisseur Pantone, Inc. recently granted 2010's color of the year accolade to the beautiful turquoise:

"Turquoise transports us to an exciting tropical paradise while offering a sense of protection and healing in stressful times."

as the snow continues to fall, i thank the fine folks at Pantone for whisking me off to a tropical paradise to indulge in a warm weather change my body is sure to appreciate. protection and healing from this winters harsh weather patterns is a definite must and my healing begins with my hands.

i recently stopped by Urban Outfitters and was drawn to their large display of nail colors. a really pretty turqoise-ish color (Blue 6) caught my attention and i purchased the square-shaped 10ml (0.33 oz) bottle for five bucks.

i was reluctant to make this purchase as i am not a frequent customer of Urban Outfitters and i was unsure of the quality of their nail lacquers, especially for the price.

this color appears to be highly pigmented and rich in texture while in the bottle, however when i applied it to my nails i was surprised to find that it seemed very thin, almost watery. this was disappointing because it was completely contrary to what i expected. furthermore, i wasn't sure i liked the color on my nails as much as i did in the bottle. as i applied additional coats i began to warm up to 2010's tropical shade. after three coats, i think i like this bold color and glassy finish.

i tend to migrate towards hues of reds and pinks for my manicures so this turquoise beauty is a nice break from the norm. this color is bold, bright, and fun and gives me something to look forward to as i wait for the winter weather to make its way out.

this polish is worth the buy if you don't mind applying multiple coats to achieve the bold color you may be expecting. this may be a repeat purchase of mine throughout the spring and summer months to keep my manicures looking bright and fun.