Not taupe, not beige, but five beautiful variations on brown.
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Midtown Magic is soo beautiful!
I knowww! It’s lovely!
LOVE LOVE LOVE NUBAR!!!!!!!!!!!
Me too!
I have never found a brown polish that suits me! I recently bought OPI’s Warm and Fozzie which is a multifaceted brown/bronze – but it just looks awful on me 🙁
I think out of the 5 you have listed, my favourite is the rich melted chocolate/chestnut shade by Rescue Beauty Lounge.
You will find it, Edie!!
Au Chocolat sold out some time in the last couple months. 🙁
Nailtini’s Limited Edition Bourbon Satin nail polish that came out last year. It is such a beautiful rich brown with a gold sheen. I was stopped by many ladies every where asking what I had on my nails. I loved it so much I bought an extra bottle in case I ran out.
Sounds gorgeous!
Oh no! You don’t like Chanel’s Particuliere? :[
More taupe than really brown to me 🙂
I love the shimmer ones…must…have…
I know you don’t use OPI Christine, but Suzy Says Da is my favorite. It’s a dark, rich chocolate cream.
It sounds delicious, haha 🙂 mmm, chocolate!
Oh I have China Glaze’s midtown magic and only wore it once. Maybe it’s time to revisit this colour!
You should give it another try! 🙂
i’ve been looking through tons of brown zoya swatches, trying to find the perfect fall leaves shade – i dunno why i never looked for cheryl, because that is IT.
Yay!! Hope you like it, Alison 🙂
Does anyone know where to buy Zoya polish online? Christine…every swatch you do of it looks amazing. I wish I could find some where I live, but I think my town is toooooo small. 🙂 A brand new (and the only) Ulta is opening tomorrow. I hope they have it.
zoya.com!
Two are calling my name! Nubar and Zoya!
Both great brands!
When I saw your title, Midtown Magic came to mind even before I saw your choices lol. I do like though China Glaze Delight too.
Great minds think alike 😀
i love all of these! Other brown polishes I like are OPI Suzi Loves Cowboys and OPI My Private Jet (the newer version.
Brown polishes are so sophisticated 🙂
Essie Lady Godiva
Good pick, Vanessa!
I’m wearing CG Midtown Magic on my toes right now. Love it! I also really like Sparitual Howl, a deep, dark brown with slight gold micro glitter.
I’ll have to look that one up!
Mine is Revlon copper penny.
Sounds pretty, will have to check it out!
Tom Ford Bitter Bitch
Haven’t seen it yet!
Dior Czarina Gold
That’s a beautiful shade!
where can you buy Nubar nail polishes? I always see them and love them on here but I dont ever see them in stores!
bynubar.com!
I just got a bunch of colors from Zoya and Cheryl is among them! I think this post is a sign, I’m going to wear it first 🙂
What else did ya get?
hmm, I think I need to pull out my untried bottle of Midtown Magic! That is a gorgeous swatch!
You do!!
I LOVE 2 and 3. I think I’ll have to keep them in mind!
Do you have a favorite right now?
I’m wearing Midtown Magic right now – I LOVE it! It’s my favorite polish. :}
Yayy!!