Summer Lovin', Happened So Fast, Summer Lovin' Had Me a Blast: Summer Love Tag

There are so many things to love about summer: sunshine, flowers, pool parties, vacations, time off, dresses and skirts, not worrying about salt on the roads, not feeling like your face will be ripped off by the cold and the wind...

This tag has been floating around lately and I thought I would give it a try! My Summer Loves:

1. Summer Lipstick Love

My trust of true lipstick loves: MAC Lady Danger.  A summery matte red-orange that just makes me want to hop on a yacht in my Sperry's.  A girl can dream.  I have the Sperry's...just no yacht.

2. Summer Nail Polish Love

Kiss Me I'm Brazilian by OPI.  A perfect pink-coral to rock with a tan.

3. Summer Blush Love

I am a blush addict.  But my favourite of favourite blushes for the summer is the Naked Flushed Palette.  For a powder blush it is creamy, blend able, and long-lasting.  I love that it comes with a bronzer and highlighter.

4. Favourite Summer Drink

Diet Coke.  Always Diet Coke.

5. Favourite Fake Tan

NONE!  I have embraced my super paleness and slather on my SPF 60 like its nobody's business!  Safety first.

6. Favourite Summer Song

Summer Nights from Grease!

7. Favourite Summer Accessory

All of my fantastic and bright necklaces from BaubleBar!

8. Favourite Summer Fragrance

Daisy.  Light, summery, fresh, floral.  What more could you want for daily use?

9. Favourite Summer Book

Hahahahaha I can't recall the last time I had the time to read for pleasure.  I just picked up MArgaret Macmillan's The War That Ended Peace which I am hoping to start on my brief plane ride on Thursday.

10. What Are You Most Excited To Do This Summer?

My trip to Boston with the BF.  Outlet mall shopping, my first trip to Ulta, Sephora's US pricing, Cape Cod, Martha's Vinyard, and of course time to relax.  Maybe stop by Harvard?

What are your summer loves?

Coca Cola Collection by OPI: Coke and Diet Coke

Announcement!  I just joined Twitter.  Follow me @ClassyOnTheRun.  

Diet Coke is my drink.  Let me be clear, when I go to a bar with friends, I order one.  When I am bored at home, I have one.  When I was in high school I had a case in my locker.  While some may call it an "addiction" I prefer to pretend I didn't hear what they said.

When OPI launched their Coca Cola line I knew I had to have both the Coke and the Diet Coke inspired polishes.  I didn't even care if the colours were pretty.  Diet Coke + Nail Polish.  DONE.  This collection came out in May of 2014.  I ended up ordering it from Nail Polish Canada right away because I didn't want to miss out.

Holding a can of Diet Coke while writing this post wearing Coca Cola Red.  So much happy.

Coca Cola Red and My Signature is "DC".

Coca Cola Red

This is a perfect bright red.  Timeless, classic, and not to be outdone.  The formula is a dream!  Opaque in one coat, but I applied two for good measure.  Not a chip in sight after 3 days with no top or base coat.  It dries to a high gloss finish.  This shade is eternally classic.  Just a dream to apply.  (I was so happy with their formula I actually bought two more OPI cream polishes this weekend.  Oops?)

Swatch!

My Signature is "DC"

This really isn't a shade I would normally go for, so I put it on my toes where nobody would see it.  This formula was opaque in one coat (but I applied two).  Three days later, no top or base coat, and no chipping!  Again, a real pleasure to apply.  This metallic shade is a bit of a holo as well.  It is a bit too flashy for work, but I mean it is inspired by Diet Coke.  I had to have it.

If you don't like feet, too bad.  

I am thrilled with these two purchases.  It really made me question why I waste so much time and money with Julep.  Once I am out of points I think I will be re-thinking that subscription.  Especially after seeing just how wonderful the OPI formulas are.  They cost less for way more product that lasts longer.  Its really a no-brainer.  I ended up picking up two more OPI shades this weekend, stay tuned for my post about them!

What is your favourite nail polish brand?  Why?