Sunday, March 7, 2010

Work Friendly Polish

Okay.

I am at a loss for figuring out 'work friendly polish'. I LOVE colourful and flamboyant colours on my nails, but it probably isn't a great idea when you are a receptionist for an architectural office. *sigh* I think the only work friendly colour I have is.. well... OPI "Sheer" Your Toys. It's a very pale frosted grey-purple colour. Oh wait, nm, I have a frosted pale blue that I've been told is "ok" for work, Pure ICE - "Splash".

I need help picking colours that would be suitable for the workplace. I have plenty of greens, blues, glitters, purples, reds.... well.. lots of vibrant colours that I think make my boss cringe. And when I go shopping for nail polish the pinks and reds that polish brands favour seem really... ehhh... boring.

Does anyone have any suggestions? Link me photos of your favour work manis!

4 comments:

  1. Try to look for colors with dusty tones, they tend to look more professional! ;)

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  2. I am so bad at this...but then, I work at a CPA firm and they let me have purple hair (it's not as obvious as you picture) and wear whatever polish I like. I would suggest just about anything Essie makes. ;P Not a slam, she just knows her 'professional' colors. Taupes are good (I am not moved by them) and reds are always ok. Zoya Harley is a beautiful lavender gray.

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  3. What about a subtle holo, like Color Club-Worth The Risque, or Color Club-Fashion Addict?
    And mauve? Like Essie-Santa Fe Mauve?Or OPI-You Don't Know Jacques?:)Or just ask your boss for advise,LOL;-). Bring your stash to work, and let him/her choose;).

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  4. GildedAngel: I will. It's funny how difficult it is to find a nice soft mushroom-y colour.

    Liz-ard: I am so jealous. >.< I'll see if I can find a shop that sells Zoya! Thank you for the suggestion.

    Mani Time: I have OPI YDKJ, it actually comes out as more of a dusty chocolate colour on me. I wonder if my bottle was a boo-boo. I'll check out your suggestions at lunch today! Thank you!

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