Chanel Blue Satin nail polish is all the rage these days. The color for spring. The thing among celebs, etc., etc. But there’s a wait list to buy it, it’s so popular. People are selling it on eBay for a gazillion times the normal retail price, it’s in such high demand. And don’t get me wrong, it’s awesome. Like, seriously awesome. But a wait list? For nail polish? You gotta be friggin’ kidding me.

Here’s a tip: just go to your nail salon and get a mani this week with OPI’s Russian Navy. You’ll be a bit nervous as your manicurist applies the first coat, because it looks blue — like, Smurf mixed in with some acid blue. But once the second coat goes on, it’s a deep purplish navy, with a hint of sparkle, but not glittery or iridescent or anything like that. Just a really cool, dark, fashionable color that’s a nice change up from the deep plums and burgundies we’ve had going on for a while.

Then watch as people ask you what your connection is, and how you got on “the list.”

OPI Russian Navy, available at Beans Beauty Supply, Wayne and Manayunk, beansbeauty.com.

Image, opi.com

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Posted by Carrie Denny on 2/6/08 in Beauty, Beauty Products