Back in April, I read on Refinery that American Apparel would be releasing six new neon shades to kick off the summer season! As the original article said "in stores today", I went straight to American Apparel after work but was super disappointed there were no neon polishes to be found. A lemming was created on day 1.
Week after week, I stopped in American Apparel but there was no word about the new neons. I had given up on these colors when low and behold, I came home to an email from April at Concrete & Nail Polish congratulating me on winning THREE American Apparel Neons - Neon Red, Neon Coral, and Neon Yellow! It was meant to be... thank you, April!!!
These are the kinds of neons that look like they are glowing in twilight. The texture is thick for these three (surprisingly thick, actually) - American Apparel describes them as being "one coat" neons. While I used two coats, you probably could get away with one... regardless, these neons are nothing like the other neons I have, which are thin and difficult to hide the nail line.
Preface: Why so many swatches? I initially photographed each color in the light box. However, I then wore American Apparel Neon Red for day 4 days without any signs of tip wear and simply HAD to take a picture to prove this to you! I quickly went to my window and snapped a picture. This quick shot turned out to capture the neon the best, so I reswatched everything again for you! Phew!
Neon Red is an orangy-red color that reminds me of a color in a Boondoggle lanyard. With topcoat, it looks like shiny plastic. As noted above, I wore Neon Red for (4) days without any signs of tip wear, which for me is remarkable because I'm not very careful to protect my nails and they are usually worn by the next morning.
These are the kinds of neons that look like they are glowing in twilight. The texture is thick for these three (surprisingly thick, actually) - American Apparel describes them as being "one coat" neons. While I used two coats, you probably could get away with one... regardless, these neons are nothing like the other neons I have, which are thin and difficult to hide the nail line.
Preface: Why so many swatches? I initially photographed each color in the light box. However, I then wore American Apparel Neon Red for day 4 days without any signs of tip wear and simply HAD to take a picture to prove this to you! I quickly went to my window and snapped a picture. This quick shot turned out to capture the neon the best, so I reswatched everything again for you! Phew!
Neon Red is an orangy-red color that reminds me of a color in a Boondoggle lanyard. With topcoat, it looks like shiny plastic. As noted above, I wore Neon Red for (4) days without any signs of tip wear, which for me is remarkable because I'm not very careful to protect my nails and they are usually worn by the next morning.
Neon Coral is a bright peachy-orange. I love that this shade isn't quite red, isn't quite orange, and isn't quite pink! This is a unique neon that I'm so happy to have in my collection.
Neon Yellow: Highlighter yellow in all it's glory. Pictured in the light box it looks innocent, but I'm not sure I'm brave enough to wear this one out in public (I'm kidding, I totally will)! Right now this is on my toes and I look tan already :)
Thank you, April for this wonderful prize! I adore each color and will be wearing them all summer. If you aren't familiar with April's blog, head over to Concrete & Nail Polish - you're in for a treat!
See Neon Coral next to China Glaze Flip Flop Fantasy and all three with OPI Black Shatter after the break!
I was curious how Neon Coral compared to China Glaze Flip Flop Fantasy. In my head, I was convinced these were going to be close as they are both pinky-peaches, however Flip Flop Fantasy is much pinker.
Neon Red with OPI Black Shatter
Neon Coral with OPI Black Shatter
Neon Yellow with OPI Black Shatter
Love the yellow with black shatter! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteOoh, I yearn for the coral.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on winning the giveaway too!!
Ooh, and I think that is one of the best graphics you've ever made. It took me like five minutes (ya I'm slow) to see where you put the polishes in. Awesome!
I like how you showed these in half-light...that's when they look their brightest! Congrats on your win. :D
ReplyDeleteNotesandNails, yea that one was SO bright!!!
ReplyDeleteChaosButterfly, why thank you!!! This was probably one of the longest edits but I really had fun making it!
Megan, thanks! I'm really happy I was able to capture the neon-ness, even if they aren't the most conventional nail polish pics :)
Neon Red is so pretty. The wear on these are amazing!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. I *NEED* Neon Red! I love that shade.
ReplyDeleteLove Neon Coral. And the Black Shatter over all of them is awesome.
ReplyDeletePretty! I love the red; not too many neon reds unfortunately. And they look great with the shatter!
ReplyDeleteLovely ! I got Neon yellow, violet and green ! can wait to wear them. Love your swatches. Neon red is perfection
ReplyDeleteNicNack, it really is, hopefully coral and yellow will wear the same!
ReplyDeleteStephanie, it's my new favorite! Until I wear neon coral for a while that is lol
BMR, hehe I can't help but shatter all neons
Tenderheartr, this is a pretty unique neon red. I also have Orly Passion Fruit that I should try out next to it.
Honey_lili, oh I can't wait to see your pics!!!
Fabulous post as always! Thanks for the double mention. I'm so glad that you love them and were able to show them in all their glory. I knew they weren't for me and they couldn't have gone to a better home!
ReplyDeleteThe yellow shade is so perfect. I need this :D
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome April! I adore them :)
ReplyDeleteJitulka, that yellow is a color like no other!!! I would love to see it in a black light!
I love them all, especially that yellow! <3
ReplyDeleteI hate trying to photograph neons! You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteLiz, the yellow sure is something else :)
ReplyDeletejbrobeck, thanks! It was trial and error lol