Makeup Wars: My Favorite Purple Polish

I Bought it Myself

the best purple nail polish
(ok, actually more like 5%)

I own a lot of nail polish (don't tell my husband, but I'm probably up around 2000 bottles). One of my favorite shades has always been purple. Light purple, dark purple, creams and shimmers and glitters... If it is a purple polish, chances are that I'll want to own it!

Essie VIP swatch
Despite how many purples I own, I admit that there is one shade I go back to over and over. It was already long discontinued (and hard to find) when I unearthered 2 bottles of Essie's VIP polish at the back of a polish rack in a nail supply shop about 5 years ago. I think I paid $2 per bottle for this shade, though I know in the past it has gone for much more on eBay. And yes, I've already finished one bottle, so now I save the second for "special" occasions. Because every special occasion deserves purple nail polish.

What's your favorite purple polish?





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  1. Pink SithJuly 22, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Gorgeous! I have a purple nail polish obsession too! I have a purple that is long since discontinued and I only wear on special occasions too! LOL We are mental!

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  2. EugeniaJuly 22, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    So pretty! I love the intensity of this color, so sad I can't get it!

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  3. duyduongJuly 22, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    I love all color, it look very beauty!
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  4. PhyrraJuly 22, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    Pretty choices!

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  5. Brooke @ Blushing NoirJuly 22, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    dang that is a hawt purple... looks amazing on you!

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  6. UnknownJuly 22, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    very pretty shade! Love it!

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  7. My Beauty BunnyJuly 22, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    You're a "Purple Polish Hoarder"! Must seek help immediately! ;)

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  8. MarciaF (Beauty Info Zone)July 22, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Darn - a purple I can't have. But it reminds me of one from Essie that I do have and have been saving so I need to get that one out soon!! Gorgeous color and I'm proud of your collection.

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  9. BJuly 22, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    Yesss!! I love a vampy dark purple creme. Gorgeous!

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  10. MichelleJuly 22, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    My favorite purples are Zoya Adina and Orly Space Cadet.

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  11. JamieJuly 22, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    Purple is the best. I have SO MANY purple polishes! This one is gorgeous of course. I think my all-time fave purple is Rescue Beauty Lounge Insouciant!

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  12. CarleenJuly 22, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    Very nice shade! Now I wish I had that one in my collection!

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  13. Cindy (Prime Beauty)July 22, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    Gorgeous, I love deep purple creams!

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  14. jbrobeckJuly 22, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    This is one of those VHTF polishes that I never found!

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  15. MissmacbeautyJuly 22, 2013 at 7:38 PM

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  16. Beauty411July 22, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    I'm jealous I don't have that essie shade--just gorgeous! And, yeah, I have the purple polish obsession, too! :)

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  17. ShreyaJuly 24, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    Awesome color...I love deep and shimmery purple colors ...

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  18. kpsaysJuly 25, 2013 at 2:14 AM

    Whew. Glad I'm not the only one with a gazillion nail polishes. Honestly though, I probably only have 250. Really.

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  19. TravelingBlushAugust 12, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    Suddenly I feel infinitely better about my 200+ stash. My favorite is also another discontinued shade, Essie Viva la Vespa. I only have one bottle of it, but it is still going strong (about 70% so no worries. yet). But VIP is a stunning one!

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  20. UnknownNovember 5, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    Try Sparkling Grape at Nordstrom. It is from their store brand line of polishes ($8.50 or 2 for $15)

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