Sometimes I'll put a color on my nails and just go like "why did I not get this sooner?!" and China Glaze's Too Yacht To Handle definitely falls into this category. It's a bright, stunning medium turquoise with a creme finish.
The formula is fluid and easy to control, making application easy. It builds up coverage nicely, and I used three coats for opacity. It has some neon pigment so it dries semi-matte; you can add a top coat if you want a glossy shine. It's always a little hard to get green/blue colors exactly correctly. I think in person, this is a shade or two more green, especially under artificial light.
Ah... there's a wonderful satisfaction to finally picking up a lemming and having it turn out just as beautiful as you imagined. This color has been on my wishlist since it was released last summer and I saw all the stunning pictures popping up. But I must have gotten distracted (easy thing to happen), because I didn't get around to procuring it until last month. Thankfully, Amazon is nicely stocked with non-current polish collections so I did not permanently miss out on this beauty. :)
What a great color! I like how bright it is too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa, I love this color for its brightness too. :)
DeleteIt is gorgeous. So vibrant and cheery.
ReplyDeleteYes, it really is! I'm glad you like it. :)
DeleteIt's one of my favorite CG's for sure - it's so beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteIt's such a beautiful color (probably one of my fav CGs too). I'm glad I finally got it. :)
DeleteThis is a stunning color! I need to get my hands on it.
ReplyDeleteYou do... before it gets too hard to find. It's too beautiful to pass up. :)
DeleteIt's such a pretty CG - I'm wondering why I don't own it! Great photos of it :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm wondering why it took me so long before I bought it hehe. :)
DeleteYou wear the turquoises so beautifully ♥♥♥ And yes, so satisfying when a lemming works out perfectly! Enjoy your weekend, doll :) ♥♥
ReplyDeleteThank you, turquoise is one of my favorite colors to wear, and I can't help but pick it up every time I find another one. I'm so happy this color lived up to my high expectations. :) Hope you're having a wonderful weekend too, dearie! <3
DeleteHi Yun - I am so with Liesl, you wear those colors perfectly! This is a shade I buy and wear again and again. Magically I could resist this beauty because despite it being so beautiful, I certainly own plenty of practically identical shades ;-). I enjoy seeing it on you even more because of this <3
ReplyDeleteHi Christine! I'm glad you think so... turquoise is one of my favorite shades to wear. :) Hehe I can't stop picking up colors like this every time I see another one, so I certainly understand where you are coming from, though you seem to have more restraint than me. ;) Hope your're having a great weekend! <3
DeleteI am so happy for you that your lemming was all you had hoped it to be! I have to say it looks absolutely amazing both in general and on your nails. It is such a beautiful shade on you! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm really happy this worked out too. Sometimes you build a color up in your mind, but then the real thing isn't all that. I'm glad this color turned out to be even prettier in person than I had thought. :) <3
DeleteYun, this is so gorgeous! where was I last summer and why did I miss this one? I totally *need* this colour! Perfect swatches ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm so glad you like it. There are so many pretty colors out there, it's easy to miss a few here and there. Good thing I corrected my mistake. :)
DeleteOoooh it's indeed very beautiful *___*
ReplyDeleteIt reminds me a bit of essie's Mint Candy Apple though. xD
Thanks, I'm glad you like it! I don't have Mint Candy Apple, but it's been on my wishlist for a while now (haha that's the same for so many polishes). I must pick that up soon. :)
DeleteThe shade is great. Cheerful and refreshing at the same time.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I think so too! :)
Deletei just bought this a few weeks ago and i wonder why i never owned it sooner too!
ReplyDeleteYes exactly! Good thing we have this awesome color now. :)
DeleteLuv that color! lemmings over other turquoise and teal nail polishes too! would you do a review and comparisons?
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you like this! What other turquoise colors are you interested in?
DeleteLove this shade! I might have to add it to my own lemming list! Haha.
ReplyDeleteHaha I know that feeling. :)
DeleteI had been meaning to pick this one up but never did either!!! I really should get it it's such a gorgeous color especially for summer! I love blues and I love how bright this one is! :)
ReplyDeleteThis color's so striking. That bit of neon looks fantastic under sunlight. :) Definitely get it soon because I'm not sure how long limited edition shades will be out there for a good price.
DeleteIt's so bright, perfect summer color! <3
ReplyDeleteThanks, I really love it too! <3
DeleteVery bright love it :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, I love it too! :)
DeleteI have this one, too, and love it. It's so bright and fun. Glad you finally got your lemming.
ReplyDeleteThanks, it's a great feeling when a lemming lives up to one's high expectations! :D
Deletewow Beautiful color!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I love it too! :D
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