I don't do it often, because I like switching up my nail color every few days, but if I know I won't have time to keep my nails looking good -- or if I have travel plans -- I'll opt for something long-lasting like a gel manicure. About three days after getting my last gel manicure, I was given some samples of essie's new polishes and I couldn't stop myself from quickly taking off the five layers of UV-finished nail polish that took 45min to apply in the first place! But come on, do you blame me?The first polish I tried was the second one from the left shown above, which is a gorgeous glistening magenta called Sure Shot. Part of the 2012 Resort collection, the collection also includes Pink-a-Boo (a micro-glitter sheer), She's Picture Perfect (a lilac), and No More Film (a deep violet). I love the mix of neutral with jewel tone hues, and both the sheer pink shimmer shade and the li
