Wild and Crazy Renatka

Orange is not a color I have much experience with. I've always overlooked it when considering what color to paint my nails with, and I've always proclaimed that it's one of my least favorite colors... but why? As time passes, I grow fonder of orange. It's fun, it's crazy, and it's a little funky -- not a common choice as far as nail colors go. But if there's anybody that loves funky, it's me...

And funky this is! Renatka is another offering from my beloved Wild and Crazy, aka the only brand I ever want to wear ever again ever. This is a red-leaning orange shimmer that covers beautifully in 2 coats, and I could not be more in love with it. I mean, just LOOK at it! I had originally wanted to set this one aside to use when my nails get longer, but I swatched it on one finger and knew that it couldn't wait. I love the way it looks with my skin tone, my nail shape, my everything! It's perfect.

Something I really like about Wild and Crazy is the fact that it's 3-free but still vintage. This means I get the excitement of vintage polish without the damage of formaldehyde and toluene. I've been trying to be more conscious about what I put on my nails recently, and those old stinky chemicals are absolutely terrible for the health of your nails. Thus the Wild and Crazy kick I'm on! Well, not entirely. It is partially because of the 3-free formula, but mostly because I'm head over heels for their funky colors, fun packaging, and unconventional polish names. 

Here's a nice close-up shot! You can really see the detail of the shimmer in this one. Isn't it so pretty? I've been on a real shimmer spree lately -- cremes just aren't doing it for me at the moment. My skin looks super pale and pink in this photo, but IRL, this polish does a weirdly good job at canceling out my red undertones. I'd think that a red-based orange would have the opposite effect, but apparently not! I'm not an expert in color theory, and I don't claim to be... I just like it when my skin looks less red. :]

I also must say that I am absolutely digging this nail shape. I've been wanting to go square for a while now, but it never seemed to be in the cards for me. Now that I actually have them, I can confirm that short & square is my jam! I don't even feel the need to grow them out now (though I'm not against it)... this shape flatters my hands at any length!

Well, thanks so much for reading about this lovely orange polish. There will be more Wild and Crazy on the way, don't you worry! Until next time... PEACE! xoxo