Weddingbee Blog

I know that I owe you another post on our fabulous invitations, but I wanted to take a time out for a sec. As we creep closer and closer to W-Day, I am starting to think about little details that have slipped my mind up to this point. Such as, you know, my “something blue.” Little things like that, which aren’t really important (to me, at least) in the grand scheme of things, but would still be a nice touch. Since I’m not wearing a garter, I was thinking of other ways to work in the color blue. Think think think. And then, in my post on W-Day nail polish, it hit me over the head when someone made a suggestion in the comments—toenails! Polish! Blue toenail polish!

Duh. It looks awesome in pictures and, because it would be on toenails that are covered by my big ol’ dress, they wouldn’t be easily visible (and thus look out of place against our palette).

{Photography by Kate Harrison, via Green Wedding Shoes}

Doesn’t it look fab?! I love it. And because I like sharing, I wanted to share some of my favorite blue polishes for your toes (or fingers!), just in case you’re still looking for your “something blue.”

Bold Blues

Butter London’s “Royal Navy” is a gorgeous, silky navy. This color would look SO fab on toes - I am feeling a strong urge to go out and buy it immediately. I don’t think I want to go this dark, even on my toenails, for the wedding, but this is a great staple color to have on-hand. I love, love, love it. Classic, chic, and modern.

{Butter London’s “Royal Navy“}

Essie’s “Mezmerised” is super bold, fun, and a very straightforward blue. I have this one, and it is just beautiful. I think I want something a bit softer for the wedding, but if you are looking for a strong, jewel-tone blue, this is your polish.

{Essie’s “Mezmerised“}

A bit lighter and more purple-y than “Mezmerised,” Deborah Lippmann’s “I Know What Boys Like” is another bolder blue. I can imagine this one on sandaled feet with a shorter, cream or ivory wedding dress, perhaps on the beach. Although it’s a bold blue, it’s slightly softer than some of the darker blues I have found.

{Deborah Lippmann’s “I Know What Boys Like“}

Butter London’s “Artful Dodger” is lighter than the two above colors, but it is still a bold, turquoise-y blue. Like a clear summer sky. This one is nice if you want to go bright and bold, but not too deep of a blue.

{Butter London’s “Artful Dodger“}

Softer Blues

I still love Chanel’s “Riva.” Such a pretty, shimmery blue. Light. Airy. Great for a tropical beach wedding. If only I could get my hands (I mean, toes) on a bottle.

{Chanel’s “Riva,” via Nylon Mag}

Essie’s “Sweet Talker” is a really feminine, soft, ethereal blue. This one is definitely a top contender for me right now; I love how light it looks, and I bet it would look great on toenails.

{Essie’s “Sweet Talker“}

Deborah Lippman’s “Glitter in the Air” is a super-subtle, glittery blue. This is such a fun color, and would be perfect for toes in a summertime wedding. I don’t think you would need a sheer coat under it, either, since it has the milky-blue polish in there. Plus, it would complement my glittery shoes!

Unfortunately, it is sold out on DL’s site, so you would need to scrounge around to find it, I imagine. This one is my front-runner currently - if only it weren’t sold out!

{Deborah Lippmann’s “Glitter in the Air“}

Other

Another glitter polish (can you tell that I’m diggin’ the glitter right now??) - Deborah Lippman’s “Lady Sings the Blues” is seriously kick-butt. You could layer this over white to make the glitter pop, or just swipe it on with a sheer base-coat.

{Deborah Lippman’s “Lady Sings the Blues“}

Okay, I honestly can’t stop with the glitter. It’s a problem. But it’s just so dang pretty! And fun! And celebratory! Perfect for weddings, don’t you think? Everyone wants twinkle-toes on their wedding day.

{Deborah Lippmann’s “Today was a Fairytale“}

Did you wear a blue toe(or finger)nail polish as your “something blue”? Any other suggestions for good blue polishes?