Orly- Gumdrop

Gumdrop is one of the many pastel shades that came up in the aftermath of the so called "revolution" Essie's "Mint Candy Apple" started in 2008. Gumdrop is a lovely pale green creme, which is dark enough to be appropriate for seasons colder than spring and summer. It is part of Orly's permanent collection, which runs for about $8.50 USD each and feature an ergonomically designed rubber cap that gets updated every once in a while along with color and logo on the bottle. Mine happens to be the 2012 version.
This is one of my favorite polishes. I t applies evenly, is opaque in two coats and not sheer despite the fact that it is a pastel, and makes a great backdrop for any nail art design. Even without a topcoat, it is very difficult to chip. Of all the pastel greens and blues I own, this is my favorite because it is not too pale and not prone to dings and streaking.

The "Crackle" topcoat I put on a few accent nails here is Nabi's "Crack Nail" in Gray. I know this trend is a bit old, but this particular crackle effect topcoat is my absolute favorite at any price point I have ever had and occasionally I feel like wearing it.