You really can't go wrong with a romantic rose polish. The classic Lancome Le Vernis in Beige Elegance (left), $18, looks a hint more brown than Zoya Professional Lacquer in Penelope, $6, but the miniscule difference is well worth a savings of $12.
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We thought we'd never find a match to Shu Uemura Nail Enamel Supplement Mineral in Gold Zest, $16, a beautiful, shimmering light gold. But OPI's India Collection came through. Curry Up Don't Be Late!, $8.50, is a near-exact copy, sans seaweed extracts and the "tri-color confetti pearls" that give Shu Uemura's gold a subtle kaleidoscope effect. (Both polishes are formaldehyde- and toluene-free.)
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From time to time, brands launch limited edition colors like MAC Nail Lacquer in Boom!, $10, which sell out almost immediately. No need to panic in this case. Sephora Brand Nail Polish 52 (right), $4, comes in a smaller bottle but looks almost exactly the same after two coats. (Shhh.)
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Despite treks to stores throughout the city, we couldn't find an inexpensive, exact color copy of Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in Blue Satin, $19. OPI Nail Lacquer in Russian Navy, $8.50, was the closest match that was still available on shelves, but it wasn't quite blue-black enough. All hope is not lost, though; Dior Vernis in Poison Blue, $19, is a near perfect match, lacking only Blue Satin's virtually nonexistent shimmer. The catch: It's a limited-edition color, equal in price to the lovely Chanel shade. (Alas, some things never change.)
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