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.)
Tired of waiting for another shipment of high-end, exclusive polish? We found plenty of other spring/summer debuts to rave about -- and searched high and low for budget-friendly look-a-likes. Try these comparisons on for size, then post your look-alike suggestions on our community page.