The Perfect Pale Pink Nail Polish: Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in Mica Rose

Admittedly, I am not much of a pale pink nail polish wearer. Given the choice, I'd rather sport anything else -- give me a sparkly purple or creamy green any day. But once I laid eyes on Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in Mica Rose, I knew it was all over.

Originally part of the Celestial Lights collection from Summer 2009, Mica Rose is a gorgeous pale pink with just a hint of shimmer. It's fairly sheer, so depending on how opaque you want your nails, you might need three coats. I went with two recently and was left with a nudish-peachish-pinkish shade that was elegant, sophisticated and supremely pretty. Not to mention it lasts for days without chipping -- a good thing, since Chanel polish is definitely not cheap.

Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in Mica Rose retails for $23.