I like to be prepared, so I carry a lot of random stuff in my bag. But nail polish? That's an unfixable accident waiting to happen. If you think it's hard to scrape rogue Junior Mints off credit cards, imagine the mess lurking in a bottle of Chanel Midnight Red.

What's a mobile, well-manicured-wanabee to do?

Sally Hansen Color Quick Fast Dry Nail Color to the rescue! This cool pen comes in eight colors, including a surprisingly au courant dark blue. It has a screw tight cap that even most paranoid gal -- or dude -- can feel safe stashing next to a cell phone.

It's easy to use. And quick drying like the name says. On the down side, the brush is brutishly thick and ungainly. But hey, this is for touch ups and last minute pedis in the car, not to paint daisies on your thumbnail, right?

Pick it up at Walgreens for the bargain price of $7.99.